The PG Experience

 Drop and Give Me 10

Time to exercise your creative muscles. 

  1. Playwrights will be assigned PlayGround Experiment Actors and writing prompts.

2. Playwrights have one week to write the first 10 minutes of their newest play with those actors in mind. 

3. Actors read this new work created for them as we celebrate the birth of this new work over food and wine. 


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #26: scary times

October 27, 2024

Playwright Prompts:

  1. The first line of dialogue is: What was that?

  2. Something snaps (literally, figuratively, emotionally, any or all!)

  3. There is Extra Long...... "Dramatic" Pause.

  4. Time is very important to the scene (whatever that means to you)

  5. The characters are strangers to each other.

    Playwright/Actor teams:

    Delvyn Case Jr.-Mary Lauren, Sònia Victoria Werner

    Maggie Merritt-Emanuel Rodriguez, Laurel Lockhart

    Mike Lesser-Catherine Overfelt, Juliette Lin, Kirsten Hopkins, Marina Barry

    Renée Nicole Gray-Alexandra de Suze, Emily Cordes

    Rex McGregor-Kelsea Baker, Siraj Huda

    Hank Kimmel-Claire Shiell, Erin Moughon

    Seshat Yon'shea-Jennifer Elizabeth Bradley, Ursula Anderman

    H. Avery-Cambria Martin, Christine Redhead, Jasmine Spiess

    Matthew J. Kaplan-Deletris Bryant, Lani Montreal

    Stage Directions Readers: Alexandra Kumala, Amanda Almodovar, Daphne Mintz, Eugenia D'Ambrosio, Margaux Escutin



DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #25: VACATION ALL I EVER WANTED…

August 18, 2024

Playwright Prompts:

1. Set at a crossroads (physically or metaphorically).

2. All characters know each other very well.

3. An unexpected sound occurs that should not happen in this location.

4. Someone or something is burned (literally, figuratively, or symbolically).

5. Someone must sing a Summertime Bop from any decade.

Playwright/Actor teams:

Ally Kloster-Artemis Zara Gültekin, Emanuel Rodriguez

Christine Benvenuto-Brigid Pfeifer, Donya DeLongoria-Redwood

Delvyn Case Jr-Laurel Lockhart, Marina Barry

Dustin Malaga-Maria Isabella Rojas, Matthew Menendez

Erin Moughon-Denise Lock, Liz Days, Siraj Huda

H. Avery-Emily Caffery, Leslie Martinez, Ursula Anderman

R. P. Singletary-Jasmine Spiess, Sònia Victoria Werner

Rex McGregor-Alejandra Lorenzo, Anjali Khurana, Sydney Vollmer

Stephen Joseph Olson-Aamira Martinez, Catherine Overfelt, Kristin Macke

Stage Direction Readers: Devanshi Banerjee, Diane Quinn, Linneh Quinn


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #24 Springs eternal

April 14, 2024

Playwright Prompts:

1. A disaster is poised to occur

2. Something magical happens

3. Takes place in a tent

4. No cellphones allowed!

5. Must reference Titanic (event, movie, or musical)

Playwright/Actor teams:

Baylee Shlichtman-Catherine Overfelt, Ursula Anderman

Christine Hsu-Courtney Black, Kirsten Hopkins

Scott Samson-Christopher Lowe, Manny Dunn

Richard Slusarczyk-Daniel Penilla, Laurel Lockhart

Rex McGregor-Anjali Khurana, Elijah Punzal

Dustin Malaga-Siraj Huda, Zen Dot

Erin Moughon-Emily Caffery, Margaux Escutin, Viral Shah

H. Avery-Aamira Welthy, Marina Barry

Matthew J. Kaplan-Donya DeLongoria-Redwood, Sandra Parris, Tracy Rosten

Renée Nicole Gray-Sharlene Hartman, Tameka Bennett


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #23 UNHAPPY VALENTINES

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Playwright Prompts:

