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• KINGS HIGHWAY

  an Ensemble Studio Theatre Memberfest Play Reading
  directed by Abigail Zealy Bess
  
  Kings Highway­ is inspired by recently discovered family history — my great aunt worked with the inventors of color television, and my great uncle worked for the Jewish mafia and was murdered by his mob boss.
  
  The story focuses on two strong and independent Jewish sisters finding their way in Brooklyn, as the 1939 World’s Fair is opening, and war is about to ignite across Europe. Through personal stories and the lens of history, the play looks at contemporary issues including anti-Semitism, homophobia, abortion, violence, and the bond between sisters.

• CRITTERS

  Upcoming...
  - New Circle Theatre Company, NYC (workshop)
  - Orange Thoughts Productions at LARAC in Glens Falls, NY. Directed by Martha Banta (workshop)

  A play for adults about a community of strong female animals navigating the joys and dangers of life in the woods. Inspired by a painting by Bob Barnett, the cast includes bears, deer, owl, a stinkpot turtle, and a seductive fox (6-9F).

• RIDE

  Three teenage girls hit the road in a fast-paced journey that leads to unmapped discoveries.
  
  - BlueCat Screenplay Competition
    Quarterfinalist 
  
  - Creative World Awards Screenwriting Competition
     Finalist
  
  - Final Draft's Big Break Screenwriting Contest
     Quarterfinalist in the category Diversity
  
  - Launch Pad Feature Film Screenwriting Competition
     Finalist
  
  – ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition
     Semifinalist 
     "What breathes life into the story is the quick-witted dialogue between the three characters. There is such a special and unique rhythm established that we have rarely seen before, and that makes the reading experience exciting. The characters are crafted with attention to detail."
  
  - Upcoming Ride play production
  Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio (March 2024)

• PUBLICATIONS

  Critters in The Best Women's Stage Monologues 2024
  Ride in The Best Women's Stage Monologues 2023
  Faith in The Best 10-Minute Plays 2022
  Assumptions in The Best Men's Stage Monologues 2022
  Edited by Debbie Lamedman (Smith & Kraus) LINK