Recommended by Morey Norkin

A tender tale of two felines with some important lessons for humans. As the older Cat grudgingly looks after the younger Kitten, we see a selfless act beyond what Kitten’s former humans were capable of. All of us, cats and humans alike, are better off when we look out for each other. And you’ll be better off when you read this play.

A funny and thoughtful retelling of the Hanukkah story, including a Scottish Maccabee! For all the laughs, and they are constant, Mark Harvey Levine raises a profound question: how do you keep faith when faced with great uncertainty? This smart piece is perfect for any holiday-themed festival or really for any time of year.

This important work speaks to me on many levels. First as a journalism major who specialized in PR. And as someone who has always valued the role of local newspapers and is saddened to see them disappearing. And as someone who believes that a free press is the last bastion against tyranny. Read this. Produce it. Spread the word.

Such a clever representation of the current polarization in the US. Funny and frustratingly on target.

So sweet and yet so heartbreaking. Jacquie Floyd manages to convey so much emotion in just one minute.Excellent!

The hallmark(s) of a Philip Middleton Williams play is well-defined, engaging characters and the playwright’s plain-spoken humanity. The Quarry House is a prime example. Although immigration enforcement is central to the plot, it’s the idea that we are all seeking and deserve a safe haven where we can be our true selves that shines through. Humorous, touching, and mysterious, The Quarry House offers three great roles for actors and exciting challenges for scenic and technical design teams. I would love to see this all come together on stage.

The NFL Today meets barroom pickups. Loaded with sexual innuendo and John Busser zingers, this play teaches a valuable lesson: It’s not how you play the game that counts, it’s how often you score! Now this is a Super Bowl pre-game show I’d pay to see!

Don Baker delights with sports double entendres and surprising explanations of some arcane rules. This short two-hander (talk about an oxymoron) is just plain good fun and totally relatable whatever your preferences. Play ball!

A beautifully imaginative piece of magic to be sure. Laurel Andersen has given us a story of love and loss presented with theatricality and grace. Exquisite!

Alex tells Jennifer everything she longs to hear. Because he’s perfect? Or maybe he’s just wired that way. Rachel Feeny-Williams provides a startling glimpse into the not-too-distant future, and it’s kind of creepy. This one definitely needs to be getting more attention and productions.