Next Narrative Monologue Competition

Name: Next Narrative Monologue Competition
Start: 2022-03-18 19:30:00
End: 2022-03-18 21:00:00
Location: Bagley Wright Theater

Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. PT

Bagley Wright Theater

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True Colors' Next Narrative Monologue Competition^TM (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

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The Inaugural Next Narrative Monologue Competition^TM (NNMC) Regional Finals

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About the Program

Next Narrative Monologue Competition

Learn more about the NNMC, the playwrights, and more.

Meet the Participants

Finalists

Emily Prado-Casillas

Stadium High School

Emily Prado-Casillas

Stadium High School

Monologue: “Upcharge” by Inda Craig-Galván

Emily Prado-Casillas is a sophmore at Stadium Highschool who has a deep love for the arts and all things theatre. From a young age she has spent her spare time developing her art skills in visual and musical arts. She found a love for the spotlight and performance in Orchestra, which she has been in since 5th grade. She would like to thank her parents for giving her resources to grow her mind, as well as her art teachers throughout the years for giving her inspiration to continue.

Iulia Mase

Kent Meridian High School

Iulia Mase

Kent Meridian High School

Monologue: “Shame” by Cheryl L. West

Iulia Mase is a senior at Kent Meridian High School, she has been in multiple small plays ever since she was in elementary and did more plays at the camps she would go to with my church community. When the pandemic had just started Iulia was indecisive of which career she wanted for her future until a email from Mr. Thornton popped up referring to drama club and it caught her eye but unfortunately due to family getting covid left to right she wasn’t able to join and felt as if it was wrong for her to do so since her family was in such critical condition. As in person learning happened she joined Kent Meridian drama club and is also in drama class, in which she would also like to take a moment to thank her drama teacher who helped her come this far and motivated her to do so which is Jay Thornton.

Jordan Talley

Fife High School

Jordan Talley

Fife High School

Monologue: “It's Aaliyah For Me” by Candrice Jones

Jordan Talley is a Sophomore at Fife High school and started preforming at the age of 3 when she started dance and didn't find her love for theater until she was 12. Some shows Jordan have been in include Babette in Beauty and The Beast, ensemble in All Shook Up, dance captain in Frozen Jr. and Lucy Van Pelt in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Jordan Has also found a love for technical in the lighting and directing side of things. Jordan would like to thank her mom for constant support on doing what she loves and Deanna Martinez for developing her into the actor she is today and teaching her how to direct others.

Lelena Moore

Stadium High School

Lelena Moore

Stadium High School

Monologue: “Friends. Ones We Can Depend On?” by Deneen Reynolds-Knott

Lelena Moore is a sophomore at Stadium High School. She is passionate about what she does!! She’s been in past shows like Rats, where she played the pied piper, Nightmare Before Christmas, where she played the mayor, and All Together Now, where she played Motormouth Maybelle. She is planned to continue with acting as it expresses her personality. She would like to thank her family for their support throughout her experiences.

Lulia Tesfamariam

Lakeside High School

Lulia Tesfamariam

Lakeside High School

Monologue: “Say No to the Dress” by Stacey Rose

Lulia Tesfamariam is a senior at Lakeside School and was pushed to drama by her sister, but since fell in love with it herself. She enjoys embracing a new character and bonding with castmates during productions. She would like to thank Alban Dennis, her high school drama teacher, for helping her become a better actor and making the experience of drama so great for her.

Malia Silva

Kent Meridian High School

Malia Silva

Kent Meridian High School

Monologue: "One Second" by Rachel Lynett

Malia Silva is a junior at Kent Meridian high-school and fell in love with acting her freshman year where she played Tilly in She Kills Monsters. Her love for drama was highly encouraged by the amazing people she met that year and her drama teacher, Mr. Thornton. Her passion was even further supported when she competed last year for the August Wilson Monologue Competition. She'd like to thank all of those she's met on her acting journey so far and would like to encourage them to continue to pursue their dreams, whether it's acting or anything else.

Mary Long

Stadium High School

Mary Long

Stadium High School

Monologue: "One Second" by Rachel Lynett

Mary Long is a senior at Stadium High School and has loved performing since she began dancing at the age of 3. She has since added theatre to her repertoire, working on Fiddler on the Roof and In the Heights, and performing in All Together Now! and Grease as dance captain and a featured ensemble member. She loves the experience of performing and the ability it gives her to convey different stories and ideas. She would like to thank her drama teacher, Elizabeth Jacobsen, for helping her find her place on the stage and her parents for supporting her in every way.

Nick Marston

Silas High School

Nick Marston

Silas High School

Monologue: “Upcharge” by Inda Craig-Galván

Nick Marston is a Junior at Silas High School, where he is currently cast as Sky in Mamma Mia. Nick has also been seen at Tacoma Musical Playhouse on the Main Stage, in the 10-Minute Musical Festival, and in CampTMP shows. Besides theatre, Nick swims and loves outdoor sports. He adores performing and making others laugh, and plans to continue acting throughout his life.

Nicole Duong

Franklin High School

Nicole Duong

Franklin High School

Monologue: “Say No to the Dress” by Stacey Rose

Nicole Duong is a freshman at Franklin High School and fell in love with acting and the atmosphere around it when she first tried out in September. She has recently been in Mamma Mia, where she played Donna and currently is in Addams Family. She would like to thank her friends in theater for continuing to support her as well as helping her grow into a more confident person. She would also like to thank her karate teacher, Andrew, for always giving advice about anything she needs and for always being there for her.

Safiya Warsame

Franklin High School

Safiya Warsame

Franklin High School

Monologue: “Shame” by Cheryl L. West

Safiya Warsame is a freshman at Franklin High School and has loved the arts for as long as she can remember. Safiya loves to explore new characters and their emotions so she can challenge herself to convey that to the audience. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support and encouragement. She is most grateful to her sisters for always be there and helping her become the person she is today.

Teddy Leitner

Stadium High School

Teddy Leitner

Stadium High School

Monologue: “Out” by Rachel Lynett

Teddy Leitner is a Junior at Stadium High School, where he played Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors, and is set to play Sonny LaTierri in Grease. Teddy has found a home in the performing arts and hopes for his performances to move others. He would like to thank his parents, his voice teacher, and Heidi Fredericks, who brought him into the world of theatre not so long ago.

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

Behind the Scenes

Get to Know the Participants

We asked a few participants to share their favorite playwrights, what drew them to the competition, and more.