Playwright.

When she is not acting, Elspeth can be found jotting down a million ideas and devoting herself to writing across genres. In addition to her BFA in acting, Elspeth is also working towards a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Art History for Contemporary Playwriting. As a part of this program, she is developing a year-long Capstone project where she is exploring the relationship between contemporary artists and history, including writing a full-length play.

Mandy, Jill, and Tiffany are best friends, but aren't they always?

Life is full of 80s bliss and minor shenanigans. While skipping school, the girls witness the challenger explosion live on television and from there, life begins to change. As the world continues to unravel throughout 1986, the girls begin to interact with the world for the first time. Their seemingly aligned ideologies splinter as Mandy gets further distracted by a romantic fling and stops showing up with and for her friends. the girls must decide what their relationship to the world will be and where their priorities lie. amareproductions.com/thesleepovergame

“I don’t want to change myself to be agreeable because I feel too small to fight back. I don’t want to act like I’m okay with things that I’m not. And I don’t want to feel guilty all the time.” - the Sleepover Game

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Don’t Be a Stranger

Two friends, Leia and Molly, reunite after a year apart to confront the reason for the end of their friendship. The two talk around an abusive third party who radically changed them and their relationship, trying to see what they can salvage and if they're ultimately able to stay friends. 


Emerson Stage NewFest Short Works, 2024
Lighting Design by Deb Sullivan & Spencer Swetlow
Stage Manager: Mariana Morales
Production Supervisor: Katie Meade
Director: Ciara Berardi
Playwright: Amanda Elspeth Jacobson
Cast: Emma Mason, Jordan Rochna
Photos by Craig Bailey/Perspective Photo