Sketches
The following are brief descriptions of each play.
* June 20 - July 7
THE BLUE EYE OF ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
by Victoria Danos, directed by Barry Feinstein
This passionate play about Robert Oppenheimer brings to mind the predicament
of mythical figures such as Prometheus, whose monumental contributions to
civilization were ordained, but, who were, nonetheless, obliged to pay a
price.
Fell's Point Corner Theatre
www.fpct.org * 410-276-7837
251 S. Ann St. / Th-Sat 8pm/Sun 7pm
* July 12 - 27
CONNECTIONS
by Devorah Namm, directed by Melainie Eifert
Nana's seduction by Manny is nearly thwarted by Hanna's perception of him as
a sex-crazed kidnapper.
Hanna's "special night" with Sherman is plagued by wedgies, a birthmark in
the shape of New Jersey, and
Nana's meddling. Through it all, with Nana's help, Esther gains a deeper
understanding about interrelationships between the generations of women in
one family.
The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre
www.spotlighters.org * 410-752-1225
817 St. Paul Street / Fri-Sat 8pm (No Sunday performances)
* July 11 - July 28
THE WHISPERS OF SAINTS
by Mark Scharf, directed by Miriam Bazensky
A Mother and Daughter are thrown into painful conflict over the mother's
much younger lover - sometimes the undiscovered country is as close as home.
Uncommon Voices at
Fell's Point Corner Theatre * 410-655-4826
www.uncommonvoices.com
251 S. Ann St. / Th-Sat 8pm/Sun 7pm
(Special performance: Sunday, July 14. 7pm)
* July 12 - July 27
AMANDA'S LINE
by Kathleen Barber, directed by Momoe Nakamura
Amanda can't seem to design her Spring line of clothes, but she still has a
few tricks up her sleeve. Fashion, talent and ambition unite and explode as
the deadline approaches.
Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts
www.chesapeakearts.org * 410-636-6597
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park / F-Sat 8:00pm/Sun 3:00pm
* July 18 - August 4
SHORT STOPS
by Michael Cookson, directed by Dahlia Kaminsky
What do lovelorn elves, randy game show hosts, schoolyard geeks, an exotic
woman, police officers and a despondent airline pilot have in common? They find
themselves in some . . . well . . . bizarre situations courtesy of Michael Cookson's collection.
Mobtown Players at The Marion B. Copeland Theatre in Le Clerc Hall, College
of Notre Dame
www.mobtownplayers.com * 410-467-3057
4701 North Charles St. / Th-Sat 8:00pm/Sun 2:00pm
* July 26 - August 11
CANNIBALS
by Emilio Iasiello, directed by Mike Moran
An absurdist's approach to marriage and its dysfunctions. During a camping
trip together, two wives, tired of abuse, reawake to chart a new course of
action.
Vagabond Players 410-563-9135
www.vagabondplayers.com
806 S. Broadway / Fri-Sat 8pm/Sun 7pm
* August 1 - 18
OK, OK
by Gene Gately, directed by Kwame Jamal Kenyatta-Bey
A young sailor brings a friend home, upsetting the family and forcing them
to face their hypocrisy and prejudice.
Fell's Point Corner Theatre
www.fpct.org * 410-276-7837
251 S. Ann St. / Th-Sat 8pm/Sun 7pm
* August 2 - 24
WATCHING LOTUS
FLOWERS BLOSSOM
by Chuck Spoler, directed by Deborah Newman
Watching Lotus Flowers Blossom begins in a cemetery
where Charlie McKnight encounters the magical, burnt-out
Viet Nam vet, Jerry. Jerry reveals the tragic love triangle between
Charlie's best-friend 's mother, his father figure and his deceased father.
The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre
www.spotlighters.org * 410-752-1225
817 St. Paul Street / Fri-Sat 8pm (No Sunday performances)
* August 9 - August 25
A CERTAIN MYSTERY
by Brad Rogers, co-directed by Roy Hammond & Sherrione Brown
The death of a controversial professor triggers the plot of this intelligent
murder mystery set at a small liberal arts university.
Paragon Theatre Company
www.paragontheatre.org * 410-467-1966
9 West 25th Street / Fri-Sat 8pm/Sun 2pm
* August 23 - 31
INTERSTICES
by Kermit Frazier, directed by Ben Prestbury
In 1973, three expatriate American college students relocate to the
Carribean, only to be caught up in the midst of political unrest and
intrigue. Ray and Ellen are white and Mark is black.
Arena Players
www.arenaplayers.org * 410-728-6500
801 McCulloh Street / Thu-Sat 8pm
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