Shayna Punim
Shayna Punim is a story about growing, changing, and discovering who you are after the death of a loved one. It encompasses Jewish tradition and ritual around death and the human urge to hold onto the ones we love after they have passed away. When Ava’s grandma, who she refers to as ‘Nonnie’ passes away suddenly, Ava must reconcile the fact that she is still finding herself, with the reality that Nonnie will only ever know a past, false version of who her granddaughter was. Shayna Punim takes place the hour before Nonnie’s shiva begins. When Hannah, Ava’s girlfriend, shows up to the shiva early, Ava is confronted with the difficulties of coming out to her family, and entering a new chapter of life when one so dear to her has closed. As Ava grapples with her identity and her loss, she begins to resent the people who love her for who she truly is.
Cast: 3f, 2m
Fishing for Whales
Fishing for Whales is a darkly comedic and poignant exploration of friendship, grief, and the complexities of adulthood. The play unfolds in the living room of Audrey’s parents' house, where three former high school friends—Audrey, Philip, and Greta—gather for what is supposed to be a fundraising reunion to help pay for their friend Zoe's medical bills after a botched abortion. As the evening progresses, awkward conversations, uncomfortable silences, and long-buried secrets surface, revealing the cracks in their relationships and the pain they carry from their past. Fishing for Whales is a raw, unsettling, and ultimately thought-provoking exploration of how one person’s situation can impact an entire group of people.
Cast: 2f, 2m
