Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Project present a First Light Reading of

Fear Less

a new play by Jacquelyn Reingold

Fear Less examines the role of fear in two different women's lives over 25 years.

Jacquelyn Reingold is a playwright, TV writer, teacher, advocate. “Fear Less” was first read in the First Light Festival 2024, and was a 2025 O’Neill finalist. Other plays in New York seen at EST, MCC, Naked Angels, Axial Theater; Actors Theater Louisville, Portland Center Stage, PlayLabs Minneapolis; London, Dublin, Berlin, Lima. Honors include: Lilly Award, Kennedy Center, EST/Sloan Commissions, Yaddo, Hermitage, Susan Smith Blackburn finalist. Published: “Best American Short Plays,” DPS, French, Smith & Kraus, Applause. Member: EST, Tent Theater, New Dramatists alum, mentor Young Playwrights Ukraine, founding member of Honor Roll! TV writing includes “The Good Fight,” “Grace & Frankie,” “In Treatment.” www.jacquelynreingold.com

Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Project present a First Light Reading of

Superquiz!

a new play by Mikaela Berry

SuperQuiz! follows the exciting, sometimes confusing, and extremely nerdy road to victory for an academic decathlon team of tenacious teenagers in Harlem.

Mikaela Berry is a multi-hyphenate artist, licensed social worker, and restorative justice facilitator based in Harlem whose passion lies in working with people in detention.

Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Project present a First Light Reading of

APPLE BOTTOM

a new play by Karina Billini

When a humble neighbor, Andrea, and a high-strung influencer, Belinda, arrive as patients for their post- BBL recovery, Apple Bottom Spa struggle to keep both women afloat.

Karina Billini is a Brooklyn-bred playwright. She is a proud alum of EST's Youngblood, Public's EWG program, among others. MFA: Juilliard, New School.