Recommended by Morey Norkin

A very interesting dynamic between these two characters. YOU makes simple, declarative remarks and ME responds with extraordinary personal detail. It makes you wonder if one character is more engaged in the conversation than the other. And the ending might have you second guessing yourself. Well done!

Dinner is so much nicer when everyone contributes something, whether hunting for the main course or preparing the meal. Only when a stranger shows up do we discover this wholesome dinner is not all it seems to be. Jennifer O’Grady does a great job of balancing the funny and the creepy. A perfect recipe.

You deserve a break today, and I can’t think of a better way to reward yourself than reading this delightful play. Funny? Absolutely. I mean you have Shakespeare in a fast food restaurant. But what stands out for me is the reminder of how timeless the Bard’s works are and the lessons we can learn from them. And for one hapless minimum wage worker those lessons arrive at the right moment. Enjoy!

Colleen and Stephen’s relationship may be irretrievable even by a golden retriever. But I refuse to blame this precious pup. John Busser offers a clever back and forth and sideways account of the couple’s breakup with Colleen and Stephen never actually communicating directly, while Abby the dog shares her perspective and provides plenty of laughs. This one has been idle for too long. Time to put it in front of an audience again.

What is AI leading us to? Could it be MURDER?! I won’t tell. You’ll have to read this clever mystery to find out.

In this fascinating sequel to his spellbinding tale of political intrigue, “Default,” Ken Love has Senator Esther Bailey running for reelection against a Democratic Socialist and a Christian nationalist. As Senator Bailey shifts her social conservative views to a more moderate stance, the bellicose nationalist overshadows the campaign. The divisions we face today, including the political violence, are on full display with no easy answers. Absolutely worth reading/seeing/discussing.

I just got a chill reading this. Childish antics turn creepy in just a minute. Whoa!

Rock bands and their relationship with groupies, regardless of age, is front and center in this modern morality play. Brent, a member of After Hours, is the conscience of the story. He is determined to confront Jesse, a member of the more successful Intimates, over an apparent assault of a minor, but that could come at a cost. Band members or billionaires, this scenario will only end the more it’s discussed, and Rebecca Kane adds an important voice to the conversation.

What a crazy, brilliant idea! The simple question of “what’s your favorite song” begins a meltdown of epic comic proportions. And as crazy as it is, this play is also relatable. Questions about favorites instantly set us up for judgement. Panic ensues. Ava Love Hanna has created a comic gem that is likely to become an audience favorite wherever it plays.

I now have a completely different perspective and appreciation for crows. And it came by way of this sweet story of inter generational connection. Amazing what we can learn if we take the time to listen to one another. Well done.