The Thalian Blackfriars’ Second Annual New Works Festival
Directors: Wyn Thomas and Rhianna Walton
Anthology series of original works by UGA students
Performances October 25-27, 2024
Plays:
WHISKERS! written by Jenna Gubran
Directed by Wyn Alyse Thomas
Assistant Director Charlotte Pollack
A group of teenages gather for a homecoming after party, grappling with both their feelings and a feral cat.
Unstable by Bridget Blanchard
Directed by Arushi Raza
A brother and sister try to reconcile while choking on grief.
The “Bug” Play written by Abby McWethy
Directed by Alexandra Hutchison
Assistant Director Brantley Taylor
Gregory is trying to kill a bug.
Examination written by Wyn Alyse Thomas
Directed by Vale Prosper
Best friends Maggie and Ella spend five consecutive New Year's Eves together and set resolutions. As Ella faces confusion over her own sexuality and experiences mental health issues, she projects her struggles onto Maggie, giving unwarranted analysis of Maggie’s mental health issues and trying to force her out of the closet.
A Stranger Comes Knocking written by Neharika Koppineedi
Directed by Jenna Gubran
Assistant Director Bobby Gillespie
A group of friends on a holiday vacation is terrorized by a mysterious stranger who forces them to choose one among them to die. As they become increasingly desperate, paranoia takes hold and they begin to turn on each other.
Explorer 51: A Elegy For The Dying written by Willow Lockridge
Directed by Rhianna Walton
Assistant Director Gabby Almon
When Explorer 51 loses their only friend and confidante, their need for vengeance only leads to self-destruction.
