EGRESS

by Sarah Saltwick

Co-Authored with Melissa Crespo. You have just moved to a small college town to teach architecture. You have trouble sleeping. Sometimes, you lose track of time. You realize that your fears have followed you. You have no one to confide in, not your roommate, not your students, not the prosecutor who needs you to
testify as a key witness. You can’t sleep. You’re considering buying a gun. You don’t want to want a...

Co-Authored with Melissa Crespo. You have just moved to a small college town to teach architecture. You have trouble sleeping. Sometimes, you lose track of time. You realize that your fears have followed you. You have no one to confide in, not your roommate, not your students, not the prosecutor who needs you to
testify as a key witness. You can’t sleep. You’re considering buying a gun. You don’t want to want a gun. But here you are, debating.

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EGRESS

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  • Shelby Seeley: EGRESS

    Fascinating, unique read. Very well done.

    Fascinating, unique read. Very well done.

  • Charles Jackson: EGRESS

    I am currently the Assistant Director for Egress for its professional production at Amphibian Stage. I was very impressed when I read the play. The script superbly displays the complexities of grief and trauma. I highly recommend reading and producing!

    I am currently the Assistant Director for Egress for its professional production at Amphibian Stage. I was very impressed when I read the play. The script superbly displays the complexities of grief and trauma. I highly recommend reading and producing!

  • Cheryl Bear: EGRESS

    A powerful look into the visceral experience of living in overwhelming fear and anxiety that can drive you mad as one prays for protection. Well done.

    A powerful look into the visceral experience of living in overwhelming fear and anxiety that can drive you mad as one prays for protection. Well done.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Theatreworks , Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization Cleveland Play House , Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization Hyde Park Theatre, Year 2018

Production History

Awards

  • Roe Green New Play Award
    Cleveland Play House
    Winner
    2019