Recommended by Nora Louise Syran

I love plays about plays (within plays), especially fictional ones brought to life! Horrific allusions to gory gothic tales dovetail into hysterical humor. I especially enjoyed the Dramaturg. From timeless sources, Soucy has created something quite unique in terms of contemporary Gothic comedy--creating something both funny and freaky all at once.

A lovely piece. While Norkin leaves the accompaniment open, I can imagine the spooky percussion highlighting the action and picture Taro with an Okina mask in hand at the end. Now, in true Noh spirit, more of these, please! To perform all together in one evening.

Confirmation bias of a cardinal. Its unique "duality" is open and honest for all to see and yet we don't see it. And if and when we do see it, we reject it if it doesn't conform to the vision of the world we hold so dear. Thankfully Cathro knows how to walk a fine line--exposing the mother's irrational need to reject anything that tampers with her view of the world lest it crumble before her--and yet reminding us all of our shared humanity, our blindness, our weakness which bind us together. Lovely.

This was great fun! Loved Coco, the silly innuendoes and the built in advertisements. Positively ripping!

I've a soft spot for Mary Anning and enjoyed spending time with her in reading this historically accurate and engaging piece of theatre. I enjoyed the relationship between her and her friend Henry de la Beche and the visits from her father. Lovely. (I've not had the chance to read the original version, but any story in the hands of Claudia Haas is sure to be one to treasure.)

John Patrick Bray follows his own character Dan's advice: "Do your thing. Be beautiful." And he does. He makes beauty out of werewolf porn, Zines and Grandma's teeth. The plot is deceptively straightforward: the first meet-the-parent goes very wrong and oh so very right all at once in one tightly constructed play that is unique, feminist, innocent, gritty, human, sweet and well, art.

A lovely little meta-meta-theatrical romp! You'll be there with Kyle on that ledge, ready to jump. Do! Jump in and read and produce this short. It's great fun. "It’s the most attention I’ve ever received"--I laughed so hard I had to reserve myself some coffee.

This Noël Cowardesque play sparkles like the champagne served throughout. Great fun. Like Caroline, I'd be afraid to know what to say amidst such clever, fast-paced banter! The couples are fun, charming, the exposition real and engaging. Bravo!

A wild, wacky and wonderful Annunciation story! I loved the quick study angel Andela and so will a costume and lighting designer. What a fun romp through what felt like walking through an early morning dream you don't want to wake from. Fantastical and very human all at once. Brava!

Lovely imagery. That moment, that "sliver of doubt" like a "stake." Perfect. This monologue is all at once contemporary and mythical. Loved the detail of the forest animals which is reminiscent of those iconic Christmas specials aired every year. But Cathro makes this myth all his own.