Writopia Lab's Worldwide Radio Plays Festival: Recent Episodes
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Episode 9 of the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival features....
Job Interview By Isabella Ferrajina
Directed by Katherine Pop Featuring the voices of Lauren Abbot, Jonathan Buckingham & Moriya DIchter
Away for the Weekend By Hunter
Directed by Emma Maggie Byers
Featuring the voices of Dylan Turczan, Borana Ramizi, Riley Tollen & Katherine Pope
The Snow Outside the Window By Tyler Buckser-Schulz
Directed by Payton Crispe
Featuring the voices of Michael Dufek, Aggie Lesser & Oliver Heogh
The Tale of Ten Dollars By Tiffany
Directed by Anthony Caruso
Featuring the voices of, Julia D’Angelo, Ruthanne Lee & Riley Tolen
Episode 8
Room 118 by Suryansh Mansharamani Directed by Michael Dufek Sound Produced by Dan Kitrosser Featuring the voices of Oliver Heogh and Jack Wickham Surynash was the winner of our Middle School external competition.
Core You Peel the Love Tonight by Stella Kross Directed by Emily Hartford Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff Featuring the voices of Mackenzie Knapp, Jordana Spiro and Dave Chura
The Heroes in My Life By Maya Glock Directed by Isaac Byrne Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff Featuring the voices of Huishan Ong, Hannah Matusow and Vanessa Malanga
Expo by Jaden Jacoby-Cooper Directed by Isaac Byrne Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff Featuring the voices of Kelsey Duffey, Steph Miller and Sherri Eden Barber
Episode 7: (Teens) Plays by Viola, Sierra, Timia & Jordan
One Big Step by Viola Hsia Directed by Dan Kitrosser Sound Produced by Dan Kitrosser Featuring the voices of: Austin Pogrob ,Kalei Tischler & Anthony Caruso Timia’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Lena Roy
Naiveté by Timia McCoade Directed by Katherine Pope Sound Produced by Dan Kitrosser Featuring the voices of: Aurea Tomeski & Gary Cook Viola’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Lena Roy
The Cherry by Jordan Ferdman Directed by Molly Gallagher Sound Produced by Chiara Johnson Featuring the voices of: Annabelle Cousins, Raiane Cantisano, AnnMarie Sykes & Gabby Fernandes Jordan’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Yael Schick
The Smallest Heroes by Sierra Blanco Directed by Dan Kitrosser Sound Produced by Dara Swisher Featuring the voices of: Steph Miller, Huishan Ong & Aurea Tomeski Sierra’s Writopia Lab Instructor were Danielle Sheeler & Yael Schick
The opening and interstitial music for this podcast was composed and performed by Malcolm Knowles The music you are hearing right now was composed and performed by Ilan Isakov The head of our of external competition is Madeline Taylor The Co-Curator of our festival is Matthew Jellison
Our Casting Directing is Aurea Tomeski Our Sound Designer is Robert A.K. Gonyo Our Line Producer is Dara Swisher Our Artistic Director is, Dan Kitrosser
Thank you to Rebecca Wallace-Segall, executive director, and Jeremy Wallace-Segall, Chief Operations Officer, of Writopia Lab as The work of Writopia lab is more vital than ever. .
And special thanks to Barry Waldorf, Tracey Rogers and The Mellam Foundation, and Jamie Wolf and The Rosenthal Family Foundation. And Writopia Lab’s Board Members Kim Hartman and David Sherman for their ongoing generosity to the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival.
Please check out our website at www.writopialab.org
and
writopialab.org/donate to donate now.
