Next Narrative Monologue Competition
Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. PT
Bagley Wright Theater
True Colors' Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM (NNMC) features newly created works from fifty of America's leading contemporary Black playwrights that engage students of all backgrounds in artful exploration of 21st century themes, while instilling confidence in all to find their voices.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 P.M. PT
Bagley Wright Theater
In-person or Livestreamed
Next Narrative Monologue Competition
Learn more about the NNMC, the playwrights, and more.
Meet the Participants
Finalists

Emily Prado-Casillas
Stadium High School

Iulia Mase
Kent Meridian High School

Jordan Talley
Fife High School

Lelena Moore
Stadium High School

Lulia Tesfamariam
Lakeside High School

Malia Silva
Kent Meridian High School

Mary Long
Stadium High School

Nick Marston
Silas High School

Nicole Duong
Franklin High School

Safiya Warsame
Franklin High School

Teddy Leitner
Stadium High School
Montage Performers

Ava Buescher
Stadium High School

Daniel Tracy
Stadium High School

Doran Danielson
Stadium High School

Hana Hyde
The Downtown School

Kaelynn Miller
Curtis High School

Lillyana Humphreys
Silas High School

Zytia Bobo
Stadium High School
Get to Know the Participants
We asked a few participants to share their favorite playwrights, what drew them to the competition, and more.