February 14, 2010
For additional information
Contact: Michelle Storm
651.501.9273 / plays@bridgeproductions.info
www.bridgeproductions.info
BRIDGE PRODUCTIONS TO PRESENT
SECOND ANNUAL “NOW HEAR THIS!”
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
MARCH 12-21, 2010
at the LOWRY LAB THEATER, downtown St. Paul
(St. Paul) Five new and developing plays will be presented as part of Bridge
Productions’ second annual “Now Hear This!” One-Act Play Festival at the Lowry Lab
Theater in downtown St. Paul, March 12-21. Featured artists include local emerging
playwrights Raymond Luczak, Mahmoud Hakima, and California playwright Stanley
Toledo.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 12 at 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13 at 8:00 p.m. with Fundraiser 6:00-11:30 p.m.
(ASL – Mary Catherine, Gretchen Toay, Renee Kerrigan, Krystal Riordan)
SUNDAY, MARCH 14 at 3:00 p.m. (AD – Laura Wiebers)
THE DARKEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE by RAYMOND LUCZAK,
directed by Brian Columbus
World Premiere – Full Staged Reading
Tiger Tormio returns home after jail time to find his role supplanted by Jim, his close friend
and family's priest. Tiger confronts his family's changing dynamics while trying to win back
his wife and children. An intimate family drama. Adult language, situations. Featuring Ari
Hoptman, Brigid Kelley, Jim Pounds, Matt Rein, Cynthia Uhrich
UNHAPPILY EVER AFTER by RAYMOND LUCZAK,
directed by Terry Lynn Carlson
Full Staged Reading
Prince Charming and his new bride rebel. A Cinderella spin on gay marriage! Short Comedy.
JACKHAMMER by RAYMOND LUCZAK
directed by Terry Lynn Carlson
World premiere – Full Staged Reading
Two competing office workers blackmail and bribe their way to the top in this David Mamet
parody. Short comedy.
BRIDGE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
EVENT SCHEDULE, cont.
MONDAY, MARCH 15 at 7 p.m. (ASL/AD may be available upon request)
BETTER THAN A GOOD BEGINNING and other works from DISABILITYLAND
by STANLEY TOLEDO
directed by Michelle Storm
Regional Premiere – Free Public Workshop Reading
A place everyone wants to go. A place where no one wants to go. Visit Disabilityland, the
dark side of “the happiest place on earth." Five short plays. Comedy/Drama. For mature
audiences.
FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20 at 8:00 p.m. (ASL – Patty McCutcheon)
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 at 3:00 p.m. (AD – Laura Wiebers)
TWO BOWLS OF CEREAL AND SOME BACON
written and performed by Mahmoud Hakima
directed by MaryLynn Mennicke
A Fringe Festival Favorite returns again! Full Production
The product of a fractured and violent household, boy Mahmoud finds innocent joy in the
attentions of a lovely, older Mystery Girl in his gifted and talented class. A moving and
original one-man show for ages 14+
Each performance followed by a post-show discussion.
All events will take place at the Lowry LAB Theater inside the Lowry Building, located
at 350 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
Tickets are $10-18 (sliding fee scale) for all regular performances; $8 ASL/AD patrons.
Tickets for the Saturday, March 13 Bridge Productions Fundraiser are $25.00 (includes raffle
ticket, refreshments, live music, and show.) DISABILITYLAND is free to the public.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, cash or check only, starting 30 minutes before the
show. Reservations can be made by calling 651.501.9273 or e-mailing
plays@bridgeproductions.info.
Bridge Productions, founded in 2007, is devoted to supporting and developing playwrights
and their spirited new work, with and for our community. Our works are the culmination of a
thoughtful collaborative process with our creative team and
audiences. Each play crafted through Bridge Productions represents a unique vision, a
message of hope, and a model of positive action.
Portions of this activity is made possible, in part, through Theater Space Project and by the Minnesota
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from
the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
