The 22nd Annual New Play Festival at Centre Stage! From January 9–11, join us each night for a fresh and exciting staged reading of new works that could be the next big hit.

We’ve sifted through over 1,000 submissions from the nation’s most talented playwrights and are now down to 10 semifinalists. From those, we’ll choose 3 amazing finalists to showcase during the festival. Here’s the kicker: one of these scripts will be chosen for further development or even a full production at Centre Stage.

Schedule:

Thursday, January 9, 2025

7:30 p.m: Petrified by: Paula Fell
Brian has been failing at his two main goals in life: finding love and proving there are ghosts. One evening after a humiliating break up, a drunk and dejected Brian finds himself alone at a cliff overlooking the ocean. He then has what seems to be a paranormal experience. This experience sets him on a quest to solve the mysteries of the haunted lookout point and love. However, finding the answers may cost him his life.

Friday, January 10, 2025

7:30 p.m: How It Feels To Fall From The Sky by: Dominic Finocchiaro
How It Feels to Fall from the Sky by Dominic Finocchiaro is a poignant and darkly humorous exploration of grief, connection, and the invisible threads that link us. Five strangers are drawn together after witnessing a harrowing event a woman falling from the sky. As they navigate their shared trauma, their stories weave into a powerful meditation on humanity, loss, and the enduring need to be seen.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

7:30 p.m: Fat Feminists by: Ami Trowell
Fat Feminists by Ami C. Trowell is a hilarious, heartfelt exploration of friendship, body image, and what it means to live authentically. On a celebratory hike gone awry, two 50-year-old best friends confront everything from lost trails to lost dreams. With wit, warmth, and raw honesty, this play reminds us that sometimes, you have to climb a mountain to see your life from a new perspective. Don’t miss this sharp, funny, and oh-so-relatable story about the weight we carry and how we learn to put it down.

Date: January 9 - 11, 2025

Location:

Centre Stage
501 River Street
Greenville, SC 29601

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