Recommended by Ian Donley

Greg Mandryk combines true humanity with an over-the-top scenario to deliver a comedic and enjoyable play. The characters are grounded in the midst of the absurdity, and the pacing of the play allows for the characters to evolve rapidly.

"Venus Needs Men" is a campy and fun depiction of how women, sometimes, indeed need men in their lives, even if it is for theater productions.

"2 Bdrm 1 Bath" is a sweet comedy about how every relationship has its highs and lows, and getting through only makes them stronger. This would be lovely to see live!

David Shaw draws up a character who seemingly is juggling her sanity and her innocence in both hands, which makes for an well-crafted monologue for a lucky actress to perform.

"Promises, Promises" is a touching exploration of male friendships through two best friends who can't live without each other. When their friendship is tested, we see how even platonic relationships can be even stronger than romantic ones.

Daniel Prillaman gives a unique combination of old-school absurdist theatricality with this stoner comedy adventure. The characters are memorable, and, through their distinct characteristics (and names), actors have the perfect opportunity to dive headfirst into the madness.

"The Golden Egg Cream Gold Club" appears silly on the surface. But, as the play progresses, themes such as classism and superiority rear their heads in a comedic manner that entices the audience to look beyond their own understandings of them.

David Shaw's "Stripers are Running" is a look at how manhood isn't synonymous with toughness but with vulnerability. The dialogue is rhythmic and playful which would be a treat for actors to perform.

Jack Levine takes an absurd concept and transforms it into a grounded and relatable look at the ebbs and flows of a relationship.

"Moonlight Over L.A." takes the nostalgic noir atmosphere and breathes life into it with fresh theatricality. Ken Love manages to combine crime, misogyny, race, and trauma and turn into it a cinematic exploration over the human condition within the time period from an original angle.