Recommended by Rhiannon Ling

I adored this play. York so very cleverly entwines science and the humanities, weaving two very different women (at first glance) into a line as intrinsic and (non)sensical as the DNA she speaks of. It is compelling. It is touching and funny. It is gut-punching and loving. I loved every moment of reading it.

This piece is, frankly, utter perfection. Its structure? Clever and compelling. Its characterization? Empathetic, witty, touching. Its discoveries and chronology? Goosebump-worthy. A stunning piece of feminist theatre.

Henry excels at balance. Her fluidity and pacing, her marriage of meditative and passionate, her tempo and drive, all lead to a play compelling in its exploration of grief, mourning, and the bravery required to move forward. I was pulled in from its first moments, and it held me until its last.

"Founders, Keepers" is one to catch its audience beautifully off-guard. Lyrical and grounded, full of wit and empathy, alternating between the sharpest of bites and the deepest of laughs, Behlke has written a play of poignancy, query, and exploration. It is a must-read and a must-perform.

A poignant portrait of a complicated man. Set against a backdrop of cruelty and despair, "This Mortal Life Also" provides an exploration of morality, humanity, and identity in the face of deep crisis, all while providing a sense of love, learning, and hope for the future. A wonderful, timely piece.