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Spotlight on Sam: Young desire and entrapment
We’re presenting the world premiere reading of Sam Max’s Coop as part of our Week of Extraordinary Risk on June 23, 3:30PM. This new play focuses on Avery, who is stuck on a family farm, dreaming of the outside world,…
Spotlight on Sukari: Exploring concentric circles of hate
We’re presenting the world premiere reading of Sukari Jones’ Office Comedy as part of our Week of Extraordinary Risk on June 22, 7:30PM. This new play inspired by Sukari’s experience working in Corporate America where The Empties tried to kill…
Spotlight on Andrew: Exploring themes of diaspora with magical puppets
We’re presenting the world premiere reading of Andrew Siañez-De La O’s The Ortiz Twins Are Coming Home as part of our Week of Extraordinary Risk on June 20, 7:30PM. This new play is our first venture into theatre for young…
Spotlight on Kristin: Witchcraft as political action
We’re presenting the world premiere reading of Kristin Slaney’s Let’s Hex the President as part of our Week of Extraordinary Risk on June 17, 7:30PM. This new play is about about witchcraft and anger and ritual and politics. Learn more…
Spotlight on Sevan: These things have happened
We’re presenting the world premiere reading of Sevan K. Greene’s When Bees Last Whispered as part of our Week of Extraordinary Risk on June 19, 7:30PM. Set in the near and distant future, the play explores climate change, overpopulation, and…
Spotlight on Simon & Skylar: The horror of living in a large city
Our Week of Extraordinary Risk, our annual celebration of the bold and brave work being developed in our PlayLab writer’s group, is happening June 17 – 23 at the Robert Moss Theater. Skylar Fox and Simon Henriques, the only playwriting…
Introducing Our Week of Extraordinary Risk 2019
Our Week of Extraordinary Risk (formerly the Bonfire Series) features world premiere bold and imaginative play readings from our PlayLab Class of 2019 and will take place June 17 – 23 at Playwrights Downtown. Through the PlayLab, we endeavor to support playwrights in turning their biggest,…
Spotlight on Toria Sterling: With this show, you get swept up in it in seconds
As we approach our final weekend of performances, we’re pleased to share our very last artist profile. Today we’re introducing you to Toria Sterling, our props master. Hear from Toria below and grab your tickets to our final performances of…
Spotlight on Haydee Zelideth: Capturing the spirit of the era
With just 6 performances to go before closing night (May 18!), we’re proud to continue to introduce you to the remarkable artists who are bringing Playing Hot to life. Today we introduce you to costume designer, Haydee Zelideth. Learn more…
Spotlight on Charlie Murray: This show pushes everyone to be the most creative versions of themselves
With just over a week left in our run of Playing Hot (performing now through May 18!) we’re pleased to introduce you to the wonderful Charlie Murray. Charlie is a director and a devisor and is serving as associate director…