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 time is 1944, and the place is the ornate, deserted Victorian boathouse on the Talley property in Lebanon, MO. Matt Friedman, an accountant from St. Louis, has arrived to plead his love to Sally Talley, the uncertain daughter of the family. Bookish, erudite, totally honest and delightfully funny, Sally rebuffs him, but Matt refuses to accept her fears that her family would never approve of their marriage.

Charming and indomitable, he gradually overcomes her defenses, telling his innermost secrets to his loved one and in return, learning hers as well. Gradually he awakens Sally to the possibilities of a life together.

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.