1. Set in a restaurant

2. Takes place in 2050

3. Someone receives a surprise (good or bad)

4. A blackout of some kind happens

5. Reference to a rom-com

Playwright/Actor teams:

Erin Moughon-Mandy Murphy, Sydney Vollmer

Delvyn Case Jr-Laurel Lockhart, Sharlene Hartman

DC Cathro-Brenda Famurewa, Catherine Overfelt

Scott Samson-Artemis Zara Gültekin, Helene Galek

H. Avery-Kay Skiff-Anderson, Max Raymond

Courtney Taylor-Amanda Almodovar, Marina Barry, Natalie Neckyfarow

David Michael Kirby-Carolle U, Matthew Menendez, Rick Taylor

Rex McGregor-Caitlin Belforti, Kirsten Hopkins, Sevrin Anne Mason


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #22:A NIGHT OF TERROR:DON’T BLINK…CARRIE!

October 29, 2023

Playwright Prompts:

1. They arrive at an unexpected location

2. It’s the last stroke of midnight

3. Somebody gets scared

4. A mutation of some sort must happen (literal or metaphorical)

5. Must include a quote from a horror movie

Playwright/Actor teams:

Delvyn Case Jr-Laurel Lockhart, Tracy Rosten

Erin Moughon- Cesario Tirado-Ortiz, Marta Rymer

Amanda Almodovar- Kirsten Hopkins,Ja'Michael De'Shawn

Courtney Taylor-Artemis Zara Gültekin, Caitlin Belforti

Brad Rothbart- Allyson Kloster, Marcellus Taska

Mike Lesser-Marina Barry,Sandra Parris

Stephen Olson- Carolle U, Max Raymond

Rex McGregor-Alex Vee,Catherine Overfelt


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #21: NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS AFTER 3AM

April 16, 2023

Playwright Prompts:

  1. Set in a casino
    2. Someone has to win or lose something
    3. Takes place at 3:21am
    4. A card is played (literally, figuratively, or symbolically)
    5. Someone sings 8 bars or less of a Frank Sinatra song

    Playwright/Actor teams:

    Ben Dworken-Catherine Overfelt, Starina Johnson
    Erin Moughon- Max Tootleman, Ursula Anderman
    Sònia Victoria Werner-Laura MacLean, Laurie Tanner, Sasha Mia

    Rex McGregor-Laurel Lockhart, Rebecca Hoodwin
    Jenny Crakes- Courtney L. Black, Henry Graham Murray
    Francis Madi- Caila Katz, Tracy Rosten

    Mike Lesser-Gabrielle Wagner, Kirsten Hopkins
    Nataylia Roni-Claire Shiell, Denise Lock, Sharlene Hartman
    Baylee Shlichtman-Emily Cordes, Rick Taylor-Rivera

    Stage Direction Readers: Artemis Zara Gültekin, Marina Barry


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #20: Under the stars

February 19, 2023

Playwright Prompts:

1. Starting Line “Did you see that…(?)”

2. Something is newly discovered

3. A wish must be made

4. Constellation must be featured (real or imaginary)

5. Takes place in The Great Outdoors

Playwright/Actor teams:

Laurie Tanner- Jineara Hampton, Marina Barry

Christa Rapaglia- Alicia Giangrisostomi, Catherine Overfelt, Max Raymond

Erin Moughon- Diana Cherkas, Jenny Green, Teri Black

Ian Patrick Williams-Helene Galek, Laurel Lockhart, Sean Costello

Aaron Brown- Delvyn Case Jr,, Henry Graham Murray, Rick Taylor-Rivera

Lisa Feriend- Angela Mourtazalieva, Kirsten Hopkins

Jonathon Ward-Luis Trinidad, Madison Smith, Maura Kelley

Philip Kaplan-Christopher Lowe, Elijah Hernandez

Nettie Reynolds-Jordan Auslander, Jordan Mosley

Matthew Kaplan-Leslie C. Nemet, Sharlene Hartman, Stephen Olson


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 XiX: Let there be light

October 16, 2022

Playwright Prompts:

