SCHEDULE
Tuesday Feb 6 : FreeStyle: A Love Story
by Lidia Ramirez and George Valencia, directed by George Valencia
Run time: 75 mins
Ana and Junior, Latinos in their 50s, relive the night they met when they were just 19yrs old. The story of their love affair with Freestyle music runs parallel to the story of their personal first romantic relationship with each other, playing a pivotal role in all stages: falling in love, marriage, heartbreak, divorce, and grief.
WEDnesday Feb 7 : Before We Disappear
by Shawn Randall, directed by Jill DeArmon
Run time: 75 mins
We don’t know how much time we have left. But if you’re reading this, then maybe it’s not too late to remember what matters most. One small vibration could make a world of difference before we disappear.
THursday Feb 8 : Fruitopium
by Joey Palestina, directed by Jessi Hill
Run time; 75 mins
Assessor, an employee of the social services company Fruitopium, is tasked with altering the life trajectory of the down-and-out amidst a planet in tumult. Faced with unhealthy work hours and a non-existent family/social life, Assessor becomes obsessed with connecting with a former client.
Friday Feb 9 : In The Name Of
by Brett C. Leonard
Run time: 120 mins
An untitled work in progress by Brett C Leonard, author of The Long Red Road, Guinea Pig Solo,and many more.
Saturday Feb 10 : Recurring
by Madeline Barr, directed by John Gould Rubin
Run time: 90 mins
"Recurring" begins with the sudden appearance of GIRL's estranged cousin in the wake of her mother's unexpected death. This meeting catapults her into a dizzying whirlwind of fragmented memories; spinning her madly back and forth between adulthood, teenhood, and girlhood, ultimately unraveling the intricacies of a decades-long, emotionally charged relationship marked by trauma. As GIRL navigates this tumultuous odyssey, the play delves into the profound and far-reaching ripple effects at the heart of her familial ties.
Saturday Feb 10 : La Potencia
by Mel Nieves, directed by Paula Pizzi
Run time: 100 mins
An aging super light-weight club fighter, Roberta “La Potencia” Montoya after a devastating knock-out at the hands of a faster and much younger, Terri “Sweet & Sour” Jones must come to terms with the realization that she has come to the end of the road of the only kind of life skill she’s ever known, but her long-time manager, Joe Pacheco might have other plans for her future; to squeeze out one more fight for one last big payday to pay off a life threatening debt.
Tuesday Feb 13 : Three New Plays-in-Progress
by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by David Zayas Jr.
Run time: 120 mins
Three new works in progress by Stephen Adly Guirgis, author of Between Riverside and Crazy, Jesus Hopped the A Train, and many more.