Recommended by Ian Donley

John Arco writes a humorous and playful one-woman show that is filled with personality and interesting storytelling. This would be a great show to stage in a black box theatre, which would allow the audience to feel like Olive Thomas is speaking to them like you're catching up with a friend at a coffee shop.

I love how Hass has taken one of the most well-known settings and added a fresh look into it. If we live in a world where cowboys can have a movie written and made about them time after time, then why not allow everyone in the queer community that same opportunity? Hass' script is entertaining and full of nuances that an actor would love to play.

"Liberation" is a sweet, nuanced, and fresh look at the most horrific period of humanity. Tennant writes with precision and sharpness that makes these characters come to life on the page.

Chelsea Sutton's "The Sudden Urge to Jump" is a fresh portrayal of grief filled with rich characters and a compelling story. I got to see a reading of this play done via Zoom. Even with the lack of production elements, the script is so well-written to where it stands out on its own.

"A Lovers' Quarrel" is a dynamic and emotionally rich play! It has the makings of being a theatrical classic and would make a great story to put on any stage! The characters are multifaceted, and the story builds tremendously. This play knows how to pull your heartstrings effectively.

This play is like "The Twilight Zone" meets AI. Lou Jones has written a modern-day psychological thriller that will have audiences intrigued to watch to the very end (which has a plot twist not even I saw coming).

"Second Banana" is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming obstacles to maintain a legacy, even if it's just for a high school football team. The dynamics between the characters Alles writes is distinct and makes them memorable. This would be an entertaining play to have produced!

I got to see a reading of this play earlier this year and it was a clear standout! As harrowing as the story is, Joni Ravenna writes her characters distinctly and clearly, giving us champions to root for as they try to escape. This would be a powerful play to see live.

Sam Heyman's "Three Damned Letters" is a heartfelt and raw play about grief and how it can force us to confront our innermost feelings head on. Heyman crafts each scene with reveals that give us insight into his characters, and the dynamics between them shift purposely. As the play progresses, Heyman peels the layers one by one until we see each character beautifully transformed in their own ways.

Rita Anderson has written a wonderful monologue play about a woman giving herself permission to feel her feelings during a difficult time.