Amplifying the “Stories of Everyday Heroes” 📣
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We’re back with another year of new voices and a month-long festival celebrating new work. Experience the new work of eight emerging playwrights at the #AmplifySeriesSix film screenings and live staged readings of the winners of last year’s #AmplifySeriesFive.
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We’re seeking work celebrating the resilience, humanity, and unexpected power found in our daily lives. Send us the stories that remind audiences how bravery shows up in kitchens, classrooms, sidewalks, 9-5’s, and living rooms across the Southside and beyond.
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Submissions for AS6 will close Sunday, January 4, 2026. For all submission questions, please email [email protected]
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Experience each part of our season with an Individual Membership for only $75 or receive two tickets, for even less per show, with our Dual Membership for $120. This is your invitation to join us and become a member. Learn more with the 🔗 in our bio.
In conclusion of #ANPF25, audiences expressed their feedback on the scenes developed for #AmplifySeriesFive. In combination of both Audience surveys and the consideration of the Definition Ensemble, we are thrilled to announce the winners of #AS5:
*️⃣ Kirsten Baity, “Church Kids”
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*️⃣ Dawn Bless, “She Rocks”
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*️⃣ Jessica F. Morrison, “Chicago Love Train”
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*️⃣ Jamaque Newberry, “Clipz”
Please join us in celebrating not only the winning playwrights, but all eight finalists from Amplify Series Five. Stream all eight of the AS5 scenes for free via the 🔗in our bio! 🎥
*In a writing mood*…. Everyone knows the neighborhood Bronzeville in Chicago. But did you know Chicago is not the only city that has a Bronzeville? I am so inspired by the history that surrounds us. American history. A jazz revue is brewing.🎷
Thank you @definitiontheatre and everyone who contributed to the Amplify Play Festival. What a beautiful and talented group of people that I am humbled to be among as a finalist.
Did you know that every American genre of music was initially created by Black people? Did you know that Rock ‘n’ Roll was created by a black woman? That is what my play SHE ROCKS is about. That is what the American Music Cycle is about. More coming soon!
