SMALL THIGNS
Aug 13, 2018
Directed by: David Ferrie
A well-off, retired educator (“Patricia,” played by Christine Horgen) moves to a grand house in a small town and hires a local widow to serve as her housekeeper/companion (“Birdy,” played by Donna Lobacz). Polar opposites in personality and circumstances, their uneasy relationship becomes strained when Patricia takes an interest in Birdy’s daughter (“Dell,” played by Nicole Gorski), even as her own health declines. Dell is a single mother of two small boys, one of whom wants to be viewed under a female persona (“Alice”). SMALL THINGS is a delicate, delightful exploration of widowhood, parenting, and growing older.
MOTHERS AND SONS
Nov 15 – 25, 2018
Directed by: Mark Bucher
At turns funny and yet emotionally moving, MOTHERS AND SONS portrays an older widow (“Katherine,” played by Joan End) who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son’s partner (“Cal,” played by Mark Neufang ), who is now married to another man (“Will,” played by Nathan Marinan). This very special concert reading is an enriched artistic experience, through a much more expansive rehearsal period typically enjoyed in a standard stage reading. Also, a significant majority of the script will be memorized by the artists, unlike a true, mere “reading.” And some physical movement (”blocking“) will be incorporated into the performance. The necessary stage directions will be narrated by actress Pamela Stace and this dynamic concert reading is directed by Mark Bucher.