Recommended by Ian Donley

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.

This play doesn't hold back in expressing its humanity. The story of two middle-aged couples learning how to re-discover themselves has been played out before. But Marcia Eppich-Harris has been able to write it out in a brutally honest fashion that serves as a wake-up call to those who feel like they've one too many a sacrifice. There are tons of great opportunities for actors who get to play these characters, each with their own point-of-view, which makes them empathetic to the audience.

This play is both whimsical and unnerving, balancing each other out through the very real horror that comes with letting a stranger come into one's life and turning it upside down. This play has a very strong resemblance to the works of Darren Aronofsky, which would be interesting to see presented on stage.

This play is the nuttiest examination of morality I have ever read (and I mean that in the best way possible). Samantha Oty has managed to push the boundaries of realism without going into a cliche. Oty writes Therese with so much nuance that I couldn't decide whether to hate her or root for her. The brutality is infused masterfully with the reality of the play. It would be interesting to see a full-fledged production of it.

This play is certainly timely given our current state of education. Rather than depressing the audience, Ruyle provides us a story that gives us the optimism needed in raising the next generation by asking what it means to be a true educator in today's society.

This monologue reads as a raw stream-of-consciousness that finds its way to a confident realization, which is something many people will relate to.

John Minigan has managed to add complexity to an already sensitive subject. The emotional current of the play is tangible, which will keep any parent thinking about this play once the curtain goes down.