Recommended by James McLindon

A lovely two-hander that takes its time, breathes, and then delivers a beautiful ending that feels as earned as it does organic and unforced. It deserves a lot of productions.

A modern take on a medieval practice, updated for the scoundrels of our present age, this play is the sort that amply rewards a second read by showing you all the clever touches you missed the first time through. If you've been waiting for a play about the monetization of sin, look no further. A fun and satisfying read that deserves more productions!

This is an apocalyptic play, laced with hope, beautifully told, with a message that only science and courage will deliver us from the twin scourges of environmental degradation and global warming.

Sparrowfall is as wonderfully beautiful as it is wonderously sparse, the beginning, middle, and ending of a relationship in just six pages. Beautifully told. I would love to see a production.

In this quietly beautiful story, beautifully told, Lauren Smerkanich demonstrates how much power can be packed into a short play.

Last Breath is a quiet play that nevertheless packs a punch and provides a bit of comfort in dark times. The moment of the play is both small and somehow profound. In short, it's the sort of script that demonstrates well how powerful the short play form can be.

GRACE is a captivating, terrifying tale about abuse and resilience, a story that slowly gives up its secrets on the way to a satisfying conclusion.

This one crept up on me, a seemingly pleasant little comedy that suddenly blossoms into a fiercely funny satire that reminded me of Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal. (And it's really not such a bad idea if I'm honest...)

This play manages to be a charming and funny delight, despite dealing with the sadness inherent in aging and in caring for the aging. It deserves a lot of productions.

An absolutely charming and funny play about grief, long-term relationships, and pigeons.