Garden State New Play Festival 2026 Staged Readings of Three New Short Plays by Student Writers Written by Andy Bentley (Drew University), Emmanuel Ebba III (Montclair State University), and Victoria Lenga (Hudson County Community College) Dramaturgy by Molly Horan Saturday, May 9th @ 3:00 PM Nimbus Arts Center 329 Warren Street, Jersey City NJ Stiletto by Andy Bentley Two queer young people in rural Appalachia grapple with the true meaning of strength. Circuit Queens by Emmanuel Ebba III When a chainsmoking drag queen questions if the exclusive nightclub she performs in is too exclusive, she sparks a debate with the owners that may lead to the death of yet another gay nightclub. Digital Angel by Victoria Lenga A family disconnected over the death of their daughter learn to slowly heal through her old tamagotchi. #newplays #communityarts #stagedreading