Strawberry One-Act Festival
The Strawberry One-Act Festival – Summer 2010
August 12 – 22, 2010
August 12 – 22, 2010
The Strawberry One-Act Festival is celebrating its 18th season, the brainchild of Artistic Director, Van Dirk Fisher, is a play competition in which the audience and the theatre's judges cast their votes to select the best play of the season. Twice a year, hundreds of plays from across the country are submitted for the competition. Plays move from the 1st Round to the Semi-Finals and then the Finals. The playwright of the winning play receives $1,500.00 and the opportunity to have a full-length play developed by the Riant. The awards to be presented are Best Play, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.
The Award Ceremony & Performance will be on August 22nd at 2pm. In addition, some of the plays in the festival will be selected for publication in our anthology: The Best Plays From The Strawberry One-Act Festival: Volume 7.
To download an application to submit a script for the Winter February 2011 Festival click here.
In addition, you can see past performances of plays in the Strawberry One-Act Festival online starting at $5.00. To see them go to www.therianttheatre.com/video.
You can see an excerpt from our Documentary - THE MAKING OF THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL Winter 2010 - Click Here.
Join Us For The Launch Party For The Strawberry One-Act Festival
Meet the Playwrights in the Festival - July 26, 2010 from 7PM - 10PM atThe Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 145 West 46th Street, NYC,
Between 6th & 7th Avenue. Buy Tickets Now - click here.
The Strawberry One-Act Festival - Summer 2010 will be at
The Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th St., NYC,
Between 9th & 10th Avenue
Join our Email Club to receive notification of plays as they advance in the festival from Round 1, to the Semi-Finals, the Finals and The Award Ceremony - click here.
The Launch Party for the Strawberry One-Act Festival
Monday, July 26, 2010
Time: 7PM until 10PM
At The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 145 West 46th Street, NYC.
Proceeds to benefit the Youth Empowerment Scholarship Awards.
Time: 7PM until 10PM
At The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 145 West 46th Street, NYC.
Proceeds to benefit the Youth Empowerment Scholarship Awards.
Tickets: $37 online and $42 at the door.
Meet the Playwrights & Artists in the Festival
THE PIONEER OF THE ARTS AWARD for Outstanding Achievement in Arts & Entertainment recipient: MARCIA PENDELTON, Founder & President, Walk Tall Girl Productions, has provided marketing, group sales, audience development, communications, producing, and education services for both commercial and nonprofit ventures, with special emphasis placed on the theater. Her work has been highligted by the media including: The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, Newsday, The Positive Community Magazine, ABCNews.com, Black Enterprise.com, Centric's Leading Women series, and Rolling Out Magazine. Her groundbreaking work in marketing theater to new audiences has been honored by The Black Public Relations Society of New York and New York's Audelco Awards. 
PIONEER OF THE ARTS AWARD recipient HOPE CLARKE, Director, Choreographer & Actress. (1992 Tony Nominee for Choreography for JELLY'S LAST JAM, received the coveted DRAMALOGUE AWARD, the JOSEPH CALLOWAY AWARD, and the NAACP IMAGE AWARD for the same piece. She also choreographed on Broadway CAROLINE, OR CHANGE.)
PIONEER OF THE ARTS AWARD recipient KENNETH L. ROBERSON, Director & Chorerograhper. (Choreographer for the upcoming Broadway Musical UNCHAIN MY HEART, the new Ray Charles musical - Spring 2011, Broadway Choreographer for AVENUE Q and ALL SHOOK UP; Choregrapher on Television: John Lequizamo’s House of Buggin’ (an Emmy Award nominee for best choreography,) the “fish fry scene” in HBO’s Lackawanna Blues and the feature film Preaching to The Choir.)
Dance Music provided by the band NO IMAGE.
Series A
Series A:
THE METEOR SEASON by Keaton Weiss
A chance encounter between two strangers leads to a revealing discussion of love, life, and the end of time.
