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It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Gabriel Neustadt and his play Tail of the Bell as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were struck by how this two-hander builds tension as this pair of nuanced characters slowly reveal their inner motivations and desires.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Ashley Rose Wellman and their play You Are the Blood as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers responded to the complex tones of the piece as well as the deep psychological foray into family dynamics and generational divides.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Susan Soon He Stanton and their play we, the invisibles as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially responded to the many different perspectives offered and the questions asked about class, race, and our relationship with the media.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Carson Kreitzer and their play Capital Crime! as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers praised the play’s bold theatricality and were struck by the stunning language and imagery.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Bob Bartlett and their play The Orbit of Mercury as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers responded to the play’s compelling supernatural elements and heightened sequences.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Jaisey Bates and their play the day we were born as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were especially struck by the heartfelt characters and story, as well as the play’s moving portrayal of characters infrequently seen on stage.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Liza Birkenmeier and their play radio island as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were struck by the taut, rhythmic tone, as well as the revelatory juxtaposition of epic political themes with domestic drama.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Samantha Collier and their play Daisy Violet the Bitch Beast King as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers responded to the play’s wild blend of absurdism and reality and its dive into pointed gender politics and sibling relationships.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Howard Ho and their play Various Emporia as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially responded to the play’s deft maneuvering between the family's dynamics and the way racism pervades their lives.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Joe Waechter and their play Hidden People as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially responded to the likably dislikable characters, inventive mythological world, and dark comedic tone.