Hollins Playwrights' Festival of New Works

Each summer at the end of July, we present a three-day event showcasing readings of student work from the Playwright’s Lab. Normally, these eight readings are minimally staged at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage for the general public and close to a dozen guest professional responders from all over the globe. As part of the festival there will be a panel discussion when our guest respondents will introduce themselves, talk briefly about their own background, and then give a moderated response to the festival as a whole. Get acquainted with these plays and playwrights before they are famous and engage in a conversation about theatre with our students, faculty, and some established theatre professionals.   Hollins Playwrights Festival Readings Friday, July 23 8 p.m.: To You and Back, by Gwyneth Strope https://bpt.me/5494944   Saturday, July 24 11 a.m.: When the Light Gets Loud, by Rachel Graf Evans https://bpt.me/5494954 2 p.m.: Happy Accidents Inc, by Tatiana Durant https://bpt.me/5494988 4 p.m.: Death of the Dead, by Stephen Baltz https://bpt.me/5494991 8 p.m.: At the Hour of Midnight, by Chris Kaminstein https://bpt.me/5494997   Sunday, July 25 11 a.m.: The Hand of One, by Ami Trowell https://bpt.me/5495003 2 p.m.: Mud Summer, by Richie Cannaday https://bpt.me/5495006 4 p.m.: Red Curtain Rivalry, by Amy Lytle https://bpt.me/5495008 8 p.m.: Festival Guest Respondent Round Table https://bpt.me/5495016 Due to Hollins University’s Culture of Care protocols regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all audience members will be required to show proof of full vaccination (either two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson) and at least one booster AT THE DOOR to attend a performance. Everyone is also required to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth at all times while in the theatre. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.facebook.com/hollinsplaywrights/events/ for additional information.