young playwrights festival
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The Blank Theatre
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Ages 12+
· United States of America
THE ELEPHANT
By Ruth Geye, 16 Shaker Heights, OH
Two girls, whose friendship has been banned by their parents, fight over whether to hide their relationship or tell the world the truth.
THE ELEPHANT
By Ruth Geye, 16 Shaker Heights, OH
Two girls, whose friendship has been banned by their parents, fight over whether to hide their relationship or tell the world the truth.
Solo Theatre
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Faith Productions
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Ages 16+
· 1hr
· United States of America
An intimate one-woman show uncovering a life lived against the odds, overcoming domestic violence and other hardships. With honesty and humor, she shares her journey through pain, faith, and grace—transforming struggle into strength and pain into laughter, as survival becomes transformation.
An intimate one-woman show uncovering a life lived against the odds, overcoming domestic violence and other hardships. With honesty and humor, she shares her journey through pain, faith, and grace—transforming struggle into strength and pain into laughter, as survival becomes transformation.
Solo Theatre
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Cylie Janiece
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Ages 18+
· 75 mins
· United States of America
Jackie, Baby! is a one-woman solo-show set backstage in 1934 Hollywood, as talking pictures begin to replace vaudeville.
Jackie, a once-celebrated star, prepares to return to the stage while reckoning with love, aging, and what it truly means to be seen.
Jackie, Baby! is a one-woman solo-show set backstage in 1934 Hollywood, as talking pictures begin to replace vaudeville.
Jackie, a once-celebrated star, prepares to return to the stage while reckoning with love, aging, and what it truly means to be seen.
Solo Show
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7 Mountains Productions
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Ages 18+
· United States of America
A young man struggles to hold it together in the wake of being a victim of Domestic violence by his wife.
A young man struggles to hold it together in the wake of being a victim of Domestic violence by his wife.
Ensemble Theatre
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Foxhole Theatre Company
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Ages 18+
· United States of America
Three short plays about modern youth.
Three short plays about modern youth.
Drama
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Bethesda Repertory Theatre
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Ages 10+
· United States of America
A young woman is grappling with a major loss. Seeking solace and a path forward, she immerses herself in her beloved dance space. Unbeknownst to her, she is not alone.
A young woman is grappling with a major loss. Seeking solace and a path forward, she immerses herself in her beloved dance space. Unbeknownst to her, she is not alone.
Comedic Theatre
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n/a
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Ages 13+
· United States of America
Chelsea reluctantly attends the funeral of her beloved father. Or, in Chelsea’s perspective, a lying, cheating, asshole. You see, Chelsea would rather swim with sharks than spend an evening with the self-centered narcissists she calls family. Starring Cinthya Carmona from Netflix's Pretty Smart.
Chelsea reluctantly attends the funeral of her beloved father. Or, in Chelsea’s perspective, a lying, cheating, asshole. You see, Chelsea would rather swim with sharks than spend an evening with the self-centered narcissists she calls family. Starring Cinthya Carmona from Netflix's Pretty Smart.
Musicals & Operas
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Mélia Mills
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Ages 15+
· United States of America
The Allure of Thug Life is a Hip Hopsical comedy about Mélia, an upper middle-class teen from Oakland who wants to be a gangster rapper. She longs to go from Riches to Rags & encounters Bullying, Boyfriends & Bullets! If you're scared, stay home. If you're fearless, roll through for this wild ride!
The Allure of Thug Life is a Hip Hopsical comedy about Mélia, an upper middle-class teen from Oakland who wants to be a gangster rapper. She longs to go from Riches to Rags & encounters Bullying, Boyfriends & Bullets! If you're scared, stay home. If you're fearless, roll through for this wild ride!
events & workshops
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Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC)
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Ages 10+
· United States
ETC Presents Selador: The Next Generation of Theatrical Lighting. Demonstration of cutting edge LED lighting for theatre and film. Thurs., June 23, 10am at ArtWorks, 6567 Santa Monica Blvd.
ETC Presents Selador: The Next Generation of Theatrical Lighting. Demonstration of cutting edge LED lighting for theatre and film. Thurs., June 23, 10am at ArtWorks, 6567 Santa Monica Blvd.
Solo Show
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1955
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Ages 14+
· United States of America
This nurse sings parodies accompanied by a 3 piece band in this comedic cabaret. Trying to figure out why her life has ended up less than what should have been expected. An illness made her realize that she had hit rock bottom. See how she had to lose her mind to find her peace.
This nurse sings parodies accompanied by a 3 piece band in this comedic cabaret. Trying to figure out why her life has ended up less than what should have been expected. An illness made her realize that she had hit rock bottom. See how she had to lose her mind to find her peace.
