February 10-11, 2023
SPEED DATING
ONE NIGHT STAN
EXPECTATIONS
THE PICKUP
Speed Dating
Written by Curt Strickland
Directed by Jan Carpman
With Jamie Zemarel, LB Zimmerman
A widow and a widower – each deeply affected by loss – reluctantly attend a dating meet-up in a hotel conference room. Their back-and-forth banter leads somewhere different than they expected.
“A perfect combination of writing, directing, and acting. The initial funny dialogue was delivered seriously, which made it work so well! It was a real conversation, not dueling monologues. The “reveal” of their actual histories rang true and made me happy that these two characters whom I had grown to care about would get together. ”
“Kudos to Ms. Zimmerman and Mr. Zemarel for their dry delivery!”
“I loved “Speed Dating”! It made me laugh out loud! I was really happy with the unexpected switch at the end. Bravo!”
“My wife and I loved this “wit-matching” contest of two delightful characters. Fabulous directing!”
One Night Stan
Written by Adam Szudrich
Directed by Duchess Dale
With Kristin Naomi Garcia, Kim S. Monti, Mira Singer
Three women recount their dates with Stan in a rat-a-tat barrage of lust, self-doubt, and questionable dance moves. A comedy about seeing the same things through very different eyes.
“The pacing was accomplished really well! ”
“Really enjoyed “One Night Stan” showing how one event can be experienced so differently.”
“Charming and funny! ”
Expectations
Written by Jennifer O’Grady
Directed by Marc Verzatt
With Don Converse, Nancy Dydak
Novelist Charles Dickens and his wife Kate Dickens speak about the legal separation he initiated after 22 years of marriage and nine children—narratives that differ substantially from each other. A play about power and women's lives.
““Expectations” was both poignant and enlightening — bravo to the actors, director, and playwright. ”
“I was moved by Charles and Kate Dickens. ”
“The characters came off as believable personalities! ”
The Pickup
Written by Donald Loftus
Directed by Morris Schorr
With Patricia Mizen, Anthony Backman, April Lipscott
He sees her and gives her the eye. She sees him and flirts back. And then, just when it appears something is going to happen, the cell phone rings.
“Loved “The Pickup”. Excellent script and fantastic acting. ”
““The Pickup” theme is so necessary in these times. ”
“The ending surprised (and delighted) me! ”
