Astoria New Play Festival: "Let Go"

"Let Go" by Molly Horan
Let Go follows Bridget and Kelly, seventeen-year-old aspiring filmmakers (and best friends) who have the perfect plan to break into the industry. They're going to make a shot for shot recreation of the 2004 film Garden State and screen it at their town film festival, which happens to be Zac Braff's hometown. They're sure when Braff sees their dedication (and homage to his film) he'll provide them with all the connections they need. But when a car accident leaves Bridget with a traumatic brain injury (and Kelly, who was driving, with plenty of trauma of her own) the two teens have to figure out how to finish their movie, and maintain their friendship, with a new set of limitations.