Recommended by Cheryl Bear

A beautiful story of our responsibility to the world and ourselves, a lesson in hope. Well done.

A powerful play that forces us to confront climate change and the call to fight the silence. Well done.

A terrific piece about coming of age, finding refuge in fantasy and magic. Very sweet.

A fantastic love story, though it involves some sorting and coming out, and very sweet!

The Waffle House competition gets dark! Very funny!

A moving story of three friends trying to make their way in a world that just isn't what they thought it would be. Well done.

A powerful piece about sexual assault and the fight it takes to tell the truth and find peace someday. Well done.

A powerful look at the power dynamics in a mentor/mentee relationship and beginning to find your own voice. Well done.

A captivating time loop where two strangers have to sort through this world together and hopefully the light will come in. Well done.

A powerful coming of age story that examines trauma in a compelling exploration. Well done.