2023 Playwrights' FestivalPLAYWRIGHTS PALOOZAProduced by: Kenny Chugg - David Faber - Lisa Meridth Friday, May 19, 6:00 pm Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 am Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 pm LOCATION! BEEKAY THEATRE 110 SOUTH GREEN STREET! |
The Finalist Plays
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A daughter helps her father deal with life. THE CHARACTERS: Charlie, former baseball coach, 60-75 Ellen, Charlie's daughter, 35-45 Married couple, Frankie and Isaac, enjoy their annual "overseas" trip on the Staten Island Ferry. THE CHARACTERS: Isaac, Elderly gentleman, mid to late 60's Frankie, Isaac's elegant wife, Early 60's A stranger enters a neighborhood restaurant/bar and tells her story about how to pass on a "good luck penny". THE CHARACTERS: Mary, 35 Joe, Mid 50's Patti, 70'S Fred, Early 40's A woman's plans to go on a retreat are upended by her husband's social media and technology obsession. THE CHARACTERS: Billy, male, consumed by social media Julie, female, around the same age as Billy Joy, Non-gender, Artificial Intelligence, digital robot hologram | In May, 1903, Teddy Roosevelt snuck away from his presidential entourage to go camping with John Muir and Ranger Charlie Leidig. THE CHARACTERS: President Teddy Roosevelt John Muir Ranger Charlie Leidig A homeless man plans to score accommodations on a luxury yacht. THE CHARACTERS: Derik, senior man, hates being homeless Kel, senior woman, loved being homeless Doug, mature man, enjoys displaying his wealth Sandra, mature woman, hates her husband's ostentation A young man running alone meets an old man who is celebrating his birthday. They bond and a new friendship is created. THE CHARACTERS: Steve, mid to late 20's Tom, "old" man As an older gay man recovers from a heart attack, an old boyfriend and well-wisher appears and shakes things up. THE CHARACTERS: Joel, 60's to 70's, flamboyant, fun-loving gay man. An actor, waiter and jack-of-all-trades. Jon, 60's to 70's, serious and sincere gay man. Retired college English instructor. |