Recommended by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

This is poetic and eerie. Worthy of Poe himself. I used to do dramatic competitions in high school and I could see this being a winning forensics multiple. So if you're a high school forensics coach, do consider this script. There is so much room for interp and performance here. Absolutely skillful production that attacks the male gaze in a violently satisfying thriller of a play.

Gary is a real person telling us about very real struggles that people at Target might not see on the surface, but might still judge him anyway. Gary is a reminder that everyone has struggles and sacrifices we can't see. But Gary is also inspirational. Through the struggle is a love for his son that burns so bright it will fill the audience's soul with light as well. Gary is a beacon. He exudes exhaustion, but it never dims his determination or his love. Let us all strive to be more like and kinder to the Garys of the world.

I adore Vanessa and her solid start on her new beginning. She is just who Kate needed to meet at this very moment. And I think Kate might even be good for Vanessa. I love watching human connections form. It doesn't have to be a romantic connection, but it very well could be a love connection. We all need more love in our lives, don't we? Also, I learned about a new phobia today! Educational AND emotional! Well played, Deb Cole!

Can something so beautiful still chill you to the bone? Lenora's strange, child-like dreams are coming to life. For the most part, that is a good thing, right? This is an absolutely unique concept with such a cliff-hanger ending! I really would love to see more stories from the world of Lenora. And the possibly moral ambiguity of keeping her dreaming to make her father's world a waking dream once more!

I see this, not just as a play of words, but of movement and light. This is a perfect piece to showcase a lighting designer, a sound designer and a choreographer as well. All of the elements of Alex's mindscape come together and are not shunned or belittled. They are all in a delicate dance together to make Alex and Alex's expressions of art. This would be so beautiful staged.

Maybe because I read this while sitting in a garage sale, but I felt compelled to read this out loud for my mother and it was a hit! This is a relatable play with a terrific character in Murray! This tale is so familiar!

This is dark and fills the audience with discomfort. Stu definitely earned his discomfort, but we still see his vulnerability and have a sense of pity for him. But we also know, there's really nothing he can do but bow to his new bunkmate and his rules. Stu has a tough road ahead. Not sure any of us would be ready for this awful journey.

Based on Greek mythology, this play is powerfully grounded in modern "feminine mythology." The faerie tales we tell ourselves to be more desirable and attractive to a potential partner. Persephone is very much into Hades, but terrified to admit and/or advertise who she is and what she wants. Her Hunger hilariously speaks the truth while teasing "Ooh, daddy, I’m going to ignore my basic needs in favor of yours, get caught in a vicious cycle, and then wonder why I’ve never had a satisfying relationship in my life.” Brilliant and totally important play for women today.

Bobbi is a beautiful soul. And when two strangers come to her diner on the most pivotal days of their lives, Bobbi is a beacon of light. She is a guide, but doesn't tell anyone what to do. I think Bobbi has a future as a guiding angel on earth, motivated by her late wife Cassie. This would make a lovely series!

I LOL'd so loudly, I'm sure my neighbors heard me! This is sooooo funny and now I kind of regret deleting all those emails in my junk folder. If I had known they were full of comedy gold like this, I'd save every one of them, print them out and make wallpaper for my office!