THE LINEUP:
We are thrilled to present original works by four area playwrights in this year’s production – read on for details!
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Work and Play
by Jon DeAngelis
Directed by Jon DeAngelis
In this meta-theatrical comedy, the traditional morning routine of a 1940s family is disrupted and quickly begins to unravel as boundaries between their life on stage and the modern world are blurred.
Roles (9): Dan & Vivian Ballantine (40s-50s), Danny (their teen son), Serge (his friend); Dorothy, Stan, Barbara, Diane, Dino (adults, ages flexible)
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The Bench
by John Swartz
Directed by Charlene Kennedy
Grounded in the universal experience of love and loss, this slice-of-life drama finds three individuals reckoning with the fate of a weathered street bench that carries far more meaning than it appears.
Roles (3): Bella (50s-70s), Ted (30s-50s), Sonia (20s-30s)
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The Mockingbird’s Nest
by Craig Bailey
Directed by Shey Nessralla
In a high-tech future, an elderly mother and her daughter navigate the challenges of their shifting relationship dynamic and the tenuous nature of their shared memories.
Roles (2): Daisy (60s-80s), Robyn (her daughter)
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Advocate for the Dead
by Miles Ledoux
Directed by Kay Beckett
Adapted from an Agatha Christie classic, this period mystery finds two strangers contemplating life and death when an enigmatic figure arrives to unpack the secrets of a decades-old tragedy.
Roles (4): Mr. Satterthwaite (60s), Anthony Cosdon (40s), The Woman in Black (40s), Harley Quin (any age/gender)
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Questions?
Contact Amy Donahue (Producer):
amy@rockriverplayers.org
We look forward to seeing you there!
