Recommended by Nora Louise Syran

Moran crafts a personal and yet epic tale of a "country" that "won't just kill you, it'll bury you to boot." The Yukon comes alive and yet remains as frozen as Joe, his daughter, Jessie, and the unexpected visitor, Travis, are in their respective guilt, regret and shame. Alaska allows them to hear themselves think. I particularly appreciate the frozen-magical-realistic-ghostlike figures and the use of the radio to highlight the isolation. I'd love to see the set design for this piece and a production of course, as well.

Loved the setting of this romantic comedy and its at first familiar tropes--but pull on a strand and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Williams' skill at conjuring up summer magic and endearing characters is on full display here. Bravo.

I love stories that explore the arts and history and the parallel journeys of all artists whether playwrights, musicians or painters. Larry Rinkel's 'Capriccio Radio' portrays the struggle between preserving classical music and succumbing to commercial pressures in the ever-changing landscape of radio and a dwindling listening audience. “How do we find this music? How does this music find us?”

Rinkel explores the evolving relationship between tradition and the necessary innovation/desire for the "new" in the arts. His well-drawn characters weather the resistance to change: “If I try something new I might like it.” Loved the ending.

I adore "Mary, Mary quite contrary." And thank goodness she was. Haas captures the strength of this woman as well as the pull of the stormy tide of time and belief in a few short scenes. Brava.

Hysterical. It runs like an extended breathless Saturday Night Live skit and ends just perfectly, with an actual moral. Choatic? Yes. Fun? Yes. Kudos to Christopher Soucy for whipping this crazy confection together today! "Stay true to Blucifer!"

Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn's collection shows off her remarkable skill at blending comedy, plenty of pathos and masterful world building. I love how these stories all come together, how they are grounded (pun intended) and yet magical, too. Each play features relatable and often wacky characters and compelling narratives, which will keep the audience entertained and invested throughout. There's something for everyone. Plus flexibility in staging. Brava. I'd love to see this on stage and buy the playwright a drink to celebrate after!

A fun fractured fairy tale with characters we know and yet...some fun additions, changes and lots of flexibility for staging. Bravo, Mr. Norkin.

I love the guilty creepiness associated with wasting free unlimited bread in this you-get-what-you-order all- you-can-eat gluttonous culture of ours. Great fun, dark murky bizarrely romantic comedy complete with simpering, singing waiter and a mint. Great audio production on Gather By the Ghost Light.

Need a giggle? Stop and read this quick sexual innuendo filled comedy straight from ze nutty mind of John Busser. Extra bonus: if you've ever heard John read in one of his many accents, you'll enjoy it even more!

Marvelous Victorian world-building, fun characters and a séance. What more do you need? Oh, and a mystery and a ghost story and... Danley will take an audience on quite a ride. Brava!