2023 Amplify
New Play Festival
Join the Amplify Series Three Virtual Encore! 📣
Streaming begins Thurs Aug 10.
Schedule
August 4-5, 2023
Amplify Series Three
Film Screenings
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park
Experience the eight pieces + interviews of the Amplify Series Three finalists.
August 2023
Amplify Series Two
Winner Readings
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park
Join us for readings from the winners of 2022’s Amplify Series Two.
August 5, 2023
The 101 Series
Artist Workshops
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park
A series of free introductory workshops led by local industry professionals.
About
The 2023 Amplify New Play Festival (ANPF) is a free community celebration encompassing film screenings of the eight finalists of Amplify Series Three, free introductory artist classes, readings from Amplify Series Two winners, a pop-up shop from Definition Innovator small businesses and more.
All festival readings, workshops, and screenings are free, but highly encourage advance registration. Questions? info@definitiontheatre.org
AS3 Finalists
Amplify Series Three Screenings
Aug 4 + 5, 2023 | Free
Logan Center for the Arts
Experience the eight Amplify Series Three finalist pieces and interviews with the playwrights on the big screen.
Saturday’s Screening includes a
post-screening talkback with the artists.
Amplify Series Two Winner Readings
Aug 2023 | Free
Logan Center for the Arts
Join us for readings from the winners of 2022’s Amplify Series Two. These pieces are currently in their first year of development with Definition. Readings are an informal way to gauge audience feedback on the continually evolving piece.
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Thirty
by Melda Beaty
AUG 04 | 6-730 PM
It's Sister's 75th birthday celebration and her grand-children shower her with love. Each granddaughter was willed an inheritance, but Sister's selective memory and secrets cause quite the obstacle.
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Black Bone
by Tina Fakhrid-Deen
AUG 11 | 6 PM
Discover four academics at a PWI who find out one of them is passing for Black. How does one perform or prove their Blackness? And who gets to judge? Come on down and find out.
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In the Back
by Julian Parker
AUG 18 | 6 PM
A story about the role time plays on our psyche. We see a young man’s journey in taking responsibility for his actions, paving the way for to not only forgive himself, but finally loving himself again.
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Salsa, A Slow Death
by Brianna Ramirez
Date coming soon.
This piece covers the gap between generations through music. A father and son attempt to close the “old school vs new school mentality” by discussing political and social issues via hip hop and salsa.
The 101 Series
Aug 5, 2023 | Free
Logan Center for the Arts
Join us for a series of introductory workshops led by local industry professionals. Workshops are free to attend but require advance registration.
Workshops are intended to folks 14yo + up.
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Improv 101
AUG 05 | 1-2 PM
Instructed by Tyrone Phillips
Join Definition’s Artistic Director, Tyrone Phillips, in a one hour introductory Improv class! Throughout the course of an hour, folks will be introduced to improv basics to help develop scene work, hone in on active listening skills and fun practical exercises that will keep you saying "yes, and.”
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Dance/Movement 101
AUG 05 | 1:30-2:30 PM
Instructed by Sadira Muhammad.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer, an actor that moves or just looking to dip your toes into the world of physical storytelling, this free dance workshops is perfect for everyone. Get ready to groove and express yourself through the power of movement!
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Playwriting 101
AUG 05 | 1:30-3 PM
Instructed by Marsha Estell
Whether you’ve never written anything before, experienced in another medium of writing, or a playwright looking to sharpen your skills, Playwriting 101 will teach you what makes a scene work, how to develop character through dialogue and action, and how to think in theatrical terms.
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Acting 101
AUG 05 | 2-3 PM
Instructed by Alana Arenas
Whether you're a seasoned actor or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of acting. In Acting 101, you'll participate in fun acting exercises and gain valuable insights into the craft. This intro workshop will enhance your acting skills and help build stage confidence.
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