Recommended by Dana Hall

Hard truths in this one! Wow super relatable and hopefully an eye-opener for the Paige's out there doing for others at their own detriment. I love the message that this family needs to pull together to make it. You feel the conflict around asking for help and trying to keep the image up of "doing well" even when we are not. Well done love the focus on female friendships and women 40+.

I was captivated by this conversation, loving every moment of it. The thought that magic is deep in our DNA is fun. Great work. DC is a wizard of banter.

I appreciated Kate's observation of Kai on the bus and subsequently Kai's complexity around his Jewish identity. I wanted to know more about what led Kai to say "it isn't important to me." It felt like that line was dripping with experiences just out of our view. The subtext of wondering 'am I enough' is relatable and especially universal. I wondered what Kate wanted from Kai and what it meant for their relationship- perhaps to know he could feel deeply. :) Great Work!

The importance of family, connection, and culture all come through crystal clear and are punctuated by relatable family dynamics and the awkwardness of a first date. This is a play that came out of the pandemic without being a 'pandemic play' it has nostalgia built in as we remember those days of fumbling around on zoom. Love the inclusivity in casting, the messages of acceptance, and the generational humor all hit their marks. Loved seeing it with Spoonie Theatre!

Enjoyed the dialogue and the dimensions of these characters. Jones is skillful at world building so much so you feel like you're on the date with Colleen and Ludlow. The mosquito monologue is a pleasure and Timothy creates levity in all the right places. Fun ending.

The use of location, light, and legacy create uncertainty and unleash imagination. Written as a radio drama this coming of age tale would also do well on stage. The twists and turns are fun and keep you intrigued to the end. A nice addition to a Halloween festival!

It feels as though anything is politically possible these days and Sapio punctuates this by wrapping it in ethical quandary. The dialogue about not standing up in the moment for what is right hits with an honest perspective of how toxic behavior leaks. Also Sherry seems to be a legit contender even if "Twinkie" wrote her appointment on stationary (and maybe with crayon.) :)

Playing soccer in college our keeper broke her nose in almost the same way as Harper. Cole captures the passion of the sport and the mentality of athletes to not quit no matter what. I appreciate even after her injury she carried more about the score than her own well-being. Relateable!

A real conversation happening across our country. The push and pull of whether to keep your kids home or send them to school weighs heavy on the minds of parents. DC puts into the words the emotional push and pull and sacrifices families are making. There is no satisfying conclusion- which is honest. Great conversation starter.

An amazing ensemble piece with diverse and well-developed characters. The language is poetic, symbolic and deeply impactful. Though we are in Memphis 1878 we are cannot help draw similarities to our modern day. Donna writes strong female characters and paints a picture that you can hear through the text. This is a must read.