Kyle Blumenthal
Prizewinning Play & Screenwrite
My play and screen writing rigorously examines the impact of the technological revolution on our youth. Through my writing, I hope to inspire young people navigating this globally unprecedented digital age. My work Socratically explores globalization, mental health, environmentalism, and technology. Writing influences include Suzan-Lori Parks, Yuval Noah Harari, Donald Glover, Will Eno, Branden Jacob Jenkins, and Bess Wohl.
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My Journey
I have had the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant makers and feature my writing in a multitude of exciting contexts. In 2019 I began to pursue writing seriously after working with Tectonic Theatre Project (Laramie Project, Moment Work) on #HereToo, a devised theater piece about gun violence in America. This collaboration was the start of my journey into writing for social change.
In the spring of '22 my hip hop theater piece GRAFF premiered at the Downtown Theatre in Happy Valley, PA, fully produced with an original score. The following year I was honored to collaborate with Climate Change Theatre Action, Arts and Climate Initiative, and ArtSake Theatre Company on All Eyes on Tomorrow, a climate awareness festival with my short play Trash and Space. In '24 I debuted my first original film Pray for Me, recipient of recognitions from San Diego International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, including others.
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Produced Original Works
Pray for Me
2024, in collaboration with Dark Mind Productions
Struggling Harry exiles himself indefinitely into the wilderness and finds a friend in the unlikeliest of places. Pray for Me critiques suicide, masculenity, and self-isolation. It urges those suffering in silence to seek help.
Trash in Space
2023, in collaboration with Climate Change Theatre Action, Arts and Climate Initiative, and ArtSake Theater Company.
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GRAFF
2022, Downtown Theater, State College, PA
In this award winning story, Graffiti prodigy Elliot fumbles the offer of a lifetime in search of his true self. A hip hop theater piece with original score by Lance Joos.
#HereToo
2019, Pavillion Theater, in collaboration with Tectonic Theater Project.
A devised performance about gun violence in collaboration with the makers of the renowned Laramie Project.
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