SHOWS BY NAME 2025 SPRING/SUMMER FESTIVAL

* by Naya James Sonnad  * * * * MONDAY June 9, 2025 @ 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY June 11, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 14, 2025 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb 60/40 is a 7-day race to save humanity, told in 7 scenes about 7  interconnected characters. With just one week mandated to relocate 40% of the Earth’s population to another planet, society is faced with the impossible task of making the choice of who will stay and who will go. THIS SHOW IS 75 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Playwright – Naya James Sonnad is a writer, actor and producer in NYC. She  is a nominee for the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for playwriting and 2024 Austin Film Festival Finalist. Other highlights include Best Sci-Fi Short, Southeast Regional Film Festival and Page International Screenwriting Award Quarterfinalist. Bio. Director – Lucia Bellini , aka Lu, is a filmmaker and award-winning theater artist known for her dark humor and multimedia approach to live storytelling. Lu has collaborated extensively with playwright Naya James on projects like Abdication! and Tipping Point. A proud Brooklynite, she lives with her husband and their cat. www.luciabellini.com All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Junior Salce * * * * MONDAY June 2, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 6, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb In a tale of grief, redemption, and forgiveness, Jennifer’s mother seeks justice while Juan, a young man haunted by his past, strives for redemption. Through courtroom drama and emotional confrontations, they navigate a complex journey of healing and transformation, exploring the enduring power of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. THIS SHOW IS 80 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Junior Salce is a 45-year-old Dominican from New York City. He has had a passion for writing since he was a child. Although he has no formal training, he wrote and produced his first play, Two Faces, One Mirror.” All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

*Book and Lyrics by Alberta Handelman, Music by Pasquale Tassone* * * * * MONDAY July 14, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 16, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 19, 2025 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb Confronting her dread of amusement parks, Lauren reluctantly goes to Funfair with her fiancé and her daughter, and encounters Maddy, her long-lost friend. While the others delight in the rides, the women, sharing childhood secrets and fears, discover how amusement park rides symbolize the motivating forces of their lives. While Maddy has no regrets, Lauren experiences a terrifying clown fantasy… THIS SHOW IS 85 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Alberta Handelman (Librettist). Artistic Director – Blooming Grove Theater Ensemble; Playwright/lLibrettist – Humanity Denied, Comedy and Travesty, Trial, Tumbleweed, June, Searching, Seeking a Composer, You Turn. Director, Actor, Acting Teacher. Training – Columbia University, Northwestern University, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Bio. Pasquale Tassone (Composer). Studied at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, has an honors diploma from the Chigiana Academy in Siena, Italy, and a PhD from Brandeis University. His music is published by E.C. Schirmer, Kendor Music, Grand Mesa Pulications, Fenwick Parva Press, and RCEditions. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Charles Redding * FRIDAY May 30, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 31, 2025 @ 6:45 PM SUNDAY June 1, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Set in a corporatized afterlife, the perfectionist Chief Executive (God of the Dead) clashes with her slacker Delivery Boy (Grim Reaper), leading them to trade jobs to settle their differences once and for all. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kenneth Remaklus (Employee/Fascist/Others) – Stage: “Swan Lake Rock Opera,” “Pippin,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “My Fair Lady,” “Oklahoma,” “Snoopy The Musical,” “Mamma Mia.” BFA in Musical Theater from Otterbein University. @kenneth.remaklus Bio. Molly Gazay (Des) – Film/TV: “Halloween Candy,” “Evil Lives Here,” “6 Degrees of Murder,” “Falling Planes,” “Bodies,” “Simulated Theory.” Stage: “Rent,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” “The Gritarer Verde.” A singer-songwriter, her dark pop rock album “MANIC” is out now. @mollygazayofficial Bio. Jack Wooton (Atos) – Stage: “An Empire Begins,” “Minutemen,” “Trojan Women.” Film/TV: “The Razing,” “Goin’ Up.” BFA in Acting from University of Southern California. @snackswooton Bio. Cate Finck (Lilah) – TV/Film: “The History of Sound,” “The 4:30 Movie,” “The Equalizer,” “Saturday Night Live.” Stage: “Miracle on 34th Street.” Also a competitive gymnast. Bio. Leah Sandow (Odessa/Others) – Stage: “A Play About Lucas Hnath…” (NYTF), “Knight of the Burning Pestle,” “The Diviners.” BFA in Acting for Film, TV, Voice-Overs, and Commercials from Pace University. @leah_sandoww Bio. Alfred Tom (Robert/Others) – Stage debut! Known for short films, commercials, music videos, and print ads. Before acting, he built careers in finance, real estate, and the beauty industry. @alfredtom_nyc Bio. Debra Zane (Ida/Employee) – Previous credits include “Pink House,” “Winter Wedding,” “Miss Witherspoon,” and “Andrea’s Got Two Boyfriends.” Bio. Charles Redding is a pseudonym used by a New York actor-turned-director/writer. He grew up in Chicago before moving to New York City to attend NYU Tisch’s Experimental Theatre Wing. He now lives on the Upper West Side with his wife and two cats. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Jakob Robert Briggs * TUESDAY June 24, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 25, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY June 28, 2025 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb The play follows WIM, a wacky inflatable man in Corporate America. He works an office job despite pining over a life of waving in front of a used car dealership. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jakob Robert Briggs is a screenwriter attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie NY, who is beginning to take up playwriting. Originally from Ringwood NJ, he tries blending optimistic satire over the state of the world with classical comedic slapstick & wordplay. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Arturo de las Fuentes * WEDNESDAY July 9, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 11, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 13, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb “All About the Music” tells the story of the legendary Power Station Studios through the eyes of an Angel on earth that is loosing his faith in this journey through space and time at the speed of life! THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Arturo de las Fuentes, is an audiovisual producer, director and actor based in NYC. He has participated in more than 80 different projects (TV, Advertising, Music and Feature Films) winning several international awards. He has also participated in productions for some of the worlds leading academic institutions like NYU, Berklee and SAE Institute, where he was also a Music Business professor. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Gabriel McDerment * * * * TUESDAY May 27, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 28, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY May 31, 2025 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb All The World Wondered is an experimental music seeking to address how lonely this life can be, and how those who understand disaster are at higher risk. It follows three main groups, all intersecting across different spaces and timeframes to show the fragility of life, but in it how beautiful life can be. Seeks to bring the gritty realism of Tennyson and Dickens to the hopeful world of Thoreau. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gabriel McDerment is a 21-year-old musician and composer affiliated with four international music associations (ASCAP, ACF, SEAMUS, CEC). Notable composition credits include Acceptance Pending (US Tour, Edinburgh Fringe), All the World Wondered (STLFringe), Harvard Art Museum, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE, SUPERBANDS, Thereminfest (St. Petersburg, Russia), and IUPUI’s Tavel Arts and Technology Research Center. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Tiffany Adams * * * * THURSDAY July 31, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Kissimi James struggles with the loss of her father as she slowly descends into deeper isolation, until her cloistered life escalates into ignored hygiene, mutilation, and madness. Trigger Warning: This show includes sensitive material around addiction and self-harm. If these topics are difficult or tender for you, we encourage you to take care of yourself and honor your emotional well-being in whatever ways you need. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Tiffany Renelle Adams – (Actor/writer/producer) received her BA in Speech Comm/Theater Arts from Iona College. Recent credits include Rita Is The Goat, Lucy and Lucy, and The White Blacks. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Kendall Grady * WEDNESDAY July 9, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 11, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 13, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Always is a one-act play that follows Catherine on the night of a big opening. As she prepares, visits from her family trigger memories of life-altering challenges, with her father there guiding her through them. The play explores the strength found in love, loss, & in the courage to continue. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kendall (she/her) is a recent NYU Tisch graduate (Experimental Theatre Wing and the New Studio on Broadway). There, she wrote and produced Unsent Messages, exploring our relationships with the things we’ve left unsaid, as well as produced her first iteration of Always, which now premieres as a one-act at the New York Theatre Festival. Bio. Livy Mishima, (she/her) is an actor who loves to be on stage. Her credits include Frozen Jr. Lion King Jr., Addams Family Jr. and more. She would love to thank Kendall and everyone who is a part of this amazing production! Bio. Mari Southgate, [she/her] is a young actor who loves performing in musical theater and on camera. She has appeared in short films and musicals, including her favorite show, Matilda. She’s excited to play Young Catherine in Always and bring this special story to life. Bio. Xavier Burns, (He/him) is a Queens public middle school student who has performed in local (Unity Stage: Rooster/Annie), school (PS150Q: Harry McAfee/Bye Bye Birdie) and community (VLOG: Little Gaspard/Tale of Two Cities) theater. Thank you, cast & crew; family & friends! Bio. Allicia Lawson, (They/She) is a Brooklyn based actor. Recent credits include :Sweeney Todd (Ensemble, Mrs. Lovett u/s), The Angel Makers (Maria, u/s Suzannah), A Tale Of Two Cities (Lucie Manette). Huge thank you to Kendall for this wonderful opportunity! Bio. Cecelia Martin, (She/Her) is a proud member of St. Bart’s Players, recently seen in The Laramie Project and Simon Says. Always eager for new theatrical challenges, she is ecstatic to collaborate with Kendall on this inspiring Always journey. Bio. Jackson Poulin, [he/him] is a NYC based artist and Syracuse Univ. graduate. Past productions: Sally (Columbia Univ.), Sweeney Todd, Rent, Over The River And Through The Woods (Tibbits Opera House), The Mouse That Roared, On My Way (Northwestern NHSi). Insta: tall.blond.boy Bio. Jaclyn Holliday, (she/they) is a Brooklyn based actor, musician, and musical improviser. Recent credits include Hayley Jones in The Girl with the Red Hair, #13 in The Wolves, and Emma Borden in Lizzie. Big thank you to Kendall for this beautiful and supportive process! Bio. Joe Gambino, (he/him). St. Bart’s Players: The Laramie Project, And Then There Were None, Peter and the Starcatcher; You Can’t Take It With You, and many more; Many staged readings including Present Laughter (also Dir.). YouTube: “A Cup o’ Bitter Joe”. Bio. Nik Mucha, (he/him) is a recent NYU Tisch Drama graduate. Past productions include: Acan (Mojada) and Dolokhov (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812). He hopes you enjoy the show and hug the ones you love. Bio. Samantha Chu, (She/they) is a ’24 graduate of NYU Tisch Drama. Recent roles include: Alice in Alice By Heart, Dunn in Men on Boats, and G in Sanctuary City. Sam is excited to be a part of this production and share the stage with these amazing performers. Instagram and Tik Tok: samchuofficial Bio. Tony Lemus, (he/him) is a NYC based artist. Recent credits include: Reefer Madness, Working, Night of the Living Dead, and Our Town. Education: Stella Adler Summer Conservatory ; BFA George Mason University. Much love to this team of artists and to his family! All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Colby Thompson * * * * TUESDAY July 22, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 25, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY July 26, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb An Outrageous Outcome is a revue for four performers that examines the concept of luck and what it even means. It follows a series of events that all deal with some kind of luck or happenstance. Some of them are very obviously extraordinary, others are more subjective examples of luck, and a few are simply bizarre. THIS SHOW IS 75  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Colby Thompson is an NYC-based composer, lyricist, and playwright. Originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania, he graduated from the University of Vermont where he wrote and presented his first musical, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Since then, he has written the book, music, and lyrics to A Mysterious Affair; Hey, Look Up, Love; This Side of Paradise; and An Outrageous Outcome. