september, 2021
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The Road Theatre - led by Founding Artistic Director Taylor Gilbert, together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director - is back with in-person readings on its Magnolia stage September 23-October 3,
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The Road Theatre – led by Founding Artistic Director Taylor Gilbert, together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director – is back with in-person readings on its Magnolia stage September 23-October 3, 2 weeks of new work developed within its “Under Construction” group.
“Under Construction” was created in 2019 by Carlyle King and Jessica Broutt to bring together new and emerging playwrights to develop new plays in a supportive collaborative environment. Due to the pandemic, the playwrights were not able to present their work in-person, but now with COVID safety protocols in place, The Road Theatre and these amazing playwrights are ready to invite you back. By donation only, theatre patrons will finally get to experience the return to live theatre, in a safe and thoughtful manner.
Of the 11 plays, 7 are written by women:
Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 PM PST
LADYVILLE by Aja Houston
Directed by Inger Tudor
Three sisters are the only people left in their town that has yet to be taken by a sinister, formless entity, “The Calling.” Constantly living in terror and fighting for their lives, the unexpected arrival of a long-lost friend gives them hope. Will they figure out if it’s false before “The Calling” returns to take its next victim.
LADYVILLE by Aja Houston
Directed by Inger Tudor
Three sisters are the only people left in their town that has yet to be taken by a sinister, formless entity, “The Calling.” Constantly living in terror and fighting for their lives, the unexpected arrival of a long-lost friend gives them hope. Will they figure out if it’s false before “The Calling” returns to take its next victim.
Friday, September 24 at 7:30 PM PST
HERE COMES THE NIGHT by Lisa Kenner Grissom
Directed by Diana Wyenn
When Olivia, a musician’s wife and climate science advocate, invites Maggie, an
Directed by Diana Wyenn
When Olivia, a musician’s wife and climate science advocate, invites Maggie, an
old friend turned social media influencer, to spend the weekend while she has an at-home abortion, she doesn’t realize that Maggie, although well-intended, is about to throw Olivia off course. And actually, these women of different generations, are about to change each other’s lives – all because of a woman’s right to choose As both struggle with their decisions, they ultimately help each other in ways they hadn’t expected, or imagined. What happens when a woman’s right to choose becomes a litmus test for all of her life choices?
Saturday, September 26 at 1:00 PM PST
THIRD PERSON by Jennifer Maisel
Directed by Emily Chase
A woman longs to find herself in the middle of her dreaming mind. A man struggles to reconcile his past transgressions with his current life. What every day choices add up to a life together? Will Lisa and Josh ever conquer the distance between them? Can Siri’s voice lead them down a path to redemption?
THIRD PERSON by Jennifer Maisel
Directed by Emily Chase
A woman longs to find herself in the middle of her dreaming mind. A man struggles to reconcile his past transgressions with his current life. What every day choices add up to a life together? Will Lisa and Josh ever conquer the distance between them? Can Siri’s voice lead them down a path to redemption?
Sunday, September 26 at 7:30 PM PST
THE SKELETON FLOWER by Elizabeth Sampson
Directed by Laura Stribling
In The Skeleton Flower – middle aged and divorced sisters Denise and Darla find out what a Black Beetle, a piece of jewelry, and a special flower have to do with their mom, Jean, and how that knowledge will unlock the secrets of the family, rocking them all into finally growing up.
THE SKELETON FLOWER by Elizabeth Sampson
Directed by Laura Stribling
In The Skeleton Flower – middle aged and divorced sisters Denise and Darla find out what a Black Beetle, a piece of jewelry, and a special flower have to do with their mom, Jean, and how that knowledge will unlock the secrets of the family, rocking them all into finally growing up.
Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 PM PST
THE CAREGIVER’S GUIDE by Jami Brandli
Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky
A family dramady about evolving heroes, truth tellers, memory keepers, and early onset Alzheimer’s.
THE CAREGIVER’S GUIDE by Jami Brandli
Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky
A family dramady about evolving heroes, truth tellers, memory keepers, and early onset Alzheimer’s.
Friday, October 1 at 7:30 PM PST
ADAPTATION.RESILIENCE by Jenni
Directed by Susan Vanita Diol
Jess and Bev have been together longer than either of them thought they would be. And in their respective fields – Climate Change and Emergency Management – things are heating up, affecting them in ways they didn’t see coming. “adaptation.resilience” is a play about sustaining love and navigating grief in times of extreme disruption.
ADAPTATION.RESILIENCE by Jenni
Directed by Susan Vanita Diol
Jess and Bev have been together longer than either of them thought they would be. And in their respective fields – Climate Change and Emergency Management – things are heating up, affecting them in ways they didn’t see coming. “adaptation.resilience” is a play about sustaining love and navigating grief in times of extreme disruption.
Sunday, October 3 at 7:30 PM PST
SETTING THE TABLE by Velina Hasu Houston
Directed by Stewart J. Zully
A young Japanese woman marries a Black man and moves with him to Kansas where she becomes stepmother to her two teenage children. Inspired by true events, the play takes an earnest look at race, immigration, and family.
The series also includes plays by Bernardo Cubría, Carlos Lacámara, Steve Apostolina and Cory Hinkle.
COVID PROTOCOLS at THE ROAD on MAGNOLIA
The Road Theatre will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before entering the theatre. Please note that your vaccination must have been completed 14 days prior to the date of performance.
If you are exempt from COVID-19 vaccinations due to medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, The Road Theatre will require proof of your negative COVID-19 PCR test results, taken within 72 hours of the performance date, before entering the theatre.
Audiences under 12 are not permitted at this time.
Masks are required indoors for ALL guests regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your patience and continuing support of live theatre during this unprecedented time. We will continue to update and pivot according to the latest recommendations from the CDC and local officials. Rest assured that making your safety our top priority ensures that we take of you, your family and ours, all while enjoying great story-telling.
No reservations necessary for readings; donations are gratefully accepted.
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Playing
September 23 (Thursday) - October 3 (Sunday)
Venue
The Road Theatre at Magnolia
10747 Magnolia Blvd
Presented by
The Road Theatre Company
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No reservations are required and donations are gratefully accepted for the readings.
