←Premiere Stages at Kean University

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “and thou shalt be healed” by Benjamin Benne as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “and thou shalt be healed” rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 40 Semi-Finalists out of 701 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the intimate, complex relationships which authentically evoke larger existential questions. Our congratulations and thanks to Benjamin.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “An Interpretation of Anna” by Natalie Sacks as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “An Interpretation of Anna” rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 40 Semi-Finalists out of 701 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the vivid imagining of the historical characters and the informative, yet emotionally gripping, plot. Our congratulations and thanks to Natalie.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize LILITH : MARIA by Laura Neill as a Semi-Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. LILITH : MARIA rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 35 semifinalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the flowing dialogue that authentically and theatrically captures experiences of generational trauma and the hope for change. Our congratulations and thanks to Laura.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Classic Six by Leigh Flayton as a Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. Classic Six rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 4 Finalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the charged subtext and deeply complex relationships among vivid characters. Our congratulations and thanks to Leigh.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Classic Six by Leigh Flayton as a Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. Classic Six rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 4 Finalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the charged subtext and deeply complex relationships among vivid characters. Our congratulations and thanks to Leigh.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize a home what howls by Matthew Paul Olmos as a Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 4 Finalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the blend of urgent social issues and dreamlike and poetic imagery. Our congratulations and thanks to Matthew.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Gift of BS by Dave Osmundsen as a Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. The Gift of BS rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 4 out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the sensitivity and humor that Dave brings to subjects of neurodivergency, family, and evolving relationships. Our congratulations and thanks to Dave.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize I GOT YOU by Suzanne Bradbeer as a Semi-Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. I GOT YOU rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 35 semifinalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the vivid characters who, through spare yet charged dialogue, reveal the complex world of collegiate sports with humanity and nuance. Our congratulations and thanks to Suzanne.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize WYRD by Matt Minnicino as a Semi-Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. WYRD rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 35 semifinalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the immoral v. ephemeral questions posed about what it means to have a legacy and “do good” and the framing of power. Our congratulations and thanks to Matt.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize THE ONE, PERCY ENT by Tariq Hamami as a Semi-Finalist for the 2022 Premiere Play Festival. THE ONE, PERCY ENT rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 35 semifinalists out of 655 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the play’s philosophical explorations and the poignant, ambiguous questions about good and evil that it leaves you with at the end. Our congratulations and thanks to Tariq.