Recommended by Dan West

Although set 20+ years ago, this short piece deftly examines a heavily debated topic causing existential angst amongst today's political left. At what point does anti-Zionist expression cross the line into antisemitism, and how do you even address it within a coalition where deviation from the majority standard can lead to banishment from said coalition?

A powerful short pice about race, power dynamic, and the acceptance of self. Rhett has been living a lie for years, bound and dominated by the false life he has created for himself and the loss of his first true love, and he can only find his path to true freedom with the help of the unlikiest of guides.

A intriguing take on one woman’s approach to the end of the world. Gwen Docter does a great job in pulling off the tricky task for two different days occurring on stage simultaneously. The ending pays off perfectly.

This wonderful Neo-Brechtian play bounces between "nineteen-nineteen-something-something" and today as it examines college protests done as activity rather than action. In a time where there is no war to stop and no revolution to commence, what is a protest minded activist to do? These four ceaselessly entertaining characters reflect on this twenty some years on in a play that shows how the protest of politics can often take a second seat to the politics of protest. A fantastic piece.

This innovative short piece packs a lot into its ten minute running time. In a darkly funny, yet touching, portrait of a forgotten military veteran seeking a way out from the life he did not want of make, Stephen Byrum has also delivered a succinct critique on loneliness and AI learning models.

A poignant, fun, and downright funny paean to young friendship and growing apart. The two leads are well drawn and relatable to audiences of all ages. The surrealistic aspects work well and are integrated perfectly with the rest of the piece.

A compelling tale of a divorced mother's love for her son and the choices she makes between what is right for her own life and what he feels is right for his. All four characters in the play are interesting, distinct, and well-drawn in this heartfelt tribute to maternal devotion, romantic affection, and the nature of true friendship.