We’re celebrating the end of the inaugural season of our Pipeline PlayLab with a reading series that includes presentations of four brand new never before seen plays. Join us June 15 and June 26 at the Judson Assembly Hall for readings of plays by AP Andrews, Jessica Fleitman, Scott McCarrey, and Alex Mills.
Reserve your seat by emailing [email protected] . Please be sure to include the name of the play you are RSVPing to, your name, and the number of seats you’d like to reserve.
Show of Hands
by Jessica Fleitman
Sunday, June 15, 3:00PM
Judson Assembly Hall, 239 Thompson St.
Sarah Bloomenthal’s father abandoned her family when she was just a child. Her mother won’t tell her why, her brother won’t tell her why, but Sarah suspects it may have something to do with the fact that she was born with hands resembling the “chamsah” talisman (hands with a thumb on each outer edge and no pinkies). As she tries to unravel the truth behind her father’s departure, she is faced with Jewish mysticism, the masterful shadow puppets her father used to make, and her own insecurities about what precisely it is that makes a family.
The Mystery of F*cking
by Scott McCarrey
Sunday, June 15, 8:00PM
Judson Assembly Hall, 239 Thompson St.
In late 17th Century France, a genre of erotic fiction known as the whore dialog is becoming wildly popular among men seeking both entertainment and instruction. When two women set out to produce their own whore dialog, drastic consequences follow.
Optimism, Or
by AP Andrews
Sunday, June 29, 3:00PM
Judson Assembly Hall, 239 Thompson St.
In a small town on the Eastern seaboard, Nellie, a shop clerk, and George, a firefighter, meet for the first time when he comes in to buy clothes for his wife, who’s died. As Nellie’s relationship with George deepens, a separate tale unfolds – that of her relationship with Lisa, his dead wife. Nellie had befriended her, and just learned that she was visiting the beach town to have an affair. On top of all this, a friendly sea monster takes a liking to George, taking him down to the depths of the ocean, where Nellie must try to save the new love she’s found.
The Carrion Man
by Alex Mills
Sunday, June 29, 8:00PM
Judson Assembly Hall, 239 Thompson St.
A teenager, Ramsey, adventures through swamps and graveyards to join a black-magic cult [of debatable existence]. Ramsey is guided by a cat [which he may have resurrected], and by visions of an undead creature, [claiming to possess supernatural powers, as well as Ramsey’s own name]. Everyone’s intentions grow suspicious, as even Ramsey admits to lying compulsively.