1. A lightbulb goes off (literally, metaphorically, or symbolically)

2. Location: Renaissance Faire/Festival

3. Something is lit

4. Someone sneaks a drink

5. There is a Battle between Good & Evil

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Rex McGregor-Leslie C. Nemet, Steve Weatherbee

Bug Johnson-Aaron Brown, Ben Dworken, Maya Rosewood

Laurel Lockhart-Renee Nicole Gray, Robin L Dimension

Delvyn Case Jr-Catherine Overfelt, Laura Pelliccia

Manuel Igrejas-Helen Mao, Khalid Rivera

Erin Moughon-Christopher Lowe, Larissa Adamczyk, Melody Munitz

Allyson Kloster-Liz Days, Michelle Wafford

Leah Barsanti-Claire Shiell, Nataylia Roni

Eugenio Polisky-Daniela Thome, Emily Cordes


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 XVIII: Age Ain’t Nothing But a number

May 15, 2022

Playwright Prompts:

1. There is a conversation about sex

2. A pun is featured

3. Some one lies about their age

4. Song with a number is sung (under 8 bars)

5. A location that has an age restriction

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Rex McGregor-Rick Taylor-Rivera, Sharlene Hartman

Erin Moughon-Brigid Pfeifer, Cat Plazas

Christian Ely-Emily Cordes, Chris Rothbauer

Monique Aldred-Denise Lock, Marina Barry

Laurel Lockhart-Donna Gordon, Orlando Rodriguez

Emily Comisar-Caitlin Belforti, Liz Days

Robin Berl-Paeton Chavis, Laura Chaneski

Alex Rafala-Catherine Overfelt, Lluvia Almanza

Max Raymond-Chad Anthony Miller, Evan Edwards

Lisa Feriend-Helene Galek, Jasmine Spiess


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 XVII: Math is Fun?

February 20, 2022

Playwright Prompts:

1. Takes place at a bar (any location in the bar)
2. A problem must be solved
3. A mathematician must be in scene (famous or not)
4. A formula must be mention (real or imaginary)
5. A division takes place

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Erin Moughon- Emily Mervosh, Laura Chaneski, Richard Taylor
Ben Dworken- Courtney Megaro, Jenny Green, Mary Lauren
Rex McGregor- Jasmine Spiess, Jim Cairl, Michelle Wafford

Mary Supley- Catherine Overfelt, Mary McGloin, Teri Black
Laurel Lockhart- Emma Shafer, Laurie Tanner, Renee Nicole Gray
Donna Gordon- Kristen Tripolitis, Laura Pelliccia, Orlando Rodriguez
Katie Duggan- Helene Galek, Kathleen Conway, Starina Johnson

Maria Arreola- Denise Lock, Gabrielle DiBenedetto, Madison Smith
Courtney Seyl- Chamari White-Mink, Marie Elena O'Brien, Max Raymond
Darpan Joshi- Jet Jameson, Lluvia Almanza, Matthew Menendez


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 XVI: JUST MAKE IT SPOOKY

October 31, 2021

Playwright Prompts:

1. Takes Place in the Fall

2. At a Cemetery

3. Quote from a Horror Movie

4. A Threat Looms or Lurks

5. Must include a Trick or Treat

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Adam Richter-Courtney Megaro, Jordan Auslander

Erin Moughon-Ben Dworken, Kirsten Hopkins

Diana Mullins-Jai Mohan, Helene Galek

Laurel Lockhart- Allyson Boate, Eugene Young

Laurie Tanner- Catherine Overfelt, Teri Black

Michael Newman-Nicole Orabona, Orlando Rodriguez

Stage Directions Readers: Robert Walikis, Saumya Srivastava


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 XV: MAZEL TOV SWEET QUINCEAÑERA

August 15, 2021

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Has a ritual involving age

2. Takes place in a public bathroom

3. Something is eaten (literally or figuratively)

4. Quote from the movie Clue

5. Backhanded compliment

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Ben Dworken- Emma Mueller, Jasmine Spiess

