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Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize THE DEFECTORS as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. THE DEFECTORS rose through a competitive selection conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel commended the play's dive into navigating these disorders both online and through human connection. Our congratulations and thanks to Nick.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE rose through a competitive selection conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the play's relationships, full of vivid and authentic nuances. Our congratulations and thanks to Susan.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Red Man as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The Red Man rose through a competitive selection conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the play’s strong sense of mystery, infused with supernatural elements and humor. Our congratulations and thanks to JuCoby.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Fountains of Youth as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Fountains of Youth rose through a competitive selection conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was moved by how the play unapologetically looks at the lives of five gay men of color. Our congratulations and thanks to Kareem.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize The Possessed Girls of St. Mary’s as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel commended the dialogue, vivid characters, and the tension between the body, faith, and "rules". Our congratulations and thanks to Jeana.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Charity as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Charity rose through a competitive selection conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel found this a darkly funny play that probes the tension between altruism and its practical implications. Our congratulations and thanks to Matthew.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize "In the Temple of Light" as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. "In the Temple of Light" rose through a competitive selection conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by how the play engages with humanity amidst addiction. Our congratulations and thanks to arroyo.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize END OF PLAY. as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. END OF PLAY. rose through a competitive selection conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was moved by the exploration of economic inequity and the urgency of the loss of support for the arts. Our congratulations and thanks to CQ.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize "Cage" as a Semi-Finalist for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. "Cage" rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become one of 78 Semi-Finalists out of 805 submissions. The panel was moved by the thoughtful story of a realistic, messy mother-and-daughter relationship. Our congratulations and thanks to Barbara.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize "Come Again" as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. "Come Again" rose through a competitive selection, led by Premiere staff and an external panel of professionals to become one of 78 Semi-Finalists out of 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by how the play blends comedy, climate change, economics, religion, and politics. Our congratulations and thanks to Lisa.