Weathervane Playhouse presents sixth annual 8×10 TheatreFest

 

Weathervane Playhouse July 15, 16, and 17 at the sixth annual 8×10 TheatreFest.

“The beauty of the 8×10 TheatreFest is that it’s like a eating from a sampler box of chocolates or participating in speed dating event. You get a lot of variety and if you are watching a play that isn’t quite your style – another one will be along in ten minutes,” said Brandi Eaton, director of “Third Window from the Right.”

All of the festival’s plays have two things in common – each is 10 minutes long and all feature an envelope of cash as a prop.   The envelope of cash served as the “inspiration” for this year’s contest.  Over 160 plays were submitted to the Weathervane contest from 29 states and five countries including Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Volunteer judges read and chose the top plays.  All Finalist playwrights receive at least a $50 prize and the top three – as determined by audience vote, will receive $150, $250, and $350.   Audiences will also choose the special prop “inspiration” for next year’s competition.

Performances of the eight plays are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16. Sunday’s performance is a matinee at 2:30 p.m., followed by a reception and announcement of the winners. Tickets are $12.

“The 8×10 TheatreFest is truly one of the most enjoyable theatre events ever. The audience gets to be the first to ever see eight short plays be performed. The actors and directors get to be involved in the very first production of a play. Playwrights get bragging rights that one of their works has been fully produced.  It is a win, win, win situation filled with laughter, drama, fun, and excitement for everyone!” Scott K. Davis, director of “Port City Blues.”

“Is the envelope of cash borrowed? Stolen? Lent? A debt, payment or donation? Won or lost?  Lost or found? God or taxes? These playwrights have the stories to explain it all,” said Artistic Director Melanie YC Pepe.

The Finalist plays are:  

“Adorable Doris” by Irwin Rosenblum of Sacramento, CA, directed by Bill Morgan
“Confessions at the Ave. P Barber Shop” by Peter A. Balaskas of Clearwater, FL, directed by Will Crosby and Josh Larkin
“Myrtle Beach Sunrise” by Vivian C. Lermond of Columbus, OH, directed by April Deming
“Port City Blues” by Jody McColman of Portland, ME, directed by Scott K. Davis
“Schrodinger’s Cash” by Barry Wood of Navenby, Lincolnshire U.K., directed by Jay Sigler and Kyla Williger
“Shadowplay” by T. Mason Brown of Akron, OH, directed by Brian Westerly
“Third Window from the Right” by Scott Mullen of N. Hollywood, CA, directed by Brandi Eaton
“Very Private Detection” by Carl L. Williams of Houston, TX, directed by Chanda Porter and Greg Emanuelson

The 2016 8×10 TheatreFest Cast

“ADORABLE DORIS”
Jerry: Adam Alderson
Doris: Lacey Sexton

“CONFESSIONS AT THE AVE. P BARBER SHOP”
Angelo Capello: Ralph Cooley
Celio Iovini:  Tony Heffner

“MYRTLE BEACH SUNRISE”
Esther: Pat Robertell-Hudson
Pauline: Marci Paolucci
Sid: Scott K. Davis

“PORT CITY BLUES”
Narrator: Josh Larkin
Mike: Rose Gabrielle
Rock: Jay Sigler

“SCHRÖDINGER’S CASH”
Erwin Schrödinger: John Williamson
Annie Schrödinger: Sue Jeromson
Martha Chambers: Danielle Gruhler

“SHADOWPLAY”
Charlotte: MacKenzie Bogusch
Michael: Daniel Walker
Freddie: Nathan Hach

“THIRD WINDOW FROM THE RIGHT”
Kate: Kyla Williger
Henry: Mason Schuman

“VERY PRIVATE DETECTION”
Jerry Tucker: Adam Alderson
Drake Logan: Alex J. Nine
Diane Logan: Shani Ferry

Tickets are available at weathervaneplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 330-836-2626.

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