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It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Abbey Fenbert and their play CHILD 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 inventive, dark tone and the multi-dimensional exploration of adoption and human connection.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Bennett Fisher and their play Damascus 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 gripping, fast-paced plot and unique approach to national conversations about terrorism, race, and politics.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Caridad Svich and their play Town Hall 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 especially responded to how this non-linear piece physically explores deeply political moments and broader human questions of what it means to be in this space together.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Whitney Rowland and their play WAYFINDING 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 delicate, melancholic tone and understated approach to the interconnectedness of the human experience.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Eric Marlin and their play bad things happen here 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 dialogue and seamless flowing of scenes, from one to the next, which built complexity and meaning.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Donna Hoke and their play Elevator Girl 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 sharply imagined world and its use of comedic and comic book genres to explore difficult contemporary issues.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Jenny Davis and their play Scientific Method 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 especially responded to the play's heightened, theatricalized presentation of scientific concepts.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Dominic Finocchiaro and their play Trees in their Youth 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 approaches universal themes and experiences by using rhythmic dialogue and heightened theatricality.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Ken Weitzman and their play seal boy 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 absurd, fast-paced approach to universal experiences, resulting in an utterly unique character study.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Alix Sobler and their play Sheltered 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 subverts expectations and draws parallels between historical events and contemporary conversations about refugees.