Impostors
How well do you really know your family? Impostors is a dark comedy that explores what binds us to our loved ones, even when we aren’t certain who they are anymore. A poorly timed left turn changes everything for the Delanceys, whose suburban life in west Philadelphia was, if not idyllic, at least predictable.
Busted Jesus Comix
The play originally premiered as part of escape / artists: Moving Arts 2002 Premiere One-Act Festival. But we loved it so much, we just had to do it one more time! Busted Jesus Comix has an almost entirely new cast of talented Moving Artists who, under Julie Briggs’ astute direction, have brought the show to new heights!
The Million Bells of Ocean
Set in a provocatively surreal arena, The Million Bells of Ocean is the strange and compelling story of one man’s journey to visit his brilliant, dying father.
The Winner’s Circle: 12th Annual Premiere One-Act Festival
By Susan Miller Rosemary Frisino Toohey Matt Casarino Phillip William Brock Chris Leavins
Directed by Ronnie Clark Tina Polzin Lanny Lighthill Michael David Paul Nicolai Stein
The West Coast premieres of five one-act plays. From over 300 submissions from all over the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Europe, we chose what we thought to be ‘the best’ to share.
The Absence of Weather
In May 1949, James Forrestal, President Truman’s Secretary of Defense, attempts suicide and his wife commits him to the Bethesda Naval Hospital. The architect of cold-war paranoia fears that Russians have not only infiltrated the highest ranks of the U.S. government, but are hiding in the bushes outside his home.
Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)
It’s Christmas, and a year has passed since the untimely death of Janice’s father. Struggling to cope, Janice is holding spiteful conversations with her dolls, and Mother is suffering from panic attacks, with only her baking skills to keep her busy. In their deteriorating Apartment that incessantly begs for repairs, their only comforts are visitations from their respective celebrity crushes — Justin Timberlake and Harrison Ford.
Hard As Nails
In a world where love can be the ultimate terrorist, Hard as Nails tells the story of Bunty, a manicurist and aspiring singer; Shyla, an HIV counselor; and Jennifer, a senior executive of a major drug company.