Recommended by Chris Gacinski

Max Gill’s howlingly funny “Stick” is an office comedy that has a protagonist saying something we’ve all wanted to say to a boss at some point. A wonderfully painted satire of the boss-worker dynamic.

This poignant one-act delivers chills and tears with its heartbreaking ontological examination of euthanasia and losing a loved one. Frandsen’s monologues would be fantastic for an audition, but this piece overall deserves to be seen and staged.

An imaginative 10-minute of a date with Jesus, as the title implies. Bicknell weaves comedy amongst her palatable and natural-sounding dialogue for a fun piece of theatre. Anyone looking for a lighthearted and jovial read, Bicknell’s “A Date with Jesus” should be at the top of your list!

As a lover of cats, Thal’s piece is a delve into math, science, anatomy and physics from the perspective of two felines and their owner. Comedic, interesting, and unique, this script is perfect for any fans of cats, science, math and fun and fresh ten minute plays. Excellent work, Ian!

This farce is unlike anything I’ve read on NPX. After seeing photos of it being done at the Gulfshore Theatre, I was immediately interested in the period costumes and setting, and Jolly’s writing makes these characters strong and objective-driven. A wonderful display of spectacle, stage combat and comedy. A must read if you’re looking for strong female characters!

What I intentionally found comedic I started to find a situation unravel before my eyes. Tom Cavanaugh’s complex characters slowly peel back their layers for us to see, and the end result is something we should all see, and try to learn from.

“We’re just two characters lost in this labyrinth, searching for something that eludes us.” This may be the best line ever written. Vovos’s absurd world is bleak, minimalist and slightly metatheatrical. Very reminiscent of Pirandello’s “Six Characters in Search of an Author.”

Maximillian Gill’s “American Divide” is a very unique reading experience. This dystopian drama has no protagonists or antagonists, but the complexly woven objectives of these characters, and the intense and at times gritty story, is a marvelous pairing, an edge of your seat experience. “American Divide” is a writing showcase that’ll keep you on your toes.

This two-hander captures a complex amount of emotion in these two characters, especially Lucy. What starts off as comedic slowly turns into something didactic. I find all ages plays to be very hit or miss, but Haas triumphantly hits this one out of the park. “A Paper Forest” should be at the top of your list if you enjoy natural settings and rich characters.

Wow. This play is raw. You may have trouble sleeping after reading Richard Lyons Conlon’s “Everything But Dead,” especially after that unexpected ending. This is a must for any fans of dramatic theatre, as you will beg for more after you finish this one.