A chance encounter between two strangers leads to a revealing discussion of love, life, and the end of time.
HAPPY GIRL Written & Directed by Brian Leider
Featuring: Victoria Dicce & Caitlin Zvoleff
Joy is floating belly up in your fish bowl.
Featuring: Victoria Dicce & Caitlin Zvoleff
Joy is floating belly up in your fish bowl.
BLIND SIDED by Cynthia Talia Ferri & Directed by Jonathan Libman
In this zany, fast-paced techno-world of cyber dating, a communication hiccup turns this blind date hook-up into an absurdity that is sure to
In this zany, fast-paced techno-world of cyber dating, a communication hiccup turns this blind date hook-up into an absurdity that is sure to
amuse!
Series B
MIRROR, MIRROR… Written & Directed by Norman Weinstein
Be careful of what you wish for, especially if you think you and your family are normal.
DREAM WEDDING! Written by Ellen Orchid & Directed by Whitney Aronson
A group of unemployed actors concoct a scheme to win a “Dream Wedding!” on a morning TV talk show.
A group of unemployed actors concoct a scheme to win a “Dream Wedding!” on a morning TV talk show.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS by Greg Edwards
Not all embassies are born equal.
Not all embassies are born equal.
Series C
CURVEBALL by Brendan Burke & Directed by Sarah V. Michelson
A young couple faces the end of their youth amid the recent banking crisis.
A young couple faces the end of their youth amid the recent banking crisis.
HONOUR Written by Dipti J. Mehta & Directed by Daniel Kadin
Guest Director: Erica Gould
Featuring: Dipti J. Mehta
Honour, a prostitute’s gift to her only daughter.
Guest Director: Erica Gould
Featuring: Dipti J. Mehta
Honour, a prostitute’s gift to her only daughter.
THE SESSION – A Pitch Black Comedy in One-Act Written by Chris Ferretti
Directed by Julie Wallach
Directed by Julie Wallach
Set in 1982, a Jersey City psychologist and a overbearing mother find out the hard way what happens when you push a Mafia Captain too far.
Series D
FIREMAN Written by Stephen Brown
Fireman brings us into the lives of a couple caught in the wake of a fire, leaving one of them and their relationship scorched and disfigured.
Fireman brings us into the lives of a couple caught in the wake of a fire, leaving one of them and their relationship scorched and disfigured.
ALL IS ONE NOW Written by Josh Gulotta
Featuring: Daniel Brian Jones, Tim Jones, Mae Mitchell & Morgan Whitaker
A man discovers he still hasn’t found what he’s looking for.
Featuring: Daniel Brian Jones, Tim Jones, Mae Mitchell & Morgan Whitaker
A man discovers he still hasn’t found what he’s looking for.
HIROSHI – ME, ME, ME Written by Natalie Menna
There’s no end to Roberta’s delusions…or ranting. Scary that there’s a little bit of Roberta in all of us!
There’s no end to Roberta’s delusions…or ranting. Scary that there’s a little bit of Roberta in all of us!
Series E
DAY DREAMS Written by Paul Trupia & Directed by Becky Copley
Life can be a dream.
Life can be a dream.
THE HANDBAG CLICK-CLACK GIRLS Written & Directed by Anthony Fusco
Featuring: Yael Grill, Milo Jaimes, Lauren Novak & Carrie Lynette Stringfellow
Are they hot or just a hot mess? It’s the Golden Girls and Sex and the City combined.
Featuring: Yael Grill, Milo Jaimes, Lauren Novak & Carrie Lynette Stringfellow
Are they hot or just a hot mess? It’s the Golden Girls and Sex and the City combined.
SOUL OF A POET Written by Isaac Shapiro & Directed by Heather Arnson
Two people, one with an above average the other with a below average IQ live together, but their relationship and livelihood become threatened when old secrets are revealed.
Two people, one with an above average the other with a below average IQ live together, but their relationship and livelihood become threatened when old secrets are revealed.
