Recommended by Ian Donley

Debra writes a short yet poignant look at grief and how important it is to see the brightness of the future.

HALLMARK DYSTOPIA is a fearless and revamped version of the traditional Hallmark Christmas story. It gives room for social commentary over how women are expected (through media representation) to conduct themselves in traditional settings and what can happen when they don't. This would be such as treat to see on stage!

Jonny Bolduc's script is heart wrenching in the best way possible! The dialogue is emotionally driven and very representative of how, for some of us, our younger selves depend on us to survive.

Darrin Friedman writes a thought-provoking play that forces us to sit and be uncomfortable with the very real issues regarding white supremacy. Friedman drives the ship head on into it and forces us to consider whether some people are capable of change, or if they are simply too far gone in their perspectives.

Donald E. Baker has crafted a multifaceted character who is still, into his adulthood, learning more about himself. The pacing of the monologue gives the audience the impression that he still has room to grow.

"Coming Out to Uncle Jake" is a clever spin on the classic tale of a young man seeking familial acceptance.

Dylan Horowitz's WHERE DO THE GREYHOUNDS GO is an odyssey masked in an isolated environment, leaving the audience to not only see but feel what's going on in the play. This is the kind of play that will have people talking endlessly about it! It's a unique look on mental health and whether sanity is innate or fleeting.

CK Brestman's "Hiraeth" is a sentimental monologue about carrying where you came from in your heart no matter how old you are and how far removed you are from it. Even if it was solely performed at an open-mic night, the words themselves pack enough punch to get the audience's attention. I would love to see it performed.

"Waiting for Roger" is a relatable and humorous piece about a group of (dog) friends trying to figure out how to survive in a world that wasn't built for them.

Paige Zubel's ACTUALLY, HONESTLY GOING TO FUCKING DIE is a hybrid of science fiction and comedy that is beautifully constructed to tell the story of finding a sense of purpose in the midst of addiction recovery. Zubel's writing is very reminiscent of Noah Haidle and Caryl Churchill and yet is able to contemporize their styles of writing in one of the most original plays I have ever read.