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Annabel McConnachie * * * * THURSDAY July 24, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY July 26, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY July 27, 2025 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb A coming-of-age story for the fanfic generation. ‘Archive of My Own’ explores a young woman’s struggle to reconcile the steamy, highly choreographed love scenes from her fanfiction past with the jarringly messy and unpredictable world of real-life intimacy – through a series of her own authentic, verbatim Glee fanfiction excerpts. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Annabel McConnachie is an Australian performer and writer currently based in New York City. She recently graduated from the New School with a BFA in Dramatic Arts (Honors). Her most recent 2024 credits include co-writing and starring as Tamara ‘Phantasmagoria’ at the New School, leading the premiere reading of Herta Müller’s Lowlands and playing Paulina in A Winter’s Tale at the Flea Theater. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Cameron Sophia Culver * * * * THURSDAY July 31, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Two friends face the consequences of cutting their bangs. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS »   Bio. Cameron Sophia Culver (She/Her/Hers) is a  performer based in New York City.  She is an Alum of the American Musical and Dramatics Academy where she studied Musical Theater. Cameron has toured America with Chamber Theaters Production of Encore! where she taught people of all ages about 19th-century literature. Her future is bright and she aspires to become a writer and director.   Bio. Renata Gabella is a New York–based performer originally from Buenos Aires. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The New School and a Performing Arts Certificate from AMDA. Recent credits include Spilled Milk (Natalie) and a solo at St. Patrick’s Church. Renata thrives on storytelling through acting, singing, and movement across stage and screen.   Bio. Alexis Kananghinis (she/her) is an Australian singer, dancer, actor and songwriter now based in NYC. Recent credits and highlights are Cats, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Twelfth Night, Chess and performing with her band across NYC. Find her original music under the artist name LXE. Shout out to the many people she has given a haircut to. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Trinity Giddings * * * * TUESDAY May 20, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY May 24, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY May 25, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Audacious Entrepreneur or Con-artist? In a world where magic is as common as a blue sky, sometimes it’s hard to tell, especially in the case of Bhama Bennett who was accused, tried, and convicted for magical fraud in the first degree. Given the opportunity to appeal, Bennett decides that this time around she’ll represent herself. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Trinity Giddings is a Philadelphia native currently studying at New York University in the Dramatic Writing program. As a Black, queer writer, Trinity is deeply passionate about exploring complex social justice issues through the lens of magical realism, often intertwining political themes with imaginative storytelling. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Issac Dean * * * * MONDAY June 9, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 14, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 15, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Blinded by Faith tells the captivating story of the negative effects of gay conversion therapy and how damaging it is to the mental, and physical health of individuals who undergo this type of treatment. Some of the key themes this play touches on is religion, It also highlights issues of depression, and suicide and how these are all major components of this kind of therapy. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Issac Dean is the Artistic Director and founder of I.R.D Productions Non-Profit Theater Organization, he is a professional New York City based actor, writer, director, and producer. Issac received performing arts training at the William Inge Center for the Arts, as well as The Hart Theater School. He then finished up his Bachelor of Arts degree at (KU) Kansas University. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* J. Paul Matheny * * * * MONDAY June 23, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY June 29, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb In early eighties New York City, the dream place of peace and love has become a kingdom of burnouts, and jaded punks. Danni is an aspiring punk rocker who has kicked her co-lead and ex- boyfriend out of her failing band. After an explosive fight on stage, an agent gives them a chance to sign with a major label, with hopes of selling their personal drama. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. J. Paul Matheny is a New York based writer. After graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy he transitioned from acting to writing. He held his first reading on June 6th, 2023. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Craig Perkins * * * * TUESDAY July 15, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 18, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY July 19, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb What if confronting your old fears unlocks a new world of possibilities? Christine takes us on her journey of self love, growth, community, and acceptance through the unique perspective of an ex-sex worker. THIS SHOW IS 65  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Craig Perkins (Playwright) moved to NYC ages ago because of the lack of jazz and opera in Omaha. He studied Creative Writing at the University of Nebraska, and has written and directed for HB Studio. Craig studied acting as well, with Sandy Dennis and Bill Hickey. He loves actors and finds it exciting to write blueprints for their creative work. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

*  by Pat Galante and Kaitlin Hlywa * * * * WEDNESDAY May 21, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 24, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 25, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Common Wall follows June and Sky, an eccentric and a troubled new neighbor, whose apartments share a common wall. The impact they have on each other, as they battle and challenge their own fears, awakens the potential that lies on the other side. THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bios. Pat Galante is an actor, comedian and writer. Credits include Some of My Parts (TimeOutNY Critics’ Pick). Festivals include The One Festival, Women in Comedy (Boston), Planet Connections. Kaitlin Hlywa is an artist, writer and producer. Her recent film credits include Christmas on Repeat (Hulu) and Breaking Girl Code (Lifetime). All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Caroline Weatherly * * * * THURSDAY June 5, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Darla receives the gift of her fully formed brain in the guise of her internal monologue. She manages to ward off the unrelenting pessimism of her consciousness until she beholds the most unholy sight a woman can possibly imagine. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Originally from Texas, Caroline has called New York City home for over four years. Her writing journey sparked when the lockdown began in 2020, she filled her time creating characters, planning mood boards, and writing her first screenplay. Since then, Caroline has graduated from NYU Tisch with a degree in Dramatic Writing and continues to hone her craft every day. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Elliott McVeigh * WEDNESDAY June 4, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 6, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb On a particularly turbulent night at sea, North Star Cruises’ resident illusionist takes her typical stage to wow audiences once again with her tried and true tricks. However, a vocal skeptic in the audience doesn’t buy it. She goads him into letting her hypnotize him. And when she does, disaster strikes. How will these two fare when stranded together on a deserted island? THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Elliott McVeigh – Playwright Elliott McVeigh was born in Tucson, Arizona and has taken every opportunity he can to perform since he was a young boy. This comes from a deep love for theatre, culminating in a bachelors degree in Theatre Arts. He has acted, written, directed, and taken on technical roles for a variety of shows back home. And now he’s excited to try it in the theatre capital of the world.   Bio. Derek Donnellan as Hank Derek is originally from Boise Idaho, having moved to New York City in 2024. He has been studying acting for over a decade, falling in love with the art form at 12 years old after playing Lysander in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. He has had numerous roles in feature films, shorts, and a pilot episode. Bio. Jennifer Martin as Mysteria Jennifer is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York, where she moved from Kansas City in 2023 to pursue acting. She has trained at The Barrow Group and the Magnet Theater, and is honored to make her lead debut in Do As I Say. Offstage, Jennifer writes scripts, produces podcasts, and teaches yoga. She credits her meditation practice as the foundation of her creative work and focus. Bio. Roberto Ragone as the Captain A Bronx native, Roberto Ragone shifted from a career in government, policy, politics, and non- profits to his passion for the arts, as an actor, scriptwriter/doctor, producer, and advocate. Roberto has played lead and supporting roles on stage and screen in dramas and comedies. Roberto has written and performed in scripts to sold out audiences.   Bio. Art Bernal – Director Art is an award winning director who has enjoyed over 44 years in various aspects of the entertainment industry. Some of the positions include cinema projectionist, radio station announcer and media technician. In 2017, Art was honored by being named as a resident director at the American Theatre of Actors under James Jennings (artistic director).   All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Theresa Yonash* * * * MONDAY July 7, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 11, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY July 13, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Dollface is a horror-comedy that explores the relationship between roommates Penny and Elise, who have just moved to LA to pursue acting careers. The play intends to examine the complex impacts of addiction on individuals and their relationships through the metaphorical lens of a doll that has appeared in one of the girls’ moving boxes. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Theresa Yonash is a New York City-based playwright, screenwriter and actress currently pursuing her Masters of Fine Arts degree in Playwriting with the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Her work has been featured with the Lift-Off Global Network Film Festival, the Widescreen Film and Music Video Festival, and the Cinepoint Film Festival. