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Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Guest as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The Guest rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by how Zina skillfully wove religious ideology into the decisions of a frightened young woman. Our congratulations and thanks to Zina.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Prayer Circle as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Prayer Circle rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the play’s vivid characters and the compelling, well-paced journey they took us on. Our congratulations and thanks to Erik.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize John Wilkes Booth High School for the Performing Arts Presents... as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the humor and casting choices within the play. Our congratulations and thanks to Stephen.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize i know why iris chang died as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the play’s theatricality and rich visual palette embedded in the work. Our congratulations and thanks to Esmé.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Variations of Crossing the Alps as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the well-developed characters and the themes of family and identity. Our congratulations and thanks to Deborah.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Ocean Thought Nothing as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel commended the play’s well-developed characters, who take us on a compelling journey of belonging and finding home. Our congratulations and thanks to Kari.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Roommates as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Roommates rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by how authentic and honest the play is, noting that the conflicts feel both personal and universal. Our congratulations and thanks to Kia.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Beauty as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Beauty rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by how the play deftly unpacked ideas about beauty, desirability, and feeling good in one's body. Our congratulations and thanks to Alexa.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize WHERE HAVE ALL THE FAIRIES GONE? as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process to become distinguished among 805 submissions. Premiere's panel of theatre professionals commended how engaging the play is, skillfully weaving three characters' stories into the context of larger social unrest. Our congratulations and thanks to Aaron.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Words of Ants as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The Words of Ants rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by how the play's drama is simultaneously straightforward yet mysterious. Our congratulations and thanks to Xiaoyan.