Kent holds a BA in Theatre and studied the Meisner technique as well as Improv Comedy during his time in Los Angeles. (2/2)

Kent Phillips is honored to be making his Playzoomers debut. After taking a break from performing to be a dad and co-found Illumine Coffee, he returned to the stage last fall as Atticus Finch in “To Kill A Mockingbird”. (1/2)

They hope to continue their connection to the performing arts after graduation. Recent works include “I and You” and “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.” (2/2)

Mikaylah Taylor is a Senior at IU studying Theatre and Drama. She is currently the president of Black, Brown, Beige Theatre Troupe on campus and is a student staff member at the Neal Marshall Black Culture Center. (1/2)

Zilia Balkansky-Sellés has been involved with local theatre in Bloomington, IN, for the past 15 years. Favorite roles include Duchess of York (“Richard III”), Feste (“Twelfth Night”), and other Shakespeare in the Park productions. She has performed in several IU student films.

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Happy second night to the cast and creative team behind '(verb) a play on words!' For our final spotlight post, we're showcasing the rest of our incredible cast: Zilia Balkansky-Sellés, Mikaylah Taylor, and Kent Philips!
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PlayZoomers '(verb) a play on words' opens tomorrow!! Today we're excited to introduce the first half of our cast: Josh Decker, Liv Jonson, Aidan Prather, and Brian Alexander Davis.
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Kenny Hertling is excited to work with such a fun group! Kenny is a versatile storyteller known for his acting, intimacy, & fight direction. He brings emotional depth, physicality, and authenticity to any play he works on while advocating for mental health & wellness in the arts

Kendrick Weingast is excited to be joining the team of (verb)! Hailing from the Washington, DC area, Kendrick is a Directing MFA Candidate at Indiana University, excited to be telling important and heartfelt stories. Thank you for celebrating theatre with us!

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Opening night of '(verb) a play on words' is almost here! Rounding out our creative team are associate director Kendrick Weingast and intimacy director Kenny Hertling.
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Ansley Valentine is a professional director for the theatre as well as an educator. Ansley heads the MFA program in Directing at Indiana University. He loves contemporary plays, having directed or produced several. He is glad to be directing for PlayZoomers again.

His work in TV has earned multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, Writers Guild, and other awards. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and dedicates time to healthcare, education, and human rights. (2/2)

Seth Freeman writes for the stage, print, film, and television. There have been over 325 presentations of his plays around the world. (1/2)

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Four days left till opening night of '(verb) a play on words!' Today, we're kicking off our spotlight series with playwright Seth Freeman and director/designer Ansley Valentine. Don't miss this LIVE-STREAMED event!
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A single “offensive” word, displayed in a public place, roils a community, and the court case that follows sparks strong feelings about language, law, sex, ethics, and the myriad complications that words, in a variety of contexts, can create in our lives.

PlayZoomers '(verb) a play on words' - by Seth Freeman, directed by Ansley Valentine - opens this Friday! Don't miss this LIVE-STREAMED event. Check out the official trailer here, and stay tuned to meet our incredible cast and creative team.

PlayZoomers presents '(verb) a play on words'
Friday, April 10th @7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT
Saturday, April 11th @ 9:30 PM ET | 8:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM PT
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PlayZoomers producers Jan Carpman and Mary Ann Nichols will be guests on NPR's “Here & Now” program today! Make sure to tune into your local NPR station or listen to the episode on NPR's “Here & Now Anytime” website to hear the piece.
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PlayZoomers 'Comedies for the Virtual Stage' is available now! The book features twenty original, online plays by these incredible playwrights.
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PlayZoomers is proud to announce the release of our new book, 'Comedies for the Virtual Stage'!
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Edited by producers Janet R. Carpman and Mary Ann Nichols, this book presents 20 original comedy scripts, produced by PlayZoomers between 2020 and 2025.

He wouldn’t be able to do these shows without the support of his girlfriend, allowing him to rearrange their condo into his own personal studio several times a week; this performance is dedicated to her. (2/2)

Sean Broderick is an actor based in Boston, MA. This is his second show with PlayZoomers, having played Dog in “Feline Navidad,” and he’s excited to have the opportunity to play another character with a three-letter name. (1/2)

She is an alumna of the 2025 Shakespeare & Company January Intensive and holds a Theatre minor from Boston University. (2/2)

Laura Hubbard is thrilled to return to PlayZoomers! She was last seen as Eve in “A Snake with a Ladder.” She is a Boston-area actress, with recent credits including History Alive, Inc. and Apollinaire Theatre Company. (1/2)

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'WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW...' opens tomorrow night! To close out our spotlight series, we're featuring the cast of 'The Thing of It Is': Laura Hubbard and Sean Broderick!
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...and modern classics such as “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Crimes of the Heart.” His acting work has been recognized with a Best Actor award. He has taught acting at colleges in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. (2/2)

This is Stephen Benson's 4th directing gig with PlayZoomers. Previously, he directed "Talkback," “Rosa & Leo,” and "How We Saved the World." He has directed college productions of classic plays, including “Julius Caesar” and “The Beaux’ Stratagem"... (1/2)

Martha King De Silva, Playwright Martha King De Silva’s plays for children and adults have been produced at a variety of venues across the country.

Most recently, her TYA play, “Maddie and Eleanor,” was produced at The Growing Stage in Netcong, New Jersey, and has subsequently been published by Dramatic Publishing. www.marthakingdesilva.com (2/2)

Martha King De Silva is thrilled to return to PlayZoomers, where her play, “The Paris Test,” had its world premiere in 2021. In addition to writing plays for adults, Marty has also written plays for young audiences. (1/2)

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Two days till opening night of 'WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW...'. Today, we're kicking off our 'The Thing of It Is' spotlight series with playwright Martha King De Silva and director Stephan Benson!
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