Recommended by Asher Wyndham

When parents are dead, when the home of childhood is no longer a home, when there's no sibling bond, maybe even no love, what is really left of family? 'Monessen Falls' by Greg Burdick addresses that question in a powerful play that also forces us to have compassion and understanding for our odd sibling. Where they are right now, how they behave, all their screw-ups is probably a result of their upbringing, their relationship with the other sibling, or some childhood trauma. Complicated, complex characters and startling revelations made this a page-turner. Can't believe this has never been produced!

Before I read a short play by Matthew Weaver I know I'll be pleasantly surprised and it'll be unlike the previous play. 'The Ark' is consistently funny. This is one of the funniest short plays I've read on NPX. Hahaha. The arguing between Noah's sons and their task -- pushing in two-by-two animals (rhinos!) into the Ark -- reminded me of The Three Stooges. There's no hitting, but the way they relate to each other made me think of those classic buffoons. A theatre should definitely consider doing this play and an evening of short plays by this playwright!

A spot-on parody of the behavior and antics in The Crucible. Don't dismiss as just silly or dirty; it's a smart play that makes you think about what some desperate girls do for attention. Highly recommend this play for teenagers.

This bar with burlesque is like a big hole in Bushwick, a place where there shouldn't be boundaries, where you should feel free to be wholly yourself. But even in a place like this people have difficulty connecting, and the desire to connect is why some come for the drinking and dancing. A sexy, serious play about LGB sexuality. Nobody's watching, so sit back, don't be a prude, read this play. This play's mixture of dancing and story scenes is just as ambitious as Pussy Valley by Katori Hall. Some of the most fun stage directions I've read!

The most disgusting food ever in the history of theatre is eaten in this play. OK, maybe second to Titus Adronicus. A sweet, charming play with sour, disgusting food. Silly but serious in its discussion on honesty vs kindness in a relationship. I love the surprises! Highly recommended.

An uncommon play that addresses a common illness, Alzheimer's, structured in reverse order from the perspective of a daughter and her boyfriend. In reverse, the play speaks to the unfortunate reality of our shared lives: each moment of time has an inherent duality: beauty with decay, growth with demise, happiness with sorrow.

I hope couples with good sense of humor come to this play. They would bust a gut laughing. Because they would probably recognize themselves in Amana! Yeah, Amana who's looking for a new hubby is ridiculously insensitive, but the more she complains and desires for a better model, the more you can see yourself in her. C'mon, for real, some people get bored with their partner, for whatever reason, and want instant change. I highly recommend choosing this play for your sci-fi showcase!!!

A charming play that captures the playfulness of children and sibling conflict in a backyard. It also has a magic trick by the Great Steven Stravinsky that doesn't go well; or maybe it does. The flirting that slowly leads to a first kiss is really cute. The dialog between the feuding brothers and the flirting between the boy and girl is just perfect. These characters could be played by children or adults playing children. I prefer the latter; it would be hilarious for an adult audience -- they would remember all the way back to childhood.

Finally a play that takes place on Facebook! You might not communicate like these two Valley-like girls, but you probably spew your life story, post your accomplishments and setbacks just like them, so don't judge. Sometimes friendship is fiendship, and every post is a competitive move. Offers a great challenge for a scenic designer and director to think outside the box.

They just got married, so it's probably been sometime since their honeymoon -- and now they're living on the moon! Literally an out-of-this-world story concept that explores a couple in a new life together. They're struggling with their strange surroundings like any newly married couple, struggling with how to relate to each other sexually (on moon rocks!), how to look toward to future like it's some blackness of space. Memorable. A scenic designer will have a blast with this play!