Kati Schwartz

Bad People is a hilarious and poignant window into the mind of a grief-stricken young woman. Using dry humor, unabashed nerdism, and cartoon dinosaurs, playwright Kati Schwartz tells her Me Too story, giving an intimate glimpse into vulnerability and complicity, and then into the harrowing processes of healing and self-acceptance.

Bad People was originally conceived as an audio drama, but can be performed on stage as well.

Barry and Jane, two teenagers of the 1960s who have been friends for their whole lives, take refuge from a rain storm in Barrys room. While waiting out the weather, costumes, old photographs, and one very special ring are pulled from the closet as the past and future of their friendship is put on the table.

The Coward is the story of Jill and Christopher, two young people with conflicting ideals who are forced to live in close quarters at a summer stock theater. The play opens on Jill brandishing a wand and wondering aloud if she might have magical abilities. She is soon introduced to Christopher, who is quick to criticize her and heighten himself at the expense of others. Not long after, in a game of Would You Rather, the topic of sexual identity surfaces. Jill confides that she is “unsure if she is straight or gay,” and it is revealed that Christopher is deeply religious. As the line between reality and the fantastical blurs, conflict ensues and those around them are faced with whether to step in or step to the side. Central to The Coward are the matters of internal homophobia, the ability to forgive oneself and others, and the necessity of speaking up for those in need rather than standing by.

We in the audience are left to decide: what does it mean to be a coward, and which of these characters fits that title?

In the wake of her father's attempted suicide, the sarcastic and rebellious Georgie develops an unexpected attachment to a newly successful, self-proclaimed rockstar. During heightened moments, the play ascends to a rock concert experience performed by an onstage band. Featuring original music by NYC-based alternative rock band For You The Moon, Caring For The Dead is a unique exploration into the definition of ‘family' and what we're willing to sacrifice for it.

After returning home from a therapy retreat, Aliza receives a gift from a mysterious old woman, which guides her while being forced to really look at her family and herself for the first time.

Shortly after the 2017 election, De Salle, a life long resident of Maine, goes to the beach for the first time, where he uncovers something miraculous and sets out to share his discovery with the world.