Rising Up! -Part of New American Voices

Queens Theatre’s New American Voices and Theatre For All initiatives are proud to present an afternoon of Readings showcasing nine short plays. Chosen from nearly 400 submissions, these impactful new works capture the spirit of the diverse disability community through humor, drama, empathy, and deep insight. We look forward to bringing the work of these gifted writers, innovative directors and exceptional actors to Queens Theatre audiences.

PLAYS & PLAYWRIGHTS

A Shadeless Socket by James Burnside
Heard Mentality by Allison Fradkin
Trapped by Marisa Jean Giachetti
The Ubercorn by Brett Hursey
The Ark of the Silent Ones by Ayumu Kitami
Opus 111 by Kam Morrill
Looking After Waku-Chan by Mosukuwakanu
Mighty Rivers by Gretchen C. O’Halloran
Standing At…by chandra thomas

DIRECTORS

Dev Bondarin
Gwynn MacDonald
Sam Morales

ACTORS

Laura Charette
Arlene Chico-Lugo
James Ian
Christoper M. Lopes
Eiden Lozada
Joshua Orsi
Futaba Shioda
Megan Simcox
Gordon Stanley
Marilee Talkington
Casterline Villar
Ikyiaa Wilson