Recommended by Eytan Deray

Vampirism and narcissism go hand in hand in the horror genre. It's a truly unsettling and heartbreaking place to live in as a gaslighting victim. The main difference in the terror of gaslighting that Scott Sickles portrays in "A More Beautiful Reflection" is that it comes with a sharp set of fangs. This short play is bleak, bitter, economic, intense, and unapologetically queer. It's the kind of genre thrill I'm most driven towards right now. Sickles never disappoints.

Osmundsen's charm and knack for writing compelling, flawed friendships leaps off the page in "My (Diagnosed) Self". It's funny, thought-provoking, and a win for characters AND actors on the spectrum.

Sickles manages to capture queer anxiety, regret, and longing so effortlessly in one simple, solid monologue. Everyone has a "what if" in their life that plagues their mind forever, in all of its curiosity and despair. "Boy's State" lingers in that exact same way.

A funny "Shaun of the Dead"-esque horror comedy that also serves as a timely commentary on expectations and pressure put on teachers who have to rethink their entire curriculum in pandemic time. Would love to see this onstage!

Absurd, awkward, raunchy, unapologetically queer, and riotously funny! A fresh and unique idea that you wish you'd come up with yourself. Thank god Ian Donley beat us all to the punch. I loved this!

In space, no one can hear you...howl. Werewolves in space. It shouldn't work, right? I mean, Jason Voorhees and Leprechaun didn't, so why should werewolves, right? Wrong! Baughfman somehow crafts it all into a satisfying "Alien"/"American Werewolf" hybrid that is not only scary and witty, but smart. He knows that in the horror genre, the best option is to make your own rules. "The Wolf Man: 2092" pays homage to its influences while being its own thing. And that, my friends, is a compliment! Applause to Baughfman for continuing to make horror hit onstage!

The absolute cutest! As a good Jewish boy, the nostalgia of Jewish summer camp is not lost on me one bit, and David Lipschutz uses that familiarity and specificity to his benefit. A sweet coming-of-age short that I only wish was longer. I see a full-length play simmering underneath it all. Bravo!

Hilariously awkward ten-minute sex comedy that lays out amazing work for its actors! It perfectly captures the discomfort (but also hopeful positivity) of explaining sex to your kids with a wit and charm that is seldom seen in theatre nowadays. Prillaman is right on the money here! Would love to see this on stage!

As always, Dave Osmundsen charms AND starts a conversation. This play perfectly captures the constant yearning for human interaction in times of crisis, especially in our current climate. It's funny AND relevant.

The title says it all. Duncan Pflaster does a great job capturing a very universal situation in our community. Any gay man has been where Bruce and Cliff have been, which makes this witty and unashamedly queer social comedy a timely and relevant piece. A funny and relatable ten-minute!