A trivial comedy for serious people; this play tells the story of two young gentlemen in London, who each live a double-life. John (or "Jack") Worthing escapes the burdens of responsibility to have an exciting life in the city, pretending to be his fictitious younger brother Ernest. Algernon Moncrieff, meanwhile, has invented a convenient invalid, Bunbury, whom he uses as an excuse to gallivant off to the country whenever he pleases. When Jack falls in love with Algernon's cousin, Gwendolen, he is determined to come clean, but when Gwendolen reveals she can only love a man named Ernest, it somewhat complicates things. When Algernon discovers Jack's secret and decides to visit Jack in the country, posing as the debauched "Ernest," the situation gets entirely more complicated! Hijinks ensue, and the two gentlemen and their ladies are in for more than they ever anticipated when formidable Lady Bracknell, Gwendolen's mother, begins sleuthing around to uncover the far-fetched truth.
Directed by Vanessa Kiefer
Produced in cooperation with Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com)
It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes find their cliques and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain, Troy Bolton, discovers that Gabriella Montez has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Directed by Yasmeen Khalifa
Produced in cooperation with Music Theatre International (www.mtishows.com)
This play takes place in the pre-World War II years on isolated Castle Island, one of the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence Seaway in upstate New York. Five people gather for a weekend house party that turns into a nightmare as one person after the other is first accused of being a murderer and this is murdered -- each by a different method. The plot thickens with each mysterious death until only two guests remain. Here's a fast moving murder mystery that will send a chill down your spine!
Directed by Ayden Makar
Produced in cooperation with Pioneer Drama Service (www.pioneerdrama.com)
Scribe is an angst-filled writer experiencing some serious word-related anxiety as he attempts to create a play. In his search to find the words that fit, he becomes the main character in his own play where plot means less than the words that tangle around him. A Play With Words is a high-energy one-act filled with puns, spoonerisms, malapropisms, rhymes, oxymorons, literal metaphors, and mixed proverbs, all culminating in an outrageous "Who's on First?"-style courtroom scene.Â
Directed by AJ Setera
Produced in cooperation with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)