Laurel Lockhart- Laura Pelliccia, Teri Black

Delvyn Case- Alexandra de Suze, Catherine Overfelt

Erin Moughon- Matthew Menendez, Monica Rey

Bella Florence- Jayson Kerr, Mary Lauren

Mike Lesser- Claire Shiell, Jacky Segui

Allison Fradkin- Deb Linehan, Denise Lock, Pete Pasco

Darpan Joshi- Al Monaco, Melissa Roth, Andres Garza

Orlando Rodriguez- Dillon Yruegas, Gaia Visnar

Mac Raymond- Josh Browner, Meleza Morris

Stage Directions Readers: David Michael Kirby, Jordan Auslander, Kirsten Hopkins



DROP AND GIVE ME 10 XIV: a rebirth

April 18, 2021

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Set 14 years ago (2007) or 14 years in the future (2035).

2. A reunion takes place.

3. Something is planted (literally, metaphorically, or symbolically).

4. There is a renewal.

5. A joke must be told.


Playwright/actor Teams:

Allison Fradkin-Denise Ivanoff, Denise Lock

Jai Mohan-Ben Dworken, Courtney Megaro, Elizabeth Jasicki

Mark Harvey Levine-Catherine Overfelt, Leslie C. Nemet

Erin Moughon-Deborah Linehan, Marisol Medina

Baylee Shlichtman-Claire Shiell, Emily Cordes

Darpan Joshi-Alexandra de Suze, Jasmine Spiess

Laurel Lockhart-Jordan Auslander, Laurie Tanner

Gabi Wagner-Mac Raymond, Matthew Menendez

Marina Barry-Amber Kiara, Helene Galek

Emma Mueller-Kirsten Hopkins, Peter Pasco


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 XIII: UNLUCKY IN LOVE

Sunday, FEBRUARY 14, 2021

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Location: Zoom

2. First time characters are meeting

3. Include a love song lyric

4. A superstition needs to be involved

5. Expecting...(whatever that means to you)

PLAYWRIGHT/ACTOR TEAMS:

Ben Dworken- Robin L. Dimension, Jordan Auslander, Tracy Rosten 

Michele Miller- Catherine Overfelt, David Michael Kirby

Bonita Elery- Jackie Maruschak, Roy Flores

Andi Lee Carter- Jai Mohan, Mackie Raymond

Eternanda Fudge- Alexandra de Suze, Gabrielle Wagner

Hayley Gruenspan- Erin Moughon, Caitlin Belforti, Lluvia Almanza

Allison Fradkin- Helene Galek, Daniela Thome

Mrinalini Kamath- Justin P. Lopez, Matthew Menendez

Ben Gelb- Claire Shiell, Courtney Megaro, Orlando Rodriguez

Laurel Lockhart- Jenny Green, Marina Barry, Miriam Kulick


Drop & Give Me 10 XII: The Worst One Ever

August 16, 2020

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Must take Place on The Hottest Day of the Year

2. Must take place on a cruise ship

3. Include a mask of some kind (preferably not one used for Covid)

4. A bad decision is made in the scene

5. Include a lyric from "Cats" The Musical

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Erin Moughon- Alexandra Castro, Jayson Kerr

Jai Mohan- Jonathan Wong Frye, Mackie Raymond

Ben Dworken-Helene Galek, Jenny Crakes

Laurel Lockhart- Catherine Overfelt, Courtney Megaro

Baylee Shlichtman- Ambrealys PV, Peyton Edwards

Kendra Augustin- Alexandra de Suze, Kirsten Hopkins

Lieselotte Heil- Chris Rothbauer, Denise Ivanoff

Steve Monosson-Michelle Byron, Risa Benson

Daniela Thome- Akyiaa Wilson, Jasmine Spiess

Michael Ganley-Jackie Maruschak, Jordan Auslander

Bara Swain- Jeffrey Vause, Tracy Rosten

Olivia Reevell-Michelle Persoff, Orlando Rodriguez

Stage Directions Readers: Caitlin Belforti, George Pappas, Jenny Green, Marina Barry


Drop & Give Me 10 XI: Mother May I?

