Playwriting
As an award-winning playwright based in the DC metro area, I have been able to craft stories that resonate with audiences profoundly. My work has been recognized for its ability to capture the human experience in a way that engages and enlightens. With the vibrant theater scene in this region as my muse, I find inspiration to continue creating compelling narratives that leave a lasting impact.
Some of my pieces can be found on the New Play Exchange; https://newplayexchange.org/users/78686/bella-panciocco
THE ROAD TO THE END WINS 'BEST DRAMA'
Recent Pieces
Production History:
Professional Venue Premiere, DC Capital Fringe Festival, 2023
*Awarded of BEST DRAMA of Fringe Festival
Original Cast Premiere, George Mason University, 2023
Workshop Presentation, George Mason University, 2022
THE ROAD TO THE END
Cast: 8–11
Genre: adventure, comedy, drama, tragedy
Synopsis: An adventurous father, Steve, and his conversely risk-averse son, Henry, embark upon a road trip to visit the Grand Canyon. Along the way, they pick up a witty hitchhiker, Dabria, who encourages them to rediscover their childlike spirits. Set against desolate highways and vast landscapes, their journey is muddled with trials and tribulations. The found family shoulders the burden of grief together through humor and heart, and even in the face of adversity, their momentum and persistence is unstoppable.
View World Premiere on Mason Arts Amplified: https://masonartsamplified.gmu.edu/school-of-theater-presents-the-road-to-the-end
THE MOON IS CHANGING
AND SO ARE WE
Cast: 5
Genre: comedy, drama
Synopsis: Kevin doesn’t like change. Who does? But on one full moon night, change comes for him whether he likes it or not. This play is a story of changing and growing up.
Production History:
Original Cast Premiere, George Mason University, 2022
Staged Reading, George Mason University, 2021
View Online on Mason Arts at Home: https://youtu.be/0MKZWMo1ASw?si=9s54h6HYAUWjCmE1&t=1264
TOMORROW IS MY DAY
Cast: 8
Genre: comedy, drama
Synopsis: We worry about tomorrow. The world is always focused on the next day. What's to come? What will the future bring? What's going to happen to these characters... tomorrow?
Production History:
Virtual Presentation, Mason Arts at Home, George Mason University, 2020
Staged Reading, George Mason University, 2020
View Online on Mason Arts at Home: https://youtu.be/m4yB6NpcYmM?si=enzHJSzdeD3rcZkd&t=2109