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* RM Cohen * * * * TUESDAY July 29, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY August 1, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Follow the journey of a successful, but troubled, New York artist as she returns to her studio two years after a deeply traumatic event to reclaim her life and rebuild her career. A life-affirming story of the triumph of hope, determination and grit in the face of a world gone mad. THIS SHOW IS 90  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS »   Bio. RM COHEN (Playwright) Book writer for the musical The Countess of Storyville (Amas Musical Theater 2011, 2014; Pasadena Playhouse lab 2015; University of Alabama 2016); Industry presentations of Cedar Street (New York 2015) and American Pastime (New York 2018). The Song that Killed the Snake (LA Philharmonic 2002). Also, screenplay for Hitler, Stalin & Walter O’Malley (2005).   Bio. Alex Petrullo (Emma),  is a singer, writer, performer, and producer of The Reckless Romantics. She performs and produces comedy-ish variety shows, concerts, and ROM COM IRL: a musical improv dating show. Alex debuted her one woman musical, Crave, at the Cherry Lane directed by Gretchen Cryer. Thanks Robin and David! Insta:@alex_petrullo. Bio. Deric Gochenauer (Ben), has collaborated with many talented artists across the globe. Favorite credits include: Urinetown, A Chorus Line, She Loves Me (Chicago), Noah: The Musical (Sight & Sound Theatres), and the national tour of Tony ’N’ Tina’s Wedding with a residence in Las Vegas. Deric served as Equity Wing Chair of the Jeff Awards in Chicago for seven years.   Bio. Shakur Tolliver (George) is an actor and playwright. Selected credits and collaborators – Signature Theater (Someone Spectacular – 2024), MCC (soft – 2023 Lucille Lortel Award Nominee), Shotgun Players (Passing Strange – 2023 Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award Nominee), Chisa Hutchinson, Donja R. Love, reg e. gaines. Insta: @ss_tolliver All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Kareem Elsamadicy * WEDNESDAY June 4, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 6, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb “Dunyeti” is a musical exploring identity, love, and allyship in the LGBTQ+ movement in the Middle East. Set in Cairo, Egyptian artist and AUC Professor Yesmine prepares for her engagement, unaware of her cousin’s past with her fiancé. The story weaves culture, love, and self-discovery against the melodies of the Middle East, mirroring the tale of Layla and Majnun. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ONE OTHER ONE-ACT PLAY, WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kareem Elsamadicy – Off Broadway: Find the Golden Bird, Giovanni the Fearless. Regional: Band’s Visit (Haled), Huntington Th., Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio), La Traviata (Alfredo), Ars Nova, HSV. TV: “Ramy,” “Looming Tower” (Hulu); “Blacklist Redemption” (NBC). MM in Vocal Performance (NYU); BA in Music (Vanderbilt); American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria; Assisi Music Festival in Italy. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Tannasia Rosella Gonzalez * * * * MONDAY July 28, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY August 1, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Paris, 1809—Eboné Dubois witnesses her father Pier’s brutal murder by his own brother, Nicolas, after the reading of François Dubois’ will. Greedy and ruthless, Nicolas kills Pier to seize control of the estate. Eboné, consumed by grief, dies a year later but remains trapped between worlds, seeking vengeance. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Daughter of a single mother and nurse, “T” Gonzalez grew up in nursing homes, inspired to pursue healthcare administration. She discovered a passion for informatics and analytics, becoming a Healthcare Executive specializing in data. A storyteller at heart, she’s also a playwright and hosts Let’s Talk Small Data with T, heard across six continents, exploring how experts use data to improve lives. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Amber Weissert * * * * TUESDAY June 3, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 4, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb The Greek Myth of Echo and Narcissus brought to life with a modern twist. A tale of love, sorrow, and sacrifice told through heightened text and modern movement. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Amber Weissert – Playwright Amber Weissert is a performer, choreographer, and educator based out of New York City. She was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amber grew up in the arts and never strayed away. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance Performance from UW-Milwaukee. She has performed professionally in the Midwest, Chicago, and New York. When not on stage, Amber loves to draw cartoons and find the perfect bowl of soup! Bio. Saidie Stone- Echo Saidie Stone is a New York based actor originally from Santa Cruz, California. She’s been acting since she was nine years old. Selected credits include EURYDICE (Eurydice), JANE EYRE (Adele), CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS (Emma), THREE SISTERS (Masha), and GIRLS ONLINE (Jenna). She holds a BA in Theater (with a second major in International Studies) from Northwestern University. Bio. Gregory A. Hofmann- Narcissus Gregory A. Hofmann is proud to be a part of the premiere of Echo for the New York Theatre Festival. You may find Gregory performing the role of Tom Buchanan in the sold-out Off-off-Broadway sensation, Great Gatsby!: The Parody Jukebox Musical, at the PIT Loft in NYC. As always, he is grateful for the support of his family! Bio. Barrett Minks-Ameinias Barrett is beyond grateful and thrilled to be making his New York theatrical debut. He graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2023. His credits include Demetrius in “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Black Stache in “Peter and the Starcatcher,” and Alan Strang in “Equus.” He would like to thank his mom and dad for their endless love and support. Bio. Olivia Francis- Nemesis Olivia Francis is a recent graduate of SCAD and is so excited to be a part of her first New York production. Her love for Greek Mythology and history has always been a big part of her life and it’s only fitting that she breaks into New York in a production of Echo. She wants to thank her parents and her friends for helping to pay for late night grubhub orders while she’s memorizing lines late at night. Told you it would work! Bio. Zoë Parrish- Dear One/Astris Zoë Parrish is an NYC-based performer/director, and a graduate of the Institute for American Musical Theatre. She was most recently seen in the reunion concerts of Grand Hotel and High Spirits at 54 Below. Biggest thanks to the Echo team, and her friends and family for their endless love and support. All glory to God! Follow at @zoe.reign! Bio. Harrison O’Callaghan- Zeus Harrison O’Callaghan is a Brooklyn-born, Brooklyn-based actor, singer, playwright, and voiceover artist. A Northwestern University graduate with a Musical Theatre Certificate, he has studied and performed the Greeks both during his education and more recently at Columbia University’s MFA Directing program. Recent credits include KING LEAR (King Lear), ROLL FOR PERFORMANCE (The Bard), and ANTIGONE (Creon). Bio. Noelle Elise Crites- Hera NOELLE ELISE CRITES (Hera) is an actor, vocalist, and director. SUNY Fredonia (BFA Musical Theatre, Dance minor) Recent credits: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Beatrice), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Puck/Philostrate), ROMEO AND JULIET (Tybalt), SPRING AWAKENING (Ilse), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Cathy), ORDINARY DAYS (Deb). Immense love and thanks to her parents, Kellen, Michael and her partner, David. @noelleelisecrites | noelleelisecrites.com Bio. Francesca Savone- Featured Ensemble Francesca Savone is a dancer, actor, singer, and choreographer from Detroit, Michigan. Francesca is excited to be making her NYTF debut in Echo! This June, she is also debuting with Ripple Effect Artists in A.I. vs Humanity and with Next Life Theatre Company in Achilles: The Next Iliad. BPA Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University. IG: @francesca.savone. Bio. Tatiana Birenbaum- Featured Ensemble Tatiana Birenbaum (she/her) is a Brazilian-Argentinian multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Her performing credits include Legally Blonde, Brigadoon, and the immersive Brazilian party Opa!, produced by Group.BR, the only Brazilian theater company in New York. Tatiana also produces and performs in the monthly Let’s Broadway showcase at Sid Gold’s Request Room. Additionally, she serves as the associate choreographer and Dance Captain for the Israeli folk dance company Parparim. www.tatianabirenbaum.com / @tatiana.birenbaum Bio. Ethan Raysor- Featured Ensemble Ethan Raysor started dancing at 14 while attending an arts school. He joined First State Ballet Theatre post-graduating high-school, and was a member for 7 seasons. He danced many Principal/Soloist roles at FSBT; now Ethan is pursuing film and stage acting. He had his first co-starring role in John Tedeschi’s feature film ‘Beget.’ Ethan recently joined Rising Sun Performance Company. Bio. Eric Blovits- Featured Ensemble/Dance Captain Eric Blovits is a movement artist and educator from Saline, MI. He studied at Wayne State University, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. In his professional career, he has performed and taught in New York, Chicago, Austin, Seoul, and Busan. Eric is currently a Brooklyn-based freelance artist, actively collaborating with Baira MVMNTPHLOSPHY and Kizuna Dance. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Ben Tonks * * * * THURSDAY July 31, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb In this absurdist piece, a man, who is the manager of a restaurant, and a woman, looking for a last meal, share a final sit-down as they discuss the concerns and trials of life as the world is slowly being consumed by the light of the sun. THIS SHOW IS 25 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ben Tonks is a talented actor and writer who recently graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he honed his craft in productions like The Man of Mode and A Doll’s House. After earning his degree, he moved to New York to further pursue his passion for both acting and writing, embracing new opportunities in the heart of the theater world. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* Ginger Guzman * * * * THURSDAY June 5, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb This play is about the worst moment in a woman’s life.  Jane is facing her own mortality and is struggling to hold on to life.  She doesn’t want to accept what is happening and is looking for a way — any way — out of her circumstances. THIS SHOW IS 13 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Playwright – Ginger Guzman IS PART OF The Barrow Group, New York, NY; Vassar Summer Intensive Screen Writing and Film Production Workshop; Master Class Writing Workshop with Paula Vogel; Documentary Theatre Writing Workshop with Emily Mann – McCarter Theatre. Bio. Tiffany Browne-Tavarez – Originally from Virginia, Tiffany moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a career in acting. She has worked in several productions since then including plays, independent films, true crime reenactment series, and web series. You can currently catch her as Ada Esterlin in the acclaimed documentary “The Poison Garden” by Crime History Inc.. Bio. Carl Bernzweig is an actor and writer. He has trained at Circle in the Square Theatre School, Brandeis University, HB Studios and with Jeff Passero. He recently performed his own work, YOUR HOT GRANDMA WORE HALTER TOPS, as part of the EstroGenius Short Play Festival. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

