Study conducted February-November 2022. Results released December 1, 2022.
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By Molly Kate Babos
Directed by Violet Woundy
Struggling actress Amy loves her daughter Tatum. She just wishes Tatum wouldn’t act like she wanted Amy dead. When Tatum’s new best friend Briar starts to see Amy as a surrogate mother figure, a twisted, jealousy-driven competition drives them all to the brink.
Seeking actors for the following roles:
Amy– 40s. Frustrated, lonely, yearning for connection. A former TV star looking to work again, with the right amount of talent but the wrong agent.
Briar– 15. Quirky cool (think Juno MacGuff, Lily from Dash and Lily, etc.). Sweet, desperate for love and understanding, with a hidden edge.
Twenty-five-year-old Nicolet Diana is known for winning the International Linguistica, a spelling competition as rigorous as the Olympics. But after a world-famous linguist is murdered, Nicolet is put under house arrest, and becomes convinced someone is communicating with her through her local newspaper’s word-of-the-day segments. Concerned she may be a danger to herself, the police send in Magdalena, a hair stylist-turned-crisis counselor…who happens to be Nicolet’s ex-girlfriend. Set against a backdrop of obsession, manipulation, and linguistic prowess, The Word of the Day is a powerful examination of toxic devotion, manipulative power dynamics, and the dangerous allure of words.
Seeking actors for the following role:
The Manager
Supporting, Female, 35-50
The Manager has trained Nicolet since she was eleven, molding her into the world-famous Linguistica champion, the youngest in the competition’s history; would do anything to keep Nicolet from losing. Content Note: This role involves sexual language & grooming. Intimacy & Fight Note: The Manager and Nicolet kiss and share some intimate touches in the play, as well as one short fight scene. There will be a qualified intimacy/fight coordinator provided.
As a supporting character, The Manager will not be called to every rehearsal. The stipend is $100, subject to increase depending on fundraising success.
Next Year in Connecticut! features forbidden romance, Brisketgate, a dog shiva, an Exodus tap dance number, and hey, this might be the year that Elijah (the prophet) shows up! Our show is a musical love letter to our dysfunctional families that explores how mental illness hijacks family systems, transforming relationships, and redefining normalcy. Welcome to seder with the Stablemans, where mental illness is abundant, boundaries are negligible, and laughter and disaster go hand in hand.
Casting for the following role:
Zayde (Stableman)
He/him, 70s, everyone’s outrageously funny, flamboyant, lovable and fiercely loving Jewish Grandfather.
Pas de Trois, or The Dancing Witch Play
It’s Summer. 1518. And the people of Strasbourg are…comfortable in their sanctimonious society. But newcomers Theodore Troffea and his wife, Manon, challenge their social rules, especially after one hot July day when Manon begins manically dancing in the streets with no indication that she will stop.
When others follow suit and bodies begin to fall, Manon’s new neighbors become her witch hunters overnight. As her humanity is brought into question, Manon is forced to reckon with the reason she began dancing in the first place.
Now seeking actors for the following roles:
Herr Théodore Troffea. 20s-early 30s. Male identifying. Open ethnicity. Loving husband. He will be the man society says he should be, but tends to put Manon’s opinion above society’s.
Jean-Phillipe Guyton. Late 20s-30s. Male identifying. Open ethnicity. The town asshole. Highly influential businessman who pursued the straight and narrow. It worked out well for him.
Herr Thomas LeRoy. 30s-late 40s. Male Identifying. Open ethnicity. Loving husband, but reluctant workaholic. Dutiful, skilled, and kind at heart.
Vincent Thibaut. Late 40s-Early 50s. Male identifying. Open ethnicity. He has studied long and hard. He is respected enough for what he does. Not prepared to handle a plague on his own.
Reverend Edgar Beaufort. Late 40s-Late 60s. Male identifying. Open ethnicity. So straight edged that he is a sharpened blade. Think Claude Frollo.
When Andrew suddenly reappears in his ex-wife Amara’s life after a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, they begin to re-hash the memories of their 20-year marriage to reconnect to their past and stall Andrew’s decline. They find themselves growing closer again – until Andrew begins to forget her. Amara is left to reckon with her unresolved feelings surrounding their split and make an incredibly difficult decision. The Last Piece highlights the withstanding bond of love and how much of ourselves are made up of the fragile memories we hold.
