Play Readings

Beloved playwright Bernard Slade brings humor and heart together in Tribute, a touching comedy-drama about family, friendship, forgiveness, and the stories that shape our lives.  Scottie Templeton is a charming free spirit who has spent his life enjoying the ride… but when his estranged son organizes a theatrical tribute to Scottie’s colorful past, old wounds, fond memories, and unexpected truths come to light. Surrounded by friends and family, Scottie must face his own mortality and discover what truly matters.  Filled with laughter, warmth, and poignant moments, Tribute celebrates the beautiful, messy, and unforgettable journey we call life.

Barry Champlain, Cleveland's controversial radio host, is on the air doing what he does best: insulting the pathetic souls who call in the middle of the night to sound off. Tomorrow, Barry's show is going into national syndication and his producer is afraid that Barry will say something that will offend the sponsors.

The Glass Menagerie is a poignant memory play by Tennessee Williams, narrated by Tom Wingfield, who recounts his Depression-era life with his overbearing mother, Amanda, and fragile, crippled sister, Laura, in St. Louis. Trapped by reality, Amanda clings to memories of her Southern belle past, obsessed with finding a husband for the painfully shy Laura, whose only escape is her delicate collection of glass animals. When Tom brings home a "gentleman caller," Jim O'Connor, from his shoe factory job, their illusions shatter as Jim reveals he's engaged, forcing Tom to flee and leaving Laura's world irrevocably broken, much like her prized glass unicorn. 

A hilarious broadband comedy of errors,You've Got Hate Mail takes a hysterical look at the world of on-line hook-ups and break-ups. In You've Got Hate Mail, love "bytes" all when an extra-marital affair goes horribly wrong, thanks to a juicy e-mail sent to the wrong mailbox. The story is told entirely in e-mails and texts from laptop computers, iPads, and cell phones.