Recommended by Beth Kander

Funny, irreverent, and clever, this play takes more than one unexpected turn. It forces you to think hard and laugh hard, which is quite an achievement.

Few plays manage to be both speculative and extremely grounded - it's a tough task for the stage. This script manages both beautifully; the language, characters, setting, and questions are all powerful and haunting. Highly recommend.

A heartwrenching and humor-laced script that explores family trauma, resilience, and the things we try to erase but never really can (and truly shouldn't); a tight, taut piece that will leave you deeply moved.

Fast-paced and unapologetic, this play is a scathing indictment of the pressures and pitfalls of contemporary theatre - and will make you laugh out loud even as you wince, recognizing something deeply familiar in every character and every moment.

A challenging, intelligent play that explores the nuance and intricacies of family, friendship, and difficult choices made in the midst of war. The "regular folks" and "bystanders" trying to survive against the backdrop of genocide lends a quiet power to this insightful piece of theatre.

The dialog snaps in this darkly comic exploration of conspiracy theories, doubt of society, and doubt of self. At turns laugh-out-loud funny and totally wrenching, the well-paced play never loses momentum and invites the audience to question everything right alongside the characters. A terrific ride.

This was the first play I ever read on NPX, years ago, and I still think about it. Highly recommend.

This new play cracks open the world of the old West you need to experience. Taut and tender, Andrew Lee Creech's play manages to evoke a familiar Western style and infuse it with an entirely new and necessary sensibility. Highly recommend.

Clever, raunchy, unapologetic, and surprisingly emotional, this play is a terrific romp. Yes, of course, the Shakespeare fans out there will have a particular interest in this feminist reimagining of that poor orange, Hero (and will appreciate all the nods to the Bard throughout the play) but it's such a delightful romp that there's no truly Shakespearean pre-req necessary to enjoy the show. Highly recommend.

This two-person play is its own tiny universe, unfolding beautifully and painfully over the course of the audience's intense and too-brief time with these characters. One of the most compelling and well-wrought instance of science fiction onstage that I've come across. Highly recommend.