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It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Hansol Jung and their play Wolf Play as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers responded to the deeply moving dissection of the meaning of family, as well as the innovative theatricality of both the structure and character of Wolf.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Jess Honovich and their play Giant Slalom as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were struck by the play’s trio of complex, layered female characters, as well as the theatricality of the skiing.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Eljon Wardally and their play Blooming in Dry Season as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were struck by this lyrical play about a Grenadian family struggling with their failures and futures, while dealing with traditional gender roles in changing times.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Oded Gross and their play Dantino's as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers responded to the play’s marriage of classical genre with contemporary themes, as well as its seamless farcical structure and dialogue.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Nick Mecikalski and their play Really Really Gorgeous as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers really responded to the wonderfully creepy world, and how the music and creative theatrical devices stunningly contribute to that landscape.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Owen Panettieri and their play Whatever the Weather as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were struck by the play’s character-driven approach to complex, important issues.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Ian Finley and their play And There Was War in Heaven as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were struck by the play’s morally complex characters and vividly crafted world.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Daniel Pearle and their play You Freefall as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers responded to the sharp, engaging dialogue and deep investigation of mental illness and intergenerational connections.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Jennifer Barclay and their play Ripe Frenzy as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers responded especially to the play's inventive theatrical devices, interplay with Wilder’s OUR TOWN, and flawed, complex characters.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Matt Schatz and their play An Untitled Play By Justin Timberlake as a finalist for our 2017 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 55 finalists out of more than 1,300 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers were struck by how the play’s satire of new play development serves as a larger metaphor for celebrity worship.