  * by Allison Furlong * * * * THURSDAY July 31, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Within the confines of a small airplane, four girls, each in different years of their college career, get to know one another over the span of the 45 minute flight. Their views on social injustices, race, and politics are all tested through faux-polite (and sometimes outright impolite) conversation with one another. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Allison Grace Furlong (Writer) is a queer playwright from CT. She began following her passion for theater for a young age at The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. After getting her Bachelors of Arts at Rollins College in FL, she continued following her pursuit of acting and writing as she moved to NYC. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Joshua Piper * * * * TUESDAY June 24, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 28, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Two siblings sit next to a fire pit outside of their childhood home. They’ve spent their whole life here as they try to figure out whether or not a house can hold anger or if God loves them through the fireflies in their backyard. Tobias and Emma, Toby and Em to each other, try to keep themselves warm and keep the fire going THIS SHOW IS 45  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Joshua Piper recently graduated from Wagner College Spring 2024 with a BA in Theatre Performance. He is now attending Pace to get his MFA in Playwriting. His plays have been performed at the Wild Project, The Tank, The Atlantic Acting School, Pace University, and Wagner College. Most recently his play Café Americano was seen at the Wild Project for the Fresh Fruit LGBTQ+ Festival. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Anthony Fusco * WEDNESDAY July 16, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 18, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Sean takes in a roommate Trent, new to the city, and in need of a place to live. In exchange for rent Trent agrees to take care of the apartment while Sean is at work. As the two men learn to live together secrets are exposed that begin a wild roller coaster ride of emotions. How well do you really know your roommate? THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER TWO  ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Anthony Fusco has been writing plays since 2006 in NYC. He has won 2 best director awards and his plays have made it to the top 4 and finalists in several competitions. He writes mainly for the LGBTQ audiences. He enjoys writing dramas, comedy as well as avant garde pieces for the stage. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Raleigh Tyler * * * * TUESDAY June 17, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 18, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Fly Dog is a dark comedy of errors that chronicles two roommates taking care of their rich boss’s dog and is told through a series of phone calls with zany characters (played by two actors) and features a “flying” dog. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Raleigh Tyler (He/They): (Writer/Performer) went to school in the basement of a Broadway theatre (Circle in the Square Theatre School). They studied writing with East West Players and UCB. They have played a dog and an elf in national tours (Paw Patrol and Rudolph…). All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Genna Reed * * * * THURSDAY June 5, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb “Friendly Fears” is a story about change, and how issues undealt with always return. Like, for instance, the monster under Kit’s bed. As Kit prepares to prepare for her future, the monster under her bed returns in a whimsically dangerous new way. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Genna Reed has a background in TV and animation, which presents a unique perspective to their writing style. From Michigan to California to New York, Reed found their stride in people first storytelling. Their most recent works include a staged reading of the pilot episode for comedy sci-fi “A TV Show Called Earth” and the short film “The Auditor and the Apocalypse.” All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Bruce Dalziel * WEDNESDAY June 18, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 20, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 22, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Dueling giants from Ireland and Scotland vie for domination. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Bruce Dalziel is a writer, playwright and actor from Bernardsville, NJ.  His work has been featured in two previous NYTF festivals, as well as several Winterlight Productions.  Bruce is grateful for his cast and crew, and well as to NYTF for this opportunity to make art together. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Brandi Nicole McLeain * * * * THURSDAY May 29, 2025 @ 9:00PM SATURDAY May 31, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 1, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A solo performance about the worst day of my life as a little Black girl growing up in the suburbs. From learning about racism to being “stuck at the table” because I refuse to finish my green beans, you receive a full recount of the day–told from my 6 year-old perspective. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Brandi Nicole McLeain is an actor, wordsmith, and director based in NYC. Brandi currently holds a BFA in Theater Studies from Southern Methodist University (SMU). She recently made her NYC acting debut at the Lincoln Center with new play, “Dee & Di’s Beauty Shop,” by Bailey James. Brandi is ecstatic to be performing at her first festival in the Big Apple. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* Benjamin Henderson * * * * THURSDAY June 5, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb James, a convict and former drug dealer, escapes from prison and retreats to the elegant home of his ex-wife, Phoebe, who had originally turned him in.  He wants vengeance but there is one problem: he’s still in love with her. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Benjamin Henderson has written over 20 plays, six of which have been produced and performed in NYC and Europe. He also has written 6 screenplays, one optioned 5 times in Hollywood Completed, one novel and a plethora of short stories and poems Acted in film, theatre and commercials for 30 years Benjamin  presented over 25 exhibitions of his art in NYC and Atlanta (www.benhendersonpainting.com) All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Arisael Rivera * WEDNESDAY June 25, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 29, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Ari is forty.  Ari is married.  Ari is happy.  How the heck did that happen?  Well, let’s unbox his past relationships,  his fear of commitment and an embarrassing poem to find out! THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS »   Bio. Arisael Rivera (He/Him) is a bilingual actor and writer based out of The Bronx. Arisael received his MFA in Acting from The New School.  Favorite roles include Friar Laurence in Romeo & Juliet, Stephano in The Tempest and Mr. Bingley/Mary in Pride and Prejudice.  He dedicates this performance to his wife without whom there’d be no play!   Bio. Shannon Stowe – Director Shannon Stowe is a professional actor/director/choreographer with an MFA in Acting from the New School for Drama.  Her dance theatre company, New Dance Theatre, specializes in devised theatre and has been nominated for multiple New York Independent Theatre Awards.  Shannon is on the faculty at the New School and has been the choreographer and movement consultant for several productions. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Tara Kelso * WEDNESDAY July 23, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 25, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 27, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb HR takes place over the course of a meeting that Clarie, a young employee at Cadal Solutions, sets up with the CFO and manger of HR, in an attempt to right the wrongs of the sexual harassment she has experienced within the company. HR explores the meaning of justice, regret, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their own power. THIS SHOW IS 70 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS »     Bio. Tara Kelso (playwright, Claire) is a playwright, actress, and dancer. For many years, Tara performed around the Denver and Boulder metro areas. In 2018, Tara received a Henry Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play for her role as #8 in a production of The Wolves. Recently, Tara wrote and produced two shorts: Sriracha and Forgetful Fred. https://www.tarakelso.com/   Bio. Alysia Homminga (director) Credits: Unlovable (The American Theater of Actors), Sunset Diner (East Village Basement), Complications of a Binary System (SOOP Theater Company), The Memory Of (Fresh Fruit Festival), Moon School (The Tank), and Assassins (Gallery Players). Training: BA in Theatre Arts with Honors from Kalamazoo College, Theatrical Intimacy Education, The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. SDC Associate Member. https://alysiahomminga.wordpress.com/   Bio. Chris Aubrey (Jerry) is a Caribbean-American actor whose unique heritage and dynamic upbringing have deeply influenced his artistic journey. He is a graduate and lifetime member of The Actors Studio Drama School, and has earned an MFA. He attended the Midsummer in Oxford program at the British American Drama Academy in 2022. https://www.chrispollard.org/   Bio. Maeve Yore (Lee) trained at AADA and T Schreiber Studio. Favorite credits: Gran in THREE TEXAS WOMEN (NYTF Best Lead Actress), Harper in HARPER REGAN ( NYIT Outstanding Lead Actress), Austin in the New York Premiere of SISTER CITIES, and Germaine in PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, all at the T Schreiber Studio. She can be seen on Law & Order: SVU. www.maeveyore.com   Bio. Abby Fry (stage manager) is a stage manager, deck carpenter, and props technician. She trained in stage management at Trinity College. She spent a season at Arena stage as props technician on Swept Away, Cambodian Rock Band, and POTUS. She assisted on Table 17 at MCC theater, stage managed The Revolutionists at Target Margin Theater, and stage managed Unlovable at American Theater of Actors.   Bio. Wendy MacIver (sound designer) is a director, designer, and writer. Recent credits: The Lacy Project (The Makers Ensemble), We Are Not The Change (The Tank: Moonlight Series), Holier Than Thou (Soho Playhouse: Lighthouse Series), Persephone Palmer Steps Out (Theater for the New City) Girls Online (The Tank). Maciver is also a founding member of Girl Dirty Theatre Company (@girldirtytheatre). @wendymaciver // www.wendymaciver.com   Bio. Kevin Cheng (digital marketing manager) is a Taiwanese actor and writer based in New York City. Notable theatre acting credits include: The Seagull (HB Playwrights), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (A.R.T./New York), Dear Diary (Chain), and Sunset Diner (East Village Basement). Most recently, he starred in the feature film “A Journey of Jack and Tom” directed by Chin-En Gau. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Emma Sikes * * * * THURSDAY June 19, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 22, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Sandra and Dale ran a successful and well-renowned restaurant in North Carolina, they have also successfully hidden their love from the public eye. Suddenly, Dale has died and left Sandra to pick up the pieces, she must decide whether to betray Dale’s wishes of outing their love or bury her without the world ever knowing. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED AS PART OF A SERIES OF SHORT PRODUCTIONS, COLLECTIVELY PRESENTED WITHIN A 90 MINUTE SPAN. THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Emma Sikes: Writer, Director Emma Sikes is a writer, standup, and clown for hire based in Brooklyn, NY. This play is an amalgamation of all of the inspiring, stubborn, and hilarious southern women who raised her, it is for and because of them that you now get to enjoy this heaping serving of Roco. Now y’all come back now, you hear? Emmasikes.com Bio. Alyssa Bianca* : Little Bit (*denotes AEA) Alyssa Bianca is an actor and singer based in New York City. She holds an MFA in Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Favorite credits include Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong, Sophie in Mamma Mia!, and Bea in Something Rotten. www.Alyssa-Bianca.com Bio. Kathleen O’Neill: Sandra Kathleen O’Neill is a writer, actor and director in New York City. She began her career in theatre as an actor then added a Master’s degree in directing. Directing credits range from The House of Bernarda Alba and Mrs. Warren’s Profession to the musical Brush Strokes. Writing has been an aspect of her work and her main focus for the past few years. Her company is BOO Arts Productions LLC. Bio. Alyssa Bloom: Darla Alyssa Bloom is an actor and comedian who recently received her BFA in Acting from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She loves squirrels, rock and roll, and sitting down. Her favorite roles include Elle in Legally Blonde, Catherine in Pippin, and The Housewife in How to Make a Housewife Go Insane. Hi Mom!!! www.alyssa-bloom.com All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Rob LoManto * * * * THURSDAY July 17, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Crazy family love – Sicilian-style THIS SHOW IS 26 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Rob LoManto is an award-winning screenwriter & playwright from New Jersey. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Arshia Iqbal * * * * TUESDAY June 3, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 6, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Mounika, a daughter of immigrants in the US gets stuck in a universe where her family never left home. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Arshia Iqbal is a graduate of Vassar College where she majored in English. For her senior thesis she produced an original play called “Wedding Scraps,” which consisted of a fully Desi cast. She is currently teaching English in NYC and now writes prose, poetry, and plays with an emphasis on Desi identity, American culture and religion. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Kate Connors * * * * THURSDAY July 17, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Three MTA Train Operators pass the time between their runs on an overnight shift. THIS SHOW IS 12 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kate Connors is a New York based actor and writer. They were most recently seen in RAGE (staged reading) at Playhouse 46 and In Harmony at the NYC Fringe Festival and the Off-Broadway Revival at Playhouse 46. A graduate of the William Esper Studio and the University of Chicago, Kate is grateful for the opportunity to develop as a writer. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