Now seeking actors for the following roles:
-Amara: Mezzo-soprano, mid 60s but can be played by a person of any age. Single, practical, grounded, Caring when unguarded, works as a receptionist near the town she went to college in. Range: A3-Db5
-Andrew: Baritone, mid 60s but can be played by a person of any age. Amara’s ex-husband who she has not heard from in years, mysterious, and at times stubborn yet somehow charming. Range: A2-A4
-Young Amara: Soprano, ranges from 20-50 throughout the show. A sweet and sunny person who sees a lot of beauty in the simple things. She isn’t afraid to hold her own. Range: A3-Eb5
-Young Andrew: Tenor, ranges from 20-50 throughout the show. A romantic, spontaneous man who is full of ideas about the world. Range: C2-G4
GREEK CHORUS, three performers who double as miscellaneous characters, can be played by a person of any age:
Sopranos: Approximately C4-F#5
Alto: Approximately G3-D#5
-Morgan, soprano, Amara’s best friend since college.
-Shelby, soprano, Amara’s very dramatic friend and jazzercise enthusiast who doubles as Coffee shop employee. Range:
-Francine, alto, Amara’s moderately close friend who doubles as Doctor, alto, a geriatric psychiatrist who takes care of Andrew
THE GARDEN BRIDGE
The year is 1940. The Steinburgs, a family of Viennese Jewish refugees, disembark a ship in Shanghai, China. Forced to move into a ghettoized district by Japanese forces under Nazi influence, the Steinburgs meet their neighbors, the Ye family, who have suffered unimaginable loss since the beginning of the Japanese occupation. In spite of fear-based prejudice, language barriers, and the constant threat of violence, the two families fight to survive and develop relationships with one another in ways that will change them all forever. The music of the piece reflects the collision of the families’ two worlds, taking influence from both Viennese and Chinese classical music. The Garden Bridge is a story of community, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Seeking actors for the following roles:
Itsik Steinburg (Baritenor)
39-year-old Viennese Jewish father and husband (42 by the end). Physician specializing in orthopedics. Patient and soft spoken.
Ye Xinru (叶心茹)(Mezzo-soprano)
36-year-old Chinese mother. Kinder than her husband most of the time. Thinks for herself. Stern when she needs to be.
Li Zi Kai (李子凯)(Bass-baritone)
30-year-old Chinese rickshaw driver. Loves a good dumpling. Short.
Judith Grünberg (Alto)
23-year-old single woman. Nervous and chattery. Moves to Shanghai alone and awaits her family.
Wang Yaqi (王雅琪)(Alto)
52-year-old Chinese resident of the Hongkew Ghetto. Her presence has a presence. Co-owner of the Fu Gambling Den. Sister to Xiuqin.
Zhao Xiuqin (赵秀琴)(Soprano)
50-year-old Chinese resident of the Hongkew Ghetto. Co-owner of the Fu Gambling Den. Sister to Yaqi.
Japanese Soldier/Ensemble
East Asian male. Any age.
Swing 1/Ensemble (Baritenor)
Swing for Itsik
Swing 2/Ensemble (Mezzo-soprano)
Swing for Eva/Roza
Swing 3/Ensemble (Baritone/Bass-baritone)
Swing for Xinfan
Swing 4/Ensemble (Mezzo-soprano)
Swing for Xinru/Xuelin
Seeking actors for the following roles:
LLORONA, the weeping lady – MEZZO/ALTO, familiar with mariachi-style ballad singing – late 20s/30s, Latina
JUANITA, a young Mexican woman – SOPRANO – teens/early 20s, Latina
MAYOR JONES, the brutal mayor – BASS-BARITONE – white male 50-60 years old
JAMIE, his son – TENOR – early 20s Latino or white, but needs to have light skin
THE CANDLEMAKER, Llorona’s old love – BARI-TENOR – late 40s-60s, any BIPOC ethnicity
ABUELO, Juanita’s grandfather BARI-TENOR – Latino, 60+, needs to be a convincing Spanish speaker
CALAVERAS, our chorus – 3 Singers TWO ALTOS, ONE SOPRANO, females – flexible on age and ethnicity (but preferably Latina)
Joey Banks is an actor, director, playwright and educator from Austin, TX. He currently lives with his family in Abilene, TX, where he works as a professor of theatre. For further details, please visit joey-banks.weebly.com
Vee Council graduated from ACU with a B.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Dance. They enjoy writing sketches, short films, and comedic essays. When they’re procrastinating on that, Vee roller skates and does improv.
