Recommended by Samantha Oty

What's in a name? Miller explores the tension of choosing the name you bestow unto your child and inadvertently the legacy you're bestowing upon them.

This would be such a fun piece to include in a night of one-acts, as it would give actors the opportunity for big comedy and big acting. Bonus points as I feel there's a lack of Groundhog's Day plays out there to celebrate the holiday.

Stunning depiction of how stories are passed down and we often forget that those in the story are more than just characters--they're humans who also had hopes, dreams, and their own stories to share and pass down.

I love how "lived in" the Kowalski family feels in such a short amount of time. We learn the family dynamics and the history that keeps them together. They feel like a real family living in the old traditions of holidays past, ready to build new traditions with the new generation of their family.

A funny, quick little two-hander. You never know what's going to come out at the funeral.

A powerful piece about a tragedy far too many people can relate to and feel seen by.

This is such a sweet play about friendship and love in all its forms. Sam and Robbie are so believable as friends and their conversations about their hopes and fears feels so raw and authentic.

This is a super funny, twisty one act that would be a great addition to any Halloween Festival!

We don't often get to see the fathers of teen girls being vulnerable--just overprotective to the point of ick. In this short play, Marchant shows us the vulnerable place in which that over-protection comes from.

This piece's use of time travel is such a smart, engaging way to honor the women who got us here--and to remind us that there's still work to do if we don't want their efforts to be in vain. It also gently exposed gaps in my own knowledge of female playwrights (I can't believe I didn't know Aphra Behn). Thought-provoking without being heavy, it invites reflection while keeping the tone accessible and hopeful.