Recommended by Samara Siskind

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    How many lives can change from a single phone call? Marj O'Neill-Butler's sharp, intense, and completely unpredictable drama explores this question to great effect when a husband and wife find themselves at each other's mercy. Secrets are revealed, and pretenses crumble, in a power struggle you will not see coming.

    How many lives can change from a single phone call? Marj O'Neill-Butler's sharp, intense, and completely unpredictable drama explores this question to great effect when a husband and wife find themselves at each other's mercy. Secrets are revealed, and pretenses crumble, in a power struggle you will not see coming.

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    Philip Middleton Williams' fast-paced family farce takes the classic mistaken identity trope to a hilariously new linguistic level. "Snowbirds" is a warm, Thanksgiving-set charmer featuring a motley crew of colorful characters that snowball out of control in the best way possible.

    Philip Middleton Williams' fast-paced family farce takes the classic mistaken identity trope to a hilariously new linguistic level. "Snowbirds" is a warm, Thanksgiving-set charmer featuring a motley crew of colorful characters that snowball out of control in the best way possible.

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    A riveting read that is so deeply layered, so deeply terrifying. What better way to die than to lay down your life for another?... What kind of a woman are you? Who really is that man on the other side of that wall? The threat and emotional impact of this play packed so much into such a short span of time, leaving me shaken to my core.

    A riveting read that is so deeply layered, so deeply terrifying. What better way to die than to lay down your life for another?... What kind of a woman are you? Who really is that man on the other side of that wall? The threat and emotional impact of this play packed so much into such a short span of time, leaving me shaken to my core.

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    Arianna Rose digs into the complex world of disordered eating with an uproarious absurdist comedy that is more than worth its weight in cookies and cream. Don't Play with Your Food is an easily accessible exploration of one woman's relationship with food, her mother and herself that skillfully unpacks a deeply intimate emotional knot while still serving up a whole lotta laughs. Anthropomorphism at its best.*

    Arianna Rose digs into the complex world of disordered eating with an uproarious absurdist comedy that is more than worth its weight in cookies and cream. Don't Play with Your Food is an easily accessible exploration of one woman's relationship with food, her mother and herself that skillfully unpacks a deeply intimate emotional knot while still serving up a whole lotta laughs. Anthropomorphism at its best.*

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    This gentle and utterly endearing play is a true lesson in patience, perseverance, and the power of a moment. Vince Melocchi’s characters are so well drawn, I felt like I was eavesdropping on a long-overdue reunion that culminated in a monologue that cut straight to my heart. So intimate. So romantic. So sentimental. Thank you Vince, and Facebook.*

    This gentle and utterly endearing play is a true lesson in patience, perseverance, and the power of a moment. Vince Melocchi’s characters are so well drawn, I felt like I was eavesdropping on a long-overdue reunion that culminated in a monologue that cut straight to my heart. So intimate. So romantic. So sentimental. Thank you Vince, and Facebook.*

  • Samara Siskind: It's a New Scene by Rachel Zake
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    This psychological drama lured me in and never let me go. Rachel Zake's ominous atmosphere and complex characters create tension and a palpable sense of urgency, leading to a totally unexpected, wholly satisfying reveal. A dark exploration of the human psyche that made me smile when I finally grasped the relevance of its title.

    This psychological drama lured me in and never let me go. Rachel Zake's ominous atmosphere and complex characters create tension and a palpable sense of urgency, leading to a totally unexpected, wholly satisfying reveal. A dark exploration of the human psyche that made me smile when I finally grasped the relevance of its title.

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  • Samara Siskind: By Degrees by Lolly Ward
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    I had the pleasure of seeing a reading of this at The William Inge Theatre Festival and couldn't help remembering my own fears, trials, and tribulations after being dropped off at college. By Degrees is a compact, humorously heartfelt two-hander with believable, relatable, and hearty roles for women. Sometimes you just really need that blanket.

    I had the pleasure of seeing a reading of this at The William Inge Theatre Festival and couldn't help remembering my own fears, trials, and tribulations after being dropped off at college. By Degrees is a compact, humorously heartfelt two-hander with believable, relatable, and hearty roles for women. Sometimes you just really need that blanket.

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  • Samara Siskind: Top Shelf Tolstoy by Maximillian Gill
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    Public libraries are under siege, and Maximillian Gill has the perfect antidote for the funding crisis. . . alcohol! Top Shelf Tolstoy is a skillful, timely, and wonderfully clever satire that serves up shot after shot of laughs and plenty of post-show food for thought. I had the pleasure of seeing the cocktails served up live and am still chuckling days after. Bravo!

    Public libraries are under siege, and Maximillian Gill has the perfect antidote for the funding crisis. . . alcohol! Top Shelf Tolstoy is a skillful, timely, and wonderfully clever satire that serves up shot after shot of laughs and plenty of post-show food for thought. I had the pleasure of seeing the cocktails served up live and am still chuckling days after. Bravo!

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  • Samara Siskind: This Grass Kills People by Daniel Prillaman
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    Were they warned? Yes. Did they choose to disregard the threat and sip mimosas? Also, yes. Daniel Prillaman has penned a brilliantly absurd post-pandemic gem that is part satire, part cautionary tale, and one hundred percent riveting. A clever, timely short that I would kill to see on stage.

    Were they warned? Yes. Did they choose to disregard the threat and sip mimosas? Also, yes. Daniel Prillaman has penned a brilliantly absurd post-pandemic gem that is part satire, part cautionary tale, and one hundred percent riveting. A clever, timely short that I would kill to see on stage.

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  • Samara Siskind: The Psychopomp by Aly Kantor
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    What begins as a late-night ghost hunt betwixt friends becomes a gentle act of salvation. Aly Kantor has an enviable gift for crafting comedic dramas, delicately combining her token blend of humor and pathos. Her characters are as concentrated as her storytelling - smart, complex, and always relevant to the world we're living in right now. We all need a friend like Bethany.

    What begins as a late-night ghost hunt betwixt friends becomes a gentle act of salvation. Aly Kantor has an enviable gift for crafting comedic dramas, delicately combining her token blend of humor and pathos. Her characters are as concentrated as her storytelling - smart, complex, and always relevant to the world we're living in right now. We all need a friend like Bethany.

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