SOPHIA DONDISCH
RECENT PROJECTS
Take a look at some of Sophia's latest work-- recent projects from both stage and screen.
The Fencer
Dir. Nicholas Marchetti
Gabbie is a young up and coming fencer who through years of training has shaped herself into one of the greatest fencers in the country. She’s led by her domineering father and coach, Enzo, who is determined to give his daughter the opportunities he never had.
But when Gabbie is struck by a critical injury, this young fencer now has a choice to make: longevity or legacy.​​​​​​​​​​
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AGBO Italian American Filmmaker Fellowship, SOHO Film Festival 2025, Chelsea Film Festival, Proof Film Festival, Hudson Valley Film Festival, Wyoming International Film Festival
POTUS
Written by Selina Fillinger, Dir. Sofia Figueroa
Chaos ensues as 7 women struggle to prevent presidential scandals. ​Sophia portrays Stephanie in this production performed at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Silvie
Dir. Sasha Hunt
Sophia Dondisch stars as Silvie, a restless teenage girl determined to escape the chaos of her broken home. With her boyfriend, she devises a plan to run away, fueled by the small stash of money she’s secretly saved. But when her father takes it, everything shatters. Torn between love and duty, freedom and family, Silvie must decide if she should still run, or stay and face the life she’s been desperate to leave behind.
NADA
Dir. José Alberto Casas Usandizaga
NADA follows three Mexican siblings -Felix, Memo, and Mariana- as they navigate an unexpected, transformative day in New York City. Each sibling faces personal challenges that test their beliefs and aspirations: Felix questions his approach to relationships, Memo grapples with doubts about his future as a writer, and Mariana confronts a startling new reality. Along the way, they meet a range of colorful characters and encounter surreal moments that push them to reflect on who they are. Through the highs and lows of their experiences, they ultimately find strength in each other amidst the city's chaos. The story touches on themes of family dynamics, personal growth, disillusionment, and the randomness of life.
The Office Plays
Written by: Adam Bock, Dir. Mackian Bauman
When a group of temps try to discover the secrets that lurk in the hidden crevices of their workplace, they realize they would rather believe in gossip and rumors than face dangerous realities.
Blood Moon
Dir. Morgan O'Connell
Two strangers cross paths on a night out, sparking an unexpected connection. He’s on a mission to show her the rare blood moon that appears at midnight; she couldn’t care less. But as the night unfolds, attraction blurs the lines between curiosity and vulnerability. What happens when two people are drawn to each other—yet neither is ready to fall?
A Never Ending Revenge
Dir. Brandon Paradise
Two tribes are locked in a brutal war, each convinced the other is nothing but evil and savage. The Grey Tribe has always seemed inhuman to the Black Tribe, but as the violence spirals out of control, the line between enemy and self begins to blur. When the war pushes both sides to the edge, they are forced to confront a haunting truth: in the end, aren’t we all human?