The Chameleon Theatre Circle - Second Annual New Play Festival


The Chameleon Theatre Circle’s Second Annual New Play Festival February 3, 2001 Playwrights from across the country submitted original scripts (not previously produced) to Chameleon as part of our second New Play Festival. The top four submissions are presented in this one-day festival filled with fun, laughter and emotion. These plays are presented "concert style" – the actors will carry scripts and movement will be minimal. The focus is on the story and the writing. Post-show discussions will immediately follow each reading. All four shows are considered for possible production in our next season. So come and provide your insights and input and help shape Chameleon’s fourth season! Admission to the festival is free. Donations will be accepted to help offset costs. The Festival is held at the Big Apple Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, February 3, 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:00 p.m. ARE WE THERE YET? by Kent R. Brown Directed by Tim Kuehl On their 43rd wedding anniversary, an energetic, loving couple set out for relaxation in the seclusion of a small bed and breakfast 575 miles from home. As they drive along the open road, they reminisce about the past, and ponder the remaning years of their lives. Is there such a thing as "too late"? CAST (in alphabetical order) Charlotte Ryan -- Debra Dean Charles W. Ryan -- Pat Hammond - 15-minute intermission - THE VOLUNTEER by Kent R. Brown Directed by Tim Kuehl "Donate your bodies to science you fools" Within the sleek structure of Milleniumm Enterprises, lies a scientific group dedicated to finding an answer to an unanswerable question. One successful scientist, feeling alone in the world, offers his services in order to assist on the project. But at what price? What are the limitations of science? CAST (in alphabetical order) Dr. Nicole Sullivan -- Carrie Donely Dr. Mary Lou Fisher -- Kimberly Kivens Dr. Martin Stanford -- Rick Raasch Approx. 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Post Shows Discussion for the above two shows ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4:00 - 4:30 Set-up for next show (Colleen A. Hansen is cooking for us again! So eat up at this time) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4:30 p.m. Shattered Perspectives by John Otte Directed by Brad Donaldson Shattered Perspectives is a witty, farcical comedy that takes the audience on a hilarious adventure that runs from on stage to backstage and then back again. The play takes place at the Percy Theater as the cast and crewmembers are preparing for a performance that will be reviewed by an important theater critic. The group is fully prepared . . . until disaster strikes! Sir Kevin Wentworth, the owner of the Percy Theater, has decided to step into the lead role. Sir Kevin has been kicked out of England due to his bad acting. The ensuing mistakes, missed or added entrances and love triangles create problems that keep the audience laughing and Nathan, the ever-resourceful stage manager, jumping. CAST (in alphabetical order) Chris -- Lysa B. Clayburn Sharon -- Laurine M. Gilbert Nathan -- Tim Kuehl Lee -- Daniel K. McDermott Tony -- Jamey Olsen Sir Kevin -- Jason Price Simon -- Rick Raasch Michelle -- Rachel Stohlmann Lisa -- Jenifer Unser Approx. 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Post Show Discussion for the above show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00 - 7:30 - Set-up for next show (Now is another good time to eat!) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30 p.m. New and Nobler Life by Timothy Braatz Directed by Rick Raasch "To a new country!" On the eve of a new year, in a newly (re)born country, five citizens raise a toast to the new and nobler life that lies ahead. But what price was paid to clear the way for their fresh start? Don't ask the revelers, whose party quickly becomes a grim celebration of denial, excuses, finger pointing... and history. CAST (in alphabetical order) NOMO -- Andrew Cleveland THOG -- Brad Donaldson LUCY -- Tania Giordano EVE -- Clare Jodzio McDermott DIRK -- Mark Kreger Approx. 8:15 - 8:45 p.m. Post Show Discussion for the above show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8:45 - 9:30 p.m. - Strike/Clean-up ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:30 p.m. Post-Festival Reception (Party!) (Now is another good time to eat & drink!) Join us as we celebrate a great day of live theatre. We will meet at a local restaurant for further discussions and celebrations. Directions will be handed out after the last reading.