AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH by John Bavoso
After luring Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah under false pretenses, binding him and nearly sacrificing him, Abraham is faced with an even more arduous task — attempting to make small talk with his son during their walk home.

THIS WEEK IN THE LAND OF DEMOCRACY by Brittany “bk” King*
Joanne and Diana’s pizza night takes a bizarre turn when Joanne’s algorithm reveals uncomfortable truths, blurring the line between reality and absurdity.

MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRL by Rhiannon Ling
Manic Pixie Dream Girl, Seductress, GBF and Gamer Boy have been best friends since high school. They’ve stayed in their niches, in character, for as long as they can remember. When Manic Pixie Dream Girl breaks archetype and falls for a jock, their world implodes. It may be for the better.

THE PROS AND CONS OF IMPLOSION by R.D. Murphy
Allie is a whip-smart, mechanically inclined high school senior who is a car whisperer. She wants to restore her neighbor’s Volvo, which has been left to rust for 20 years. Simple plan, right? Depends on what you know about implosion.

SEARCH FOR AN ENDING by Karissa Murrell Myers
Three screenwriters try to find the perfect ending for the strong female lead in their upcoming film. That’s easier said than done.

SWORDFISH GRILLED (SO I DON’T GET SUED) By Maleeha Naseer*
It’s the opening shift at Swordfish Bistro. Join our front- and back-of-house staff on an average morning at their West Kendall neighborhood hangout.

LEAVING JAMAICA by Nerissa Street*
Minutes before she must leave to emigrate from Jamaica, a young woman is given a gift she can’t refuse.

DICKERY POKERY by Brandon Urrutia*
Tony’s quest to bring his wife joy has brought him to his local mall, where events not covered in fine print test Claire’s patience and the law.

*World premiere plays by playwrights in City Theatre’s HOMEGROWN Playwright Development Program which provides emerging writers from historically marginalized communities with creative instruction, financial support, and industry resources to develop new works. Funded in part by the TD Charitable Foundation.