Congratulations to the playwrights whose plays were selected for the 5th annual New Play Festival, to take place March 5 - 14 in the Black Box Theatre.
The Reflection by Raghad Albawab
Sami is a young refugee pondering his status in this country and
how to cope
with the perceptions of everyday folks.
The Secret to Happiness by Masiti Ahmed
Daniella is unhappy and lonely. She sings in her backyard,
and she receives an answer from an unlikely source.
Just Doin' My Job Here by Stephanie Crane
Two aliens from another planet decide to abduct an earthing. The problem is they have no idea what they are doing. Good Luck!
Dance with the Devil by Angela Englehart
In a modern alleyway, Myra, a demon hell-bent on acquiring a fresh soul,
has set her sights on Shellie, a woman looking for a big break in her singing
career— their conversation takes a turn when Shellie turns out to be a savvy
contract negotiator.
To Drive a Rock by Farrell J. Foreman
Luis and Maria were separated from their parents at the southern border. They have not seen each other in years and their reunion is a glimpse into our future.
Three Blocks to the Subway by Jose Gonzales
In Harlem, New York, in 1965, two men walk the sidewalk on their way from Malcom X’s speech, discussing the state of the world and having a chance encounter with police.
The Rose Hedge by Miranda Rivera
It’s Springtime in England, 1901, and two close female friends, one of
whom is about to be married to the other’s brother, meet to talk— but the
conversation reveals a love that is much closer than the love between the
future husband and wife.
