[Capdist-announce] Circle Theatre Players presents One-Act Play Festival (Dec. 2-5)

[Sand Lake Center for the Arts]

Circle Theatre Players presents its' first original one act play festival.  Fourteen plays were chosen from 83 entries representing nine different states. These originals came from beginning playwrights as well as seasoned playwrights and authors.  Some are being done for the first time; two recently had staged readings - one at Colonial Little Theatre in Johnstown and one at the Kennedy Center.  The plays deal with the here and now of our everyday lives and reflect our humanity as well as diverse cultures.

Eleven directors are rehearsing with 36 actors who are playing 54 characters.  The actors come from the Capital Region, some new to the stage and some are veterans

The directors include Nancy Wilder, Cheryl Charbonneu, Susanne Keller, Barbara Leavell Smith, Joan Fuess, Val Kavanaugh, Diane Doring, Eric Washburn, Paul Trela, Sky Vogel.

Each play is given twice so Group A will be performed on December 3 and 5 and Group B
on December 2 and 4.  All performances are at 7:30pm.  Reservations are suggested.
See www.slca-ctp.org for details.  Tickets are $10 each evening or $15 for both Groups A & B.

Plays, directors, and playwrights:

“Proverbs”
by Donna Latham (California)
An Irish woman goes to the local pub to get advice.
Directed by Paul Trela (Watervliet)     

“Will the Real Play Stand Up?”
by Barbara Leavell Smith (Petersburg)
Unique audience - a famous actor, a famous director, a famous critic and a woman.
Directed by Cheryl Charbonneau (Schenectady)

“Under the Boardwalk”
by Robert Anthony (NYC)
Rags and Rosie, homeless people, meet an unhappy, lonely man.
Directed by Eric Washburn (Castleton)     

“Family Ties”
by Sue Frost (Averill Park)
A family copes with a serious operation of the father.
Directed Barbara Leavell Smith (Petersburg)

“The Body Washer”
by Rosemary Toohey (Maryland)
Three interrupted monologues about a killing of a woman in Iraq.
Directed by Val Kavanaugh (Averill Park)     

“Afterglow”
by Lila Louise Nawrocki (Beacon)
An aging star realizes she may have to die to keep her fame.
Directed by Nancy Wilder (Albany)

“The Stand-In”
by Brett Hursey (Virginia)
A woman auditioning for a part at the same time as a sock puppet is auditioning
Directed by Eric Washburn (Castleton)     

“A Midsummer Night's Dance”
by Linda Bidwell (Amsterdam)
Modern and silly adaptation of Shakespeare's play
Directed by Nancy Wilder (Albany)

“The Importance of Being Driven”
by Vincent P. Lewis (Hopewell Junction)
Combines two classic styles - Oscar Wilde and “The Honeymooners”
Directed by Sky Vogel (Troy)     

“Going Up”
by Robert Daria (New Jersey)
Six people stuck in an elevator
Directed by Susanne Keller (Averill Park)

“Paper Bell”
by Ralph Greco (New Jersey)
An aging sophisticated woman and an innocent young farm boy.
Directed by Joan Fuess (Averill Park)     

“The Waver”
by Anthony Pezzula (Albany)
Jerry spends his days waving and saluting cars that go by. Gene meets him and has a conversation about life, happiness and disabilities.
Directed by Joan Fuess (Averill Park)

“The Billiards Room”
by Ron Frankel (New Lebanon)
Two men in a condo community vying to have the room named after them.
Directed by Paul Trela (Watervliet)     

“Ten Before Three”
by Marty Egan (Clifton Park)
Cops, prostitue and an innocent writer strike up a conversation.
Directed by Diane Doring (Rensselaer)

Sand Lake Center for the Arts 2010-2011 Season

Circle Theatre Players

Inherit the Wind, Jan. 21 – 30
Sarah Plain and Tall, Mar. 25 – 27, Apr. 1 – 3
Hart's Tavern, Jun. 3 – 12

Gallery Shows

Brigid Rockwell, Nov. 16 - Dec. 31

Special Events

Original One Act Play Festival, Dec. 2 - 5

Sand Lake Center for the Arts - Circle Theatre Players,
is a not for profit community arts center
The Center is a renovated, historically significant 1835 church
with a fully equipped open performing space for theatrical productions, 
community meetings, concerts, workshops and classes; and is available for rent.
The light-filled Gallery boasts original stained glass windows 
and exhibits artists' work throughout the year. 
The Gallery and Cafe are open one hour prior to events.
Volunteer opportunities abound and can be yours by contacting 
Executive Director, Debra Roy at info at slca-ctp.org. 

The Center is air conditioned, handicapped accessible and has free parking.

http://slca-ctp.org
Sand Lake Center for the Arts - Circle Theatre Players
P.O. Box 179 - Averill Park, New York 12018
518-674-2007
Email: info at slca-ctp.org


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