May 17, 2020

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Must take place outside in a wide open space
2. Must contain an adoption (person, place, pet, way of life)
3. A childhood game must be played in scene
4. Must include a flower or flowers
5. A memory must be shared

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Baylee Shlichtman- Alexandra Castro, Isabella Schiller

Ben Dworken- Caitlin Belforti, Elizabeth Jasicki

Gabi Wagner-Daniela Lucia, Denise Ivanoff, Donna Roesel

Kirsten Hopkins- Jenny Green, Justin Lopez, Michelle Persoff

Jenny Crakes-Helene Galek, Jaqui Shiel, Jennifer Bradley

Robin L Dimension-Maura Kelley, Neeraja Ramjee

Laurel Lockhart- Claire Shiell, Maria Hostage, Maria Isabella Rojas

Jasmine Spiess- Jackie Maruschak, Lluvia Almanza, Risa Benson

Mackie Raymond-Catherine Overfelt, Jordan Auslander

Mary Lauren- Brandon Weber, Denise Lock, Tracy Rosten

Ryan Ramirez- Courtney Merago, Jai Mohan, Starr Kirkland

Erin Moughon- Chris Rothbauer, Elizabeth Callahan, Michelle Byron


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 X: X Marks the spot

February 16, 2020

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Playwright Prompts:

1. A Dead Body is Featured in the Scene

2. Reference to a Geographical Spot

3. The Letter "X" must appear in a significant way

4. A Character is searching for something or someone

5. Someone or something must "Leap"

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Erin Moughon-Mary Lauren, Jennifer Bradley
Kendra Augustin- Julia Botero, Jasmine Spiess
Ruthie Rado-Caitlin Belforti, Catherine Overfelt
Maura Kelley-Donna Roesel, Denise Lock
Jeff Smith-Hunter Gardner, Courtney Megaro
Sarah Young-Evan Edwards, Leslie C. Nemet
Steve Monosson-Cheryl Bear, Michael Torello
Peter Sheldon-Denise Ivanoff, Lluvia Almanza
Marie Elena OBrien-Ben Dworken, Matthew Napoli
Niall Ridgley, Elizabeth Rimar, Peyton Michelle Edwards

DROP AND GIVE ME 10 IX: THE WEDDING EDITION

Sunday, October 20, 2019

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Set on a Wedding Day

2. First Two Words of Scene "I do"

3. Quote from Princess Bride "Be creative"

4. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue

5. Someone must dance in the scene

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Prudence Holmes-Cheryl Bear, Helene Galek    
Mary Lauren-Kirsten Hopkins, Jasmine Spiess, Sheila Joon Azim
Sarah Young-Sonia Lopes, Belinda Harolds    
Evan Edwards-Sarah Teed, Sharlene Hartman    
Eric Mead-Josette Marina Murray, Amritpal Barth, Sharlene Hartman
Erin Moughon- Daniela Thome, Kristina Auten, Marina Barry   
Marie Elena O’Brien- Veronica Dang, Catherine Overfelt       
Jona Tarlin- Christine Redhead, Sunny Koll    


drop & Give me 10 VIII: School’s out

June 16, 2019

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Lyric from a Heavy Metal Song (i.e School’s Out for Summer)

2. Must be at least 2 Scenes

3. Set at/near/in an amusement park

4. Something must be taught in the scene

5. Something must bust out (all over)

Playwright/Actor teams:

Adam Parrish- Jay Lineberry. Kirsten Hopkins

Daniella Thome-Emily Cordes, Marina Barry

David Ceci- Danielle Clare, Jordan Auslander

Erin Moughon-Belinda Harolds, Marie Elena O’Brien, Shoya Dixon

Eric Mead-Jacqui Shiel, Jasmine Spiess

Mickey Johnson-Cheryl Bear, Kari Seward

Peyton Edwards-Monica Rey, Naomi Barbee

Steve Monosson-Catherine Overfelt, David Davila


Drop & Give Me 10 VII: All Things February

February 17, 2019

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Playwright Prompts:

