Recommended by Diana Burbano

A lovely play that has a character who sees and feels things differently from others in her family. Leela is as unique as her vision of Orange County. This play is clear eyed in compassion and honesty. This is a play about people one doesn't often see on stage, and I crave to know them better.

Beautiful, delicate, devastating. Rachael has a deft hand at simple, meaningful dialogue. She feels so deeply.

Asher is a wonderful monologist. He may be reviving the art! Wonderful pieces in here for all kinds of performers. A great resource for acting teachers.

A gorgeous mystery. It deals with so many issues, homophobia, racism, the holocaust, hoarding, ageism, and never feels cluttered. Unlike the apartment within the play, the prose is sparse and beautiful. And the roles are so, so actable.

Quite funny, and touching at the same time, this play looks at sibling rivalry and grief in an unexpected setting. Any family dealing with hospice will see themselves in one of the sisters. This play isn't scary or tragic at all, it deals with the subject with a clear and warm eye. A lovely 10 minute.

Fabulous, funny, self-reflective. Matthew has written a laugh out loud piece that rings true for any writer who had ever wondered why the heck we do what we do.

This play was extremely affecting. In the Latinx world, there is a claim that we do not "See" race. This play is a brilliant illustration of not only how Mexican society saw race, but how they categorized people and othered them. We go on a journey of discovery with the painter as he paints people from a place of truth and observation, and does not look down on them for the color of their skin or their "Lack of breeding." As he paints he questions where he belongs in the Casta.

A brilliant challenging work. Written with such heart, with such a great ear (and hand) for language. This play actually uses FOUR languages (Spanish, English, ASL and Nahuatl.) and weaves a story fluidly with them. The way a deaf woman is treated by her own mother will break your heart.

Chilling and powerful. Reading this, one wonders where all the hatred that people spew on the internet is landing. Is there any irony left? Are there too many people willing to do the will of the people. This monologue is thought provoking. Where do we draw the line?

One of the most beautiful plays I have ever read. I was held by Benne's masterful writing from the first line. Exquisite. Great roles for Latinx and Asian actors. The way this play breathes is pure magic.