The Gorilla Theatre Presents YDP '11, Begins 6/3

WORLD PREMIERE JUNE 2-12, 2011
A new generation of playwrights is about to meet its audience. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now!

Please note: opening night, Thursday June 2, is sold out.

Now in its eleventh season, YDP is our annual festival of one-act plays written by teens.
Five plays are chosen to receive a full production with professional dramaturge, directors, designers and actors. Their premiere performance forms the final show of the Gorilla's 2010-11 season.

YDP is always exciting and provocative, and this year is no exception. If you're looking for drama, comedy and philosophy all in one evening, look no further!

Call (813) 879-2914 or visit our website for reservations.

DATES AND TIMES

Thursday June 2 - 7pm (Writer presentations, free cake and champagne!)
Friday June 3 - 8pm (TALKBACK after the show!)
Saturday June 4 - 8pm
Sunday June 5 - 3pm

Thursday June 9 - 7pm (TALKBACK after the show!)
Friday June 10 - 8pm
Saturday June 11 - 8pm
Sunday June 12 - 3pm

TICKET PRICES

Thursdays:
Full price admission: $20
Seniors (55 or older): $15
Adult Students with ID: $15 (Student rush $10)
High school / Middle school students: $5

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays:
Full price admission: $25
Seniors (55 or older): $20
Adult Students with ID: $20 (Student rush $10)
High school / Middle school students: $5

THIS YEAR'S PLAYS:

Have You Ever?
by Jaime O'Brien
(Academy of the Holy Names)
Teacher: Ms. Edie LeBas
Directed by Christopher Rutherford
A colorful pastiche of country club politics and snobbery.

One Summer
by Jennifer van Gelder
(Shorecrest Preparatory School)
Teacher: Mr. William Leavengood
Directed by Gigi Jennewein
High school friends grow up - and apart - when their relationship undergoes a profound change.

Waiting for Abigail
by Ana Krsmanovic and Hannah Mribiha
(Northeast High School/American Stage writing program):
Teacher: Mr. Steve Garland
Directed by Megan Lamasney
A nifty tale of three men a in a hospital waiting room who have more in common than they thought.

Hermosa Extrano: Beautiful Stranger
by Zachary Mullen
(Freedom High School/Teen Actors' Gang @ the Gorilla)
Teacher: Ms. Jenny Holden
Directed by Roxanne Fay
A complex psychosexual drama with a poetic flavor.

Just the Beginning
by Emily Pittman
(H. B. Plant High School)
Teacher: Mr. Teryle Traver
Directed by Chris Jackson
What do characters do when their writer takes a break? A lighthearted look at reality and identity.

 

 

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