October 18-19, 2024
October 18-19, 2024
IT AIN’T PINTER
Written by Jack Rushton
A satirical look at theatre and what a playwright might go through to get produced.
Play Dead
Written by Evan Baughfman
Two marsupial friends - one of them an actor - have an important after-hours discussion at the zoo.
Armchair Critic
Written by Nicky Denovan
An award-winning theatre critic is summoned to his editor's office to explain his latest review. Could it be the end of the road? Can Clive keep his career on track? And who is really in the driver's seat?
Tree #2
Written by R.A. Pauli
After being cast as Tree #2 in a community theatre production of Jack and the Beanstalk, Charlie has questions about his role.
A Horse! A Horse!
Written by Steven Otfinoski
Richard III is in desperate need of a horse at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Then along comes horse dealer Sam Smedley just in the nick of time. But getting the steed Smedley's selling turns out to be more of a challenge than poor Richard bargained for.
IT AIN’T PINTER
PLAY DEAD
ARMCHAIR CRITIC
TREE #2
A HORSE! A HORSE!
IT AIN’T PINTER
Written by Jack Rushton
Directed by Morris Schorr
With April Linscott, Joel Snyder, Christine Viviers, Adam Fox, Alice Simon
A satirical look at theatre and what a playwright might go through to get produced.
“A clever satire of behind-the-scenes theatrical ‘drama’!”
“The actors played their over-the-top roles to perfection!”
Play Dead
Written by Evan Baughfman
Directed by Kristina Lloyd
With Alexandra Joyce, Emma Lavaune
Two marsupial friends - one of them an actor - have an important after-hours discussion at the zoo.
“The opossum had me cracking up! ”
“A great duo! ”
Armchair Critic
Written by Nicky Denovan
Directed by Tony Tambasco
With Rob Scavone, David Sayers
An award-winning theatre critic is summoned to his editor's office to explain his latest review. Could it be the end of the road? Can Clive keep his career on track? And who is really in the driver's seat?
“Simply smashing! ”
“They certainly didn’t ‘phone it in’! ”
Tree #2
Written by R.A. Pauli
Directed by Amanda Alch
With Laura Van Vliet, Jake McVicker
After being cast as Tree #2 in a community theatre production of Jack and the Beanstalk, Charlie has questions about his role.
“A sweet nod to everyone who ever felt like a lesser character! ”
A Horse! A Horse!
Written by Steven Otfinoski
Directed by Bari Biern
With Morgan Duncan, Michael Carruthers
Richard III is in desperate need of a horse at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Then along comes horse dealer Sam Smedley just in the nick of time. But getting the steed Smedley's selling turns out to be more of a challenge than poor Richard bargained for.
“The two actors galloped away with this great script! ”
“Loved the costumes and gorgeous background!”
September 13-14, 2024
September 13-14, 2024
The Two of Them
Written by Joe Sutton
THE TWO OF THEM tracks the relationship between two women: Pat Adams, wife of Supreme Court Justice Thomas Adams, and the justice’s one-time accuser, Ashley Duncan. After an extended conversation in which both women reveal dark secrets, their interaction takes a surprising turn.
The Two of Them
The Two of Them
Written by Joe Sutton
Directed by Scott Sedar
With Janit Baldwin and Jean Childers-Arnold
THE TWO OF THEM tracks the relationship between two women: Pat Adams, wife of Supreme Court Justice Thomas Adams, and the justice’s one-time accuser, Ashley Duncan. After an extended conversation in which both women reveal dark secrets, their interaction takes a surprising turn.
“A wonderful evening! Tension, emotion, love. A full plate of theatre.”
“Wow! Very powerful stuff. Incredibly well written and acted. ”
“Beautiful acting. Very engaging. Excellent script. The hypocrisy in their personal lives and Pat’s husband’s career parallels what we’re seeing now in our Supreme Court. Excellent.”
“This was just beautiful. A cast of two is not easy but you both held me on edge the entire time. You managed the layers amazingly well and all the tech magic just rounded everything out wonderfully.”
“Bravo! Bravo! What a moving play, so many layers and spectacular performances!”
June 14-15, 2024
June 14-15, 2024
Va-Va-Vicarious
Written by Kim E. Ruyle
A pair of mismatched writers on a layover happen to meet in an airport lounge. As they discuss living, loving, and writing, they reach a surprising conclusion.
The Mask
Written by Eric Johnston
Monica wants to make love to Andy only when he’s wearing a certain type of mask.