Hadley Shipley (they/them) is a non-binary queer playwright and performer from Orlando based in Dallas. They graduated from SMU with their BFA in theatre while closeted and currently works as the Marketing Manager for Echo Theatre, a Dallas-based nonprofit that exclusively produces plays written by women and folks of marginalized genders. Their plays can be found on New Play Exchange. They are inexpressibly grateful for this opportunity and support from SheDFW!
Songstress, raconteur and people-watcher Jocelyn Moen has recorded 5 albums of her original songs, both solo and with duos Threepenny Moon and Runcible Spoon. Having lived in Paris and Montreal, she has performed in many venues internationally and in Australia. Jocelyn has directed & conducted several community choirs including her French choir VOILÀ! Now a mother of three based in Katoomba, Jocelyn is producing her musical Omen and working as a music educator in primary schools and with the Music in Me program.
Ward-Myers Musicals is the creative duo of Grace Ward and Elke Myers, who met in middle school choir. After reconnecting post-college, Grace shared a draft of BL!NK, inspiring Elke to compose. Their first musical, The Wind in the Wildflowers, was workshopped at Boise Contemporary Theatre in February 2025. BL!NK is their first adult project, blending humor, heart, and unfiltered girlhood. Their work explores female friendship, self-discovery, and women reclaiming power in bold, unexpected ways.
Cori Diaz has had her plays workshopped at RE/VENUE NYC, The Tank’s LimeFest, LaGuardia Performing Arts Center’s Rough Draft Festival, The Workshop Theater’s Winter Playwriting Intensive, and was a finalist for the LAMBDA Literary Writers Retreat and the Stanley Drama Award. Her ten-minute play, Can You Dance the Merengue?, is a 2025 Concord Theatricals Off-Off Broadway Festival finalist. She is a current member of Life Jacket Theatre’s Writer’s Room. BFA: NYU Tisch.
Rona Moriah (Book and Lyrics) is a lyricist, librettist, and playwright. She was a 2024 Write Out Loud Songwriting Contest finalist and is currently an artist in residence at Vox Feminarum. Her most recent musical, Vincent, had a staged reading at the Spark Theater Festival in September of 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature from Boston University and a Master of Arts in Writing and Design for Musical Theater from Berklee NYC. www.ronamoriah.com
Olivia Berkson (Music and Additional Lyrics) is a composer, lyricist, and singer/ songwriter known for her catchy hooks, folk/rock sound and walls of harmony. Recent work includes buried (Circle in the Square Emerging Artist’s Residency), Hundred Acre Park (CannonballFest Philadelphia Fringe) and Waiting: A New Song Cycle (The Laurie Beechman Theatre). She’s co-founder and creative director of Berkson Productions where she helps to develop the work of other up and coming theatre artists! livberkson.com @oliviaberkson
Aaliyah Warrington is a playwright based in Philadelphia who holds a BA in Theatre Studies from Ithaca College. Notable works include “The Jake Dilemma”, “Soon, Again, Not Yet” (Silver Egg Award winners, New Play Incubator Playwriting Competition, 2019 & 2020), “Gather Ye Children” (produced during Ithaca College’s online season, 2020), and “Pas De Trois, or The Dancing Witch Play” (produced on the Ithaca College mainstage, 2022). Her work tells fantastical stories with modern characters.
Sarah Rossman (Book/Lyrics) is a librettist and performer based in NY. Sarah’s work has been performed at Williamstown Theater Festival, American Repertory Theater (The Emperor’s New Clothes), Other Palace Theatre in London, 54 Below, and with Prospect Musicals (2025 MT Writers Lab) at Symphony Space. Sarah studied Theater at Harvard and earned an M.F.A. from the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU Tisch. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild, ASCAP, and Maestra.
