March 21-22, 2025
March 21-22, 2025
The End of Society
Written by Ben Scranton
When a woman submits an unusual piece of original art to a show, a debate ensues between the arts administrator and the artist about the appropriateness of the piece and the role of art in society.
Safe Harbor
Written by James McLindon
A doctor and a hospital attorney clash over whether the law allows an abortion to be performed on an endangered mother.
As Pat Glides On Into the Future
Written by Barry Weinberg
After a bad breakup, a young woman meets an older woman facing Alzheimer's. Together they dream up an adventure that will suit them both.
Learning to Drive
Written by Ernie Joselovitz
A Driver-Ed teacher faces a class of 16-year-olds and Allen, an older adult. “This,” he thinks, “will be interesting.” Looking back now that driving has become a necessity, Allen appreciates his teacher anew.
THE END OF SOCIETY
SAFE HARBOR
AS PAT GLIDES ON INTO THE FUTURE
LEARNING TO DRIVE
The End of Society
Written by Ben Scranton
Directed by Greg Hatfield
With Darline Ann Harris, Kevin Shivcharran
When a woman submits an unusual piece of original art to a show, a debate ensues between the arts administrator and the artist about the appropriateness of the piece and the role of art in society.
“I found Doris and Randall immensely charming.”
“I loved Doris’ scissors and how that sent the play into a discussion of art.”
“Well-directed by Greg Hatfield and well-acted by Darline Harris and Kevin Shivcharran! ”
Safe Harbor
Written by James McLindon
Directed by Chrissy Sheehan
With Lisa Graham Parson, Mona Bapat, Michael Lake
A doctor and a hospital attorney clash over whether the law allows an abortion to be performed on an endangered mother.
“Very moving! I might have sniffled a bit at the end. ”
“What a clever take on the ramifications of the Dobbs’ Supreme Court decision. James McLindon wrote an elegant short play, where every word counts. ”
“Chrissy Sheehan did a great job of directing an outstanding ensemble cast! ”
As Pat Glides On Into the Future
Written by Barry Weinberg
Directed by Tony Tambasco
With LB Zimmerman, Alaina Manzo
After a bad breakup, a young woman meets an older woman facing Alzheimer's. Together they dream up an adventure that will suit them both.
“Not an easy subject, but the director, Tony Tambasco, drew out the humanity in Barry Weinberg’s fine script. ”
“Both actresses did a really good job!”
“LB Zimmerman’s portrayal was so realistic and heartwarming ”
Learning to Drive
Written by Ernie Joselovitz
Directed by Scott Sedar
With Morris Schorr, Omar Bah
A Driver-Ed teacher faces a class of 16-year-olds and Allen, an older adult. “This,” he thinks, “will be interesting.” Looking back now that driving has become a necessity, Allen appreciates his teacher anew.
“A poignant portrait of how an older man learns to drive, not because he wants to but because he has to. ”
“Omar Bah and Morry Schorr breathed life into these based-on-real-life characters. ”
“Scott Sedar not only helped with multiple script revisions, but he also brought the memory play to life. ”
February 7-8, 2025
February 7-8, 2025
19 Excellent Reasons to Date Matthew Weaver
Written by Matthew Weaver
In which our hero lists several important reasons he would be a good match romantically. Well, nineteen reasons.
First Love
Written by Julius Bocala, Jr.
A young boy attends a birthday party hoping to ask his first love for a date.
Almost Perfect
Written by Trevor Suthers
Shaun considers his girlfriend Shannon to be 'perfect' in every way. But surely, no one's perfect. Are they the perfect couple?
Anatomy of a Broken Love Affair
Written by Celia McBride
What happens when two gals have good chemistry but questionable compatibility?
19 EXCELLENT REASONS TO DATE MATTHEW WEAVER
FIRST LOVE
ALMOST PERFECT
ANATOMY OF A BROKEN LOVE AFFAIR
19 Excellent Reason to Date Matthew Weaver
Written by Matthew Weaver
Directed by Duchess Dale
With Eddie Datz
In which our hero lists several important reasons he would be a good match romantically. Well, nineteen reasons.
“Eddie Datz was terrific as Matthew Weaver! He embodied just the right combination of self-doubt and confidence, with a side of tenderness! Well-directed!”
“Great to see PlayZoomers producing a monologue for the first time!”
First Love
Written by Julius Bocala, Jr.
Directed by Rhonda Goldstein
With Lilli Rose Rittner, Morde Abraham
A young boy attends a birthday party hoping to ask his first love for a date.
“Both young actors embodied the heartbreaking emotional ups and downs of tweens. ”
“Precious!”
“The playwright has a great future ahead of him!”
Almost Perfect
Written by Trevor Suthers
Directed by Greg Hatfield
With Adam Fox, Patricia Mizen
Shaun considers his girlfriend Shannon to be 'perfect' in every way. But surely, no one's perfect. Are they the perfect couple?
“This was hilarious! At first, I thought it was going to be a soppy love story. I loved when it pivoted into comedy. ”
“The laughing scene and the face-stuffing scene had me laughing so hard!”
Anatomy of a Broken Love Affair
Written by Celia McBride
Directed by Tony Tambasco
With Alexandra Hess, Emma Lavaune
What happens when two gals have good chemistry but questionable compatibility?
“I was very impressed with how the two actors developed their characters, slowly defining their differences and letting us gradually see that things weren’t going to be happily ever after... wonderful, sensitive writing and direction too.”
“Congrats to director Tony Tambasco for figuring out how to accomplish tasteful, believable sex scenes on Zoom!”
“Congrats to PlayZoomers for producing this play. I was totally engrossed and loved the connection between the two actors - very believable!”