Festival: The Plays

Here’s a brief rundown of the 2006 Festival of Ten Minute Plays (in alphabetical order, by title):

Ana and Me
by Kate Herr

A young girl struggles with her anorexic alter ego.

Directed by Pete DeQuincy, featuring:
Emily Blanche (Ana)
Katie Pratt (Cara)
Larry Mitchell (Dad)

Beethoven’s Song
by Brian Carroll

Forced together in a hospital ward, an estranged uncle and nephew confront family issues.

Directed by Larry Mitchell, featuring:
Arnold D. Waddell (Sam)
Stephen Godwin (Corey)
Jasmine Barnes (Tina)


Not That Simple
by Justin Takata

A magical bump on the read allows two friends to discover more about each other than they ever imagined.

Directed by Saqib Keval, featuring: Ryan Hall
Brendan O’Loughlin

Finding Stars
by Larry Mitchell

A playful drama about awkwardness for a couple at the end of a date that’s compounded when one of them doesn't know the rules.

Directed by Erica Davie, featuring:
Carter Howard (Alex)
Ashley Mackin (Beatrice)
Haley Becksted (Jennifer)
Esme Williams (Miranda)

Impulse
by Emily McPeck

From a story by Conrad Aiken: a man mired in routine is tempted to act impulsively, despite the danger.

Directed by Joe Castro, featuring:
Sarah Daum [C]
Camden Hill-Rocha (A)
Alex Gradine (Michael)
Leslie Hundley (B)