He wants to stop wearing it.
A Random Margarita in the Zone
Written by Arthur Lundquist
Bertha and Clark hang out in a nondescript public place and talk of the moment your entire life may turn on the drink in your hand.
Imperfectly Frank
Written by Seth Freeman
In trying to adapt the tradition of arranged marriage to today’s possibilities, a family’s best-laid plans spin wildly out of control.
I’ve Got a Bun
Written by Cary Pepper
Mason has been cast in a newly discovered, never-before-seen play by a world-class absurdist. But the playwright was a lousy typist.
And the play must be performed exactly as written.
VA-VA-VICARIOUS
THE MASK
A RANDOM MARGARITA IN THE ZONE
IMPERFECTLY FRANK
I’VE GOT A BUN
“What a hilarious evening! Five plays in one night, all so strong, all so well acted, directed, staged, and written . . . Wow!
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Va-Va-Vicarious
Written by Kim E. Ruyle
Directed by Morris Schorr
With Anthony Backman and Shelby Janes
A pair of mismatched writers on a layover happen to meet in an airport lounge. As they discuss living, loving, and writing, they reach a surprising conclusion.
“New insights about the lives of writers! ”
“Anthony Backman and Shelby Janes had great chemistry!”
“Awesome direction by Morris Schorr!”
The Mask
Written by Eric Johnston
Directed by Jan Carpman and Mary Ann Nichols Hubbard
With George Dougherty and Mary Carroll Dougherty
Monica wants to make love to Andy only when he’s wearing a certain type of mask.
He wants to stop wearing it.
“An absurd, yet believable, premise. So timely.”
“Deftly guided by directors Carpman and Hubbard, George and Mary Carroll Dougherty plumbed a cringe-worthy situation with equal parts like and lust.”
A Random Margarita in the Zone
Written by Arthur Lundquist
Directed by Joshua Secunda
With Jeanne Louise and Jamie Zemarel
Bertha and Clark hang out in a nondescript public place and talk of the moment your entire life may turn on the drink in your hand.
“Wonderfully written, directed, and acted!”
“A comedy with depth!”
“Actors Jeanne Louise and Jamie Zemarel used Lundquist’s clever dialogue to whipsaw us through big emotional shifts.”
Imperfectly Frank
Written by Seth Freeman
Directed by Barkha Kishnani
With Mona Bapat, Anil Joseph, Harsh Arora and Shauni Ramai
In trying to adapt the tradition of arranged marriage to today’s possibilities, a family’s best-laid plans spin wildly out of control.
““Imperfectly Frank” was perfect!”
“Smartly written!”
“Well directed and acted by an ensemble new to PlayZoomers! I hope to see more of them all!”
“I enjoyed seeing an East Indian family in a play that subverts your expectations.”
I’ve Got a Bun
Written by Cary Pepper
Directed by Patti Allis Mengers
With Mike Cohen and Norm Thibeault
Mason has been cast in a newly discovered, never-before-seen play by a world-class absurdist. But the playwright was a lousy typist.
And the play must be performed exactly as written.
“What a hoot! (not “shoot”!)”
“Actors Norm Thibeault and Mike Cohen did it again – made us think in the midst of guffawing.”
March 29-30, 2024
March 29-30, 2024
The Follow-Up Fellow
Written by Thomas W. Stephens
When Tim arrives to verify data for the 1910 US Census, Margaret welcomes him into her kitchen and they discover an immediate rapport. Margaret becomes uneasy with his seeming familiarity with the details of her life. When pressed, Tim discloses the extraordinary circumstances that led to their meeting and reveals the time-and-space ties that forever bind them.
The Follow-Up Fellow
The Follow-Up Fellow
Written by Thomas W. Stephens
Directed by Ansley Valentine
With Sarah Brackett, Adam Mohrs
When Tim arrives to verify data for the 1910 US Census, Margaret welcomes him into her kitchen and they discover an immediate rapport. Margaret becomes uneasy with his seeming familiarity with the details of her life. When pressed, Tim discloses the extraordinary circumstances that led to their meeting and reveals the time-and-space ties that forever bind them.
“What an imaginative, beautifully written play! It did what good art should do – immersed me in the piece itself and made me think about my own life (and the people who came before me.)”
“Sensitively directed by Ansley Valentine, with his usual attention to period detail and character development.”
“Extraordinary acting by Sarah Brackett and Adam Mohrs. I felt that I was in the room with you, feeling what you were feeling!”