Sequoia Sellinger (Music) is a composer and collaborative theater artist based in NYC. Her work has been performed at Ars Nova, Symphony Space, Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, Green Room 42, Dartmouth, Musical Theatre Factory, MacDowell Arts Colony, and American Opera Projects. Alum: 2025 Prospect Musical Theater Lab Cohort, BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, New Dramatists Composer-Librettist Studio & received her MFA in Graduate Musical Theatre Writing at NYU Tisch. Dramatists Guild and Maestra Member.
Molly Kate Babos (she/her) is a New Jersey born, Brooklyn based actress/playwright. She obtained her BFA in Dramatic Arts from The New School For Drama and studied at BADA. Molly is a member of Scèal Nua, Origin Theatre’s writing group at the Irish Arts Center. Her work has been seen at The Tank, LimeArts 20X20 Festival, Villagers Theatre, The Queens Short Play Festival, The Players Theatre, The Thornhill Fringe Festival, and Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center.
Shreya Jha is a Canadian-American composer-playwright and paediatrics resident at McMaster University. Her work highlights intersections between art and science. Notable credits include Statistics (2020 Adams Prize for Musical Theatre) Connections (2023 Trinity College Dramatic Society) 18 Palace Road (2024 Theatre Sheridan) and Two Left Feet (2025 Toronto Fringe) Shreya has worked with ensembles including the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Rose Orchestra, the Can-Am trio, the New York Song Collective, and the Scarborough Philharmonic.
Jen Jarnagin (they/them) is a writer, actor, and everything you’ve ever heard about Scorpios. Their work has been developed with Primary Stages (NYC), the Road Theater (LA), The Fled (NYC), Dear Butte (Butte, Montana), and Theatre Write Now (NYC). They are a graduate of Stella Adler Studio, Actors Theater of Louisville’s Professional Training Company, and Upright Citizens Brigade. Catch them performing and writing for @SerialsNYC or follow @jenny_jarnagin.
In 2022, Jill Ohayon (Book & Lyrics) left her legal career to pursue her MFA at NYU Tisch. (It is the best decision she has ever made.) Her works include “The Garden Bridge” (NYFA, Aubrey and Marla Dan Fund (Finalist), Lab Series at MSM (Finalist), CreateTheater (Semifinalist)), which has been workshopped with the Resident Choreographer of “Hamilton”; “Birthday Presence” (Prospect Musical Theatre Lab); and “Turbulence” (IHRAF). She is thrilled to be part of this year’s SheNYC festival!=
Andy Li (Music) is a composer based in NYC. He is the winner of the 2025 GCNA Franco Proposal Contest. His works for theater include “Birthday Presence” (Prospect Musical Theatre Lab) and “The Garden Bridge” (SheNYC, Queens Arts Fund, Aubrey and Marla Dan Fund (Finalist), Lab Series at MSM (Finalist), CreateTheater (Semifinalist)), which has been workshopped with Jennifer Jancuska, Resident Choreographer of “Hamilton”. Li holds an MFA from the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU.
Akia Squitieri (Director) is an award-winning director and the visionary Founding Artistic Director of Rising Sun Performance Company. Celebrated for her bold, emotionally resonant work, she has helmed acclaimed productions such as Bug, Hellcab, The Glory of Living, The Untitled Calamity Jane Play and F***ed Up Fairytales across prominent Independent and Off-Broadway venues. A respected leader in NYC’s theatre community, she’s collaborated with FRIGID New York, Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, Governors Island, & 14Y Theater. An anti-sexual harassment advocate, she founded “Creating Safe Spaces,” the first theater-based anti-harassment training program in the U.S. She is a member of the League of Professional Theatre Women, Directors Lab North & West, and The League of Independent Theatre. @akiasquitieri | www.akiasquitieri.co.
Bethany Brinton‘s (Arranger) music can be heard in award-winning projects of all mediums, including songs for Amazon’s Pete The Cat, Disney’s Milo Murphy’s Law, and the main titles for James May: Our Man in Japan. Her scores have propelled films to the San Diego International Film Festival, LA Diversity Film Festival, Independent Shorts Awards, and won an Audience Award in the Dances With Films Festival. She has spearheaded the production of 15+ “live in concert” films.
