Recommended by Ian Donley

This is one of the most intelligent plays I've read! "No Experience Necessary" is both a comedy and a social critique on the divide between Hollywood and middle America, expertly interwoven by Marshall Logan Gibbs. Gibbs takes the classic trope of mistaken identity and gives it a contemporary spin which, in my humble opinion, is much needed. This is a play that many people will find themselves relating to and, perhaps, inspire them to learn how the other half lives.

"Revelations" is a dauntingly poetic play about how religion has the capacity to build up and destroy people. These characters are in constant search for validation, whether it be the sheriff looking over the town or the son of an immigrant family trying to live in peace. Each character's journey comes together in a brutal reality check that will leave the audience rattled. This play will be talked about for a very long time. Considering the socio-political climate of our country, this story opens the door for discussions around race, family, and faith.

This is a play that explores self-perception and how we view ourselves and our needs with the needs of others around us (both real and imagined). Cole Hunter Dzubak knows how to dive into the emotional reality of the play without becoming too depressing. Grief is explored through every emotion written.

This is a sweet little play that encourages us all to find joy wherever we can no matter where we are in life. I finished reading it with a smile on my face!

Jerry Ayers’ play is a wonderful combination of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “Peter Pan,” and a number of your childhood favorites. Ayers has managed to write a play that honors the fantasy genre while providing original ideas that blend in perfectly.

Paul Donnelly’s “Memorial Day” is educational and heart wrenching. Donnelly gives us a vulnerable observation during the height of the AIDS epidemic, and his characters are at their most raw. This, in turn, brings us as the audience together to feel the tragedy through the play, which will stick with you even after the curtain closes.

This play gives us a fascinating perspective of queerness within education and how power is shifted with these dynamics. Philip Middleton Williams writes with precision, never failing to include a moment for each character to have their power taken away at any given moment. Williams writes queerness in this play as both a weapon and a pure endeavor. The combination of these elements turns this script into a multi-faceted play.

This emotionally poignant play touches on the need to maintain one's spirit in the midst of difficulty. Claire and Wallace balance each other out, starting off as enemies. But, as the play progresses, we see how the industry has impacted their perceptions about themselves and their relationship as mentor and mentee. Rachel Feeny-Williams script is concise and well-paced, giving space to the actors playing these roles to explore every emotion touched upon.

Deb Meyer has written a play that follows the traditional thriller route but with a modern spin (think "Dial M for Murder" but with a woman as the conspirator). The dynamics within the play is ever-changing, bounded to keep audiences invested up to the well-rounded finale.

This whimsical and thrilling play proves that dogs are truly man's best friend. Richard Soltero-Brown writes with precision yet still leaves room for exploration. Feelings, like needing to be accepted and needing love, compliment (and contradict) each other at various moments, making the innerworkings of these characters reveal themselves piece by piece throughout the play. This would be a clear standout in any theater company who will produce it.