AUDACITY THEATRE LAB
Arsenic and Roses by Brad McEntire
After an evening of nearly unending humiliations, Charles wanders into the nearest bar to drown his sorrows. (Or perhaps end it all?) Little does he know that the acerbic and cynical Katherine is about to show him that love can be found in the most unlikely places. Even at the end of your rope. Jeff Hernandez directs this darkly comic look at boy meets girl by Audacity founder Brad McEntire.

Co-Producers: Brad McEntire, Ruth Engel: Director: Jeff Hernandez
CAST: Jeff Swearingen (Charles), Teresa Valenza (Katherine)

THE DRAMA CLUB
The Old Woman in the Wood by the Brothers Grimm (adapted by Jeffrey Schmidt)
In this inspired retelling of the classic Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Drama Club uses their innovative theatrical style to explore the age-old themes of community and cooperation. In an effort to better explore these themes this production has been designed using almost entirely post-consumer recyclable materials. Adapted and directed by Co-Founder Jeffrey Schmidt, The Old Woman in the Wood is a simple tale about the compromise and sacrifice necessary to achieve a happy ending.
Producer: Lydia Mackay. Assoc. Producer: Christina Neubrand.
Director: Jeffrey Schmidt.
CAST: Christina Neubrand, John Davenport, John Flores, Maryam Baig-Lush, Mark C. Guerra.

ECHO THEATRE
Overtones by Alice Gerstenberg
On the surface all seems harmless when Harriet first invites Margaret to tea, but each woman's hidden ambition along with an intimately intertwining past means that neither woman can be sure of what the other is after. Helmed by Echo Theatre Producing Partner Brandi Andrade, Alice Gerstenberg's 1915 play Overtones gives us a surprisingly modern take on the female psyche and the relationships between women.
Producer: Terri Ferguson. Director: Brandi Andrade.
CAST: Leslie Patrick, Tracie Foster, Ginger Goldman, Lauren Paige Patterson.

Under a Texaco Canopy by Ellsworth Schave
A picturesque small town is shaken by the arrival of a mysterious interloper whose intentions may not be quite what they seem. Larry Randolph directs this tale of classic Americana with another-worldly twist by the Austin author of A Texas Romance.
Director: Larry Randolph.
CAST: Donny Avery (Frank), Stan Graner (Slim), Shane Beeson (Man), Morgan Justiss (Waitress).

PEGASUS THEATRE
Know-No by Matt Lyle
Ms. Smith is in love with her boss Mr. Jones, though she's having trouble navigating the choppy waters of office romance. Will he ever see her as more than just his assistant? Will they be able to achieve a lasting connection? Will she ever find out what he does? Matt Lyles' quirky sense of humor comes to life in this off-beat gem directed by Pegasus founder and artistic director Kurt Kleinmann.
Managing Producer: Barbara Weinberger. Director: Kurt Kleinmann.
CAST: A Raymond Banda (Mr. Jones), Lorina Lipscomb (Ms. Smith).

RITE OF PASSAGE THEATRE COMPANY
Angry Glances by Clay Wheeler
A gripping psychological thriller that blends sex, violence and religious fervor in a complex mystery involving teachers and students, doctors and patients, and spouses and lovers. Christopher Eastland directs this cutting-edge drama by Rite of Passage's Co-Founder and Playwright in Residence, Clay Wheeler.
Producers: Clay Wheeler and Christopher Eastland.
Director: Christopher Eastland.
CAST: Quinten Quintero (Gray Mattson), Charles Ryan Roach (Henry Ingram), Marianne Galloway (Charlotte Ingram), Cassie Bann (Holly Gladstone).

WHITE ROCK POLLUTION Holy Rollers by Edmund Penn
It is time for a day of rest, and the deities of every major religion have gathered for their weekly poker game. But when these super egos question who is the most popular, a planet of mortals is made, along with a wager on who will win the most followers. Watch the history of the world unfold over beer and pretzels, as God and Zeus battle for ultimate celestial bragging rights.
Producer: Erik Archilla. Director: Tom Parr IV. Stage Manager: Cassie Bann.
CAST: Brian Witkowicz (God), Jim Kuenzer (Zeus), Elizabeth Evans (Vishnu), Carrie Slaughter (Vishnu), Mark C. Guerra (Buddha); Clay Yocum * (Horus/Thor).
* Member of Actors Equity Association

WINGSPAN THEATRE COMPANY
Seagulls by Caryl Churchill
Seagulls, a rarely performed play by Caryl Churchill, follows Valery, an ordinary housewife whose mysterious mental powers draw sudden public fascination. Despite pressure from her manager and encouragement from a young fan. Valery must decide for herself what is means to be extraordinary.
Director: Susan Sargeant.
CAST: Cindy Beall (Di), Emily Gray * (Valery) and Andrews Cope (Cliff).
* Member of Actors Equity Association

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