45 Plays for 45 Presidents

October 15-18, 2020

By Andy Bayiates, Sean Benjamin, Genevra Gallo-Bayiates, Chloe Johnston, and Karen Weinberg
Directed by Matt Michrina

45 Plays for 45 Presidents is exactly what it sounds like, but every turn it takes is entirely unexpected. In each of these espresso shots of American history, a member of the flexible ensemble dons the star-spangled coat of the presidency and the group explores a surprising aspect of that administration. The short plays run on a spectrum from elections to impeachments, from personal stories to political battles, and from funny to tragic. Whether it's a comedy roast of Thomas Jefferson, a nuanced monologue about social upheaval during the Johnson administration, or a mini-musical about George Bush Sr., you're never going to know what's coming next. This is unique, thought-provoking, and wildly entertaining theatre.

'Night, Mother

February 6-9, 2020

Written by Marsha Norman
Directed by Rich McGarvey
What would you do if someone you loved sat down with you one night and calmly told you that they were going to end their life before morning? Early in this 90-minute drama, Jessie calmly reveals to her mother that by the end of the evening she is going to lock her bedroom door and shoot herself. She wants them to have a pleasant last night together while she does her mother’s nails, replenishes the candy jars and organizes the junk drawer.