Monday December 4th, 2023 at 7:00pm
The Sea by Taiwo Aloba
An accidental meeting of two mothers avalanches into heartbreaking revelations.
Guellen, Kansas a 103rd St. Productions and Astroboy Productions Co-production
Set in a very possible near future, and inspired by THE VISIT by Friedrich Durrenmatt, Guellen, Kansas is a world that's half magic, and half crushing reality. Highschool sweethearts Chase and Alice meet in the park to talk about some very bitter things, all the while being watched by a pair of magic trees. The couple struggles to reach a decision on what to do next in this world that's being affected by rapidly changing reproductive health laws. A short film was recently produced by Theater Resources Unlimited, and directed by Jordan Richards.
Herd Immunity by Meron Langsner
Two young mothers come to realize that their worldviews are not compatible with their friendship.
Dirty Laundry by Caleb Dukes
The ten-minute version of what will be a full-length play, ""Dirty Laundry"" explores the moment a mother and son come to an impasse when a horrible truth is finally said out loud. Emotions run high as the bounds of family ties are stretched. Is blood thicker than soapy water? The play deals with very dark, triggering topics involving statutory rape and abuse.
Timeshare by Christine Benvenuto
OLIVE arrives for an obligatory timeshare sales pitch from KELLY, but what she is asked to buy into is not a condo.
Coronation of Queen Jaguar by Quail Bell
Queen Jaguar is a warrior poetess and songstress from the jungle. Assisted by The Ambassador for translation, Queen Jaguar sings and chants, but never speaks. Created by Christine Stoddard of Quail Bell Press & Productions, this a cappella act is entirely improvised, with a new experience every time.
The Last Supper by Steven Gaynor
Three men sit in the waiting room of a hospital's outpatient clinic in 1983 with the intention of being tested for the AIDS virus. During the course of events, these very different individuals will evolve from a feeling of intense dislike to one of solidarity and love for each other as they are forced to confront a doctor who is totally indifferent to their plight and anti-gay rioters (never seen) outside the facility.
*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have a covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks, when not eating or drinking.