Recommended by Eryn Elyse McVay

Wow. Thank you Nick for writing this play. THE DEFECTORS is a brutally human story that tackles shame, addiction, self-loathing, regret etc etc etc never preachy, and so honest throughout. The dialogue is masterful and Carina and Ale’s relationship captured something truly special. The threads are so tight and refined and the format with the hive was delightful and unique. Read and produce this play!

Wang has a gift for monologues. Short and sweet but real and personal. Funny but never dishonest, this matter-of-fact story hits all the right notes.

A frank look at her relationship with her mother, Wang resonates on identity and family dysfunction in a piece that feels ultra-personal and intimate.

A wonderfully real look at power dynamics, celebrity, and our perception of them. Touches on some lovely class topics and left me wanting just enough.

A beautifully unique take on life, legacy, and responsibility. The use of poetry enhances the character and plot making it a beautiful read.

A short and sweet story of sisterhood and how we deal with grief.

A hilarious and honest short play about suicide and how the young generation of today processes trauma. Timely, specific, full of truth, and j's signature humor and one of a kind voice.

This play showcases everything that makes Teague special as a writer: his undeniable wit and humor, his fearlessness, and his exploration of things we probably shouldn't talk about. Teague offers a question, an argument, but never an answer. He leaves that to his audience, and in that way, makes us as much as part of the play as any of the actors. An exemplary inaugural script.

The abortion conversation flipped on its head. To many this play will seem ridiculous, dystopia, but for folks around the world this reality isn't a far cry from their own. Bublitz shows no fear in the face of a "sensitive" topic.

Chavez shows their ability to use poetry and imagery to tell this deeply moving tale of motherhood and grief. As an exciting new playwright, Chavez has a clear voice that shines through in this 10-minute.