An Autistic Girl’s Guide to Hope & High School – Mike Sockol New Works Reading

16-year-old Beatrice learns that she is autistic, after a suicide attempt. Guided by an Inner Voice, Bea learns to navigate the world and her new identity.

New Works Series

Following a suicide attempt, 16-year-old Beatrice learns that she is autistic. Guided by an Inner Voice who dispenses questionable instructions for life to both Beatrice and the audience, Bea learns to navigate the world and her new identity.

Opening Date: 06/01/2026

Ticket Prices:

New Works Readings are FREE to attend, no tickets required.
General Admission
$10 Cash Donation Suggested

Performance Times:

Doors open at 6:30pm
Reading starts at 7:00pm

Run Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Suggested Age Range: Any

Authors/Playwrights: Hester Young

Directed by: Lisa Arnseth

Cast:

Beatrice - Jacs Conforti
Voice - Maggie Gronenthal
Shannon - Hannah Rapaport-Stein
Kai - Jordan Egnatovich
Dad, Teacher, Psychiatrist - Justin Mancini
Cristina, Nurse - Justine DeNicola
Jenny, Patient 1, Student 2 - Kelly Weeden
Mia, Patient 2, Student 1 - Adrianna Pizzuta
Hazel, Patient 3 - Campbell Smith
Drew, Patient 4, Therapist, Student 3 - Micah Goldschmidt
Dave, Patient 5 - Keiran Varian
Stage Directions Reader - Dan Impollemini

THIS IS A STAGED READING

A talkback with the Playwright, Director & Cast will take place after the reading; we encourage all audience members to participate!