PLAYREADINGS AT THE PLAYHOUSE

Playreadings are open to the public and free of charge. A great way to enjoy an evening seeing an old play or something new. Audience discussion generally follows the performance. READING BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:30 PM.

June 14 - Doubt by John Patrick Shanley directed by Anthony Greco
Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the rigid and fear-inspiring principal of the Saint Nicholas Church School, suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive and popular parish priest Father Flynn. Looking for wrongdoing in every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she's uncovered the ultimate sin when she hears Father Flynn has taken special interest in a troubled boy. But without proof, the only thing certain is doubt.

July 29 - Having our Say by Sarah A. Delaney and A. Elizabeth Delaney directed by Ray Dothard
Two extraordinary women tell their stories of a century of American History, and of family, love, and living “forever”. This story is about America's people. As it demonstrates how vision, tenacity and courage can help strong people prevail over seemingly insurmountable odds, it is also a testament to the human spirit, wherever it is found.

Aug 16 - What the Butler Saw by Joe Orton directed by Andrew Behrens
The Prentices are not an ordinary couple. Dr. Prentice is a psychiatrist with his own hospital who believes that the best way to interview a girl for a job is to seduce her. Geraldine does her best to comply, but nothing is going to work smoothly in this nut house that includes Mrs. Prentice, a nymphomaniac who is seduced by a bellhop in a hotel, or maybe it's vice versa. Anyway, Mrs. Prentice brings home her reluctant bellhop, just as the state inspector decides to pay a visit to the hospital. What ensues is a wild melee of disappearances, disguises and discoveries as husband and wife try to hide their prizes from one another and from the state inspector. Even a wound up policeman gets giddy from the goings on.

Sept 13 - The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz directed by Bernice Garfield Szita
Catherine Sloper is a plain, painfully shy woman whose emotionally detached father makes no secret of his disappointment in her. When she meets the charming Morris Townsend, she immediately is taken by the attention that he lavishes upon her, attention she so desperately seeks from her father. Catherine falls madly in love with Morris and they plan to marry. What follows is a lifetime of hurt, and revenge in what was touted by critics as the most handsome, intense,,adult dramas of the year.

Oct 18 - Johnny and Me by Sami DeSocio directed by Sami DeSocio
This original play written by a young local playwright. When Crystal is sent to foster care due to her parents' bad decisions, she invents a friend for herself, named Johnny. Johnny replaces her parents and promises to take care of her and be her best friend. As she gets older, she forgets about him. Until she finds herself in a position where she needs a friend. When Johnny returns, not only is he an adult, but he is surprised to discover so is she. The little girl he knew is now an attractive woman that he falls for and must decide whether to make the ultimate sacrfice for: Give up being who he is and be with her forever, or, stay the way he is and do nothing more than watch her life from afar.

Nov 15 - Sylvia by A.R. Gurney director TBD
Sylvia is a play about a dog, the couple who adopt her and the drama that results. The production received Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Actress in a Play, and Outstanding Costume Design

Dec 13 - The Housekeeper by James Prideaux directed by Annie and Richard Flanagan
Lonely, sophisticated guy hires low-class cleaning woman and we think we spy a punched-up version of My Fair Lady coming. But The Housekeeper is anything but romantic; it’s an emotional comedy. Directed by Joe Dowling, the play revolves around two characters thrown together by twisted fate. He can be the worst boss imaginable and she the housekeeper from hell. The battle of the wills begins.

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