Recommended by Claudia Haas

Bolduc took me to a cornfield and showed me a world of amazements. Ir’s a unique fable for our times, all times, children times, and “grown-up” times. I was enchanted as will all who read this or are lucky enough to experience this in a theatre.

Raw, honest, scary, dark with a glimmer of light. He describes it as personal” and it is indeed to many of us. Audiences will relate. Actors will find a monologue of great depth.

This is almost too much fun. Patterson has a field day with the femme fatale of crime noir and takes it where it needs to go. Move over, Hitchcock and Welles, there’s a new writer in town. If any actor wanted to emulate Bogey and Bacall, here’s your chance. A delight for audiences.

Hoke deftly weaves a story of loss, hope, family, and relationships that twist and turn as you learn about these two strangers. The background information is seamlessly integrated into the dialogue and we want to know more. And Hoke obliges with an ending that rings of truth and consequences. Actors will find much to mine here and audiences will be swept into the journey.

As someone who did the Staten Island crossing for years, Lawing’s play spoke to me. You wake up, you think, you dream, you hope, and you remember. Lawing’s play speaks to all those thoughts and more. And he adds in hope which is always welcome.

After reading the character list, I knew I had to read the play immediately. I then immediately reread it because I suspected I missed some jokes (I did! I did! I did miss some jokes!) We all need a burst of silly in our days. Do yourself a favor, and get your silly dose here (and come back for a booster.) I am already jealous of the actors who will get to play these roles.

I have always wondered what made me an adult. Rachel Feeny-Williams exceeded my expectations as she laid bare expectations, contradicted them and made them personal. Concise and witty, you may want to take your own test and see if you qualify. Because there will be prizes. Prizes for being an adult - what a concept!

The spirit of Christmas lives in this poignant and heartfelt monologue. And while it is a Christmas story, it’s also a reminder of the “good” which is something we need all year. Surprising and specific, Cole Hunter Dzubak has fashioned a story for the ages.

An original, wild west tale, easily produced and easily understood in today’s norms. Original and nuanced with a duet of characters that will speak to us today. Life and death and a sunset.

As someone who has spent half her life in NYC and the second half in Minnesota, Below Zero spoke to me on so many levels. Watts explores a friendship? A kinship? through the lens of a beautiful and deadly winter. There’s an early mystery, an adventure, some hard truths, oh - and dogs, too. The dialogue is irresistible as are the characters. It’s a wonderfully theatrical and compelling take on a female-buddy story. Bring on the dog sled - it’s a fun, heart-stopping ride. Amazing opportunities for designers. Produce it. I’ll buy the 1st ticket.