Recommended by D. Lee Miller

Kudos to Jennifer O'Grady and her play TOMORROW OR NEXT YEAR, for bringing to light a subject that gets glossed over by most of the stories of school shootings. The afterwards. The PTSD. How our children take in what has happened to them. In this play, Caroline and McKenzie, high schoolers, show us how they are dealing - or not dealing - with this terrifying problem. They are not the Parkland kids... or maybe they are. A compelling play that all should see.

I am a sucker for plays in the early part of last century -- but when a play gives you Billie Holiday and Artie Shaw -- Great news! The other great news is that LAST NIGHT IN THE LINCOLN HOTEL by Adam Richter fulfills its promise: a great story, two captivating characters and a conflict still being fought today. This was a red-letter night. It's also a well-written play that you'll want to see live. - And need I point out, I think Billie Holiday is remembered better today than Mr. Shaw.

It would be too easy to call this mystery simply a British Law and Order, because the character development and timely revelations are handled deftly by Rachel Feeny-Williams. The realistic dialogue and story are a draw and this could well-anchor a night of one acts.

POSITIVE+1 by Neil Radtke should be seen in all high schools - and junior high schools. This is a thorough 'What if?' story about teen pregnancy. The difference? Young women are more aware - which is reflected in this and young men -- maybe need to be shaken twice to wake up to this situation. Well written in a brisk 10 minutes, these teens say what they mean. Radtke sends a wake-up call with teens that say what they mean. Get this play out there in the world!

A fun 10 minute play by Vince Gatton, PROTOCOLS is a well-written, nervously funny play which exists as a story between two brothers. Vampires? Zombies? What I love is this strange world is securely set in a family situation, bathing the audience in universal fear. I was enough in the dark to be unnerved all the way through! Produce this!

Marj O'Neill Butler has written a short tense thriller centered in a haunted house -- There is more here than meets the eye. If this makes you think of Halloween, you'd be right -- but it works for any night of chills! Good dialogue and a treat for actors and audiences!

In FLOATS, Scott Sickles creates a two person story that is clarified painfully with bits of truth. Heartbreak, hope, sorrow and loss underscore the confrontation between Joanie and Ken, the father of her child. There are also glancing blows of anti-Asian sentiment and possibly some self-hate. The tension in this confrontation is the toe in the door. You can only imagine what will happen when their child meets her father. A unique addition to any evening of plays.

Debbie Lamedman lands a punch with the clever Lack of Moisture. The play tells the story of a marriage in wonderful dialogue and subtext. The clues in the state of this marriage are beautifully crafted and the true situation sneaks up on you. A wonderful play!

OFFBOARDING is the first play I've read by Peter Dakutis. Give me more! Dakutis explores the corporate exit interview and hits the nail on the head. This painfully funny play would work anywhere in the country. Just two people and a recognizable situation. It's time we see this in festivals all over --- Now excuse me, I need to find another Dakutis play.

DC Cathro's THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS T is one of the funniest plays I've read in a while. Laugh out loud funny. There are a couple of twists and wonderful dialogues that will leave you in titters. Could we see this soon please? Well done!