*by Gabriel Lonning and Mariposa Coalson* THURSDAY July 17, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY July 19, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Two Trans artists enter the Urban Realm, their story rooted in lived experience constantly shifts—sometimes slipping into poetry, sometimes veering toward the ridiculous, always alive. What begins as a search for meaning (or maybe just a crown) inside New York’s mythic comedy scene quickly unravels the line between truth and invention, memory and performance. THIS SHOW IS 75 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Mariposa Coalson and Gabriel Gara Lonning met on the NYC stand-up scene and teamed up after Gabriel’s solo shows came to Mariposa’s theater, Caveat. Mariposa, a playwright and sketch writer, and Gabriel, an award-winning solo performer, clicked instantly—mixing sharp humor and real heart in their collaborative writing. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Rohan Teredesai * WEDNESDAY June 11, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 14, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 15, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Best friends Max and Ira, face the hard truth of change just before they host a big party. Max is ready to leave their shared Austin bungalow for new adventures, while Ira clings to the stability of their life together. As the party looms closer, their buried frustrations surface, forcing them to confront whether the bond that once kept them together is now pushing them apart. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Rohan Teredesai is a Texas-based playwright whose work fuses sharp wit with emotional depth. Over the past three years, he has crafted short stories, video games, and plays that strike a balance between humor and introspection. As Rohan puts it, “I want every piece I make to feel like an episode of Frasier—where you laugh, cry, and come away feeling warm.” All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Iryna Scarola * * * * THURSDAY July 24, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 26, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 27, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Let’s Play the Game is a tragedy to explore the profound question: What if the universe itself is an eternal game of remembering and forgetting? Through one woman’s journey from devastating loss to understanding, this metaphysical drama suggests that perhaps death is not an ending, but rather a doorway to understanding our nature—and that those we love never truly leave but light the way. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Iryna Scarola is an actress based in New York City and New Jersey, known for her roles in films such as “Intruder,” “Your Biggest Fan,” and “Last Straw”. Iryna has also appeared in “Crime Traveler as Sally and in “Terror Trips” as Katarina. Iryna has studied with the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, The Barrow Group, and the Juilliard Extension Program. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Faye J. Taylor * * * * THURSDAY July 17, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A saucy liaison turns into an all night discovery of inner outer workings of a mismatched pair. He’s gorgeous, young, and successful.  She’s a transgender, overweight bartender that is not much of a looker. Is this love, limerence, or lust? THIS SHOW IS 40 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Faye J Taylor is an actress and writer based in Harlem, NY. Transgender icon, makeup artist, and chronic middle child. Faye has appeared in the NYTF in her play Maguires in Mineral Bluff, serving as producer, actress, and writer. Other NY credits include Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, Donatella in Real Housewives of Seacacus, and Wicked Witch of the West in Wizard of Oz. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Laurence Schwartz * * * * WEDNESDAY May 21, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 24, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 25, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb A young interfaith and interracial female gay couple who have recently exchanged vows are experiencing friction in their new marriage. Lyan is an ambitious businesswoman successfully building a small catering business. Coutney is a part-time ESL instructor and writing a book about LGBTQ comedienne icon, Lily Tomlin. Lyan and Courtney seek help from a marriage counselor. THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS SHOW IS 35 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Laurence C. Schwartz has been involved in nearly 70 productions in New York. He has directed at The Players Theatre, American Theatre of Actors, The Strawberry One-Act Festival, Emerging Artists, The Gene Frankel Theatre. He has also written for the theatre, most notable “Artaud for Awhile,” which explored the life and work of the French poet Antonin Artaud, whom Mr. Schwartz portrayed. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Allison Ognibene * * * * TUESDAY June 17, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 20, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Inspired by a true story. In 1832, fifty-seven Irish immigrants came to America and worked on the Philadelphia-Columbia Railroad (P&C), one of the first railways built in the United States. Six weeks after their arrival, all 57 Irish immigrants died, possibly from cholera. This is their story. The play also subtly refers to the current migrant plight and the recent pandemic. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Allison Ognibene is an adjunct professor of Theater at Sussex County Community College, where she teaches Theater History, Theater Workshop, Performance and Production and directs the MainStage shows. She holds a Masters degree in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College and a BA in Theater from DeSales University. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Josh Greenfield * * * * THURSDAY July 10, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 12, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 13, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A man in his 50’s, Jordan Fineman, looks back to share a tough time he experienced many years before, the time he abruptly halted six powerful psychiatric medications.  The play is not without its own humor. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Josh Greenfield is a graduate of Cornell University. His work has been featured in Appalachia, Word Catalyst Magazine, Chaleur Magazine, The B’k Magazine, Prometheus Dreaming, The Red Noise Collective and the Active Muse.  His novel, Continue Breathing: A Novel, was published in December 2020 by Adelaide Books. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Nruthu Aaloka * * * * THURSDAY June 26, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 28, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 29, 2025 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Experience Navarasa Nritya, a captivating dance symphony exploring nine traditional emotions, enhanced with two additional ones for a richer narrative. This harmonious performance weaves a tapestry of diverse feelings through movement, reminding us that embracing all emotions enriches life, akin to vibrant colors on a canvas. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Meena Venkat, a seasoned dancer with 20+years in Bharatanatyam/Bollywood styles, is a distinguished choreographer/performer. Meena’s contagious passion, dynamic energy enliven each performance, inspiring students to embrace their unique dance styles.Known for her innovative choreography, she effortlessly fuses tradition and contemporary elements, creating captivating routines that transcend boundaries All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Drew Nova * WEDNESDAY July 16, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 18, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Welcome to hell—I mean Sunset University, an institution meant to challenge its students to make society better, right? WRONG. Take a peak into the lives and views of many students from both sides of the American chasm! Colorism! Conformity! GAY PEOPLE! Help this piece grow into something more…or you’re racist. You wanna be racist? THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER TWO ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Drew Nova is an aspiring playwright currently studying at Marymount Manhattan College where they creates works surrounding various themes of politics, death, interpersonal warfare, etc. Their most recent play “In Loving Memory” was a featured staged reading at LaGuardia College. They hope to continue honing their craft through challenging different theater norms like structure and presentation. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Emma Chasse * * * * THURSDAY July 24, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 26, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 27, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb This is a short play that explores the magic of adolescence and the turmoil that comes with entering adulthood, especially those that enter adulthood when they themselves are already a child. It symbolizes the power that talking to each other has and how strangers can become friends within minutes. The characters themselves are simplified into “girl” and “boy”, and focuses on their conversation. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Emma is an actor and writer. She is repped by Trademark Talent and Innovative Artists. Her most recent credit was in the feature film; All You Need is Blood, where she played June Roberts. Emma looks forward to pursuing more of her work in film/tv and on stage! @emmmachasse   Bio. Jason Yanto is an NYC based actor and singer. Recent theater credits – Poster Boys (Queerly Theater Festival), Little Miss Perfect (NYC Workshop), and Filipinos on Broadway (54 Below). Recent film – Stand Up, Orange Juice (Philadelphia Independent Film Festival). Original music out now on all streaming platforms! MSU Alum. @jasonyanto All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Sydney Dubitsky * * * * THURSDAY July 17, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb An exploration into how the beginning and end of a relationship look the same THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Sydney Dubitsky is a director, stage manager, and playwright. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Theater Studies and a B.A. in Digital Media & Design, and completed the National Theater Institue Advanced Directing program in the Fall of 2023. When she is not involved with theater, she can be found playing ttrpgs or searching for cats to pet. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Matthew Daley * * * * TUESDAY May 27, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 30, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 31, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Alex and Grace are pen pals who become best friends. In their letters, they brag about their exploits and abilities. Problem is, everything they say is a lie. Which doesn’t matter, until Grace’s family moves one block away from Alex! Now the girls must face the truth, test their friendship, and save the local park from two bullies in this comedy that is perfect for theatergoers of all ages. THIS SHOW IS 70 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. For the past twenty years, Matthew Daley has worked as an educator and writer. He has published four graphic novels and a poetry collection, wrote/produced one feature film, and recently wrote/directed/produced two full-length plays in New York, The Grand Experiment (The Chain Theatre) and DMV not the Musical! (The Pit). Most importantly, he is married and has three children. