From: Live Theatre Workshop < info@livetheatreworkshop.org >
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2025 2:15 PM
Subject: Coming Soon: The Sixth Annual Young Playwrights of Tucson
Come See Tucson's Talented Youth in The Sixth Annual Young Playwrights of Tucson
May 31st & June 1st
Join us for a short play festival featuring the winners of Live Theatre Workshop's acclaimed Young Playwrights of Tucson Competition. Tucson is a hub for some of the most talented emerging playwrights in the country, and these performances are a chance to catch their rising talents before they hit the big time. These student produced plays are full of outstanding wit, humor, and elevate the voices and stories of the next generation of playwrights and artists in our community and beyond. Under the mentorship of Live Theatre Workshop's professional team, student directors, actors, technicians, and playwrights produce these works. Year after year these new plays inspire, delight, and bring hope to sold-out audiences. Tickets are selling fast so get yours today!
2025 Featured Plays
Dracula Goes to Florida by Joleen Byrd
Adapted from the original novel by Bram Stoker
Directed by Emmalynn Whitney
In gloomy Romania, an oblivious Count Dracula "seeks" (holds hostage) the help of real
estate agent Johnathan Harker in order to move out of his home country once and for
all. Shenanigans ensue, and as expected from a Dracula adaptation, things get weird.
About the Playwright:
Joleen is very excited to have their show featured! They love the original Dracula by Bram Stoker, and are honored to absolutely ruin it with this masterpiece of chaos. Thank you everyone!
Daydream of a Supernal Cubical
By Alex Cramton
Directed by Matthew Frankenfield
An ever-optimistic office worker is, upon beating the record for most client calls
taken, certain he will be deemed the Employee of the Month. But, when another month of
nepotism-fueled awarding occurs, he can't help but feel his endlessly efficacious spirit be dimmed.
About the Playwright:
Alex Cramton is a junior at Catalina Foothills High School, involved there as an assistant director of Mary Poppins among other acting and tech roles. This is her fourth play featured by Young Playwrights, and she's ecstatic to see "Daydream of a Supernal Cubicle" come to life!
Journey to the Rain
By Grace Keane
Directed by Nathaniel Wiley
Nana tells the ancient Native American myth about The Fly and Hummingbird to her
grandchildren in an effort to help them better appreciate and understand their culture.
During this story time the kids realize a personal connection to the myth which is manifested
in the way that they become the characters in the story.
About the Playwright:
Grace Keane is 17, Tucson native, and has been a part of the theater community for as long as she can remember. Her typical role in the theater is on stage with some of her favorite roles being Eurydice in Eurydice, Gwendolen in The Importance Of Being Earnest, and currently Cady in Mean Girls. When not on stage, Grace also enjoys expressing her creativity through directing, stage design, and of course...playwriting! She is extremely grateful to have been selected for this year's Young Playwrights Competition and wishes to express her deepest gratitude towards her friends and family for their continued support of her passion for the performing arts.
What Was In the Cards
By Carter Oswalt
Directed by Nathaniel Wiley
Carson Cassidy wanders into a large casino, he has no idea who he is, or where he is. He
is approached by Mr/Miss Katz with all the answers to his questions, revealing he is dead. They
offer life back, but he must win a game.
About the Playwright:
Hello, my name is Carter Oswalt, and I am a Junior at Empire High School. I am the script writer for the short play " What was in the cards". In theater, I have written a play for Page to stage, but for the most part, I act. I've been a part of the casts in Ghost light, Sleepy Hollow, and The Lightning Thief musical in the past. I'd like to thank my friends and my family for supporting me in my theater career, and finally, I'd also like to thank Beyonce.
Writers' Block
By Nathaniel Wiley
Directed by Matthew Frankenfield
Robin, a successful novelist, needs to tell someone about his writer's block. So, he turns to the local psychologist, Dr. Parker. Although they don't get along, the two make progress in their conversations. However, when Dr. Parker accidentally falls in love with Robin's girlfriend, tensions boil over. "Writer's Block" has it all: romance, drama, whoopee cushions, and a mother-in-law built for sports.
About the Playwright:
Nathaniel Wiley, he/him, has performed professionally with Live Theatre Workshop, Saguaro City Music Theatre, and Arizona Theatre Company. Favorite roles include George Banks (MARY POPPINS), Deputy Jan (DEPUTY JAN), Zacky Price (BIG FISH), Dylan (TAKE A HIKE), and Winthrop Paroo (THE MUSIC MAN). His productions BACK TO THE 50s and THE MILHOUSE MURDER MYSTERY have previously been performed as a part of the Young Playwrights program. Nate has been a part of this incredible program for the past six years and is extremely excited to have his show, WRITER'S BLOCK, performed this year!
The First Lemonade
By Emmalynn Whitney
Directed by Amelia Manchester
In the time of the Roman Empire, circa 356 AD, there's a situation. Marty needs to make money to take his crush to the Celebration of Life Festival. He tries to figure out what to do, and how to do it. When he's at his lowest Life hands him a lemon....literally! Now what is he to do with this lemon? Enjoy the exciting adventure of a boy who was able to create the very first lemonade that we all know and love today.
About the Playwright:
My name is Emmalynn Whitney, I am currently in High School and I have had the amazing opportunity of being able to work on so many different shows such as being Asst. Stage Manager for the Empire high school productions of Chicago and Percy Jackson. I have also had the amazing opportunities of being able to be a sound designer for Live Theatre Workshops production of RAP-unzel! Getting my play chosen for Young Playwrights was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see it on the stage!
2025 Young Playwright Seasoned Mentors
Kristian Kissel Leslie J. Miller
Stephen Frankenfield Richard Gremel
Amanda Gremel
2025-2026 Season Ticket Packages Are On Sale Now!
COMING SOON
Ranked, A Musical Book by Kyle Holmes Music & Lyrics by David Taylor Gomes
July 18th through 27th
Buy your grades, buy your future - but what happens when the whole world finds out? Debuting just weeks after the College Admissions Scandal took the nation by storm, Ranked tells the story of a dystopian world where competition reaches new heights as publicized academic excellence defines each student's worth. In the face of an intense and perverse culture of performance, Lily must come to grips with her place in the status quo as she watches friends and enemies alike destroy themselves and each other to score their way to the top of academic leaderboards. When an impossible lie is discovered, the fate of these students' futures hangs in the balance.
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