Recommended by Ian Donley

Nora Louise Syran presents a monologue about a woman doubting her place in the universe and portrays the inner turmoil with delicacy that makes the piece all the more relatable.

Peter Fenton's I THINK WE'RE LOST is a retelling of a classic tale with so much dimension for actors to explore the characters we all know and love, as well as some wonderfully constructed new ones. Fenton takes this classic story and the spins he puts on it has audiences thinking about what's at stake when we decide to grow up.

Philip Middleton Williams' WHICH WAY TO THE BEACH is a short yet insightful exploration of the fear parents has trying to protect their children (even grown-up ones) in a world of homophobia. Williams masterfully writes out the parents with complexity that has the audience wondering how much of their fear is genuine and how much does it stem from their own internalized homophobia. I loved it!

Paul Donnelly's AFTER ANOTHER is appropriately titled given that the characters are interwoven together to give the audience multiple perspectives on how love and relationships look different to each person. This play raises a lot of questions audience members will ask as they reflect on their own experiences with love. I thoroughly enjoyed this play and would love to see it performed on stage. It has a lot of beautifully written scenes for actors to sink their teeth into.

Christopher Soucy's "bear with me" gives its audience a blissful portrayal as to how life can drastically change in a single moment.

Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn's play is clever in how it depicts the tediousness of writing a one-minute play with its metanarrative approach.

Lawing's theme of revenge being carried out in such a playful, yet horrific means is the kind of comedy missing today!

Jaxson Mackling's COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EXES gives us a relatable and messy portrayal of not knowing what the heart wants and how it affects the people around us. The culmination of this conflict leads to a hopeful ending that will have audiences wanting more.

Eytan Deray's SIX FEET AWAY feels like a distant memory since it takes place in the midst of the pandemic (which some would say we're still in), but it's timely given that it beautifully encapsules the need for connection.

Morey Norkin's REWIND is the perfect short "Twilight Zone" inspired play for anyone to produce! It takes an innocent environment and spares no time in unnerving the audience.