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Frederick Today
By the People, for the People
4am Friends Play Premieres at Endangered Species Theatre Project in Baltimore
Lifelong friends Becca, Tammy, and Kim navigate life's challenges from the 1970s to the present in new play.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The new play "4am Friends" follows the story of three lifelong friends - Becca, Tammy, and Kim - as they navigate life's ups and downs from their teenage years to their sixties. Inspired by the Marlene Dietrich quote "It's the friends you can call at 4 a.m. that matter," the play explores the humor, heart, and unbreakable bonds between these "4 a.m. friends" as they support each other through iconic moments, people, and fashion from the past five decades.
Why it matters
The play explores the enduring power of female friendship and how it can provide strength and comfort through life's most challenging times. It also celebrates the cultural touchstones of the 1970s through today that have shaped the lives of these characters.
The details
"4am Friends" will run from April 18-21 at the ESPloft in Frederick, Maryland and April 23-28 at Sky Stage, also in Frederick. There will be a special post-show discussion with the playwright on April 21. Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-will basis starting at $0 with general admission seating.
- The play runs from Saturday, April 18th through Tuesday, April 21st at the ESPloft in Frederick, Maryland.
- The play then runs from Thursday, April 23rd through Tuesday, April 28th at Sky Stage in Frederick, Maryland.
- There will be a special post-show discussion with the playwright on Tuesday, April 21st.
The players
Becca
One of the three lifelong friends at the center of the play.
Tammy
One of the three lifelong friends at the center of the play.
Kim
One of the three lifelong friends at the center of the play.
What’s next
The playwright will host a special post-show discussion with the audience on Tuesday, April 21st.
The takeaway
"4am Friends" celebrates the enduring power of female friendship and how it can provide strength and comfort through life's most challenging times, while also exploring the cultural touchstones that have shaped the lives of these characters over the past five decades.
