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WHATCo presents the 2024 One Act Play Festival

originally published: 04/09/2024


(WEST HUDSON, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (WHATCo) has announced the finalists for The 2024 One Act Play Festival which will be presented Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18. Nearly 1,000 playwrights from throughout the area submitted their original one act plays for consideration.

Following an extensive committee review, the following were selected: 

Choices by Constance G.J. Wagner; Directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina

The Meadow by Ryan Kaminski; Directed by Steven Jon Kaplan

*20 Magical Minutes of Darkness and Silence and Peace by Tara Meddaugh; Directed by Frankie Perez




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Bag of Bees by John Mabey; Directed by Joseph Jones

Like Mom Used To Say by F.J Hartland; Directed by Holly Stefanik

Gown by Robert Weibezahl; Directed by Karina Munoz

The Experience by Clinton Festa; Directed by Bong Dizon

What Happens in Pre-K, Stays in Pre-K:  Unadulterated Classroom Conversations by Holly Stefanik; Directed by Christopher Reyes

* Unclaimed Baggage by Keith Whalen; Directed by Jessica Jones

Open auditions to cast each One Act will be held on Sunday, April 14 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at The Theater at WHATCo, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd, S., Harrison, NJ. Free parking is available in the fenced in lot on Jersey Street.




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The mission of WHATCo is to be a cultural resource that will enrich and invigorate the West Hudson community as a whole while embracing, educating and entertaining people of all ages, cultures and abilities. Through a range of quality theatrical productions, they seek to stimulate, celebrate and enhance the understanding of theater while fostering and inspiring growth and creativity in their members. They strive to be a resource for both the residents and businesses of the greater West Hudson area and to enrich the cultural depth, education and vitality of the community at large.


 

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