Series F
A TOAST WITH CHAMPALE by Veronica Newton
Directed by Ali Ayala
Featuring: Sarah M. Wood & Rand Guerrero
Three weeks ago Stephen asked Grace to marry him. He has not had an answer. Today he wants her decision. Commit or not Grace? That where our story begins.
Directed by Ali Ayala
Featuring: Sarah M. Wood & Rand Guerrero
Three weeks ago Stephen asked Grace to marry him. He has not had an answer. Today he wants her decision. Commit or not Grace? That where our story begins.
CLOSE TO HOME Written by Jonathan Cook
Featuring: Candace Wood, Christopher Bowman, John Thomas Francis & Jonathan Cook
Featuring: Candace Wood, Christopher Bowman, John Thomas Francis & Jonathan Cook
When is an alien not an alien? The answer surprises and delights!
BRUNCH Written & Directed by Sari Caine Glickstein
Featuring: David J. Goldberg, Erica Knight & Lauren Lucksavage
Emily and Harry are having a civilized brunch as underneath tensions fly.
Featuring: David J. Goldberg, Erica Knight & Lauren Lucksavage
Emily and Harry are having a civilized brunch as underneath tensions fly.
Series G
THE ASSESSMENT by J.M. Eisenman
Justin Shapiro is assigned to assess former comedy writer Thelma Drayer for a conservatorship, but just who is assessing who?
Justin Shapiro is assigned to assess former comedy writer Thelma Drayer for a conservatorship, but just who is assessing who?
THE BENEVOLENTS by Devin Doyle
Featuring: Susan Mirwis, Adam Kaplan, Kent Abbett, and Hilary Hanson.
Entranced by the offers of two ambiguous youths, a recently divorced couple attempt to recapture their individual strength at the mercy of this new offbeat kindness.
SUMMER BREEZES IN THE CITY OF THE DEAD by Lucas T. Syed
Two perspectives on the human connection in crisis.
Featuring: Susan Mirwis, Adam Kaplan, Kent Abbett, and Hilary Hanson.
Entranced by the offers of two ambiguous youths, a recently divorced couple attempt to recapture their individual strength at the mercy of this new offbeat kindness.
SUMMER BREEZES IN THE CITY OF THE DEAD by Lucas T. Syed
Two perspectives on the human connection in crisis.
Series H
ADULT BOOKS Written by Jonathan Ashley
Be careful where you leave your credit card.
Be careful where you leave your credit card.
WHY THEY CAME Written by Jessica Hinds & Directed by Lucia Peters
No one knows where they came from or why they came, or their reasons for taking most, and leaving the rest. As four survivors struggle to make sense of what has happened, one man comes to a startling conclusion.
GAY HAIKU Written by Samuel Perwin
Homos. Succinctly.
Homos. Succinctly.
Series I
HEROES Written & Directed by Joseph Lizardi
Two different types of Vietnam heroes come face to face about the war.
Two different types of Vietnam heroes come face to face about the war.
PLAYING THE GAME Written by Holly Hunt
Directed by Susan Tromans
Featuring: Peter Augustine, Chris Calaitges, Sherry Mandery and Suellen Romani
In relationships, there are many games played. Samantha and Adam go home together to find out the game they are playing is not the one they thought.
SIMPLY ME, A musical starring Mitchell Robert. Musical Director - Albee Barr
A musical about one man bringing back realization to the essence of living.
A musical about one man bringing back realization to the essence of living.
Series J
THE AUDITION Written by Leroy Antonio Edwards & Directed by Carol Kostendiech
There is a thin line between Heaven and Hell.
There is a thin line between Heaven and Hell.
RELATIONSHIP COURT Written by Sergio Solorzano
Directed by Sergio Solorzano & Adam Brome
Bringing justice one boyfriend at a time.
Directed by Sergio Solorzano & Adam Brome
Bringing justice one boyfriend at a time.
