Otis and Anna

WINNER: BEST SHORT 2023 AT DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVVAL

In June 2023, Emma directed her original one act “Otis and Anna” at Downtown Urban Arts Festival. The festival took place at Playwrights Horizons, NYC.

When Otis, a talented NYC scenic designer, is diagnosed with dementia and subsequently dumped by his partner, Matthew, his world implodes. Anna, his former student, is also living in the city when she gets the news, and immediately moves in with Otis to help him cope. During the eight years that she serves as his carer, they develop their own language through a shared love of art, allowing them to communicate even as Otis is slowly robbed of his speech.

CAST/CREATIVE

Dramaturgy: Kelleen Moriarty

Lighting Design: Mikelle Kelly

Original Composition/Sound Design: Eli Denson

Scenic Design: Emma Denson

Venue: The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons