LAFPI

The Playwrights Union – an inclusive group of writers working in theater, film and television that actively fosters growth for LA-based playwrights and provides a supportive artistic community – announces its 14th Annual FIRST PEEK reading series. You are invited to participate in the exploration of nine new full-length plays, hosted by City Garage in Santa Monica’s Bergamot Station Arts Center.

Readings are FREE but reservations are highly suggested.

The plays by women are:

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

5:00 PM – SELF LOVE by Brianna Barrett
A college freshman tries to figure out love, friendship, and what the heck gender is while being haunted by the ghost of her future self.

8:00 PM – WOUND CARE by Jennie Webb
After meeting her troubled, recently deceased mother—who gave her up for adoption as an infant—Terra is presented with the choice to take part in a government reparations program and runs into more of life’s surreal hurdles. WOUND CARE is a play about searching for what will make things right.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

5:00 PM – PROVENANCE by Jennifer Maisel
Canvas. Pencil. Paint. How can one piece of art tear at the hearts of generations?

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

5:00 PM – DIWALI PARTY by Priya Mohanty
Shreya Das, the torchbearer of Indian tradition in Long Island, finds her legacy threatened by the arrival of Brooklyn Dane, a fervent newcomer eager to embrace Indian culture. Amidst a clash of generations and values, Shreya grapples with her identity, ultimately embarking on a journey of reconciliation and rediscovery.

8:00 PM – THIS IS CRAZY by Deb Hiett
Sometimes life throws you a curveball, or, in Laila and Jackson’s case, a giant, pointy, mysterious (and possibly intergalactic) Thing. Will they be able to hold on to their understanding of how the world works, achieve their hard-earned dreams, and still look their oddball neighbors in the eye again? Life is full of surprises, but this is crazy.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

2:00 PM – VALENTINES by Vasanti Saxena
Mia and Beth have a beautiful life in a beautiful home in beautiful Los Angeles. When an attractive young visitor stops by, will their beautiful bubble burst?

5:00 PM – it’s forever in there, or FUCK AROUND AND FIND OUT by Ashley Rose Wellman
Two amateur conflict journalists who were kidnapped for ransom during an ill-advised trip to an active war zone are released after years of captivity. They struggle to adjust to “normal life” while navigating their complex feelings for each other, the enormous debts they owe their loved ones, and the horrific ramifications of what happens after you fuck around and find out.

The FIRST PEEK reading series also includes plays by Matt Schatz (Sunday, June 9 at 2pm) and Matt Hoverman (Friday, June 14 at 8pm)

Covid-19 Safety Policy: Audience members are welcome to wear masks inside the building.