Recommended by Aly Kantor

It makes sense that some places would be more haunted than others. In The Door, we're introduced to a well-drawn group of quirky ghosts from across time periods who all died in the same sick room. The true magic in the piece is the obvious chemistry between the characters - it would be a blast to be a part of this delightful ensemble! My favorite ghost was the curmudgeonly Alfred, whose banter with his wife (of 250 years!) was charming and hilarious! The final note of the piece is melancholy, and left me contemplating the characters' fates!

This play is a beautiful exploration of scale, featuring two distinct characters in a dynamic setting... and it's funny, too! I was particularly taken by the free-spirited Wendy, whose philosophy on life is equal parts ridiculous and inspiring. The play's setting creates a low rumbling of tension, then builds to a satisfying romantic conclusion that will have you feeling tingles down your own spine!

This play opens immediately with a high-stakes situation and a mystery, and only grows more intriguing and engaging from there! Although it's set in 1943, this play teeters on the edge of both science fiction and fantasy. I'm not sure if my favorite part was the way the characters managed to find joy in such a difficult time or the heartwarming twist of an ending! The one thing I am sure about is that you will fall in love with the trio of tender, incredibly human characters at the center of this story!

This is an eerie, suspenseful play that keeps the reader guessing! It begins with childhood innocence and follows the main character, Samantha, throughout her childhood. All the time, her imaginary friend is by her side. The world of the play is clear, and the reader is faced with plenty of clues to suggest that the identity of "Samantha's friend" is not as innocent as one might believe. There are layers to this piece, as characters are "haunted" by their treatment of others. This is a lovely, spooky tragedy with wonderful roles for young girls and adult actors alike!

The funny, clever premise of this piece drew me in, and the stark reversal kept me reading hungrily until the end! This short play is packed with both humor and darkness, featuring vivid characters with strong, clear points of view. It asks "What if man's desire to defend God's will is actually doing the opposite?" Ultimately, it leaves the reader with a note of hope that true love is out there. I'm certain that directors and actors would have a great time bringing this wild piece to life!

A small ensemble of delightful, realistically flawed modern-day teens meets some of the most brilliant female figures from the Enlightenment in this dynamic take on The Breakfast Club trope! This play is packed with big roles and theatrical moments - even some swordplay! Everything is tied together in a clever and concise way, with a satisfying conclusion that leaves readers feeling that anything is possible! This would be a wonderful piece for a school or youth theatre group to tackle!

We all know fairytales are powerful. They're universal parables intended to keep kids safe. In this play, we get to see the harmful side of today's "princess culture" and the more harmful myths that sneak into our modern retellings. Luckily, Dana Hall has challenged the traditional "happy ending" and has given us a simple love story that follows its own rules! In the play, we follow protagonist Ava from childhood through to the present and get to see her grow and change as she learns to love herself. The piece is consistently funny, with great roles for women and girls!

This is a chilling and atmospheric piece clearly written by a playwright with complete trust in the audience. I was fully engaged from start to finish as I wove the strands together and determined the truth hidden between the lines. Every character is motivated - and if those motivations aren't clear at the beginning, they come into stark relief by the end. I found myself hungry for more stories from this village - and it only took me a few short pages to conjure the whole world of the play in my mind!

I never imagined that a play about The Singularity could be so - dare I say - sweet?! In these isolated times, I think we all wish we had someone whose job was to be there for us. If only therapists could actually write prescriptions to fix loneliness! This is a lovely little slice of life piece that assures the reader and the audience that sometimes simply being there for someone is purpose enough. You don't need to be productive to be a good human. You just need to connect!

Lab Rats is a tight two-hander about a pair of completely flawed but thoroughly lovable characters brought together by their own desperation. Once we understand just how isolated our lab rats feel, the stakes rise in realistic and satisfying ways. This play contains quite a few short, often wordless scenes that do so much work when it comes to conveying just who these two humans really are - which, fascinatingly enough, is one of the central questions of the piece. Can you ever really know someone - and is it possible to form a relationship if the answer is "no?"