The Chameleon Theatre Circle’s Third Annual
New Play Festival
February 2, 2002
(02-02-02)
Playwrights from across the country submitted original scripts (not previously produced) to Chameleon as part of our third annual New Play Contest. The top three submissions are presented in this one-day festival filled with fun, laughter and emotion.
These plays are presented "concert style" – the actors will carry scripts and movement will be minimal. The focus is on the story and the writing. Post-show discussions will immediately follow each reading. All three shows are considered for possible production in our next season. So come and provide your insights and input and help shape Chameleon’s fifth season!
Chameleon has produced 3 New Plays as a result of past festivals:
- Helena Handbasket
by Timothy Braatz
February/March 2001
- New & Nobler Life
by Timothy Braatz
August 2001
- Are We There Yet?
by Kent R. Brown
May 2002
Admission to the festival is free. Donations will be accepted to help offset costs.
The Festival is held at the Apple Valley Community Center.
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Saturday, February 2, 20012
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11:30 a.m.
BROKEN LOYALTIES
by Christopher Karbo
Directed by Brian Allard
What happens when you meet someone who makes you question everything you have ever done, and then you have to kill her? What happens when the world of nice is confronted with the world of darkness? And what happens when the only person who really understands you asks you to do something that could tear you apart? Broken Loyalties (AKA Rendezvous) is an exploration into the darkest corners of the human soul.
CAST
Act I -
Last Dance of the Evening
Stage Directions -- Brad Donaldson
Keith -- Andrew Cleveland
Cheryl -- Sally Wissink
Act II -
Midnight on the Way to the Coast
Stage Directions -- Sally Wissink
Katy -- Katie Ross
John -- Rick Raasch
Beth -- Corynn Stoltenberg
Bob -- Brad Donaldson
Simon -- Andy Clayburn
Kurt -- Andrew Cleveland
Act III -
One More Round
Stage Directions -- Brad Donaldson
Bartender -- Sally Wissink
Keith -- Andrew Cleveland
Simon -- Andy Clayburn
Approx. 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Post Show Discussion for the above show
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2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Set-up for next show
(We'll have some refreshments and a chance to continue conversations)
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2:30 p.m.
ONE WAS ASSAULTED
by Timothy Braatz
Directed by Brian Riebe
Who do we trust? Why do we trust them? Who got us where we are? One Was Assaulted is the culmination of Mr. Braatz's work, melding atomic warfare,the suburbs, and poverty into an often funny, thought-provoking show about each and every one of us.
CAST
Steve -- Tim Kuehl
Bill -- Paul Danko
Ann -- Lysa Clayburn
Lisa -- Corryn Stoltenberg
Donna -- Carrie Kuehl
JFB -- Rick Raasch
Approx. 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Post Show Discussion for the above show
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3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Set-up for next show
(Relax, take a break, have some food)
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4:00 p.m.
FOR THE PERSEVERANCE OF PLENTITUDE
by Laura Henry
Directed by Debra Dean
Considering the unmistakable lack of patronage at the modest art museum where she works, museum administrator Frances has a lot to deal with. She is pulled between Howard, the screwed-down-tight curator, and Lillian, a "difficult" artist who seems to know more about Frances than Frances does herself. Hanging in the balance is the future of the Clifton Collection, and a painting called Plentitude...
CAST
Frances -- Joy Donaldson
Lillian -- Laurine Price
Howard -- Jamie Olsen
Guy Greene -- Brian Allard
The Girl -- Lysa Clayburn
Approx. 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Post Show Discussion for the above show
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6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Strike/Clean-up
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7:00 p.m.
Post-Festival Reception
Join us as we celebrate a great day of live theatre. We will meet at a local restaurant for further discussions and celebrations.
