Student Playwrights Festival at Theatre Intime

Be among the first audiences to witness the future of theater at our Student Playwrights Festival! Celebrating the fresh talent of young writers of Princeton, this event features the world premiere short plays of three student playwrights: 

Electrical Connection by Kailani Melvin ‘28

Directed by Vasumathi Venkat ‘26 

About the show: Finding love is hard enough, but finding a truly electrical connection in the Ether? Welcome to the next big reality show, where you have a chance to find your match from the comfort of your homes! Don’t be afraid to let fate—or maybe a studio audience—take the wheel.

REAL by Alexander Picoult ‘26

Directed by Annalise Schuck ‘26

About the show: In 1950s New Mexico, two young men shunned by their mothers are drawn to the mysterious deserts of Roswell amidst a series of disappearances and cryptic broadcasts. On a tense journey born out of shared alien intrigue, REAL explores what it truly means to be seen.

Spunk by Lily Hutcheson ‘28

Directed by Twyla Colburn ‘27

About the show: It’s the holiday season in 1970s New York and a family is getting on each other’s nerves. When their English cousin introduces them to the unbelievably fun card game “Spunk,” it seems like everything might be looking up. But can a card game really solve all their problems?