Its flavor is similar to but different from the original, of course, but more potent and easier to whip into a frenzy of thoughts and ideas.
The challenge for the playwrights is, as always, to make their point fresh and cogent in a brief time. These are mini one acts!
The schedule for this year's Summer Shorts is:
Series A-- The Sky and the Limit by Roger Hedden, directed by Billy Hopkins
Much to the amusement of his best friend, a young man dives into one of America's mesa strewn deserts in search of the perfect site for a wedding.
Riverbed by Eric Lane, directed by Matthew Rauch
A lyrical drama about a married couple that experiences an intense loss and their struggle to find their way back to each other.
Sec. 310, Row D, Seats 5 and 6 by Warren Leight, director TBA
Three guys share two season tickets as they watch the Knicks, and their lives, pass before their eyes.
Series B--Doubtless by Albert Innaurato, directed by Jack Hofsiss
With such formidable opponents as hypocrisy, government, hysteria, neurosis, family, religion and pop culture – can we ever really know and accept who we are? Well, these two brave nuns are going to give it a go!
The Mulberry Bush by Neil Labute, directed by Maria Mileaf
Two men meet up on a bench in the park. One of them is meant to be there. The other is not. What follows is a domestic thriller played out in the harsh sunlight of a weekday afternoon.
Napoleon in Exile by Daniel Reitz, directed by Paul Schnee
Corey is 25, living at home, can’t hold a job, and is obsessed with Minecraft. His mother has other ideas for him.
Catch them at 59E59 Theaters now. And come back to this space for our commentary.
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