2024 New Plays

March 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM

1. A Declaration of Independence
   by Dan Maurer
   The day before finalizing their divorce, a befuddled husband meets with his "lifestyle influencer" wife, hoping for one last chance to salvage their marriage. But he quickly finds she is crafting a "brand-boosting" divorce announcement for her online followers; it’s her public declaration of independence.  Featuring:  Allie Acquafredda, Dave Murgittroyd, and Shanna Levine-Phelps

2. The Buffer
   by Mike Allegra
   Sparks fly in the moments before Sarah and Bill go out to dinner with another couple. Featuring: Jon Beeler and Lauren Proda

3. As American as Chop Suey
   by Stephanie Buckley 
   A woman’s fascination with two women at a restaurant reveals her insecurities and troubles in her marriage. Inspired by the painting Chop Suey by Edward Hopper.  Featuring:  Shanna Levine-Phelps, Dan Vissers, Anna McCabe, Lauren Proda

March 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM

1. Mom's Surgery
   By Barbara Pease Weber          
   Two women anxiously wait in the hospital waiting room while their moms are in surgery.  They commiserate over the stress of dealing with aging parents… and their mothers’ unexpected requests.  Featuring:  Leslie Darcy, Christiane Lange, Kristen Winters

2. A Beautiful Ache
   By Charles Grayson     
   After being fired from her corporate job at a hotel conference in Newport, Rhode Island, Natalie meets an interesting man at the breakfast buffet while waiting for her Uber home.  Featuring:  Anna McCabe and Tom Olori

3. The We Heart Christopher H. Mohoney Through Space and Time Forever Club
   by Bailey Jordan Garcia
   Join us for a meeting of a secret club where three middle school friends pledge to worship the "hottest" boy in school forever and ever and ever… and ever? Featuring: Ashlee Vissers, Ken Hatlee, Miriam Salerno
   
   
   

April 4, 2024, at  7:00 PM

1. Exit Strategies
   By Andrew R. Heinze  
   Chris, a writer, makes a last desperate phone call to a company that caters to the suicidal. The call is taken by Jordan, a sales rep who delivers much more than the product Chris had intended to buy. Featuring:  Tom Olori and Daniel Peter Vissers

2. The Wait        
   By Stuart Brown          
   A theater critic and his friend are caught in the gridlock of audience members leaving the theater after a performance of Mamma Mia!  How they impatiently wait forms the basis for this humorous commentary about today’s theater. Featuring: Doug McLaughlin and Susan Mathias

3. Daisy's Day    
   by Kristyn Leigh Robinson
   Gina has a problem. Her pet betta fish, Daisy, has eaten insulation that fell from the ceiling. And her wife has moved out. Will her dying pet help her overcome the problems in her marriage?
   Featuring Shanna Levine-Phelps and Miriam Salerno