Recommended by Morey Norkin

Is a first-class vacation to Italy worthwhile if there are some serious strings attached? That’s the question at the heart of this terrific two-hander. Kellie and her wife, Sarah, have to decide if they should accept Kellie’s parent’s’ invitation, knowing they will be subject to homophobic slights and religious proselytizing from said parents. The conversation is clever, funny, and emotional. You’ll be anxious to know what the couple decide and even curious about what happens next!

A delightful personification of Earth and Moon with a timely (we hope) message about the current state of our home planet. Good fun, great message!

Rachel Feeny-Williams gets right to the heart of the matter as she explores how one can renew their passion after having their confidence shaken. The opportunities for this to happen to a writer are too frequent. But hopefully nothing a strong dose of confidence can’t cure. This is a fun and encouraging look at how our cardiovascular and nervous systems respond when we receive criticism for the work we are passionate about. You’ll be rooting for this writer’s internal monitors as they hop into action.

Stunning. Yes. And disturbing. Chris Plumridge has brilliantly crafted a monologue that moves in unexpected directions, with each shift adding a new layer to the story. And then the conclusion. Stunning. In every sense of the word. A powerful piece of theatre to challenge actors and audiences alike.

I truly hope this play finds its way into the intended venue of middle and high school faculty in-service meetings. The scenario presented along with the facilitated discussion that Debra Cole includes needs to be shared in as many school districts as possible, particularly where legislation is attempting to stifle any mention LGBTQ+ issues. Debra Cole may be retired from the teaching profession, but she continues to provide us all with valuable lessons through her writing. How lucky we are!

I’ve never been to Detroit but I’m suddenly craving Lafayette coney dogs! Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn has combined several favorite fairytales, the Wiz, and some Little Shop of Horrors to take us on a whirlwind tour of the motor city. With great humor (the narrators’ names!) and obvious affection for this great city, Floyd-Priskorn leaves us all feeling imbued with the spirit of Detroit!

What a surprising and fun concept! All is not as it first appears in this clever two-hander. Or is it a two-seater? Great fun for the two actors as well as the audience!

A couple can be denied their passion for only so long. Vivian Lermond executes a perfect misdirection and creates plenty of laughs, all in a single page! A delicious treat!

A beautiful tribute to a musical theatre legend, and a moving and revelatory glimpse into the speaker’s life. So often music serves as a marker for significant life experiences. What better music to mark your life by than Sondheim?

What a riot! Having just enjoyed a reading of I DON’T KNOW by Tiny Theatre, I laughed all over again as I read it myself. Political correctness meets the generally vulgar cadence chants army drill sergeants are known for. I do know and you’ve been told, James McLindon’s play is comic gold!