THE LOSING GAME by Kristen Seavey
Cards will land as they may, but hearts will always be the hardest to hold onto.
Cards will land as they may, but hearts will always be the hardest to hold onto.
Series K
HOME SWEET HOME Written & Directed by Eljon Wardally
Featuring: Charlotte Bair-Cucchiaro, Joshua Alexander Stringer & Stephen Hadeed Jr.
I am who I was and always will be no matter where I go.
I am who I was and always will be no matter where I go.
BEYOND OPEN LINES by Emmanuel Fleischmann
Directed by Mark Bloom
An elderly Jewish woman searches her memories to find redemption for a life deferred.
Directed by Mark Bloom
An elderly Jewish woman searches her memories to find redemption for a life deferred.
SOMETHING LIKE PENQUINS Written by Levi Wilson
Directed by Mario Corry
Featuring: Janaya Combs, Ryan Nazionale & Levi Wilson
Can people march like penquins?
Series L
A TASTE OF BAD MEDICINE Written by John Vitkovich
A doctor’s dishonesty leads to his demise.
A doctor’s dishonesty leads to his demise.
HEART SLAM (Hardballs, Beer Cans & What I Took Off) Written by David Risk
Dropping a lifetime's armor, 5 stout hearted men unpack the pivotal moments that transformed them forevermore.
GENTLEMAN AND SCHOLAR Written by John Martin & Directed by Nat Habib
Featuring: Stephen Braccioforte & Frank Lombardi
Things get heated when a know-it-all meets a higher authority in the lower depths.
Featuring: Stephen Braccioforte & Frank Lombardi
Things get heated when a know-it-all meets a higher authority in the lower depths.
Festival Pass (Series A - L)
Festival Pass (Series A - L) in the Strawberry One-Act Festival.
Thursday
Series A - August 12th at 7:00 pm
Series B - August 12th at 9:00 pm
Friday
Series C - August 13th at 7:00 pm
Series D - August 13th at 9:00 pm
Saturday
Series E - August 14th at 3:00 pm
Series F - August 14th at 5:00 pm
Series G - August 14th at 7:00 pm
Series H - August 14th at 9:00 pm
Sunday
Series I - August 15th at 3:00 pm
Series J - August 15th at 5:00 pm
Series K - August 15th at 7:00 pm
Series L - August 15th at 9:00 pm
Semi Finals at the Strawberry One-Act Festival
The best plays from Series A thru L of the competition.
Call the box office 646-623-3488 after August 15th to see which shows are in the Semi-Finals or join our Email Club to receive notification. Or check here for the results.
Semi Finals #1 (Plays from Series A, B, C & D)
Monday, August 16th at 7:00 pm
Semi Finals #2 (Plays from Series A, B, C & D)
Monday, August 16th at 9:00 pm
Semi Finals #3 (Plays from Series E, F, G & H)
Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 pm
Semi Finals #4 (Plays from Series E, F, G & H)
Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 pm
Semi Finals #5 (Plays from Series I, J, K & L)
Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 pm
Semi Finals #6 (Plays from Series I, J, K & L)
Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 pm
Wild Night at the Strawberry One-Act Festival
The Artistic Director selects a few plays and gives them one more chance to compete for a slot in The Finals.
Call the box office 646-623-3488 after August 15th to see which shows are in the Wild Night or join our Email Club to receive notification. Or check here for the results.
Wild Night #1 - August 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Wild Night #2 - August 19th at 9:00 p.m.
The Finals at the Strawberry One-Act Festival
The best plays from the Semi-Finals & The Wild Night
Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
The plays will be posted as they advance to the Finals.
There will be a reception during intermission.
The Awards Ceremony & Performance for the Strawberry One-Act Festival
The four best plays from the Finals will perform. Awards will be given to the Best Play, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Actor.
Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $27.00 online and $30.00 at the box office.
The nominees for BEST PLAY are: TBA
