Playwright

Walter Thinnes

Workshop, Plays and Prestidigitation 6, Polaris North Artists Cooperative; Directed by Leslie Lynn Meeker, featuring Sam Lubin, Julia Torres and Cam Kornman; New York, NY

FREEDOM TRAINING

1m, 2f

10 minutes

simple interior set

While training for Freedom Summer in June of 1964, and preparing for the trip to Mississippi, a surprise visit teaches young Heshy an important lesson.

Winner, staged reading, The 3rd Annual New Moon Short Play Festival, Luna Stage, West Orange, NJ

Finalist, Rockford New Play Festival, Rockford, IL

Semi-Finalist; Minnesota Shorts Play Festival, Manakota, MN

Winner, Staged Reading; 14th Annual Short Play Marathon; Culture*Park; New Bedford, MA