Act One:One Act Festival 2020 - Program G
Jesus Stole My Birth Control by Alaina Messineo
Directed by Nika Rose
Duration: 20 Mins.
Description: Through various side discussions, “Her” and “She” dissects religion, gender roles, sexuality, and of course death.
Just A B’Day Dinner in NYC by Youlim Nam
Directed by Sophia Treanor
Duration: 16 Mins.
Description: Four New Yorkers try to split a big bill at a city restaurant.
Birds of a Feather by Fernando Segall
Directed by Lauren Grajewski
Duration: 12 Mins.
Description: A blue Macaw, a bald eagle, and an imperial eagle discuss modern imperialism.
Breakfast by Adam Noth
Directed by Mark Barford
Duration: 19 Mins.
Description: Molly just wants a fun morning of breakfast with her favorite gay couple Andrew and Jessie, but unforeseen news turns the day around.
Repetition by Doug DeVita
Directed by William Spinnato
Duration: 15 Mins.
Description: The decisions made on a drunken New Year’s Eve can bring dire consequences for two lonely adult virgins.
Snobbish Negroes by Steve Gold
Directed by Gabrielle Harrison
Duration: 15 Mins.
Description: A farce about the universality of snobbery.
Hardhead by Ramos Smith
Directed by Teya Duncan
Duration: 15 Mins.
Description: The story of a young, failing, amateur athlete who attempts to fulfill his father’s dreams of success.
Call-and-Response by Marcus Scott
Directed by Justin Schwartz
Duration: 15 Mins.
Description: A raid casued by a bitter teenager costs a young African-American man his life. An exploration of race relations, white male privilege, and police brutality.
PRIZES
During Finals, cash prizes will be offered in the following categories:
Best Play
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
PLUS! Those plays in the Finals will be offered a chance to be non-exclusively published in The Secret Theatre’s Anthology of Short Plays.
PLEASE NOTE
~ Line-up is subject to change. LAST UPDATE: JAN 18.
~ If event is sold out, tickets may be available at-door. Please come in to sign up for the waiting list. Names will NOT be taken over the phone or via e-mail.
~ Please be aware that some subject matter may be offensive or triggering (ex-murder, rape, violence). Discretion is advised. *
~ Recommended for ages 13 and up.
~ Actor appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity. **
RULES for VOTING (VERY IMPORTANT!!!)
~ DO NOT LOSE YOUR BALLOT. You will not receive another one. This is due to the fact that prizes are involved.
~ YOU MUST RANK EACH PLAY AGAINST EACH OTHER. You will use the numbers 1 – 8: “1” is you didn’t like it and “8” is you loved it!
* During Preliminaries and Semi-Finals and Finals, you vote for the Best Play to make it to the next round.
* During Finals only, you will have the option to vote for Best Actress, Actor, and Director.
~ INCOMPLETE BALLOTS will not be counted.
~ LATECOMERS may not receive a ballot (at discretion of management).
~ IF YOU FILL IN YOUR BALLOT BEFORE THE END OF THE ENTIRE PROGRAM, your vote will not be counted.