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The Story

When Nils's ex-girlfriend dies suddenly, he is dragged back into a toxic online roleplay scene he swore he'd never return to. He'd been doing okay sticking to his seven-year plan for getting over their breakup - but now, everyone either blames him or expects him to have answers, and he's getting nasty anonymous messages that might be coming from beyond the grave. A nuanced examination of identity, trauma, assault, grief, and mental health through an online world.

Content Note & Resources

"All New Cells" contains references to suicide, child sexual abuse and self harm, which are discussed, but not depicted; themes include transphobia and online bullying.

If you or a friend need help with mental health, sexual abuse or bullying please tell someone: a parent, a teacher, a trusted friend. Click through for publicly available resources and for additional content information on our Spoilers and Support page.

What the reviewers said about All New Cells!

“[An] eloquent and dynamic story that explores trauma and healing in an otherwise unseen world.”

Katherine Ipince Leitner, Drama in the Hood (read the whole review)

Forged in a niche online fantasy forum, real passions and rivalries take hold as members navigate shared pasts and an uncertain future. Breaking free from social webs — even chosen ones — isn’t so simple in this trans-centered, proudly geeky new play.

Chase Anderson, NW Theatre (read the whole review)

Cast Members

Nils - Kasper Cergol

Aeon - Jasmine Lomax

Creative Team

Playwright - Aliza Goldstein

Casting Director - Buddy Todd

Calling Stage Manager - Brandon Ellis

Properties & Set-Dressing Design - Jessamyn Bateman-Iino

Sound Design - Madelyn Zandt

Graphic Design - Lara Kratz

Scenic Painter - Gwen Gothe

Producer/Scenic Design - Rebecca O’Neil

Cast

Creative Team