Recommended by Nora Louise Syran

The idea of going missing and no one noticing is just the start of the underlying complexity of the human experience which Sickles addresses in this play--the wide scale of human emotion and potential for violence underscores (pun intended) this international, cinematic story woven throughout with the Korean language and classical music. Great moments for a lighting/projection designer. Fun (and shocking) allusions to the Korean film industry and references to Korean mothers provide welcome moments of humor. I especially appreciated the two lonely expats, looking all at once to escape and connect.

An epic tale of a family in ten minutes. Brava!

A very funny look at the inner workings of an add agency preparing for Christmas...in May! Judy has a solution for everything as she's motivated to get to that beach. Some fun physical comedy, clever quips and plenty of holiday spirit!?

Claymation fans will adore this short parody mashup. I lost it on "Hello Clarice"! Holiday special allusions aplenty. Warning: you'll never see them the same way again.

Like Gregor in Kafka's Metamorphosis turned into a bug feeling “nailed to the floor”, Emma too is a sacrifice for the alienated, the bullied. Fully conscious and complicit in her own sacrifice. She's the best kind of sacrifice: innocent, sensitive and acutely aware of the injustice, the sights, sounds, the crowd... and yet not in pain. Not hungry. It's worse. She's completely alone, alienated, forsaken. Prillaman's Emma exemplifies the intensity of human loneliness, depression and adolescence. Exquisite.

A "tiny wonder" by Morey Norkin. A clear premise and characterization lead to...mystery! Bravo. Catch the reading by @tiny_theatre!

Having experienced a similar scenario first hand (though thankfully not the same resolution!) I totally appreciated Cole's escalation of the events in this tightly drawn drama. Brava, playwright!

Some unlikely characters come together to tell a story and try to stop the devastation of the Homeland before it's too late. But how to communicate with our human neighbors when -- for all our "big brains" -- we're all just too busy trying to stay alive? The metaphors of this piece are beautifully crafted and the urgency of climate change punctuated by tragically beautiful sound effects. I especially appreciated the authorial voice of Clem: "If the story goes to the dark side, we're all doomed." Brava, playwright. I hope it's not too late.

In what begins as a dynamic, fast-moving game-show "The Price is Right" meets "This is Your Life" set up, Jonté delivers powerful lessons in life; funny, wry and moving all at once. Brava.

A charming two hander sure to delight audiences. At a crossroads (literally) two colorful characters are perhaps a bit lost but not in the grand scheme of things; they’re together, where they should be looking up and outward. Nice.