Recommended by Jeffrey James Keyes

I found Sheltered completely engrossing and felt as if I needed to get through the play before a ticking time bomb went off. I'm so impressed with her ability to capture not only the spirit of a frightening time in history but dropping subtle hints at the fact that we're on the threshold of that same history repeating. Her play is smart, well constructed, and provides strong, conflicted characters that make for what would truly be a powerful and poignant evening of theatre.

You Do Not Look is powerful play, smartly executed by Callan Stout. I caught a workshop production of this well crafted play some time ago and reading it stirred up the same pool of emotions. Stout’s story is eerie and unsettling at times yet fun and introspective. I loved it.

Foglia's rich and honest tale of Mac, about to embark on his own personal time-traveling journey, is a reflection on humanity. Through this quest for memory and identity, the dynamic storytelling will undoubtedly evoke similar questions for the audience. The text resonates profoundly like a Debussy song, with light, delicate strokes connecting deep undertones of reflection and introspection. Dog Museum is a daring cut directly to the core of humanity.

QUICK is an engrossing meditation and exploration of a topical issue, illuminated by three complex and dynamic characters. I had so many feelings reading this powerful play but continually fluctuated between concern and fear. I found myself responding to the character's questions and statements as I grew progressively more introspective about where we are, in 2020, and where we could be headed. Stout attempts something tremendous and succeeds.

Last Night in Inwood is a dynamic and compelling page-turner, I imagine I will be on the edge of my seat watching a production of this soon. It's relevant, fast-paced, genre-bending, and nuanced. I'm such a fan of Alix's work, her dialogue is on point and her plot construction is sharp and well crafted. Additionally, her clear understanding of inherent situational conflict will leave you wanting more. This was a pleasure to read.

I like to imagine Asher closing his eyes and channeling a character. He has a way of shifting time and space in his work, exploring such a wide range of voices. Leena: A Prison Inmate Monologue is a dynamic monologue, engaging and truly indicative of an extraordinary colorful body of work the industry is lucky to have. Asher's work is truly a gift for us all to take in and think deeply differently about who and where we are right now.

Reading Ada brought up so much about not only the future but where we came from and where we are now. I've heard this script a few times during different stages of its development and find myself deeply connected to the characters and wonderfully not sure what, or could happen next. This is a play that will definitely sit with you and make you think. Well done, Aeneas.

This is my introduction to Giacopasi's work and I found it immensely engaging, powerful, and completely unique. The world she created is staggering and engrossing. Her grasp of character is rich with psychological nuance and admirable. I look forward to seeing a production of this one day, hopefully soon!

I really love this play, I remember seeing the workshop at Columbia some time ago and the play sat with me for quite some time. It was such a joy reading it just now and I agree with Matt Barbot's comment below, this play would be a really wonderful world for two strong actresses to live in for awhile. Foglia captures the delicate nuance of friendship over time. I really appreciate his grasp of dialogue and character, his masterful playfulness with space and time. Well done.

Dendinger has crafted a thought-provoking play, peeling away the surface of an all too familiar type of character to expose a conflicted and nuanced individual. I admire Dendinger for writing into this conflict and exploring the underbelly of social media and the unfortunate side of religious fundamentalism. I would be really interested in seeing a production of this unique and relevant new play.