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NNPN ROLLING WORLD PREMIERE

Bad Books

By Sharyn Rothstein
March 05 - March 30, 2025 Bowne's Lab
NNPN ROLLING WORLD PREMIERE

Bad Books

By Sharyn Rothstein
March 05 - March 30, 2025 Bowne's Lab

Torn from today’s head­lines. What starts as a polite discussion between a mother and a town librarian about a teenager’s reading list unexpectedly explodes into a fiery clash of values and beliefs. Spiraling dangerously close to violence, their battle over books becomes a razor-sharp examination of censorship, parenting, and freedom. Equal parts absurdly funny and deeply poignant, this bold new play asks: What does it really mean to protect our children?

Warning: Adult Language and Themes
BAD BOOKS is produced at Florida Studio Theatre as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other Partner Theaters include Round House Theatre (Bethesda, MD), Curious Theatre Company (Denver, Colorado), and Williamston Theatre (Williamstown, MI). For more information, please visit nnpn.org

Running Time

90 minutes with no intermission

Cast

Amanda Kristin Nichols*

The Mother

Jean Tafler*

The Librarian/The Manager/The Editor

Creative

DIRECTOR | Kate Alexander

SCENIC DESIGN | Casey Seiler

COSTUME DESIGN | Chelsea Allen

LIGHTING DESIGN | Andrew Gray

SOUND DESIGN |  Naomi Martin

STAGE MANAGER | Charlotte Perez*

 STAGE MANAGEMENT INTERN | Amoreena Tillman

*Denotes member of Actors Equity Association
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