Blind Crest
Death Row inmate Tyrell Johnson and corrections officer Mara Hernandez share an undeniable attraction. When they decide to have a baby, will their initial spark ignite into an all-consuming flame? This thought-provoking twist on ‘boy meets girl’ explores legacy, identity, and race within the context of mass incarceration.
Monet Hurst-Mendoza is an NYC-based playwright from Los Angeles, CA. Her plays have been developed with The Alley Theater, Rising Circle Theater Collective, The Flea, Westport Country Playhouse, and Long Wharf Theatre, among others. Monet is an alum of the Emerging Writers Group at The Public Theater, R&D Group at The Civilians, Fresh Ground Pepper’s Playground Playgroup, WP Theater Playwrights Lab, and the Van Lier Fellowship at New Dramatists. She has been in residence at The Watermill Center, MacDowell, Millay Arts, La Mama Umbria, Stillwright, The MITTEN Lab, and SPACE on Ryder Farm. Monet was a writer/producer for seasons 21-24 of “Law and Order: SVU”. Episodes she co-wrote garnered multiple Imagen Awards, honoring positive portrayals of Latinos in media, and a nomination for the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Teleplay. She is a proud member of The Kilroys, The Dramatist Guild, and WGAE.
Andre G. Brown is a storyteller at heart—whether on stage, in the classroom, or behind the camera. A performer, educator, and director, he’s brought characters to life in national tours, commercials, and films. As a professor at CSU Channel Islands and Long Beach City College, he nurtures the next generation of artists, helping them find their voices, take creative risks, and bring bold stories to life. Andre has written, produced, and performed three solo one-act plays and holds graduate degrees from NYU and the University of Washington. His debut documentary, A Soul Cleansing, is now complete and making its way through the festival circuit. @andregbrown