NOMADS Spring 2026 Wordplay Series

Come watch 20-minute cuts of new work by Columbia students! NOMADS' Wordplay series is a one-night-only presentation of staged readings of new work by Columbia students. This years' program consists of cuts from:

• a bisexual narrative of american football (in wartime) AKA "animals" by Sean Daley (GS '27), a drama about violence, insurgency, and the wild | Directed by Clara Noggle (CC '28
• Przeznaczenie by Eric Butler (CC '26), a modern opera about finding meaning, robots, and the apocalypse | Directed by Katie Sauer (BC '27)
• The Squid by Ella Britton (BC '27), a comedy about iridescent skin, one man’s refusal to stop rapping, and animal instinct | Directed by Mamie Rushkoff (BC '27)
• Proteus by Frankie Fidler (CC '28), a comedy about the aftermath of the Trojan War, satyrs, and forgiveness | Directed by Sebastian Bader (CC '26)

The readings will be followed by a private reception and celebration of the playwrights' work this season. Refreshments will be served at the performances and reception.

If you are not a CUID/BCID holder, please procure tickets by April 30 to ensure access to the event. The readings will take place on Barnard's campus.

We hope to see you there!

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