Episode 6: (Kids and Tweens) Plays by Aliyah Reinisch, Catalina Cornicioiu, Maya Angiello and Robbie Kluger
Fantastic Gymnastics By Aliyah Reinisch Directed by Sergio Castillo Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff Featuring the voices of Joe Loeper, Dara Swisher and Zahyde Pietri Aliyah’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Elsa Bermudez
Stupidious, the Monster Slayer By Catalina Cornicioiu Directed by Isaac Byrne Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff Featuring the voices of Andrew Harriss, Mackenzie Knapp and Dave Chura Catalina’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Matthew Jellison
IDK By Maya Angiello Directed by Daniel McCoy Sound Produced by Elizabeth Weber Featuring the voices of Afton Welch, AnnMarie Sykes and Vanessa Malanga Maya’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Yael Schick
Man Vs. Snake By Robbie Kluger Directed by Daniel McCoy Sound Produced by Chiara Johnson Featuring the voices of Brent Schultz, Tristan Sample and Sarah Pencheff Robbie’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Matthew Jellison
The opening and interstitial music for this podcast was composed and performed by Malcolm Knowles The music you are hearing right now was composed and performed by Ilan Isakov The head of our of external competition is Madeline Taylor The Co-Curator of our festival is Matthew Jellison
Our Casting Directing is Aurea Tomeski Our Sound Designer is Robert A.K. Gonyo Our Line Producer is Dara Swisher Our Artistic Director is, Dan Kitrosser
Thank you to Rebecca Wallace-Segall, executive director, and Jeremy Wallace-Segall, Chief Operations Officer, of Writopia Lab as The work of Writopia lab is more vital than ever. .
And special thanks to Barry Waldorf, Tracey Rogers and The Mellam Foundation, and Jamie Wolf and The Rosenthal Family Foundation. And Writopia Lab’s Board Members Kim Hartman and David Sherman for their ongoing generosity to the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival.
Please check out our website at www.writopialab.org
and
writopialab.org/donate to donate now.
Episode 5 (Kids and Tweens): Plays by Orla Hockman, Leila Cisse, Masua Chaiken & Jo Wallace-Segall
The Wrath of Magma By Orla Hockman Directed by Samantha Stone Sound Producer - Elizabeth Weber Featuring the voices of: Afton Welch Brent Schults Alacias Enger
Speaking Up By Leila Cisse Directed by Kimberlee Walker Sound Producer - Chiara Johnson Featuring the voices of: Raiane Cantisano Schuyler Van Amson Brittany Chapa Aurea Tomeski Leila’s Writopia Lab Instructors were Janelle Williams and Danielle Sheeler
The Least Likely Monster By Masua Chaiken Directed by Reynaldo Piniella Sound Producer - Chiara Johnson Featuring the voices of: Molly Gallagher Gary Cook Dara Swisher Masua’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Natalie Cook
Terry: The Fourteen-Year-Old-Girl Eating Plant By Jo Wallace-Segall Directed by Samantha Stone Sound Producer - Elizabeth Weber Featuring the voices of: Joy Done Molly Gallagher Kelsey Duffey Jo’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Samantha Stone
The opening and interstitial music for this podcast was composed and performed by Malcolm Knowles The music you are hearing right now was composed and performed by Ilan Isakov The head of our of external competition is Madeline Taylor The Co-Curator of our festival is Matthew Jellison
Our Casting Directing is Aurea Tomeski Our Sound Designer is Robert A.K. Gonyo Our Line Producer is Dara Swisher Our Artistic Director is me, Dan Kitrosser
Thank you to Rebecca Wallace-Segall, Executive Director, and Jeremy Wallace-Segall, Chief Operations Officer, of Writopia Lab as The work of Writopia lab is more vital than ever.
And special thanks to Barry Waldorf, Tracey Rogers and The Mellam Foundation, and Jamie Wolf and The Rosenthal Family Foundation. And Writopia Lab’s Board Members Kim Hartman and David Sherman for their ongoing generosity to the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival.
Please check out our website at www.writopialab.org and www.writopialab.org/donate to donate now.
Episode 4:
Plays by Claire Annino, Lydia Schultz, Isabelle Orr, Stefania Schoen and Foster Schrader
Coffee Spoon By Claire Annino and Lydia Schultz
Directed by Molly Gallagher Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff
Featuring the voices of: Erin Margaret Pettigrew Alex Gellner
Claire and Lydia’s Writopia Lab instructors were Madeline Taylor, Danielle Sheeler, Yael Schick, and more. Also Dan.
