Good day! I'd be happy to recommend some contemporary American plays for you. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, here are some noteworthy plays that were gaining attention: "Sweat" by Lynn Nottage (2015): This Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the lives of working-class Americans in a post-industrial town and addresses issues such as race, class, and economic decline. "The Flick" by Annie Baker (2013): Set in a small-town movie theater, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play captures the mundane yet profound moments in the lives of its characters, offering a unique perspective on human connection. "The Humans" by Stephen Karam (2014): A Tony Award-winning play that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, "The Humans" is set during a Thanksgiving dinner and explores themes of love, fear, and the challenges of modern life. "Oslo" by J.T. Rogers (2016): Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, "Oslo" is a political drama that chronicles the behind-the-scenes negotiations leading to the Oslo Accords between Israel and Palestine in the early 1990s. "The Wolves" by Sarah DeLappe (2016): A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this play provides a glimpse into the lives of a high school girls' soccer team, exploring themes of friendship, competition, and adolescence. "What the Constitution Means to Me" by Heidi Schreck (2018): A personal and thought-provoking play that combines Schreck's own experiences with a discussion of the U.S. Constitution, exploring the impact of this foundational document on American lives. Please note that the theatrical landscape is constantly evolving, and new plays may have emerged since my last update. Checking recent theater seasons and awards can help you discover the latest and most relevant contemporary works.

Although it is a musical, _Hamilton_ is among the most important theatrical works of the last few years. I don't know how much sense it will make to people who are not in the US. It's a kind of history lesson, told in the style of hip-hop culture.

One very famous contemporary play is “Angels in America” by Tony Kushner. It’s complex but I highly recommend it. The play covers many different themes that are central to American culture and history but the primary focus is the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. There are two parts, and the first one, “Millenium Approaches,” is more popular. There is also an HBO series you could watch after reading the play. I can recommend more if you are interested!

Unfortunately, most "contemporary" plays are still under copyright and you may have trouble finding them without paying money for a copy. _Our Town,_ by Thornton Wilder, was written in 1938. That's not really contemporary! However, it's a wonderful play. Some say it's the greatest American play ever written. It's considered a masterpiece of American drama. It is deeply immersed in American culture. It uses everyday colloquial English in a very natural way. It is frequently performed, it was made into a good movie, and you can find scenes from it on YouTube. Although it is set somewhere in the years 1901-1913, and many things have changed, there are still many things that _seem_ "contemporary." In the play, a young woman grows up. Everything seems so ordinary and everyday. Nothing very exciting seems to happen. The point of the play is that she comes to realize that the dumb, ordinary moments of everyday life are infinitely precious, and that it is sad that we do not seem to understand this while they are happening.