1. Quote from a Famous Black American.

2. Something "Repeats" (Groundhog Day) or whatever that means to you.

3. The Words "Super" AND "Bowl" must be used.

4. Something "Valentiney" (Red, Hearts, Cupids or whatever that means to you).

5. Must “feature" a past U.S. President.

Playwright/Actor Teams:

 Adam Parrish, Maria Rojas, Monica Rey

Blair Ingenthron, Courtney Megaro, Danielle Clare

Mike Lesser, George Copeland, Nick Locilento

Erin Moughon, Catlin Mileon, Marina Barry

Maura Kelley, Catherine Overfelt, Denise Ivanoff
Gabrielle Wagner, Kendra Augustin, Natalie Neckyfarow

Laurel Lockhart, Christine Smith, Helene Galek

Rhonda Dodd, Avigail Bryger, Marie Elena O’Brien

Veronika Gribanova, Emily Cordes, Melissa Roth

Yani Perez, Berenice Odriozola, Maya Rosewood


DROP AND GIVE ME 10 VI: Trick or Treat?

October 28, 2018

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Playwright Prompts:

1. First 10 minutes of a new play  

2. Must have a “Trick” in the scene (literal/metaphorical/symbolic)   

3. Setting Outside United States

4. Set on October 31st(Any Year)

5. Unusual use of profanity 

Playwright/actor teams:

Alisha Smith-Jayson Kerr, Mario Soto

David Adam Gill-Heather Peterson, Marta Rymer

David Michael Kirby-Adam Parrish, Helene Galek, Natalie Neckyfarow

Jordan Silver-Kendall Lloyd, Marie Elena O’Brien

Maura Kelley-Catherine Overfelt, Sonia Lopes

Mickey Johnson-Lily Fryburg, Paeton Chavis

Prudence Wright Holmes-Denise Ivanoff, Marina Barry

Solomon LeBlanc-Graceann Dorse, Khalid Rivera, Topher Payne

Tashi Thomas-A. Jacks, Michael Markham

Tianshu Zhao-George Copeland, Mandy Murphy


 

Drop & Give Me 10 V: Who's Your Daddy?

Sunday, June 17, 2018

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Playwright Prompts:

1. First 10 minutes of a new play.

2. Something must “Drop” (literal/metaphorical/symbolic)

3. Must have a familial relationship in the scene.

4. Must take place near water.

5. Something must be eaten during the scene.

Playwrights/Actor Teams: 

Adam Parrish- Mandy Murphy, Rhonda Dodd

Erin Moughon-Kelsey Pressnall, Sevrin Anne Mason

Laurel Lockhart-Denise Ivanoff, Natalie Neckyfarow

Leif Meneke- Andrea Steiner, Jim Cairl, Marie Elena O’Brien

Mario Soto- Catherine Overfelt, Evan Edwards, Sonia Lopes  

Maura Kelley-Christine Smith, David Michael Kirby, Helene Galek

Mike  Lesser- Matt Silver, Prudence Wright Holmes

Nicholas Cocks-Danielle Clare, Paul Peglar

Solomon LeBlanc- David A. Gill, Lily Fryburg

Stuart Green- Jake Golliher, Matthew Menendez, Taylor Mitchell

 


 

Drop and Give Me 10 IV: A New Beginning

February 18, 2018

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Playwright Prompts:

1. First 10 minutes of a new play

2. Something must “Awaken” (literal/metaphorical/symbolic)

3. Something must be associated with the month of February

4. Play starts in a laundromat

5. A language other than english is used

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Adam Parrish-Christine Smith, Madeleine Maby, Marie Elena O’Brien
David A. Gill-Denise Ivanoff, Helene Galek
David M. Kirby-David Sitler, Jasmine Spiess
Evan Edwards-Catherine Overfelt, Loralee Tyson
Jillian Pullara-Kelvyn Mitchell,Marta Rymer
Marina Barry-Charlie Wilson, Kirsten Hopkins
Matt Silver-Jenny Crakes, Leah Rabinowitz
Maura Kelly-Khalid Rivera, Nick Locilento
Prudence Holmes-Peyton Edwards, Sara Parcesepe
Stuart Green-Elizabeth Jasicki, Michael Flood


