Recommended by Hayley St. James

There are some damn breathtaking monologues in this heart-wrenching look at the breakup of a rocky relationship that’s gone a bit toxic. Matthew Weaver puts the reader so vividly in each party’s shoes; I’m jealous of whatever lucky actors get to dive into this material.

A vinyl collector’s worst nightmare, brought to hilariously chilling life in a single minute. Unforgettable.

I have shockingly never been in a production of Our Town, but I did LOTS of theatre in high school, so “Our Play” touched a deep nerve of nostalgia for my drama club days. This absolutely pitch-perfect look at theatre kids in all their messy, awkward, hormonal glory through the lens of Thornton Wilder’s everlasting contribution to humanity just oozes with universality.

A silent film on stage about grief and desire and moving on, soundtracked to perfectly-chosen opera cues. Wordless but full of so much emotional depth. Scott Sickles is a maestro. Bravo.

A thought-provoking and very enjoyable sci-fi ten-minute about motherhood, responsibility, and why it’s sometimes okay to break rules in the name of scientific progress.

A thoughtful and fun exploration of what you leave behind as your legacy, as told through the lens of a most unexpected - and by the end, well deserving - American president. And only in ten minutes! History buffs like myself and audiences in general will be charmed by this play on the precedent of presidents and peaceful transfer of power.

Insanely theatrical and unhinged docu-theatre in all the ways you’d expect a play about the Insane Clown Posse and its juggalo fanbase to be; but also a genuinely touching look at fan culture and the most unexpected of chosen families in ways I truly did not expect. This play is completely unironically a miracle.

A gently powerful queer coming-of-age story, beautifully and poetically told. Audrey Lang’s work holds you in the palm of its hand and doesn’t let go. I loved it.

“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” was my favorite film as a child, so this play was tailor-made for my enjoyment. I wish I could come up with a sequel to a childhood favorite as deliciously funny, wise, and perfectly executed as “Everlasting Chocolate Therapy.”

A truly lovely exploration of queerness, spirituality, faith, and connection. The way Audrey Lang writes is stunningly poetic, and Lang has created some exquisite female characters with unique voices I loved every second of reading. I so hope to see it staged someday.