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Belle Wesel * * * * THURSDAY June 5, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb The play deals with misconceptions between old friends. It starts out as one thing then makes a sharp turn into something else, surprising one of the characters and illuminating the other. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Belle Wesel lives in Brooklyn, NY. She has a BA in Performing Arts from VA Tech and an MFA in Acting and Directing from UNC-G. Belle has been a Stage Actor, a Theatre Director, a Photo Retoucher, a Professional Gift Wrapper, an Office Manager, and had countless other jobs to keep body and soul together. Ah, a life in the arts. In her spare time, she is also a Woman, Wife and Mother. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Nick Shanman * * * * THURSDAY July 10, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 12, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 13, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A man suddenly appears in a dreamlike ballroom with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. He soon discovers he is in purgatory, and the only way out, is to come up with one completely original idea… THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Nicholas David Shanman is a writer and director who splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles. He is the creator and head writer of I Mostly Blame Myself, an Off-Broadway show with over 1.5M followers across all social platforms and 500M views online. IMBM recently performed at the Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Shanman has been commissioned for multiple features. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Mads Weiss and Elizabeth Salmon * WEDNESDAY July 30, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY August 1, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb A shitty corporate attempt at a DEI- inspired healing circle, this play satirizes office politics and performative allyship. After a homophobic workplace incident, the office gays are stuffed into a conference room and forced to share their ‘lgbt experiences’ and engage in absurd conflict resolution. This work examines the role of accountability in an environment where optics trump action. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER TWO  ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Elizabeth Salmon and Madeleine Weiss met studying Drama at NYU Tisch- where they quickly became friends, then partners, and are now making their debut as co-writers. Their shared love of provocative satire drives this work, exploring the absurdity of rainbow capitalism. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by G. R. Ariadne * * * * TUESDAY July 29, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 30, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Who doesn’t love the holidays? Uncles getting drunk as parents rewrite their children’s lives over dinner… It’s all fun and games until Jonathan’s “friend” mixes up his party gift with some less-than-innocent edibles. As the night spirals into chaos, family skeletons come tumbling out of the closet. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gabriella is a writer from the Jersey Shore. She recently graduated from UPenn. Her work has been published in Quake, The F-Word, Crossings: Swarthmore Undergraduate Feminist Research Journal, and Moonstone Arts Center’s New Voices Anthology. Her plays have been performed in the UPenn One-Acts and Philly Fringe Theater Festivals. She’s thrilled to make her New York debut at NYTF! All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Natasha Jokic  * * * * TUESDAY June 24, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 28, 2025 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Joe thinks he’s quite the catch. He plays bass in a semi-successful Bushwick band and has a sweet part-time job. But when his date suggests commitment, he can’t help but wonder if someone else might be for him. Enter SOMEONE BETTER, an AI dating app that allows Joe to date numerous women from the comfort of his couch. What ensues is a scathing yet darkly funny look at men and modern dating. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS »   Bio.  Natasha Jokic is  a Senior Staff Writer at BuzzFeed with additional bylines in HuffPost, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, and Business Insider. Her short screenplay was long-listed at the 2024 UK Film Festival London Awards, She has won Poem of the Month at Brooklyn Poets’ Yawp, and been nominated for a New York Emmy for her directorial work.     Bio. Sierra Tenzen Weiner, ‘The Voice’ & Olivia, sierraweiner@gmail.com Sierra is currently a producer on an upcoming noir indie movie called A Silver Garden, in which she also stars. Bio. Meisha Brooks, Annie, meishabb@gmail.com A Harvard grad, fluent in Japanese, and a former D1 track star, Meisha holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard, with a specialty in humanoid robotics and prosthetics from MIT. She completed the prestigious Professional Acting Practice program at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London in 2024.      Bio. Sara Herrera, Shannon, sherrera8401@gmail.com Sara Herrera is a Project Manager, Model, and Actor making her New York Theater Festival debut. She recently discovered another side to her creativity from acting lessons with Katie Cappiello, playwright/director and most recently creator/producer of Grand Army on Netflix. Bio. Nic Petersen, Lily, nicole.petersen12@gmail.com Nic Petersen is an actor and dancer from Maine. She trains with Katie Cappiello and Charlotte Arnoux. This her second time participating in New York Theater Festival and she is very excited to perform Natasha’s work!  Bio. Berzan Ekame, Joe, be2104@nyu.edu Berzan is an NYU Tisch graduate, who grew up in Barcelona without a lot of exposure to theater which only made him crave it more. He cannot handle sour and when he’s not being devious, he’s usually writing.   All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

*by Taiwo Aloba * * * * MONDAY July 28, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 30, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb “Speak, Sahara, Speak” explores the hardships and truths of the crisis in Africa. It consists of a series of poetic monologues to be accompanied by some dance movements and music. It tells the stories of five women who have suffered loss and hardships in their homeland. THIS SHOW IS 65 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. A native of Ilesha, Osun, Taiwo Aloba is a New York-based playwright, director, and culturally committed dramatist. She is an alumna of Lagos State University, New York Film Academy, Southern New Hampshire University, and Liberty University. Aloba is a member of the Dramatist Guild and National Writers Union. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Bill Keenan * THURSDAY July 31, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb In the intimate setting of a laundromat on a stormy night, two strangers’ paths cross, unveiling hidden burdens and unspoken regrets. Spin Cycle is a poignant exploration of the haunting ways our choices—and the ones made for us—shape our lives. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER THREE SHORT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Bill Keenan is a published author of two books (Odd Man Rush and Discussion Materials), both of which have been adapted into feature films (one released and one currently in the festival circuit). He currently is COO of the digital magazine, Air Mail. Previously Bill was a professional hockey player in Europe. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by K Stanger * * * * TUESDAY June 17, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 18, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Sunbeam centers around a theme of returning to one’s spiritual practice after religious trauma. I hope audiences will have a new way to investigate religious trauma without shame. Sunbeam is a way to digest “god” as a form of gratitude. THIS SHOW IS 25 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. K Stanger is a New York based playwright, performer, and creator. She strives to build art through care, community and laughter. K as a playwright expands the comedic into the vulnerable with stories focusing on women, queerness, and survival. K’s recent credits include, ORACLE (Reading at LaMama ETC), 100 FEET IN THE AIR (The Tank NYC), SUNBEAM (Sarah Lawrence College). Bio. Sophia Harber is a multi-hyphenate artist based in Brooklyn. Co-creator/ co-writer of Shrews, (@shrews.series) a three-part comedy web series filmed in NYC last year. Most recently, Sophia directed a reading of Mollie Gordon’s “With the Lights Out” at the Rosen Studio at Playwrights Horizons. Sophia aims to create bold work that takes risks, offers fresh perspectives, and celebrates queerness always! Bio. Julia VanTrees Cowitt is excited to be reprising her role as God! A writer, actor, puppeteer, and theatre educator, Julia earned her BA in Anthropology at SUNY Purchase and her MFA in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College. Originally from Los Angeles, Julia currently resides in New York. Learn more at juliavantreescowitt.com and @juliavantreescowitt on Instagram. Bio. Julia Duffy is a New York City based actor and writer. Julia created and produced Things(Un)Said, workshopped at the Austin Film Festival in 2019 and 2020, the pilot episode placing in the top 20 percent of entries. Julia used to find writing about herself in third person annoying, until she realized it brings her closer to her hero, Elmo 🙂 All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Reisha Mirit  * * * * THURSDAY June 19, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 22, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A man and a woman are having ‘morning after’ breakfast when a surprise enters the diner. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. PLAYWRIGTH Reisha Mirit is a Scottish born aspiring playwright and actor who studied with The Barrow Group in New York City. She credits her years of Improv training and quick wit in giving her the ability to access her brain’s humorous shenanigans thus allowing her to delve into the world of comedic playwrighting. Likes to write hilariously awkward scenes. A lot. Sunny Side up is Reisha’s debut one act play. DIRECTOR Ashendri Picon is a director, actor, and writer based in New York City. Most recently, she co-directed an anthology, The Compendium of Death, which had a four show run at Brooklyn Art Haus, and her first short film about two friends reconnecting in more ways than one is currently in post-production. Ashendri studies at The Barrow Group (TBG) and is thrilled that Sunny Side UP has found its way here! ACTOR Rylie Butzbaugh-Patrick is a Brooklyn-based actor and producer. Graduated with her BFA in Acting from Shenandoah Conservatory. Film credits include CUPID FOR CHRISTMAS (Hulu), THE PLACES THAT I’VE BEEN (Independent Short, Chicago), JULES AND DEE (Independent Short, NYC) which premiered at the NYC Indie Film Festival. Recent NY theatre credits include QUEER LIAISONS, at the historic Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre. ACTOR Simon James Gibson is an NYC based actor with a B.A. in Theatre. He’s trained at the UCB, The Barrow Group and the Strasberg Institute. His credits span film, theater, TV, and digital media, including GIPHY’s “The Vibe is Right” and roles in short films like “The Actor”. He is also an accomplished musician. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Mac Stevenson * * * * THURSDAY June 19, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 22, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Screw corp, this is a self-less act! THIS SHOW IS 7 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Mac Stevenson is thrilled to be “out there” again on stage! A passionate theatre actor, Mac has graced the stage in productions like Dali’s Dream by Lisa Monde & The Idiot Savant by Richard Foreman (where they brought their scooter on stage because why limit yourself?). When not auditioning or rehearsing, Mac is a proud pet-sitter. So sit, stay, and enjoy the show! All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* Music by Clay Herzberg Lyrics by Kelly Autry Book by Kirsten Brandt * * * * THURSDAY June 5, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb The Amazons of Overcote High is a musical about family, rivalry, and self-discovery. Coach Jordan Castle is fixated on redeeming his past through his children, especially star quarterback Noel. As the big game approaches, Noel questions their father’s expectations, leading to unexpected bonds and the realization that true redemption lies in supporting their own dreams. THIS SHOW IS 26 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kelly Autry (Lyrics) is excited to bring his first lyrical adaptation to the stage! Performing credits include: Jazz at Lincoln Center, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Fulton Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Fireside Theatre, Disney Cruise Line, Weston Theatre, New London Barn, Great Lakes Theatre, and more! He’d like to thank his friends and his parents for their constant love and support. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Matthew Cade  * * * * THURSDAY July 24, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 26, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 27, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Making amends is the key characteristic before you move on for a mother, husband and son who meet on a train ride to the Celestial Field after they all have passed away.  Armed with a clipboard, and her son’s last letter from the army, Stu’s mom attempts to resolve her hidden grief about forcing her son into a war while his father deals with the pain he caused his family by taking his own life. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Matthew Cade can be found in Brooklyn reflecting in the rain with his dog, worrying his wife while he works on the ultimate dad joke for his 14-year-old son. His career as a playwright, actor and filmmaker started 30 years ago, which saw his work featured in New York venues such as the Beacon Theatre, The Friars Club, Cherry Lane Theatre, Quad Cinema, and the Anthology Film Archives. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris * WEDNESDAY June 25, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 29, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Angel S DuBose tells the truth about what happened at the Mandatory Christmas Party on 12/22/14 at Woodrows Pub (43 Murray Street.) She dives into the box that SA survivors continue to be placed in and the corruption that happened at the Public Advocate’s office. This play is the truth on what happened to an intern on welfare working in constituent services who left a SA survivor. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jamorra DuBose Morris experienced as an Off-Broadway Director, and a result driven Playwright with more than five years creating original shows at reputable theaters in New York City. Starting her journey as a visual artist and designer she emerged into theatre. After school she had her first Off-Broadway production at Davenport Theatre. Following had shows at A.A.C, Soho Playhouse, and The Tank. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Victor Vaubann Junior * WEDNESDAY July 30, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY August 1, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Love is a powerful emotion that can heal and transform. Graham and Leah are a couple deeply in love but currently facing a difficult separation. The path of true love is rarely straightforward, and the question remains: Should we confront life’s obstacles as we would enjoy a summer’s day? How far can love transcend the challenges that life presents? THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER TWO  ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Mr. Vauban is a former circus performer who discovered his passion for writing while in college. As a dramatist, Mr. Vauban has had his works showcased on several Off-Off and Off-Broadway stages.  He’s influenced by playwrights such as August Wilson, Tennessee Williams, Lorraine Hansberry, Shakespeare and Henrik Ibsen. He continually seeks to bring new energy and innovation to his work. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Cyndi Feinman * THURSDAY June 26, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 28, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 29, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb David Golden faces a choice between honoring his father’s dying wish to run the family car dealership and pursuing his own dreams. Inspired by the Yiddish opera Shulamis, this poignant new play explores commitment, tangled relationships, and family ghosts—blending humor and emotion in a richly layered story about love, legacy, and the road not taken. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Cyndi Feinman (she/her) is a Westchester-based playwright whose work explores identity, legacy, and the supernatural. Her play Bzzz is in development with The Tank, has been accepted in the Rogue Theatre Festival, and was a SheNYC semi-finalist. The Golden Ibburs has been workshopped extensively, most recently with Jere Hodgins. Stay kind! All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* Book by Aliza Rabin & Clay Herzberg Music by Clay Herzberg Lyrics by Aliza Rabin * * * * THURSDAY May 29, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 31, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 1, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb In a late 18th-century village, Rachel’s kindness transforms two ruthless pirates who invade her home in search of treasure. Through humor and compassion, she helps them rediscover their dreams, leaving the village with newfound purpose and a sense of true riches. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS IN A SERIES WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Clay Herzberg is an award-winning NYC-based musical theater composer. Works include AIDEN, The Amazons of Overcote High, The Legend of Rachel, Dead Letter Perfect, and When You Dance. He’s a member of Actor Therapy’s advanced writing class and an alumnus of Lipper’s Workshop, BPM College, and the Rubin Conservatory. @clayherzberg All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

*by Nishi Chawla * * * * THURSDAY June 19, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 2:15 PM * * * Blurb The play explores the fascinating and often contentious relationship between Gandhi and Tagore, two iconic visionaries of the 20th century. Through letters, debates, and poignant encounters, it examines their clashing philosophies on nationalism, modernity, and spirituality, revealing their profound impact on India’s freedom struggle and cultural identity. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dr Nishi Chawla is an academic, a writer and a filmmaker. Nishi Chawla has published ten plays, two novels, and seven collections of poetry. She has also written and directed four award winning art house feature films. Nishi Chawla holds a doctorate in English from the George Washington University, D.C. Her play, ‘Kasturba versus Gandhi’ was staged in New York in an off Broadway production, 2024. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

*by Theodore Billups * * * * MONDAY July 21, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 23, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 26, 2025 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb The Monotonist is a dystopian, existential play that grapples with the plight of the working class and the neglectful selfishness of the wealthy. Guy Lorry is an everyman living a repetitive life until he is let in on a secret that could mean the end of everything he’s ever known. Over the next days he falls down a spiral of discovery and disillusionment, leading him to a tragic fate. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. I am a playwright, director, and professional dungeon master based in Brooklyn, NY. I graduated in 2021 from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Theatre. Artistically I find myself drawn to absurdism, surrealism and existentialism among other things. I love writing for and working in theatre because of the abstraction and human connection inherent to the medium itself. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Dora Finns * * * * THURSDAY July 24, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 26, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 27, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A conversation between a teenager and her guidance counselor expands to surprising depths ranging from the cafeteria to the structure of society. THIS SHOW IS 8 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dora Finns is an Icelandic writer, actor, director based in New York who graduate from The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Before that she studied at Arts University Bournemouth. Dora has been writing her own scripts since school both for the stage and screen. The pleasure of watching projects move from the page to the stage is a core motivation of the creative process for her! All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

  *by Jack Harding * * * * MONDAY July 7, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 9, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 12, 2025 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb The Navel Gazers is a modern farce set in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Over the course of their lease, Anna and Olivia are forced to confront their expectations of one another and the unstable futures ahead of them. Exploring themes of identity, selfishness, and adulthood, this project sheds an empathetic light on the turbulent, and endearingly familiar relationships of our youth. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jack Harding has taken a special interest in writing for theater since moving to the city in 2017, leading him to work in such spaces as The Theater for the New City, La Mama, and the John Desotelle Theater. His first full-length play premiered in 2019 in the New York Winterfest. As a playwright, Jack tends to explore class, masculinity, and interpersonal melodrama through the lens of domestic comedy. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Gaston Leguizamon * * * * MONDAY July 14, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 18, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY July 20, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb A groom in crisis with monogamy, a father and daughter battling generational cycles, and a psychic looking for purpose, all get stuck together in a mysterious laundromat, forced to air their dirty laundry. An absurdist comedy that questions social norms and expectations, and the effect they have on us. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gaston Leguizamon is a New York City based Argentinian Actor, Playwright and Producer.  Recent graduate of the 2 Year Acting Program at William Esper Studio.  Recent work as an Actor includes: “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” (Picasso) at The Secret Theater. As a Producer “Backstage 72” at The Triad Theater. On screen as an actor, “Warped Pieces”. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by John William Plausse * * * * THURSDAY July 31, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY August 2, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb An engaged gay man struggles to accept his fiancé’s unexpected fetish. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. John William Plausse attended NYU film intensive program and subsequently directed his first short film, Bravo, Giorgio! playing in 40 film festivals, winning 13 awards.   As playwright, John’s one act play Good to the Last Drop was presented at various New York City theatres.  His short play Two Men Slow Dancing received a staged reading at Circle Repertory Theatre Lab.  John studied acting with Uta Hagen. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* by Lauren Dodds  * * * * THURSDAY June 19, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 22, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb The play follows a pair of friends, Michael and Lucy, starting as young children & ending in their early adulthood. Michael tries to help Lucy overcome her desire to always “play it safe” in life. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Lauren Dodds (she/her) is a spunky & ambitious actress, producer, playwright & director based in NYC. Recent: SPF Boo! Fest 2024 at The Players Theatre, Musical Match Game at The PIT, The 25th… Spelling Bee at The New London Barn. She also produces & hosts the monthly interactive cabaret of her own invention, “Rep Book Roulette,” at The Green Room 42! To learn more, please visit laurendodds.net. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* April Lavalle * * * * MONDAY July 21, 2025 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 25, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY July 27, 2025 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Victoria Carrington is a loving and attentive mother whose world is turned around when her neurodivergent daughter is cast as the “Wicked Witch of the East” (the shoes under the house) in her middle school’s production of The Wizard of Oz. This poignant and touching play examines the challenges, expectations, and complications of parenting, marriage, and middle school theatre. THIS SHOW IS 75 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Playwright – April Lavalle (she/her) is a New York City-based writer, actor, and Tony Award-winning producer. She has several plays in development and co-authored two children’s books. Her acting credits include both Stage and TV roles, including working on projects for Netflix and HBO. She won a 2019 Tony Award as a producer of the Broadway musical Hadestown. Bio. Director – Brendan Stackhouse has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, and regionally as a Director/ Choreographer. Recently, he was the Resident Director on the national tour of Les Miserables. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Gershon Tarablus * * * * TUESDAY July 8, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 9, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY July 12, 2025 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Marc and Noah met on Facebook and decided to move in together. Over the course of the play which solely takes place in their apartment Noah slowly falls in love with Marc while Marc is getting over his breakup with Claire. Noah having never felt this way for a man tries to deny his feelings which leads to tensions between the two roommates. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gershon Tarablus was born in Munich, Germany, moved to  Switzerland when he was eleven and grew up there before moving to New York to attend The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in 2018. He has been part of various short film, an Off-Broadway production and recently just finished post production on a movie he wrote directed and produced. Gershon is excited to put on his first play as his heart belongs to the stage. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Abby Erff * WEDNESDAY June 25, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 29, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb This play is about Abby’s childhood growing up in the south, while in catholic school.  Abby focuses on understanding of her objectification and how it affects her romantic life as a young woman living in America. It’s a how to guide for her future husband. She  questions her connection to uncertainty while she feels like time is running out.  It’s a love letter to a future man, but it’s mainly a love letter to herself. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Abby Erff is a recent graduate NYU Tisch Drama, and she is a writer as well a comedian. Abby is  a non fiction writer that focuses on women’s rights. Through comedy she strives to shed light on the realities women and young girls face. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Lizzie Osmeña O’Rourke * WEDNESDAY May 28, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 30, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 1, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb It’s 1929, and for the first time in American history, sisters Stella and Ethel can kiss, drink, and vote just as easily as men. But when the stock market crash turns the world on its head, their options disappear overnight. Stella is caught between drinking away her problems or facing her new reality as she grapples with what it means to be a woman in this country. THIS SHOW IS 40 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Lizzie Osmeña O’Rourke is a junior at Saint Ann’s in Brooklyn and a student at Juilliard Pre-College. She is the composer, lyricist, and librettist of Too Close to the Sun. She has previously won two awards in musical theatre competitions including this year’s EduHam Online award for Outstanding Performance. Lizzie has three brothers and a goldendoodle, Merlin, who is turning four in November. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD  THEATER »

* Sophie Simons * * * * MONDAY June 9, 2025 @ 9:00 PM TUESDAY June 10, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY June 15, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A residential treatment facility somewhere in the Northeast US—reputable, unnamed. The eating disorder unit. In a tight-knit and fragile environment, 7 girls navigate their recovery the only way they know how: together. As shifts in the community shake up their worlds, each girl has to unravel the complex relationships they have with one another, and, more importantly, with themselves. THIS SHOW IS 90  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Sophie Simons is a queer playwright based in Manhattan. She is a senior at Barnard College of Columbia University, where she studies English (American Literature) and Theatre (Design). She is the recipient of the Helen J. Prince Memorial Award and the Dasha Epstein Fellowship, for which she will spend the summer developing work at New York Stage and Film’s summer session. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by J.S. Howard * * * * THURSDAY May 29, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 31, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 1, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Joe is afraid of the end of the world. What happens when they are faced with the imminent eruption of the Yellowstone super volcano? A bizarre, rapid fire, fifteen minute jaunt through the mind of emerging Brooklyn playwright J.S. Howard. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. J.S. Howard is an emerging, Brooklyn based playwright, actor, and director. They specialize in weird theatre. Most of their theatre credits are from New Hampshire’s seacoast where they directed Macbeth with RGC theatre (NHTA nomination for outstanding direction) and played Mischa in the NH premier of Ride the Cyclone (also with RGC). They have a BA in acting and directing from UNH. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Summer Minerva  * * * * THURSDAY June 19, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 22, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb We live in a time of war. What can we do to help? Us Versus Them  what happens when a group of artists come together to feel the anger, grief, and powerlessness of war.  THIS SHOW IS 6 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS »   Bio. Summer Minerva, director, writer, producer (she/they) is an author, performer, and educator from the land of the Lenape, known as Brooklyn. She has performed for nearly 10 years in over a dozen off-Broadway productions and independent films in NYC. Summer wrote, directed, and starred in several one person plays, including As Sylvia, and Tombola Bingo, which debuted in Australia in July 2024.   Bio. Ivory Aquino (actor) Select Credits: Bryant Park Shakespeare (Juliet, Romeo and Juliet; Isabella, Measure for Measure; Lady Macbeth, Macbeth); “When We Rise” (Best Actress nomination, POZ Awards); “Hot Angry Mom” (Best Supporting Actress nomination, British Web Awards); DC’s Batgirl; Independent Spirit Award nominee. “For anyone feeling different and out-of-place, you’re special and one-of-a-kind.” Member: The Actors Center. IG/X/FB: @MsIvoryAquino   Bio. Valeria (actor) is a trans multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Bulacan, Philippines. Their work explores the intersections of sexuality, race, gender, and spirituality, investigating the role of spiritual Filipino traditions in family and broader cultural relationships. Valeria’s work fuses traditional Tausug Pangalay and Ballroom-vogue scenes. Their body of work spans acting, singing, dancing, modeling, and activism.     Bio. Luca d’Amore (actor), self-proclaimed Sophia Loren of Queer Porn: Italian-born actor, dancer, activist, adult star & nightlife persona. Trained at the world-renowned Academy Paolo Grassi, Milan. Completed his training at the Merce Cunningham School. Has performed for internationally acclaimed artists such as Susan Linke, Ismael Ivo and John H. Towsen. His activism is inspired by his late Mother, Cecilia Gentili.   Bio. Sebastian Jamal Robinson (co-director, actor) is an Australian- born actor / director.. Classically trained in ballet from the age of six he expanded into various forms of performance. After the completion of his degree at The Victorian College of the Arts, he developed his first play “Alpha”. Theatrepeople.com.au called him a “master of the human body and English language.”   Bio. Paul/Supernova (actor): Hello – I’m a mystic, a muse, an artist of performance visuals and the esoteric arts. I’ve been performing on stages across America for 20 years, 3 national tours, and much regional work. Follow @ready2supernova for upcoming art happenings.. DM @sensiblepaul to book a reading or healing session. These times of revolution are hard boo – you are loved.   All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Sophia Laia * WEDNESDAY July 30, 2025 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY August 1, 2025 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY August 3, 2025 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Three young actresses in Atlanta, Georgia are attempting to make it big in a cheesy movie about cheerleader vampires. The circumstances are not ideal; it’s hot, the movie is low funded and poorly written, and the director is a nightmare to work with. They struggle to find the balance between respecting the director, but not letting him take advantage of their naivety and youth. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER TWO  ONE-ACT PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Sophia Laia is currently a senior film/theatre major at The New School. She has been acting, singing and playwriting since middle school. Sophia describes her work as deeply satirical and full of dark comedy. Some of her acting credits include: Everybody (Understanding/Usher), Dryland (Amy) and The Last Five Years (Cathy). All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* by Nat Bell & Cali G * * * * THURSDAY May 29, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 31, 2025 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 1, 2025 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A deeply rooted hatred for Jay’cen living as a transgender man, resulted in an untimely death and an array of questions and concerns started to arise. With the truth coming to light, Moonlight wants answers…… and revenge. THIS SHOW IS 25 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Nat Bell is a Jamaican born creative trans-man. He possesses many talents including dancing, acting and playwrighting. Art is his way of life. Cali G also known as Pascale G, is a Junior attending Purchase College and is an all-around entertainer. Cali is an Actress, Playwright, Storyteller, Singer, and Arts Advocate. She hopes to further her education, and all-around creativity. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »

* Robert Kirkendall * * * * THURSDAY June 5, 2025 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 7, 2025 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 8, 2025 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Three separate stories play out at a neighborhood pub on a Tuesday night. One story is about a couple on the rocks, another is about a man trying to get his old job back, and the third is about a barfly looking for someone to buy her a drink. The theme of want vs need animates the three story lines which all come together in the end. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER TWO SHORTS PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Robert Kirkendall’s plays performed off-off-Broadway include the one act comedy Funhouse at Manhattan Repertory, the full length play Electric Serenade at Theater for the New City, staged readings for Genoveva Productions and Equity Library Theater. His work has also been presented online from NYC by TNC’s On the Air series, Airplay ’21, and the Wine Box Players. All Shows at the HUDON GUILD THEATER »

* Elizabeth Earles * * * * MONDAY June 23, 2025 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 25, 2025 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 28, 2025 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb A woman recounts her early childhood and the events that have led her to where she is now. From a traumatic family life to becoming a loving mother, is Helen healing or hurting herself in this process? THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE OTHER SHORT PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Elizabeth Earles is from Huntsville, Alabama, but moved to New York in 2017 to pursue her Master’s Degree in International Relations at New York University. With a passion for writing, Elizabeth spent her free nights researching and reading plays, screenplays, anything she could get her hands on to understand characters and stories. She now works for a foreign policy think tank and still writes. All Shows at the HUDSON GUILD THEATER »