Plays to Read

[non-stop26]

I’m looking for some great plays with strong books that make for good reading. I’ve read Our Town and am planning or reading The Glass Menagerie, but I want to expand past the standards. I don’t have a preference on genre, but I’m a sucker for small cast character exploration. Any suggestions?

[msmp]

I really enjoyed David Lindsay-Abaire's Ripcord. It's got some great character development and an intimate cast, and deals with some interesting issues relating to both family and aging.

[Alex Kulak2]

Annie Baker, Annie Baker, Annie Baker. Read everything she has in print.

[Relevance81491]

^I second that reccomendation

also look into Steven Adly Gurigis, Suzan-Lori Parks, August Willson, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Adrienne Kennedy or Edward Albee 

[TheGingerBreadMan]

For something a little "weirder", but very good, look into Samuel Beckett's work. I especially enjoy Waiting For Godot.

[fashionguru_23]

Tennessee Williams, Judith Thompson, Robert Lapage,

[Mr. Nowack]

I usually hate reading plays but have enjoyed reading anything by Tennessee Williams and August Wilson.

[The Josh]

If you’re looking for something more contemporary, try Tracy Letts, Rajiv Joseph, and Sarah Ruhl

[the.hard.part]

The Pillowman was a great read.