Recommended by Ian Donley

As a Gen Zer who has seen many comedians who specializes in dark and borderline offensive comedy try to market themselves via social media, Marilyn Ollett's script is spot on in its depiction of finding the line between humor and obscenity.

Sam Heyman's THE CLOSET DOOR is a sweet exploration of how coming out can be a scary yet cathartic experience. Heyman's script does a good job of not being overly predictable, and the relationship between Chip and Brett feels nuanced, making the eventual act of coming out authentic.

Nora Louise Syran's OUR FAKE HISTORY is a funny and touching story about fostering confidence in approaching and observing a critical lens, which is something that has caused quite a controversy in recent years. Syran's script pushes back against the oppression of it with ease and humor.

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!