Drop & Give Me 10 3: The Spawning

Sunday November 19, 2017

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Playwright Prompts:

1. First 10 minutes of a new play
2. Something must “Born” in the scene (literal/metaphorical/symbolic)
3. Scene takes place on a Holiday
4. Reference a Constitutional Amendment (not just the number reference, but meaning of amendment)
5. A character must sing in the scene

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Adam Parrish-David Myers, Nilsa Reyna, Ryan Ramirez

David A. Gill-Kelvyn Mitchell, Lillian Andrea de Leon, Marina Barry

Emily Comisar-David Naughton, Ian Whitt

Erin Moughon-Julia Botera, Ravin Patterson

Ilene Fischer-Jackie Maruschak, Maya Rosewood, Mike Lesser

Jenny Crakes-Bryn Packard, Lindsay Rootare, Ysabel Jasa

Jonathan Alexandratos-Elizabeth Jasicki, Jayson Kerr, Thomas Dieter

Matt Silver-Catherine Overfelt, Jonas Cohen, Sharlene Hartman

Olivia Reevell-Angela Hsu, Jenny Green, Karen Elliot

Thea Brooks-Evan Edwards, Marie Elena' O'Brien


Drop & Give Me 10 Part Deux

SUNDAY July 23, 2017

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Playwright Prompts:

1. First 10 minutes of a new play

2. Something must “Drop” in the scene (literal/metaphorical/symbolic)

3. Scene takes place outdoors

4. Reference an unseen character that affects scene

5. Recognizable movie quote

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Adrienne Bardes Diana Cherkas Diane Quinn Sue Berch

Emily Comisar Christine Smith Kirsten Hopkins Nicholas Cocks

Erin Moughon Catherine Overfelt Marie Eléna O'BrienThomas Dieter

Evan Edwards Alexandra Castro Paul Peglar Ryan Wright

 Francesca Pazniokas Jayson Kerr Kendra Augustin

 Laurel Lockhart Alexis Guarneros Karen Elliott Maria Isabella Rojas

 Michael Narkunski Andrew Glaszek Dante JayceMadeleine Maby

 Mike Lesser Dave Droxler Jeanette Bonner

 Olivia Reevell A. Jacks Anthony Aloise Drew Jordan

 Ryan Ramirez David A. Gill Elea Easton Luz Stella Rico 


Drop & Give ME 10 

SUNDAY APRIL 2, 2017

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Playwright Prompts:

1. First 10 minutes of a new play

2. Scene takes place on April 2nd (Any year)

3. Something must “Drop” in the scene (whatever that means to you)

4. A Surprise

5. Include a “Beatles” Lyric

Playwright/Actor Teams:

Adam Parrish-Andrew Glaszek, Jasmine Spiess

Amy Gijsbers van Wijk-Alexandra Chen, Brendan Daugherty, Estelle Lee

David Gill-Christine Smith, Priyanka Krishnan, Raul Meruelo

David Michael Kirby-Catherine Overfelt, Charlie Wilson, Manning Jordan

Evan Edwards-Ajax Jackson, Marie Elena O'Brien

Jeffrey Vause-Dave Droxler, Elise Hudson, Roy Flores

Jillian Pullara-Alida Rose Delaney, Betty Hudson, Rich Gomez

Laurel Lockhart-Christine Redhead, Risa Benson

Mandy Murphy-Ari Rossen, Theressa Cao

Mrinalini Kamath-Courtney Williams, Maria Isabella Rojas, Mike Lesser

Rhonda Dodd-Elea Easton, Jayson Kerr

Tim Laschkolnig-Diana Cherkas, Graceann Dorse, Natalie Neckyfarow