How to be Beautiful Isabelle Orr
Directed by Madeline Taylor Sound Produced by Dara Swisher
Featuring the voices of: Tristan Sample Alex Gellner
Isabelle’s Writopia lab instructor was Melanie Howard
Shifted Perspectives By Stefania Schoen
Directed by Matthew Shapiro Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff
Featuring the voices of: Bess Miller Afton Welch Trevor Lazer Hayes
Stefania’s Writopia Lab instructor was Matthew Jellison
Rebel, Rebel By Foster Schrader
Directed by Madeline Taylor Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff
It Featuring the voices of: Jordan Randolph Joy Donze
Foster’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Celine
The opening and interstitial music for this podcast was composed and performed by Malcolm Knowles The music you are hearing right now was composed and performed by Ilan Isakov The head of our of external competition is Madeline Taylor The Co-Curator of our festival is Matthew Jellison
Our Casting Directing is Aurea Tomeski Our Sound Designer is Robert A.K. Gonyo Our Line Producer is Dara Swisher Our Artistic Director is me, Dan Kitrosser
Thank you to Rebecca Wallace-Segall, Executive Director, and Jeremy Wallace-Segall, Chief Operations Officer, of Writopia Lab as The work of Writopia lab is more vital than ever.
And special thanks to Barry Waldorf, Tracey Rogers and The Mellam Foundation, and Jamie Wolf and The Rosenthal Family Foundation. And Writopia Lab’s Board Members Kim Hartman and David Sherman for their ongoing generosity to the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival.
Please check out our website at www.writopialab.org and www.writopialab.org/donate to donate now.
Episode 3 Plays by Dalia Mullens, Eavan Anderson, Julia Barney, Sage Abbey and Zahir Chapelle
“Chapstick and the Six Year Old Mind” By Dalia Mullens
Directed by Gama Valle
Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff
And featured the voices of
Kait Emery Lacy Allen Fleece Sarah Pencheff
Dalia’s writopia lab instructor was Matthew Jellison
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“Luna & Renee” By Eavan Anderson Directed by Gama Valle Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff
And featured the voices of
Kait Emery Juliet T. Mylan Zahyde Pietri
Eavan’s Writopia Lab instructor was Matthew Jellison
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“The Morose Machine” By Julia Barney
Directed by Matthew Jellison Sound Produced by Dara Swisher
And featured the voices of Annabelle Cousins Alex Gellner Erin Margeret Pettigrew
Julia’s writopia lab instructor was Yael Schick
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“Sage & Zahir’s Basketball Play” By Sage Abbey and Zahir Chapelle
Directed by Isaac Byrne Sound Produced by Chiara Johnson
And featured the voices of Ali Andre Ali Mackenzie Knapp Bess Miller
Sage and Zahir’s writopia lab instructor was Matthew Jellison
The opening and interstitial music for this podcast was composed and performed by Malcolm Knowles The music you are hearing right now was composed and performed by Ilan Isakov The head of our of external competition is Madeline Taylor The Co-Curator of our festival is Matthew Jellison
Our Casting Directing is Aurea Tomeski Our Sound Designer is Robert A.K. Gonyo Our Line Producer is Dara Swisher Our Artistic Director is me, Dan Kitrosser
Thank you to Rebecca Wallace-Segall, Executive Director, and Jeremy Wallace-Segall, Chief Operations Officer, of Writopia Lab as The work of Writopia lab is more vital than ever.
And special thanks to Barry Waldorf, Tracey Rogers and The Mellam Foundation, and Jamie Wolf and The Rosenthal Family Foundation. And Writopia Lab’s Board Members Kim Hartman and David Sherman for their ongoing generosity to the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival.
Please check out our website at www.writopialab.org and www.writopialab.org/donate to donate now.
Episode 2 features...
CAMMIE OF MICHIGAN, TALITA OF AMERICA was written by Karen Wu
Directed & Sound Produced by Dan Kitrosser
It featured the voices of: ERIN PETTIGREW FRANCESCA HANSEN DIBELLO
Karen’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Michelle Hall.
