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The Arts at Angeloria's, a unique venue in Southington, will host a Playwrights Festival Fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 12.
By Patch Contributor Nancy Sasso Janis
The Arts at Angeloria’s, a unique venue in Southington, will host a Playwrights Festival Fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 12.
The festival will feature the work of playwright Stuart J. Brown. Dr. Brown recently retired from his role as Director Of Student Services at University of Connecticut at Waterbury. He is the president of the Connecticut Critics Circle, in which he has been a member since 2012, and is a theater critic with the Outer Critics Circle.
Dr. Brown is an award-winning Connecticut playwright whose works have been staged in his home state as well as California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas and via the British podcast, Theatrical Shenanigans. He is the author of both 10-Minute plays and full one-act plays. He also operates the 24/7 online Broadway radio station, SoundsofBroadway.com that features the best from Off-Broadway, Broadway, and London stages.
The evening at the Arts at Angeloria’s will include nine plays that run ten minutes each. The plays highlight themes audiences can relate to. “You’ll laugh, sigh, shed a tear, and maybe think about things in a different way,” press materials state.
Kevin Pelkey, Catherine Pelkey and Ed Rosenblatt direct the cast made up of ten regional actors, many of whom have appeared on Arts at Angeloria stages. The cast includes Rick Beebe, Bill Rodman, Chris Bushey, Jen Colella, Lou Oporto, Kate Simpson, Helen Malinka, Patrick Cassidy, Louisa Pavia Olah, and Suzanne T. Robinson. Artistic Director Lori Holm shared that the cast has been working very hard to bring their multiple roles to life.
The venue has posted the titles of the nine plays that will be performed.
“The Drawing” - What would you do if you just won the zillionaire lotto? Pat and George soon have reason to fantasize about this tantalizing dream.
“I Can Do Better” - We’ve all been there – trying to sit through a very bad play. But what if you could stop the show and suggest changes? That’s what Brian did with unexpected results.
“I Don’t Care” - John Goldsmith is attempting to have his yearly physical started, but is faced with one difficulty after another. And he hasn’t even been able to get by the receptionist.
“Romeo Rules” - Simon Goldberg has just joined the ranks of retirees as a newly minted Romeo, but quickly learns there is more to membership than a bagel and a schmear.
“The One” - In the not-too-distant future, A.I. has taken over the educational system of the country. Adrian and Maddie fret about what this is doing to their son.
“The Wait” - A theater critic and his friend are caught in the gridlock of audience members leaving the theater after a performance of “Mamma Mia!”
“The Suitcase” - A married couple come to a major decision about their life together.“House Hunted” - A husband and wife, looking for their dream home, have differing points of view in this comedic view of what constitutes the perfect house.
“Is There a Doctor in the House?” - Mark Brown thinks he is seeing his long-time general practioner for his annual physical. Does he have a surprise waiting for him!
There will be a talk back with playwright Dr. Brown after the show. Tickets to the Friday event are only $15. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at angelorias.ludus.com
Aspiring playwrights are invited to return on Saturday for an all day workshop in which they will be guided by Dr. Brown and other playwrights in creating their own short work to be performed on Sunday at 2:00 pm. The cost is $25 for the Saturday, Sept. 13th all-day workshop, which runs 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
The public is invited to attend this Sunday performance of these new and original works that are created at the workshop. Admission in the form of a suggested $10 donation at the door. The beautiful grounds of the Arts at Angeloria’s are located at 223 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Feel free to explore the eclectic, Victorian-era venue before the performance.
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