Next/Life

by Matthew Capodicasa

Elise is in her 70s and about to die. That is, until she gets herself into an experimental drug trial that effectively cures her cancer—but reverse-ages her. Newly youthened, she sets out to build a new life for herself in this rapidly changing world, even as the things she knows and the people she loves begin to disappear.

Elise is in her 70s and about to die. That is, until she gets herself into an experimental drug trial that effectively cures her cancer—but reverse-ages her. Newly youthened, she sets out to build a new life for herself in this rapidly changing world, even as the things she knows and the people she loves begin to disappear.

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  • Eugene O'Neill Theater Center: Next/Life

    It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Matthew Capodicasa and their play Next/Life as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive, anonymous, and multi-tiered selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater.

    It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Matthew Capodicasa and their play Next/Life as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive, anonymous, and multi-tiered selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Houghton Festival of New Plays/The Juilliard School, Year 2019