Dognap on Dekalb at Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU

Written by: Benjamin Colon
Directed by: Sal Trapani

About the Play:
Dognap on Dekalb is a contemporary play set in the Bronx. The story follows Esther, a single mother grieving the loss of her son. Esthers plan to spend the holidays alone with her dead sons dog is ruined when the dog is stolen by Ariel, a down on his luck pizza delivery guy. Esther must track Ariel down before he gifts the dog to his estranged daughter.

About New Works - New Voices:
New Works - New Voices is a virtual production series dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized and underrepresented playwrights and composers. This virtual series promises to not only provide meaningful performance, design, and technical opportunities for our students, but also to lift up the voices of writers and composers from diverse communities and populations.

The WCSU Department of Theatre Arts is dedicated to the safety of our students, and is leading the way in online production innovation. Each show will be rehearsed, performed, edited, and broadcast entirely online. Each show will have two performance dates as part of a 10-day-long virtual production festival, spanning from November 27th through December 6th.