Recommended by Michele Clarke

An achingly real look at the deep conflict parents face when their child's safety is compromised. At a time when every child's safety is compromised..

Ready for some poignancy that sneaks up on you? Brent Alles' TIME IN A BOTTLE shares a magical, mystical, thought-provoking encounter that'll sit with audiences long after the house lights come up.

A meaty and jaunty three-hander, cleverly staged. By focusing on Bertha Morisot's intimate relationships - and leaning into sharp, intelligent dialogue - BOUQUET OF VIOLETS finds the modern relevance in a 100+ year-old turn of events, and celebrates the under appreciated talent of a rebellious young woman.

The only dilemma this funny take on sun-crossed lovers creates is where to put it -- your Valentine's Day shorts program or your macabre/Halloween lineup?

Delightfully dark and very funny. Oh, and gruesome. :)

An innocuous, even funny opening line turns into an incredibly powerful, honest and raw monologue.

A quick, sharp hit of a monologue. Lots of room for the right actress to layer in depth.

A chilling look at the urgency and riddle of postpartum depression. This is a tour de force for an actress willing to totally commit.

A dark metaphor dressed as a fable, deceptively set in a vaguely Shakespearean perpetuity. We never learn.

A terrific origin story with well-written lyrics and song constructions. Really want to hear this music.