Regan Lavin (Playwright) is a writer/actor specializing in dark comedy. Her short, “Pink and Tinged with Lavender,” won Best of the Fest at Queer Global Arts Fest and was screened at Cannes Short Film Festival. Her pilot sample, “A Girlboss’ Guide to Murder,” was a Filmmatic Horror and Inroads Fellowship quarter-finalist. She assistant directed “Thirteenth Night” at NY Theater Festival and is currently in pre-production on her short, “a muse of my own,” with The Aurelians Collective.
Eva MeiLing Pollitt (Playwright) is a Colorado-born and raised writer/director who has also lived and worked in Dallas, NYC, France, Russia, and China. She has written and directed four shorts that have screened in festivals in NYC, Colorado, and Los Angeles. Her one-acts and plays have been produced in Dallas and Off-Off Broadway. She is currently based in Los Angeles and spends frequent time working in NYC. www.eva-mei.com
Celeste Moreno (Book, music, and lyrics) designs characters and is a songwriter for animation, including Apple TV’s Central Park, Disney’s Emmy award-winning Phineas and Ferb, Milo Murphy’s Law, and Kim Possible. She has written and directed animated shorts for Anonymous Content, HBO, and Cartoon Network. Her short Inconvenient Ruth premiered during the benefit concert, Live Earth, hosted by Al Gore, and was an official selection at Tribeca Film Festival. The Tears of La Llorona is her first play.
Aditi Pradhan (Playwright) writes about family relationships, social change, and the South Asian diaspora. She’s a member of New West, EST/LA’s group for young writers, and the Artists at Play Playwrights Group. The Great Tikka Tour was a semi-finalist for the O’Neill Theatre 2025 National Playwrights Conference. She’s a recipient of the Signpost Fellowship for BIPOC writers. In high school, she was nominated as “Most Dependable,” the highest honor she’s received.
Shira Wolf is a General Manager at KGM Theatrical where she manages Broadway and Off-Broadway shows of all sizes. A proud ATPAM member, previous credits include The Ferryman, Mean Girls, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Shira co-founded SheNYC’s education program, CreateHER,and has seen over 65 high school students graduate the program as young playwrights and producers. Shira graduated from the University of Michigan with a dual degree in Psychology and Performing Arts Management.
Elizabeth Addison is a multi-hyphenated artist, theatre-maker, and creative recovery coach. She has written three musicals inspired by her recovery journey, “This is Treatment”, “F**k! Now What?!” and “Chasing Grace”, and just began writing her next musical, “In Between…” which will premiere at 54 Below in October 2023. Elizabeth was recently appointed Artistic Director of the New Works Department at 2nd Act and is on the advisory board of The Recovery Theatre Project.
Danielle DeMatteo is a writer/composer and Artistic Director of SheNYC Arts. After working in the creative department at Jujamcyn Theaters (working on such shows as Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, The Book of Mormon, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Something Rotten!, two seasons of Encores! at New York City Center, and more), she wanted to put her creative producing skills to work fixing the gender gap in the Broadway industry. She founded SheNYC Arts in 2015 and is eternally grateful to all of the other talented artists who have helped it grow and develop since then. Most recently, she was on the worldwide Production team at Disney Theatrical Group, working on Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin around the globe. As a writer, her musicals have run off-Broadway, in Boston, and Chicago; her most recent piece, QUEEN ANNE, was the 2021 recipient of the Brooklyn Arts Council grant for musical theatre. In addition to her work in theater, she was one of the original organizers of the Women’s March on Washington, and has worked on a number of New York political campaigns, including as the Campaign Manager for Art Chang’s 2021 Mayoral run. She was recently featured in Forbes Magazine and was named one of Five Women to Watch as Broadway Returns by Shonda Rhimes’ publication, Shondaland.
Emily Rellis is an actor, producer, intimacy choreographer, certified Lucid Body teacher and has been been working with SheNYC since its inception in 2016. She considers herself a “multi-hyphenate creative” having worked in numerous stage, film and television productions in NYC, LA, and across the regional East Coast market in several aspects. No matter what role she is in, Emily makes it a priority to use the tools of consent, boundaries, and communication to give every actor a sense of true holistic autonomy and empowerment – both on and off set. http://www.emilyrellis.
