Recommended by Anastasia Wild

Ohhhh an excellent twist on the fairy godmother! Delightfully spun, Enid Cokinos gives us whimsy, comedy, and pure genius in this one act play. Strong roles for female actors and a unique look at the struggles of dating in the modern world, this would be absolutely charming to see performed.

Lovely in its simplicity, Christopher Plumridge gives heart-touching depth in a few pages. This is never an easy conversation but one that always requires honesty and compassion. As a nurse, I hope this is a piece that will encourage discussion of end-of-life care far before we reach that door ourselves.

Whether it's a dive bar or a "rustic find", you will not want to miss out on the brilliant world of "It's Dead in Here on Tuesdays." From midwest life to the after-life, Brent Alles skillfully takes us on a journey of hilarity and reflection by way of a clairvoyant MI bartender and a fun cast of the non-living. Well-balanced laughter with contemplation will keep audiences engaged from start to finish.

A script that is both elegant and haunting, GENTLE ASSASSINS brings the heroism and horrors of young female resistance fighters work in WWII to life for the modern audience. In an examination of morality in war time, Claudia Haas provides a rich, engaging picture of challenges, courage, and choice the women faced in our history. In a world where things will go wrong... "Always stay human, my daughters..."

Beautiful and captivating, "elephants" invites us to consider autism, imagination, and grief. This touching play uses physicality and rhythm, creating stunning moments of both connection and distance. A lovely opportunity for a young actor with autism to bring aspects of their world to life in this vivid storytelling to the audience. "There can’t be any lying, or secrets, when the
words are just vibrated to you."

A moving piece of theatre in an unusual and brilliant style that offers a glimpse into the realities, struggles, and dreams throughout the ages of a woman's life. I love how the perspectives interact with one another (and the excellent roles for women of any age in this story). Amanda Schumacher gives us a touching and beautifully blended story where we learn of challenges, growth, and chasing our dreams. "Life is trying, again and again, to make your dream—whatever it is—come true".

Elegant and riveting, we are taken in along a journey of legacy, storytelling, and father-son relationship. Megan Fraedrich weaves a rich tale of Shakespeare's early years and playwriting, as we experience scene by scene the beautiful unfolding of his story. A lovely tribute to story itself, with a heart that considers where we come from and where our stories may yet go.

Ahhh! Brenton Kniess has a gift for taking the audience on a rollercoaster ride that can be both charming and perhaps a little terrifying. PILLOW TALK starts as an engaging romantic comedy and, although I only guessed half of where we were going, it finishes with a brilliant ending sequence not to be forgotten.

"It’s just that the threads of the stories are all tied up with each other." An entertaining and beautiful blend of the art of storytelling, the integrity of Greek mythology, and young audience engagement. Nora Louise Syran gifts us with excellent roles for a variety of youth actors, bringing old stories alive for today's appreciation. Clarity on casting and design suggestions provide ease for the potential production at a school setting. A lovely message of inspiration for young artists!

Alice Josephs lets us peek into a historical moment of ballet, balancing the storytelling with designed artistry and the realities of life for a ballerina. A piece that is calling out to be performed, letting the audience experience it's elegance.