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In October 1995, the first production of The 24 Hour Plays took place in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Inspired by Scott McCloud's 24 hour comics (comic books composed in a single day), creator Tina Fallon really only intended the project as a one-time-only event. Twelve years and three hundred more...

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("Carousel Four")

("United")
Billy Crudup, known for his versatile performances on both stage and screen, participated in The 24 Hour Plays in 2004, adding to his impressive repertoire that includes an Emmy-winning role in "The Morning Show" and a Tony Award for "The Coast of Utopia." more...

("Baby Food")
Rachel Dratch, known for her seven-year stint on Saturday Night Live and her memorable character "Debbie Downer," participated in The 24 Hour Plays in 2004, showcasing her versatility and comedic talent in this unique theatrical event. more...

("Baby Food")

("South of the Border")

("South of the Border")

("Poem")
Justin Long, known for his diverse roles in films like "Live Free or Die Hard" and "He's Just Not That Into You," showcased his versatility by participating in The 24 Hour Plays in 2004, an event that highlighted his dynamic talent on stage. more...

("Poem")
Anthony Mackie, who appeared in The 24 Hour Plays in 2004, had a standout year with performances in the psychological thriller The Manchurian Candidate and the sports film Million Dollar Baby, as well as earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his role in Brother to Brother. more...

("United")
Aasif Mandvi, a versatile British-American actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Disgraced," showcased his talent in The 24 Hour Plays 2004, an event that brought together actors, writers, and directors to create and perform original plays within a single day. more...

("South of the Border")

("United")

("Baby Food")
Rosie Perez, who participated in The 24 Hour Plays in 2004, has an impressive career spanning Broadway productions such as Fish in the Dark and Reckless, Off-Broadway performances like The Vagina Monologues, an Academy Award nomination for Fearless, and notable television roles including her Emmy-nominated choreography work on In Living Color. more...

("Why Should I Vote?")

("Why Should I Vote?")

("Sparkle")

("Carousel Four")
Sam Rockwell, who later won an Academy Award for his role in *Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri*, showcased his versatility early on in *The 24 Hour Plays* in 2004. more...

("Poem")

("Sparkle")
Ben Shenkman, known for his Tony-nominated performance in *Proof* and his acclaimed role as Louis Ironson in the miniseries *Angels in America*, brought his extensive stage and screen experience to the cast of The 24 Hour Plays in 2004. more...

("Carousel Four")
Fisher Stevens, known for his Broadway debut in Torch Song Trilogy and co-founding Naked Angels theater company, brought his diverse talents to The 24 Hour Plays in 2004, adding to his impressive repertoire that spans stage, film, and award-winning documentary production. more...

("Sparkle")
Tracie Thoms, who brought her dynamic talent to The 24 Hour Plays in 2004, is a multifaceted actress known for her Broadway role as Joanne in RENT and her performances in films such as The Devil Wears Prada and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. more...

("Baby Food")
Alan Tudyk, known for his versatile roles in film and television, including his memorable performance as Wash in the cult favorite series Firefly, showcased his talents in The 24 Hour Plays 2004, adding yet another unique project to his diverse career. more...

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Rosie Perez Director
("Why Should I Vote")
Nick Phillipou Director
("Baby Food")
Alison Talis Director
("Why Should I Vote")

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