←Premiere Stages at Kean University

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize STAY UP AND KEEP ROLLING as a semi-finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “STAY UP….” rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 40 semifinalists out of 700 submissions. The panel was impressed by the specific, compelling characters and their hustle to survive. The exploration of the effects of capitalism, represented in the grueling lives and diverse conflicts of the three truckers, was deftly done. Our congratulations and thanks to Maximillian.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “Killer” by Steve Apostolina as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “Killer” 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 genuine care shown in the piece, and the play’s engagement with sports, their (potentially dangerous) toll on the body, and what we will put our bodies on the line for. Our congratulations and thanks to Steve.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “La Potencia” by Mel Nieves as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “La Potencia” 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 relationships in the piece, as well as the themes of abandonment, sexuality, friendship, and sportsmanship. Our congratulations and thanks to Mel.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “Luminescence” by Emily Welty as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “Luminescence” 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 engaging, high-stakes conflict that the characters must navigate, as well as the dark comedy at work in the piece. Our congratulations and thanks to Emily.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “M-Theory” by Jami Brandli as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “M-Theory” 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 high level of theatricality in the play, and the simultaneous balance of grounded, well-developed characters. Our congratulations and thanks to Jami.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “Mercutio Loves Romeo Loves Juliet Loves” by Gina Femia as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “Mercutio Loves Romeo Loves Juliet Loves” 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 strong, poetic dialogue and the complex, authentically felt development of these three teens navigating their queerness. Our congratulations and thanks to Gina.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “Pearl Dust from a Gun” by Esmé Ng as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “Pearl Dust from a Gun” 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 innovative use of form, as well as the authentic interpersonal family drama. Our congratulations and thanks to Esmé.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “Saturday Mourning Cartoons” by Iraisa Ann Reilly as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “Saturday Mourning Cartoons” 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 play’s vivid characters, beautiful and complex interpersonal relationships, and theatrical style of setting. Our congratulations and thanks to Iraisa.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “Sisters” by Matthew Libby as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “Sisters” 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 play’s simple, beautiful humanity, as well as the pertinent central questions surrounding humanity, technology, and ethics. Our congratulations and thanks to Matthew.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “Stockade” by Andrew Rosendorf as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “Stockade” 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 deep emotional conflicts among the play’s vivid characters. Our congratulations and thanks to Andrew.