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THE PLAYS

WEEK TWO June 10 – 13 NOW PLAYING

RUDE AWAKENING by Marissa Bohrer Buffalo Grove, IL Age 17
Mentor: Gary Tieche   Director: Warren Davis
When an angel appears at his bedside and warns him he’s going to hell if he doesn’t change his ways, Jeremy’s got only a few short hours to redeem himself– can he make things right with the world before his number is up?

OLIVER & HANNAH by Michael Trottier Goffstown, NH Age 19
Mentor: David Rambo   Director: Daniel Henning
A therapist carefully untangles the psyche of his complicated patient. As that world is delicately examined, shocking events are revealed.

MOMMY by Emma Steinkellner Santa Barbara, CA Age 15
Mentor: Dave Holstein   Director: Jon Van Middlesworth
As if being a pregnant teenager isn’t trouble enough, how does Julie explain to the other kids that she’s still a virgin? And what will the rest of the world do when they find out about her Immaculate Conception? Saint Julie?

Starring: Rhonda Aldrich, Mark Arnold, Tristen Bankston, Tom Fonss,Ellie Gerber, Stephanie Grant, Lenny Jacobson, Scott Lowell,Mimi Michaels, Meredith Monroe, Will Shadley, Erin Sossaman,Jennifer Stone, David Trice, Michael J. Willett, Deborah Van Valkenberg and Constance Zimmer

WEEK THREE June 17 – 20

SOPHISTICATED BROADWAY by Danny Barry Buffalo Grove, IL Age 17
Mentor: Dean Mitchell   Director: Jane Lanier
Musical theatre – ya either love it or you hate it! Annabel definitely HATES it and she delves into just why there are so many toe-tapping, Fosse-fingered lovers of Broadway out there…but does the lady protest too much?

MAY by May Treuhaft-Ali New York, NY Age 14
Mentor: Jen Huscza   Director: Sara Israel
When the Breeze falls in love with a young girl, he must try everything he can to convince her their romance is worth pursuing. However, she has already fallen for a human boy…is there any way the Breeze can win?

HUNTER IN THE SNOW by Ava Kofman Los Angeles, CA Age 17
Mentor: Ellen Byron   Director: Jon Shear
Larry is living the American Dream with a solid job, wife, and daughter. However, Larry is lonely and seeks connection both to himself and to others. Will a good dose of self reflection help him create the closeness he seems to have lost?

Starring: Michelle Appezzato, Will Barker, Brigid Fleming, Michael Geniac,Jenna Leigh Green, Peter Mackenzie, Heather Morris, Michael Mullen, Clarissa Park, Angel Parker, Sandy Shimoda, Tracy Thorpe and Michael Welch

WEEK FOUR June 24 – 27

DISTANCE by Erik Mattos Mill Valley, CA Age 17
Mentor: Hilly Hicks Jr.   Director: Barry Primus
Grief can lead the brain down confusing pathways. As Nora mourns the tragic death of her beloved pet dog, we learn that there is something far more distressing plaguing her family.

A SNAPSHOT OF MY FAMILY by Elyse Pitock Villanova, PA Age 17
Mentor: Jonathon Tolins   Director: June Carryl
With a brother who has Asperger’s Syndrome, Jocelyn is constantly torn between feeling embarrassed by his behavior and wanting to fiercely protect him. But, as in most families, it’s the differences that are the glue that holds this complex family together.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT FROM A BANANA by Chase Yenser Whitehall, PA Age 18
Mentor and Director: Austin Winsberg
It’s a news flash that sweeps the nation. Are you safe in your own home? Terror reigns when rogue bananas roam the streets and finally get to have their dreams come true…and everyone should be on full yellow alert.

Starring: Mackenzie Aladjem, Courtney Burness, Kaitlyn Dever, Todd Grinell, Elaine Hendrix, Jennifer Jean, Maxim Knight, Alexis Matthews, Joseph Murray, Kiev Rhyse, Dee Amerio Sudik, Chris Williams and Bridger Zadina

Tickets are $15, 
Festival Passes (1 ticket each week) $50
and may be purchased through the link below or by calling (323) 661-9827.