THE PALACE BRINGS LIFE TO LOCAL STUDENT PLAYWRIGHTS

Chris Israel of Stamford, Nicole Talamo of New Canaan and Marco Greco of White Plains, three local high school students, were named winners of The Palace Theatre”™s 2021 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play. All three witnessed their visions come to life with a virtual reading by professional actors led by Broadway veteran performer, director, choreographer and producer Luis Salgado via Zoom on March 14.

Greco, a senior at White Plains High School, was selected for his play, “Bang;” Israel, a junior at Brunswick High School, for his play, “The Elevator Play;” and Nicole Talamo, a sophomore at New Canaan High School, for her play, “Cultural Reset.” Each student was awarded $500.

“Congratulations to Chris, Marco and Nicole,” said Michael Moran, president and CEO of The Palace in Stamford. “At a time when students have lost so many valuable experiences, we”™re working hard to provide opportunities for meaningful growth and connection ”“ bringing the joy of arts education to students of all ages”¦.”

The Emerging Young Artist Award was established in 2010 and is open to all high school students from Fairfield and Westchester counties.