Raise the Page, Uplift the Word: A BIPOC Festival of Short Plays

February 15, 2025 at 7PM

FEbruary 16, 2025 at 3PM

We continue to be committed to creating opportunities for all voices to be heard. With this in mind, we are thrilled to be producing our fifth annual Festival of Short Plays in partnership with AMT Theater, spotlighting stories written by people of color.

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AT AMT THEATER

Schedule of Events

Day 1: February 15 at 7PM

Directed by Amani Meliyah starring Genevieve Ngosa Daniels, Imani Pearl, Alinca Hamilton, Dash Perry, and Almeria Campbell

Uncut by Gloria Majule

Re: Writing by Caitlin Frazier

Directed by Alberto Bonilla starring Amy Crossman and Annelise Cepero

Day 2: February 16 at 3PM

Directed by Reynaldo Piniella starring Jaspal Binning, Amy Crossman, and Pernell Walker

Flame White by Maximillian Gill

What I Owe Myself by Michael Mobley 

Directed by Amani Meliyah starring Imani Pearl, Alinca Hamilton, and Pernell Walker

Mouthwater Lozenges by Cori Diaz

Directed by Reynaldo Piniella starring Jaspal Binning and Xavier Scott Evans

Stage directions read by Dash Perry

THANK YOU

Thank you to all who joined us for the SOLD OUT performances at AMT Theater and supported emerging artists, allowing the festival to remain free to the public! If you would like to further support brave new work, you can make a tax-deductible gift below or email kbell@abingdontheatre.org for additional sponsorship availabilities.

About the Plays

About the PLAYWRIGHTS

FAQ

WATCH Last year’s february artist spotlights

Learn about past festival playwrights Nicholas Pilapil, Adrienne Dawes, Ayibatari Owei, and Marcus Harmon!

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