In a fit of climate anxiety, a 16 year-old aspiring performance artist chains herself to a tree with a plan to film herself for 24 hours. But as time wears on and her body wears out, she's forced to confront the reasons she's really in the fore

Ebony & Nakeshia...a Comedy by Nia Akilah Robinson

Feb 14th, 2022 32m 36s

Two very dedicated pie eating competition contestants. An inimitable pie recipe. One dead chef. How do we continue eating? Written by Youngblood’s Nia Akilah Robinson, directed by Colette Robert, featuring Erin Cherry, Sharina Martin, Lizan Mit

for the (im)possibility of california by Sam Mueller

Feb 7th, 2022 36m 52s

Inside The Cook County Court System, someone is searching inside the maze of the justice system. Weaving between the past and the present, for the (im)possibility of california is a look at how love and danger often mix in chaotic, explosive wa

Love and Grief, or the Mary Christmas Play by Phanésia Pharel

Jan 31st, 2022 30m 45s

Mary and Avi had a pact. Now Mary is waiting for it to be delivered. A box will try to answer the question: Are we ever alone? Written by Youngblood’s Phanésia Pharel, directed by Mikhaela Mahony, featuring Erin Cherry, Samraat Ghosh, Starr Ki

Elena Frank's Winter ASMR Tape by Miz Hashimoto

Jan 24th, 2022 32m 15s

Join Elena Frank on a brand new ASMR journey to keep you warm through the winter. Brought to you by the Smile-A-Sun Light Therapy Lamp Company. Written by Youngblood’s Miz Hashimoto, directed by John Giampietro, featuring Brad Bellamy, Sasha Di

Who Killed Laura Gilbert?: Episode 853 by Mara Nelson-Greenberg

Nov 22nd, 2021 38m 46s

Continuing her search for Laura’s killer, Annie stumbles upon a promising lead: is it possible that Laura was killed by Jonny, her mom’s best friend’s daughter’s best friend’s brother’s friend? Written by Youngblood’s Mara Nelson-Greenberg, dir

ALL THE HELIUM HEARTS OVER BELT PARKWAY by Karina Billini

Nov 8th, 2021 51m 9s

Sammy and Amena can't leave each other the hell alone. They've tried. Are they destiny or bad habit? Brighton Beach and their unborn baby want to know. Sammy drives a runaway Uber, but today, Amena refuses to leave his car. A Brooklyn love stor

Manuka by Jeesun Choi

Nov 1st, 2021 34m 22s

Sungho flunks out of college and his business-savvy mother is worried. But his business-savvier father turns up out of nowhere with the greatest idea he's ever had. This could be the answer to all of their prayers. Written by Youngblood’s Je

Sleeping in a Moving Car by Andrew Massey

Oct 25th, 2021 20m 4s

Ella takes her father, Paul, to his appointments all over town. They'll probably be late. He's quiet. They're late. For a moment he seems like his old self. They're late. And getting later. Written by Youngblood’s Andrew Massey, directed by Col

Landing by Dylan Guerra & Julia Specht

Jul 19th, 2021 35m 57s

DISPATCH: Crash landed. Learning new language. Discovering body, getting used to being meat. Making friends, but miss you. Come find me please? Are you even looking? Co-written by Youngblood’s Dylan Guerra and Julia Specht, directed by Dylan G

How Will We Know When the Play Starts? by Lily Houghton & Sofya Levitsky-Weitz

Jun 28th, 2021 27m 37s

Lily and Sofya go to EST for the first time in a long time. But is anyone checking on the lights? The water filter? What happened to the shelves? And what was the play, the play they were here to see? Co-written by Youngblood’s Lily Houghton

A Very Special Monday Lunch

Apr 26th, 2021 55m 40s

We’re taking a very special lunch break with a Q&A, instead of a play! Join the playwrights of episodes 1-6 as we talk about the shift from the stage to the soundwaves, the inspiration behind each episode, and their takeaways on artistic life

SIGNALING by Dylan Guerra

Apr 19th, 2021 39m 43s

the arecibo telescope sends signals out all day. sometimes, they also receive them. :) Written by Youngblood’s Dylan Guerra, directed by Laura Dupper, featuring David Shih, with sound designer & engineer Caroline Eng. This episode is part of

OTTER DELIGHT (WORKING TITLE) by Michael Feldman

Apr 12th, 2021 23m 20s

Doris and Dave, the duo behind one hit children's TV series, are seeking a comeback with a show about the ADORABLE sea otter. The first step in their process is a conference call set up by the network with an otter expert. Written by Youngblo

ENDOGAMY by Jake Brasch

Apr 5th, 2021 29m 1s

Ezzie and Sarah, a newly married Jewish couple, discover they're carriers of a rare genetic disease. Years later, their son Mordechai and his goyishe boyfriend Dustin wrestle with faith, responsibility, and ancestral baggage. This episode con

EDEN WHISKEY by AJ Clauss

Mar 29th, 2021 28m 25s

For eight generations the Eden women have been making whiskey here in Kentucky. Come join us for a quick tour on what it takes to make a strong Eden woman. Whiskey, we meant whiskey. Written by Youngblood’s AJ Clauss, directed by Lilli Hokam

SHE COMES FROM THE DIRT by Karina Billini

Mar 29th, 2021 23m 17s

Hay plantas que curan y hay plantas que matan. There are plants that cure you and then there are plants that kill you. And lucky for the ailing Dominicans who frequent her botanica, Trinidad knows the difference. She hasn't had a single compla

THE WORLD IS FULL OF by Mona Pirnot

Mar 29th, 2021 18m 47s

Do you still love the world? Written and directed by Youngblood’s Mona Pirnot, featuring music by Peter Mark Kendall, with sound designer & engineer Caroline Eng. This episode is part of the EST/Sloan Project for Science & Technology.

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Youngblood Monday Lunch - Trailer

Mar 1st, 2021 32s

Need a little breather in your day? Join us for Youngblood Monday Lunch, a short play podcast from the writers of Youngblood, where you’re always on your lunch break! Every episode features a brand new, never-before-seen-or-heard play by a memb

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