Thursday, August 13, 2009

STRAWBERRY SEASON... BULL

One of the most interesting competitive short play festivals is here again. The Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Riant Theater, begins tonight and runs for ten days, when the best play, director, actor and actress will be announced at an awards ceremony.

One of our favorite actresses, Kathleen Wilce-Kaczan, is in TAMING THE BULL (written by C.C. Corry and directed by Rob Anderson), playing Dominique De Wilde, showing Saturday. (See below, series G.)


Here's the schedule for the festival:


STRAWBERRY ONE ACT FESTIVAL
August 13th through August 23, 2009
At The Theatre at St. Clement's,
423 West 46th Street, between 9th Avenue & 10th Avenue


Tickets are $20 for Round 1 when purchased online and $25 when purchased at the Box Office.
Click here for tickets.

Series A
Thursday, August 13th at 7pm


AT NIGHT IN PRAHA
by Steve Capra
The most awful things happen at night in Praha – under German occupation. But the heart is never defeated.

JUMPING THE GUN
by Kyle Overstreet
Falling in love is about timing, or is it?

DREAMING OF A WHITE HOUSE
by Leanna Renee Hieber
When your ex wants you back and the offer is super hot, should you stay or run away?

I DO . . . I GUESS
by Michael Musi
His future arrived before his entrée.


Series B
Thursday, August 13th at 9pm

ANOTHER CHANCE
by Keith R. Higgons
Ultimatums and hangovers seldom go hand in hand.

BUSINESS OR PLEASURE
by Tom Diriwachter
A Spanish lesson at the local Starbucks turns into more than what each player bargained for.

THE CONCRETE WALL
by J. C. Svec
The most difficult time in life is when you say goodbye.

A BROKEN BARBIE
by Ree Merrill
Barbie, broken before shipping.


Series C
Friday, August 14th at 7pm

THE DEBT
by Jerry Della Salla
There is a price to coming home.

MELT INTO THE SUN
by Camilla MaxwellDeath leaves a heartache no one can heal, and love leaves a memory no one can steal.

HOW TO BE CUTE AND BREAK HEARTS
by Tommaso Matelli
Love and fear are good to be laughed at. Especially when they surface to make and break the walls you had.

CHRYSALIS
by Sue Hodara
In the winter of their life together, a husband and wife consider the marital vows they made to each other.


Series D
Friday, August 14th at 9pm

THE BABY
by Susan Kaessinger
A husband runs for cover when his pregnant wife becomes hormonal.

STRAIGHT MEN ARE BITCHES TOO
Written & Directed by Anthony Fusco
Watch what happens when 4 friends reunite at a local gay club in NYC to celebrate a 25th birthday party that turns into SCANDAL. Dirt will be dished tonight.

COMPUBOTS
by Paul Trupia
Isn't technology wonderful?

PRESCRIPTIONS
by Ellen Orchid
House sitting for your shrink can be weird.


Series E
Saturday, August 15th at 5pm

DOUBLE FEAR
by Joseph Lizardi
A couple is suddenly paralyzed by a fear they are afraid to reveal.

DRIVING: A LESSON
by Lucy Gillespie
Do you know who is behind the wheel?

CRIME STOPPERS
by Paul Schmitt
Do you want to be prey or predator?

LOOKING FOR TALIKA
by Von H. Washington
An evening of shared memories turns sour when hidden suspicions erupt in an outpouring of accusations that threaten to destroy what has been considered an ideal relationship.


Series F
Saturday, August 15th at 7pm


JOINING THE PACK
by Will Lenihan
Things heat up when Jack's girl friend comes to his house for dinner to meet his parents.

LIZ AND PAUL
by Jude Hinojosa
Breaking up is hard to do.

GENERAL ADMISSIONS
by Crish Barth
A neurotic couple's lovely night out at the theatre turns into a relationship altering revelation.

INTRODUCTIONS
by Laurence C. Schwartz
An incoming college freshman has her own ideas about female fertility, sex and the future; only to rouse the fear of her peers.

Series G
Saturday, August 15th at 9pm


TAMING THE BULL
by C.C. Corry
A powerful emotional drama depicting the last living moments of a larger than life man and his wish to die at home.

NOVEMBER MOURNING
by Rachel Knowles
When the truth finally comes out, is it really what you want to know?

A TIME IN SOUTH AFRICA
by Ayanna Nichell
A tale of liberation and retribution.


Series H
Sunday, August 16th at 5pm


JUST LIKE YOUR UNCLE AL
by Michael Monasterial
A man reflects on his childhood and the turning point in his life.

UP A RIVER/DOWN THE AISLE
by Jake Lipman
The neurotic girl's guide to scattering ashes and finding the right wedding dress.

I JUST WISH
by Burt Grinstead
Three different people find themselves feeling something we've all felt, alone.

Series I
Sunday, August 16th at 7pm


BIRD WATCHING
by Jeffrey L. Hollman
What else can be seen when bird watching in Central Park?

THE LIFTERS
by Carol Hollenbeck
When two teenage girls rebel, they definitely have a cause.

16 T0NS
by Adam Harlan
A man has a job to do and soon that's what he becomes. The job is all he knows.

STROLLER WARS
by Heather Gault
Two Park Slope couples collide in this hilarious battle of friendship, hypocrisy, and what it means to be a parent.

Series J
Sunday, August 16th at 9pm


DIFFERENTIATION
by Charlotte Rahn-Lee
What's love got to do with it?

BEASTIE BUSTER
by Gretchen O'Halloran
A woman confronts the beasties taking away her independence.

DEUTERANOMALY
by Jessica Fleitman
If you can't see the difference between red and green, how do you know when to stop and when to go?

TURKEY DAY
by E.K. Deutsch
An Arkansas farm family experiences revelation and tragedy on Thanksgiving Day.

The Strawberry One-Acts Festival Semi-Finals Summer 2009
Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
The best plays from Series A thru J of the competition.
Tickets: $20.00 online. $25.00 at the Box Office.
Call the box office 646-623-3488 after August 16th to see which shows are in the Semi-Finals or check OUR BLOG on our website.

The Strawberry One-Acts Festival The Wild Night Summer 2009
Wednesday, August 19th at 7pm & 9pm
The Artistic Director selects a few plays and gives them one more chance to be in The Finals. Tickets: $20.00 online. $25.00 at the Box Office.
Call the box office 646-623-3488 after August 16th to see which shows are in the Wild Night or check OUR BLOG on our website.

The Strawberry One-Acts Festival Finals Summer 2009
Friday, August 21st at 7pm

The best plays from the Semi-Finals & The Wild Night
Tickets: $25.00 online. $30.00 at the Box Office.
Price includes a reception during intermission.
Call the box office 646-623-3488 after August 19th to see which shows are in the Finals or check OUR BLOG on our website.

The Strawberry One-Acts Festival Awards Ceremony & Performance Summer 2009
Sunday, August 23rd at 1:30 pm

The four best plays from the Finals will perform.
Awards will be given to the Best Play, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Actor.
Tickets: $25.00 online. $30.00 at the Box Office.
Call the box office 646-623-3488 after August 21st to see which shows are going to be performed or check OUR BLOG on our website.

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