Recommended by Sara Jean Accuardi

A powerful blend of humor and pathos that takes a hard look at what gentrification does to our communities. Inspired by true events, this play brings history to life with memorable characters that you'll relate to and root for. I had the pleasure of seeing a full production of this play, and I'm still thinking about it weeks later.

This tour de force of a play is a delight that packs an emotional punch. It is creative and thoughtful with roles actors would have a blast bringing to life and production elements designers would love to tackle. This play stuck with me for days after reading it.

An incredibly clever and sharply observed play about relationships in the 21st century with dialogue that is witty, quick, and natural. This play-- written with characters that can be played by actors of any gender-- is the ultimate playground for a director, as the casting changes the context of each line. It's a delightful, thoughtful, funny and subtilely thought-provoking play.

This immensely clever one-woman show is a force of nature. Equal parts playful and poignant, hilarious and harrowing-- this exploration of grief, self-isolation, and the need for control stays with you long after you leave the bunker. Carrie Barrett is a playwright with a powerful and original voice that is on full display in this little gem of a play.

Can I have the talking gourd now? INTENTIONS is a shrewd and warm-hearted play that that is absolutely packed with clever and laugh-out-loud funny dialogue. Treat yourself to some time at Tillerman House!

I had the pleasure of seeing this play read and the audience was laughing so hard they had tears in their eyes. A hilarious romp in the woods!

A moving and poetic look at depression and artistic success. This haunting little play has stuck with me. Ward's gift with words is on full display here.

A hilarious, farcical play with an undercurrent of profound observations about friendship, patronage and the relationship between have and have-not. But most of all, it's freakin' funny. Carrie Barrett is a one-of-a-kind voice to be aware of and watch.

An utterly unique and brilliant look at what happens when we let ideologies divide us. This play is absurd and laugh-out-loud funny until it suddenly becomes a harrowing look in the mirror. Barrett pulls this trick off with a deft and steady hand, and the end result is chilling. It's a perfect play for these times.