TeenFest 2025

Directed by Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano

TeenFest is the annual presentation by our Teen Ensemble members. Membership in the ensemble is by invitation only.

LEVEL 1:

neeT Teen

by Lindsey Price

Teen life - backards, forwards and inside-out. From dealing with the tractor beam of insecurity and doubt, to dealing with parents who couldn't hear you if they tgried. From fighting pimples to finghting the hallway. From knowing math skills aren't going to get the girl to knowing that happy teenagers exist. They may not get the laurghs, or the drama, or the big monologue, but they're there.

Running time est. - 35 min.

Produced by special arrangement with Theatrefolk Publishers

LEVEL 2:

Dear Chuck

by Jonathan Dorf

Teenagers are typically caught in the middle—they're not quite adults, but they're definitely no longer children. Through a series of scenes and monologues, we meet an eclectic group of teen characters who are trying to communicate with that wannabe special someone, coping with the loss of a classmate, battling controlling parents, swimming for that island of calm in the stormy sea of technology—and many others. What they all have in common is the search for their "Chuck," that elusive moment of knowing who you are.

Running time est, - 45 min.

Produced by arrangement with YouthPLAYS

There will be a 15 minute intermission after Level 2

LEVEL 3:

Wild Card

by Avery Thompson, Teen Ensemble Alumni

The lives and relationships of four high schoolers unfold through the course of playing a game of Uno during a school lock out. The stress surrounding the lock out as well as the pressure of the cards causes each character's issues to surface. Will the web of friendships and relationships cause chaos? Will their fear of the unknown cause them to act out of impulse? Or will they strategically play the hand the universe has dealt them in order to win? Does any of it matter in the end? After all, the trajectorry of a game can change without notice. Wild Card touches on self-discovery, mental illness, addiction and secual assault in an uncensored manner, providing a beautifully raw depiction of today's youth.

Running time est. - 55 min.

Produced by arrangement with the author

PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY! Concession stand now features specialty coffees, Italian Sodas and treats from Camelot Coffee!