Recommended by Jennifer O'Grady

I love the unusual setting of this play, the realistic dialogue and deep humanity of its characters, all of whom are seeking and all of whom surprise us in different ways. A lovely and moving play about loneliness from a master playwright.

Who can resist a play about penguins? Not I. But Floyd-Priskorn's short comedy is about more than penguins, as it also, cleverly, spotlights issues of parenting and relationships. Great fun for all ages.

Charming dark comedy spoofing "It's a Wonderful Life" and giving us a new window onto the Lord of Darkness, who's having self-esteem problems. Great holiday fun!

Oh so fun! A delightfully funny and surprising twist on sexism in the work world, which in this case happens to be the North Pole, where Mrs. Claus is interviewing a potential new elf (named Joshua!) who doesn't realize that she's interested in more than his resume. Perfect for anyone who needs some holiday cheer.

Wang's taut short play both honors the victim of another horrific act of U.S. gun violence, and explores her family's grief and very real fear over increasing acts of violence in the U.S., including murders, that are motivated by racism. Devastating and absolutely necessary.

Two women with deep pain and very different lives and griefs connect on a ferry after one tries to rob the other. The characters are marvelous and surprising. I especially love the use of water in this play, which is both poetic and theatrical. Beautiful and moving.

A fascinating conversation about motherhood and some of the reasons why people have children but which few are brave enough to say out loud. I love Annabel's directness and honesty in this ten-minute two-hander, and the way she inadvertently causes her co-worker Kay to think along similar and very honest lines.

Tuft's ingenious, gripping and very timely play takes us on the twists and turns of a contemporary production of Miller's Crucible as the show's Abigail, a YouTube influencer with no stage experience, discovers the misogyny and power imbalances in the play and production and decides to do something about it. I'd so love to see this on stage.

Charming, theatrical and very funny ten-minute two-hander that's perfect for Valentine's Day or any other day.

Such a wonderful and believable monologue about an empty-nester mom who has finally figured out what to do with herself and how add meaning to her life in a very positive way. Lovely!