Playfest 2022-’23
Three winning short plays, written and directed by young adults in the SYT Studio Feb. 10-19, 2023.
Written by:
Chris Brattin
Max Mendoza
Spencer Wareing
Feb. 10–19:
Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. at 2:00 p.m.
About This Production
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“I Never Would’ve Guessed”
Five teens, and one suspicious stray cat, meet around the fire on the last night of summer camp—a hilarious take on how secrets among friends are rarely secrets. Written by Chris Brattin. Directed by Owen Donsker.
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“The 7 AM Bus”
Bo unravels the mystery of crazy events during a long wait at a bus stop—an absurdist, Twilight Zone-style lesson in valuing every minute we might have. Written by Max Mendoza. Directed by Jazlynn Damasco.
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“Boarding for Neverland”
Atticus and Kylie’s chance meeting at the airport as children forges a lifelong bond—a moving experience of friendship sustaining all trials and transformations. Written by Spencer Wareing. Directed by Lyda Armistead.
Cast
Role(s) | Performer(s) |
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“Boarding for Neverland” | |
Atticus | Owen Morris |
Younger Atticus | Ella Ellis |
Kylie to Kip | Bella Cucchetti |
Younger Kylie | Jay Schwab |
Narrator / Parent | Emma Denny |
Arthur / Announcer | Kate Donick |
Ensemble | Dakota Boyce |
Hunter Schneider | |
“I Never Would’ve Guessed” | |
Jamie | Dakota Boyce |
Mary Benson | Kate Donick |
Mari Benson | Jay Schwab |
Charlie | Hunter Schneider |
Garrett | Owen Morris |
Bruce | Ella Ellis |
“The 7AM Bus” | |
Bo | Emma Denny |
Sage | Jay Schwab |
Bus Attendant / Delivery Person | Owen Morris |
Piano Player | Bella Cucchetti |
Ensembel | Dakota Boyce |
Kate Donick | |
Ella Ellis | |
Hunter Schneider |
Production Team
Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
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Director, “Boarding for Neverland” | Lyda Armistead |
Director, “I Never Would’ve Guessed” | Owen Donsker |
Director, “The 7AM Bus” | Jazlynn Damasco |