The Marshall Playwrights Showcase

Show Dates:

Friday, June 16
Saturday, June 17
Sunday, June 18  

Unleash your imagination and indulge in a world of theatrical creativity at "The Marshall Playwrights Showcase"! Experience captivating storytelling as our talented ensemble take center stage and bring 6 remarkable One-Act plays to life. Don't miss this unforgettable showcase for one weekend only!

Featured One Acts:

One Word by Bara Swain
Directed by Linda Wielkotz
Plot: A mother, a daughter, a remembrance
Janet - Donna Avery
Ellie - Melissa Welz

Naked Mole Rats in the World of Darkness by Mike Foli
Directed by Linda Wielkotz
Plot: A Day at the Zoo
Barbara - Jodi Reiss
Jack - Chris Caira

Postcards from a Dead Dog by F.J. Hartland
Directed by Robert Klein
Plot: Rusty, the family dog, bridges the gaps both funny and tender of the
enduring love between a mother and son.
Barclay - Darren Carfano
Nell - Joanne Guarnaccia

Sonny Waits by Mark Edward Smith
Directed by Terri Caust
Assistant Director Jessica Lohsen
Plot: Sonny's bus trip is interrupted by a new friend and an unfortunate revelation. 
Sonny - Mark Cunningham
Regina - Hope Harley
Billy Brophy - Ron Siclari

Tears for Lunch by Eric Alter
Directed by Marisa Dolkart Herling
Plot: When Mrs. Potter, a much-loved high school English teacher is pressured by
her much-younger supervisor to retire, stories emerge of their shared past, including
the impact Mrs. Potter made on her former students.
Mrs. Potter - Claudia MacDermott
Christopher Tessler - Richard A. Pearson

The Accounting by Thomas Winkler
​Directed by Lois Corwin
Plot: When a daughter invites her parents to meet her roommate for the first time, surprises abound, truths are revealed, and scores are settled.
​Harry - Michael Seymour
Larry - Mark Cunningham
Lily - Joanne Moldt
Iris - Claudia MacDermott
Jane - Rebekah Diller
Eve - Liana Bekker

The Marshall Playwrights Showcase is produced by
Robert Klein and 
Linda Wielkotz

Back by popular demand. This is a free event for everyone but donations are greatly appreciated. Saturdays from in June and July at 10am at the Civil War Drill Hall: 130 Grand Ave., Leonia, NJ. Come on by and have a groovy, fun, and energetic dance workout to your favorite Broadway hits.
To make a donation, please visit our Donation page.

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