WEEK 1

Performances July 9 - 12

 

ROCKY HOTDOG PICTURE SHOW

Written by Townes Powell, Age 18 - Louisville, KY

Mentored by Zora Bikangaga

Directed by Scott Lowell

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Philip MyTummy wants to be the next Joey Chestnut, but he is suffering the loss of his hotdog-eating father who drowned in mustard. With the help of a coach, will Philip be able to work through the death of his father and become the next World Champion Hotdog Eater?

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FORGOTTEN FIELDS

Written by Kaizer Larson, Age 15 - Flushing, NY

Mentored by Robert L. Freedman

Directed by Erin Coleman

 

While Killian loses his memory, his sister-in-law tries to take the family's matters into her own hands at the possible expense of his family.

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IN THE NAME OF LOVE

Written by Charlotte Long, Age 18 - Aldie, VA

Mentored by Lee Sherman

Directed by Victoria Hoffman

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A young woman remembers past negative experiences while on a first date with a new guy. Will she stay stuck in the cycle of trauma or find hope in the possibility of a new relationship?

 

WEEK 2

Performances July 16 - 19

 

WHO WOULD BELIEVE SADIE KESSLER?

Written by Emma Wolff, Age 15 - Harrison, NY

Mentored by ShaWanna Renee Rivon

Directed by Laura Stribling

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After being sexually assaulted at a house party, Sadie Kessler must decide if she wants to tell. If she does, will anyone believe her?

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MONSTERS

Written by Katie Giglio, Age 18 - Belmont, MA

Mentored by Dave Osmundsen

Directed by Kenneth Castillo

 

A monster mistakenly ends up in Jimmy's mom's room. Will Jimmy's mom be able to protect Jimmy from the monster or is it too late?

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ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DATING

Written by Walton Hurley, Age 17 - Portland, OR

Mentored by Arthur M. Jolly

Directed by Rose Bochner

 

In this modern retelling of Hamlet, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern visit Hamlet to help him work through the death of his father, his relationship with his mom, and finding new love.

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WEEK 3

Performances July 23 - 26

 

RUNNING GUN

Written by Ace Perez, Age 17 - Bronxville, NY

Mentored by Gary Tieche

Directed by Michael Shepperd

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After running into an old west saloon during a shootout, an outlaw ponders immortality. He has been in so many shootouts and shot so many times, there is no way that he can die...or can he?

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YOUNG GIRLS

Written by Emma Gordon, Age 17 - Omaha, NE

Mentored by Kit Steinkellner

Directed by Camille Chen

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At a Christmas family reunion, two cousins reminisce about their childhood while delving into the past. But is that a good thing?

 

IPHIS AND IANTHE

Written by Mina Feldman, Age 19 - Cambridge, MA

2-time winner

Mentored by Aliza Goldstein

Directed by Spenser Davis

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While Jonah and Jules debate Ovid's Metamorphoses and whether the main character is a trans male, they reflect on their own coming-out journey and what gender means to them.

 

WEEK 4

Performances July 30 - Aug 2

 

THE BOLT AND THE BUMPER

Written by Abdullah Muzammil, Age 16 - South Plainfield, NJ

Mentored by Stephen Kaplan

Directed by Victor Manso

 

Zeus is brought to court over the damage caused to Gary's 2014 Honda Civic from one of Zeus's thunderbolts.

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ROADTRIP

Written by Max Leventon, Age 18 - Greenwich, CT

3-time winner

Mentored by Bob DeRosa

Directed by Jorge Luis Pallo

 

A family takes a roadtrip to a surprise destination with no technology for "family time". After they leave, an emergency broadcast alert sounds.
 

GUESSWORK

Written by Elle Prince, Age 16 - Playa Del Rey, CA

Mentored by Cris Eli Blak

Directed by Arianna Basco

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​Detective Samuel Lee is investigating the murder of Henry Li. But not everything in this case is as it seems.