Opening tonight at the Community Theatre: The Playwrights’ Festival!
Posted February 3, 2012 at 8:31 am by Ian Byington
It starts its three weekend run tonight – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the Community Theatre:
This Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm, we kick off the 2012 Islands Playwrights Festival!
This year’s theme, Celebrations, brings to the intimate Gubelman Theatre six lighthearted 12-minute plays written and performed by the islands’ own.
The Festival is always a great chance to confirm just how this island is brimming with extraordinary talent! It continues February 9-12 and 17-18.
Six and Counting by Carol Hooper
Directed by Ed Strum
A birthday celebration becomes a sweet battle of wits and humor set in a happy family environment.
CAST
Ella: Lucy Marinkovich
Jennifer: Jordyn McCutcheon
Kevin: John Pachuta
Ed: Greg Hertel
Mother, Nancy: Lisa Hill
Aunt Judy: Kristi Jacoby
Pennies from Heaven by Patricia Hansen
Directed by Julie Laidlaw
Is it a dream or reality? A woman receives a message from her deceased mother that could change the daughter’s life.
CAST
Daughter: Lynda Guernsey
Mother: Pam Gillette
Nettie: Marcy Hahn
For Heaven’s Sake by Jim Zurcher
Directed by Ed Wilson
Jake arrives for his entrance into heaven and discovers something much different than what he imagined.
CAST
Jake: George Iliff
Sarah: Juliet Flint
the edge of the map by Greg Sutherland
Directed by Doug Schirmer
The video game, Kinect, is a catalyst for life-changing decisions in a relationship.
CAST
Jason: Noah Anderson
Scooter: Kevin Wilcox
Miranda: Lisa Hill
The Empty Nest Party by Mike Buettell
Directed by Joy Van Camp
Three friends contemplate and plan an empty nest party to follow the departure of their children for college.
CAST
Cathy: Kristie Jacoby
Lewis: Greg Swinford
Jan: Lynda Guernsey
Krista: Emily Schultz
Love (At First Sight) Takes Time by Jan Zurcher (a musical)
Directed by Jim Zurcher
Two actors are in a stage play about love at first sight, which takes place in the 1920s. It is the last day of the show’s run.
CAST
Toby: Kevin Wilcox
Tara: Duvie Dow
Stage Manager: Greg Swinford
You can support the San Juan Update by doing business with our loyal advertisers, and by making a one-time contribution or a recurring donation.
Categories: Around Here
One comment:
One comment...
Hey… I know those women! And the look on that little girl’s face, tells me she is going to steal the show. I’ll be there!
By submitting a comment you grant the San Juan Update a perpetual license to reproduce your words and name/web site in attribution. Inappropriate, irrelevant and contentious comments may not be published at an admin's discretion. Your email is used for verification purposes only, it will never be shared.