Connected by Lia Romeo

In a world where we are all constantly connected to the internet, and via the internet to one another, why do so many people still feel so alone? In a series of interrelated vignettes - a young girl's most embarrassing moment goes viral, a high school student must choose between real life and role-playing games, two girls spend Saturday night endlessly searching for the “perfect party,” a teacher is...
In a world where we are all constantly connected to the internet, and via the internet to one another, why do so many people still feel so alone? In a series of interrelated vignettes - a young girl's most embarrassing moment goes viral, a high school student must choose between real life and role-playing games, two girls spend Saturday night endlessly searching for the “perfect party,” a teacher is accidentally seduced by her student on an internet dating site – Connected examines love and friendship in the age of social media.
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Connected

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  • Stephen Kaplan:
    16 Jun. 2017
    “ This play constantly surprised me in how the eponymous connections occur. Touching, hilarious, devastating...these characters are recognizable and truly human. And the worlds that we are brought into are ones that resonate even if they're unfamiliar - through her clear writing, Lia makes them familiar. I had the privilege of seeing a production and it still stays with me, even months afterwards - the mark of a strong and effective piece. ”
  • Bixby Elliot:
    8 Jun. 2017
    “ I love this play and many of Lia's other plays. She is an incredible writer who builds plays with rich characters, exciting narratives, lots of humor and (at the same time) explores bigger themes about the world we live in. I saw Connected in production and loved how she weaves very personal stories together in the context of the bigger issue of how to live in a 24/7 wired world. Bravo Lia! ”
  • David Meyers:
    19 May. 2017
    “ I highly recommend this play to theatres looking for a great take about what it means to live in the era of the Internet and Social Media.

    Romeo's play exposes the truth that while these technologies can often "connect" us to one another, in many ways they leave us more isolated than ever in history.

    I've seen a production and reading of this play, and both times the laughs were enough. The author makes you think without ever preaching or commenting. Highly recommend. ”
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Development History

  • Reading
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    Writers Theatre of New Jersey
    ,
    2012
  • Workshop
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    Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
    ,
    2012

Production History

  • Professional
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    Project Y Theatre Company at 59E59
    ,
    2016
  • Professional
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    HotCity Theatre
    ,
    2014

Awards

Nominee for Outstanding Full-length Script
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New York Innovative Theatre Awards
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2016
Nominee for Best New Play
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St. Louis Theater Circle
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2014