The Greenhouse2023-05-11T19:43:08+00:00

2023 Commissioned Playwright

Rudi Goblen

in sweetwater
by Rudi Goblen

A queer, high school wrestler, Lago, navigates his sexuality, father’s death, and mental health amid the opportunity of being the dominant athlete in his state.

A developmental reading will take place on Zoom on Friday, June 9th and will be available for viewing on the FIU Theatre Facebook page for the rest of the summer.

In Sweetwater was originally commissioned by Lucille Lortel Theatre, Caridad Svich, Artistic Director of New Play Development.

Questions? Contact Michael Yawney, Greenhouse Managing Director, at myawney@fiu.edu.

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