“Yet another Tom Stephens play marked by warmth, heart, and beautiful writing! ”
“I teared up several times. If this was only possible, I would jump at the chance to meet a past relative or two. I am writing a book of my ancestry and this wonderful play struck a chord in me. Thank you all.”
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Very cool giving us hints of the big twist before revealing it. How very fun!”
February 16-17, 2024
February 16-17, 2024
A Snake with a Ladder
Written by Nick Maynard
Eve is contemplating an apple in the Garden of Eden when a snake named Brian appears... And he has a ladder.
Three Rings, No Diamonds
Written by D.W. Gregory
A relationship coach encounters her most difficult client, a real guy kind of guy -- the kind of guy who is not shy about being a guy -- meaning he's desperately in need of her counsel, which he'll probably ignore.
Seven-Point-Five on Average
Written by Kathryn Ryan
As two moderately unhappy attorneys put the finishing touches on their clients’ contentious divorce agreement, their negotiation takes a surprising turn.
Diane Does It!
Written by John McEnerney
As Diane prepares for her first marathon, she considers how to deal with the man she has dated for ten years when there is no marriage proposal in sight.
A SNAKE WITH A LADDER
THREE RINGS, NO DIAMONDS
SEVEN-POINT-FIVE ON AVERAGE
DIANE DOES IT!
“You have perfected the Zoom performance experience. ”
“Delightful foursome! I enjoyed these portraits of imperfection. ”
“The technical direction was flawless! ”
“All plays were so creatively written and brilliantly performed. I was sucked into the stories and mesmerized by the acting. ”
A Snake with a Ladder
Written by Nick Maynard
Directed by Brad Van Grack
With Sam Intrater, Laura Hubbard, Zachary Van Grack
Eve is contemplating an apple in the Garden of Eden when a snake named Brian appears... And he has a ladder.
“Who knew the Garden of Eden was so beautiful, treacherous, and the setting for such frivolity? ”
“I loved Laura Hubbard’s amusingly clueless Eve. ”
“Adam (Sam Entrater) and Eve (Laura Hubbard) were by turns, innocent - after snacking on the infamous apple – embarrassed, and testy. Both conveyed the emotions brilliantly. ”
“Brian, the ssssnake/devil, (Zachary Van Grack) was slimy and hilarious as he wormed his way into Eve’s heart. ”
“Loved Brian’s (the Snake) subtle swagger. ”
Three Rings, No Diamonds
Written by D.W. Gregory
Directed by Morris Schorr
With Jerzy Jung, Adam Fox
A relationship coach encounters her most difficult client, a real guy kind of guy — the kind of guy who is not shy about being a guy — meaning he's desperately in need of her counsel, which he'll probably ignore.
“The relationship coach (Jerzy Jung) kept a tight lid on her feelings, managing not to roll her eyes at her clueless client. The client (Adam Fox) made us doubt that he would ever ‘get it’. ”
“Both actors were both completely believable and effortlessly funny. ”
Seven-Point-Five on Average
Written by Kathryn Ryan
Directed by Kristina Lloyd
With Doug Engalla, Patricia Ferguson
As two moderately unhappy attorneys put the finishing touches on their clients’ contentious divorce agreement, their negotiation takes a surprising turn.
“Whoever heard of two divorce lawyers being so nice to each other? And flirting so outrageously?”
“The attorney for her (Doug Engalla) and the attorney for him (Patricia Ferguson), in their high-rise/high-class office building, served both their clients and themselves with knowing glances and gentle humor. I’d like to hire them for my next divorce!”
“This is the definition of “subtext.” Ms. Ryan and Ms. Lloyd (and the actors) expressed something ulterior through the legal wording. They are on opposite sides, representing combative parties at the end of a relationship, but out of that is this new beginning. Brilliant! ”
Diane Does It!
Written by John McEnerney
Directed by Guy Kapulnik
With Sarah Brackett, Sean Dube
As Diane prepares for her first marathon, she considers how to deal with the man she has dated for ten years when there is no marriage proposal in sight.
“Long-suffering Diane (Sarah Brackett) – always the girlfriend, never the fiancée – finally loses her patience with the charming but indecisive Albert (Sean Dube) in this clever tale of a fateful day in a marathon relationship. ”
“Enjoyed the youthful and wonderfully energetic Diane (Sarah Brackett) and her true love Albert (Sean Dube). ”
“Beautifully directed and acted! ”