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KIDNAPPING By Chrystel Figueroa
Directed by Reynaldo Piniella
Sound Produced by Chiara Johnson
Featuring JUAN CARDENAS ELSABURMUDEZ BESSMILLER
Chrystel’s Writopia Lab Instructor was Elsa Bermudez, in partnership with Saratoga House and the fabulous love and support from Mr. Chapman.
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FACE TO FACE BySarah Waring
Directed by Stephen Cedars
Sound Produced by Sarah Pencheff
Featuring FRANCESCA HANSEN DIBELLO ALI ANDRE ALI KRISTIN CANTWELL
Sarah’s Writopia Lab instructor was Lena Roy
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Big By Maggie-Munday Odom
Directed by David Blasher
Sound Produced by Chiara Johnson
Featuring ALEXANDRA TAYLOR BRITTANY CHAPA KRISTIN CANTWELL
For “Big,” Maggie-Munday is the winner of our Writopia Lab’s external High School competition.
The opening and interstitial music for this podcast was composed and performed by Malcolm Knowles The music you are hearing right now was composed and performed by Ilan Isakov The head of our of external competition is Madeline Taylor The Co-Curator of our festival is Matthew Jellison
Our Casting Directing is Aurea Tomeski Our Sound Designer is Robert A.K. Gonyo Our Line Producer is Dara Swisher Our Artistic Director is me, Dan Kitrosser
Thank you to Rebecca Wallace-Segall, executive director, and Jeremy Wallace-Segall, Chief Operations Officer, of Writopia Lab as The work of Writopia lab is more vital than ever. .
And special thanks to Barry Waldorf, Tracey Rogers and The Mellam Foundation, and Jamie Wolf and The Rosenthal Family Foundation. And Writopia Lab’s Board Members Kim Hartman and David Sherman for their ongoing generosity to the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival.
Please check out our website at www.writopialab.org
and
writopialab.org/donate to donate now.
Writopia Lab's Worldwide Plays Festival is a festival of plays written by young playwrights, produced, acted, directed and designed by professional theater artists. This year, we've moved our festival to radio, and are so excited to present 40 plays in a total of 10 weekly podcasts.
Episode 1
There’s a Monster Under My Bed was written by Stella Pyrovalakis Her Writopia Instructor was Alexandra Cohl Directed by Emily Hartford The Sound Producer by Sarah Pencheff And feautred David Quinn, Dave Chura & Brittany Chapa
It’s for the Best was written by Emmanuella Chukumweza Her Writopia Lab Instructor was Danielle Sheeler, in partnership with PS89 and Ms. Levine Directed by Sergio Castillo The Sound Producer was by Sarah Pencheff And feautred Jordan Randolph, Brett Radek and Gabby Fernandes
A Fine Line was written by Sarah Rubinstein Her Writopia Lab Instructor was Yael Schick Directed by Kate Moore Heany The Sound Producer was Chiara Johnson And featured Hannah Matusow, Gabby Fernandes and Zahyde Pietri
Even Your Enemies Can Become Your Friends was written by Nabiha Islam Her Writopia Lab Instructors were Danielle Sheeler, Janelle Williams in partnership with ps 89 Directed by Robert Gonyo Was designed by Elizabeth Weber And feautred Michael Benzinger, Ali Andre Ali and Fleece
The opening and interstitial music for this podcast was composed and performed by Malcolm Knowles The music you are hearing right now was composed and performed by Ilan Isakov The head of our of external competition is Madeline Taylor The Co-Curator of our festival is Matthew Jellison
Our Casting Directing is Aurea Tomeski Our Sound Designer is Robert A.K. Gonyo Our Line Producer is Dara Swisher Our Artistic Director is me, Dan Kitrosser
Thank you to Rebecca Wallace-Segall, Executive Director, and Jeremy Wallace-Segall, Chief Operations Officer, of Writopia Lab as The work of Writopia lab is more vital than ever.
And special thanks to Barry Waldorf, Tracey Rogers and The Mellam Foundation, and Jamie Wolf and The Rosenthal Family Foundation. And Writopia Lab’s Board Members Kim Hartman and David Sherman for their ongoing generosity to the Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival.
Please check out our website at www.writopialab.org and www.writopialab.org/donate to donate now.