Joy Comes in the Morning, written by Marcus Scott and directed by Dev Bondarin, follows the journeys of two young women as they navigate the challenges of life and competition in the wrestling ring. This operatic coming-of-age dramedy delves into themes of resilience and ambition. The performance is part of the inaugural Garden State New Play Festival, taking place at the Jersey City Theater Center on May 8, 2025.
Garden State New Play Festival (5/1/26-5/17/26)
The Weight of Gold in a Hungry Land (5/11/25-5/11/25)
Best Foreign (5/11/25-5/11/25)
Fallen from GRACE (5/10/25-5/10/25)
Oh, Muffy! (5/10/25-5/10/25)
Daddy, An Un-Chinese Kid (5/9/25-5/9/25)
New Work (Title TBA) (5/4/25-5/4/25)
Solomon (and Me) (5/3/25-5/3/25)
The Wonderful Out There (5/3/25-5/3/25)
Aberdeen and Netarine (5/2/25-5/2/25)
The Garden State New Play Festival (5/1/25-5/11/25)
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