Premiere Stages at Kean University

Premiere Stages is committed to serving the cultural needs of northern and central New Jersey through the development and production of high-quality Equity theatre premieres, professional development and educational initiatives for the local and campus communities, and the support and cultivation of emerging playwrights and theatre artists.

As a professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, Premiere Stages actively engages and enhances the specialized training programs at Kean...

Premiere Stages is committed to serving the cultural needs of northern and central New Jersey through the development and production of high-quality Equity theatre premieres, professional development and educational initiatives for the local and campus communities, and the support and cultivation of emerging playwrights and theatre artists.

As a professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, Premiere Stages actively engages and enhances the specialized training programs at Kean, while embracing and serving a culturally diverse audience, underserved local youth, and a broad pool of gifted regionally-based artists.

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  • Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Snowbirds by Lauren Holmes as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. Snowbirds rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. The piece is a unique, moving look at topics such as retirement for the working class, aging, and the reality of working and living in America. Our congratulations and thanks to Lauren.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Snowbirds by Lauren Holmes as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. Snowbirds rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. The piece is a unique, moving look at topics such as retirement for the working class, aging, and the reality of working and living in America. Our congratulations and thanks to Lauren.

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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Episodes by Kallan Dana as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. Episodes rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. Our panel was impressed by the success of the episodic form; the piece is an authentic, compelling exploration of cycles, girlhood, and a nature vs nurture argument. Our congratulations and thanks to Kallan.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Episodes by Kallan Dana as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. Episodes rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. Our panel was impressed by the success of the episodic form; the piece is an authentic, compelling exploration of cycles, girlhood, and a nature vs nurture argument. Our congratulations and thanks to Kallan.

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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Beshert by Daniel Kushner as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. Beshert rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. Our panel was engaged by the touching exploration of an intercultural, queer relationship in the 1920s-- and the social implications of that relationship. Our congratulations and thanks to Daniel.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Beshert by Daniel Kushner as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. Beshert rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. Our panel was engaged by the touching exploration of an intercultural, queer relationship in the 1920s-- and the social implications of that relationship. Our congratulations and thanks to Daniel.

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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Mama, I wish I were silver as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. A simultaneous sibling drama and a magical excavation of history, the play asks important questions about legacies within both families and societies. Our congratulations and thanks to Amanda.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Mama, I wish I were silver as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. A simultaneous sibling drama and a magical excavation of history, the play asks important questions about legacies within both families and societies. Our congratulations and thanks to Amanda.

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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Mud & Fire: The Pottery Play as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the relationships with the characters, showing an audience how this small pottery group has truly become a family. Our congratulations and thanks to Lindsay.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize Mud & Fire: The Pottery Play as a Semi-Finalist for the 2026 Premiere Play Festival. The play rose through a competitive process to become one of 65 Semi-Finalists out of 894 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the relationships with the characters, showing an audience how this small pottery group has truly become a family. Our congratulations and thanks to Lindsay.

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