Erika Miranda is a Mexican/Norwegian actor and producer. She received her BFA in Acting from The Theater School at DePaul University (Chicago, IL). She pursued additional training from the London Academy of Dramatic Arts (London, England) and the Upright Citizens Brigade (New York City, NY). Erika is the Founder of Cafecito Productions and an Executive Producer for SheATL, an offshoot of the SheNYC Arts Initiative. Cafecito Production’s film, Mi Casa, can be seen on all HBO platforms.
Caitlin Hargraves is an American/Chilean actor, educator, and producer based in Atlanta. She received her BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and her MA from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Currently, Caitlin teaches acting courses as a faculty member at Emory University where she is also the Co-Artistic Director of Theater Emory. She is an executive producer of the SheATL Arts festival and Cafecito Productions, a film production company whose first short film Mi Casa, which Caitlin also stars in, is currently playing on all HBO platforms. Since 2021 Cafecito Productions has made 3 short films, which have screened at film festivals like Palm Springs Short Fest, Cucalorus, Cleveland International Film Festival, and many more!
Kristy Thomas was born and raised in Kansas City, MO and has been an educator most of her adult life. She is committed to strengthening communication and relationship building on topics dealing with Diversity in education and other organizations. She also believes that empowering educators to lead discussions in their diverse communities is key to continued educational success. A part of this is the ability to create inclusive work environments for all so that organizations can not only build stronger, but smarter in all aspects. Kristy aims to address the stigma associated with diversity, equity and inclusion with the ultimate goal of fostering dialogue and encouraging action. Kristy has worked with educational institutions, non-for-profit organizations and boards, created videos to address school districts work toward creating equality for all, workshops with teen leadership groups, executive counsels, human resource and recruiting officers and hopes to continue expanding her reach to other groups in need of her services. She holds a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University, MBA in Educational Leadership w/ Principal Certification, MFA in Acting & Directing, and BS in Secondary Theatre and Speech Education. Kristy proudly operates Always Writing 4 U a writing and publishing business in addition to Thomas DEI Consulting LLC.
Jenna Tatman is thrilled to be a part of SheNYC for the second summer after assistant producing SheNYC’s Noteworthy concert last fall. She is currently a community manager with Serino Coyne and handles the social accounts for Broadway, National Tours and Off-Broadway shows.
Lauren Harris, a Philadelphia Native, graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a double major in Dramatic Arts (emphasis on Acting) and Spanish (fluent). She has studied at the Berridge Conservatory in Normandy, France, The Pig Iron Theatre Company in Philadelphia, PA, and the British American Dramatic Academy in London, England. Lauren wrote, produced, and co-starred in a feminist web-series titled It’s A Girl Thing, which received Best Series Awards at The Florence Film Awards, London Independent Film Festival, Venice Film Awards, and was featured as part of The California Womens’ Festival, Los Angeles Filmmakers Showcase, Miami Web Fest, and Madrid Film Festival. Most recently, she co-produced, directed, and starred in Defining Dodo, a Latinx/LGBTQ story premiering this fall. For more on Lauren’s bragging rights, visit laurenelizabethharris.com.
Ari Conte is a performer and producer. She has assisted on productions such as Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway), The Greatest Showman (FOX), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) and most recently, Tick Tick…Boom! (Netflix) as a Producer’s Assistant. Her one woman show, The Women We Carry, premiered at The Green Room 42 in NYC in June 2019 and then in Massachusetts. She recently studied Commercial Producing at The Commercial Theater Institute as the Fred Vogel scholarship recipient. She is a proud Show Mentor for She NYC Arts. www.ariconte.me.
Elisabeth Frankel is a theatre-maker, working in playwriting, directing, producing, adapting, and dramaturgy. Her original plays include The Visitors; 2076; The German Party; Neuroclear; The Progenies; and Jerusalem is Beautiful. Winner of the Kennedy Center Planet Earth Award; US Marine Corps Heritage Drama Prize; Young Playwrights Inc. National Competition; New Jersey Play Series; and Hopwood Prize for Drama. Finalist for the Playwrights Realm Fellowship; PlayPenn Writers Conference; Actors’ Theatre of Louisville Heideman Award; twice, Columbia@Roundabout Reading Series; Jewish Plays Project; and Drama League Beatrice Terry Residency. Twice semi-finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Conference. Education: BFA in Theatre Directing, University of Michigan (Go Blue). MFA in Playwriting, Columbia University.