Recommended by Aly Kantor

A phenomenally funny romp through a fantastical world of origami creatures, in which a Queen Bee's quest for a king transforms into something heartwarming and empowering... and there are some really funny sex jokes in there, too! Along the way, we meet some spectacularly funny suitors that actors will be clamoring to play, ripe for bold acting choices! If I had to describe this theatrical journey in one word I would call it FUN!

This is an incredible amount of worldbuilding in an incredibly tiny package! Thoroughly character and relationship driven, I felt privileged to catch a glimpse of these two sisters on such an important day. There's a really potent sense of emotional depth to this play that made me wonder and worry about what would happen to these characters after this glimpse of their lives. And, of course, there are bee puns!

If you love a good pun (bee-related or otherwise) you will love this language-rich parody, in which the conventions of your typical noir are utilized to hilarious effect (and illuminating a few well-known issues with misogyny in the genre in the process)! There are TONS of one-liners throughout that had me guffawing. And even despite the rampant silliness, there IS a mystery to be solved here, and audiences will have a blast catching the derpy perp in the act!

Yesss! Age gap discourse when "getting it on" with eldritch entities!? The fandom discourse-loving girlie in me is CACKLING! But there's a more profound message to this play, too—about the potentially dangerous lengths that queer teens will go to in order to escape unsafe homes and communities...and how those of us who have experienced the worst of it can create a safer future for those still to come. I think teens will LOVE playing these roles, and the humor is great! Sexy, supernatural fun!

As the lucky individual (and former kindergarten teacher) who read these stage directions aloud, I am confident in saying that this family-friendly, movement-driven piece has all the charm of any children's classic. It's theatrical, engaging, irreverent, adorable, and VERY funny! I was left with such a warm, fuzzy, feel-good feeling by the end, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who started sound designing in my mind as I read! Give it a chance and let it lift your mood! Or better yet, produce!

If you love great, delightfully flawed, fully-rendered female characters, you will love this piece about two friends who are trying to navigate how to make a difference. The chemistry between the two women is BRILLIANT, and laugh after laugh comes naturally from the authentic, if silly, dialogue (which is a gift for comedic actors). Plus, they both bring up a lot of really good points! From the observational humor to the friendship struggles, there is something for everyone in this one! Love it!

You will delight in the silly characters in this mystery piece, who all take themselves far too seriously given the circumstances! I think my favorite part was the opening image, which was the funniest misdirect imaginable—watching the characters talk around it was a HOOT... but the callback to "Society" is certainly an honorable mention! Absurd from start to finish, this goofy, glorious play on genre will have you snorting and smirking and, yeah, maybe rolling your eyes at these funny folks!

For a play this brief to feel so lived-in and rich with invisible subtext must be some kind of magic trick. The dialogue is natural, but there is an incredible amount of power in what is left unspoken. This play has the power to spark conversations, drawing out empathy and strengthening connections between audience members. Did it leave me with an all-consuming melancholy feeling? Yes. But did I laugh on the way there? Also yes! A really authentic, emotion-packed piece!

Okay, this play is just SILLY! So many of us choose violence when we call customer service, and those poor operators take the abuse. I love that the irate customer gets what's coming in such a quick and satisfying way! In this scenario, just a moment of grace might have saved our customer a world of embarrassment! You will cringe on his behalf, and you will like it!

Do you want your heart broken in the most moving, life affirming way? Do I have a play for you! Our protagonist, Jo, is not always on her best behavior in the wake of a recent loss, but Rae is a godsend, helping her navigate her fresh, alien grief in multiple ways. Despite the length, there is such a deep sense of history and love between the characters, seen and unseen, making the world feel so visceral and lived in. Stunningly paced and incredibly moving, this will make many people feel seen.