The Chameleon Theatre Circle’s Fourth Annual
New Play Festival
February 1, 2003

Playwrights from across the country submitted original scripts (not previously produced) to Chameleon as part of our fourth annual New Play Contest. The top three submissions — along with a submission from Chameleon's Playwright-in-Residence Timothy Braatz — 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 four shows are considered for possible production in our next season. So come and provide your insights and input and help shape Chameleon’s sixth season!

Chameleon has produced 3 New Plays as a result of past festivals:

1. Helena Handbasket
   by Timothy Braatz
   February/March 2001
2. New & Nobler Life
   by Timothy Braatz
   August 2001
3. Are We There Yet?
   by Kent R. Brown
   May 2002
   

Chameleon is also producing 3 orignal works as part of our Curtain Riser Series this year:

1. If Garrett McDermott Were A Bowl of Prize-Winning Chili
   by Rick Raasch
   November 2002
2. I Could Kick Your Ass
   by Daniel K. McDermott
   January 2003
3. Pollyholiday
   by Rick Raasch
   March 2003

Admission to the festival is free. Donations will be accepted to help offset costs.

The Festival will be held at the The Bob Pike Group.

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Saturday, February 1, 2003

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10:00 a.m.
THE MARRIAGE OF MARCUS TYLER
by Matthew N. Fotis
Directed by Tim Kuehl

Marriage truly is a magical time, unless it means you have to have company over. In this high octane comedy, a family goes to extremes to avoid their worst fear: family.

CAST

Vicki Tyler -- Carrie Kuehl

Andrew Tyler -- Paul Danko

Donald Tyler -- Allen Malicsi

Allison Tyler -- Tania Giordano

Julie Nichols -- Laurine Gilbert

Jerome Goowin -- Timothy Braatz

Alice Goodwin -- Elizabeth Halliday

Marcus Tyler -- Keith Prusak

11:30 a.m. (approx.)
Post-Show Discussion

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12:00 Noon
Set up for next show/break for the audience

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12:30 p.m.
LOVE'S SHADOW ON SNOW
by Rick Raasch
Directed by Jamey Olsen

After a disgruntled college instructor commits an act of video vandalism, his world is turned inside out as he's forced to confront the Big Questions. What is the purpose of art? What makes us human? Does God really love us? And what do three guys named Otto have to do with it?

CAST

Jon Bren -- Tim Kuehl

Joy Henning -- Mickalace Wright

Dianne Helfrich -- Kathy Kupiecki

Ed Helfrich -- Mark Kreger

Otto/Dr. Otto/Otto Klemper -- Rod Raasch

Stoltz -- Paul Danko

Student -- Jamey Olsen

2:15 p.m. (approx.)
Post-Show Discussion

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2:45 p.m.
Set up for next show/break for the audience

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3:00 p.m.
THE SAME PAGE
by John Kunik
Directed by Clare Jodzio McDermott

Political intrigue takes center stage when the President sends his special consul to Holstead, the President's nominee for Attorney General. Everything's on track except for one question in this tense, taut story from John Kunik. Is Holstead on the same page?

CAST

McKinley -- Andrew Cleveland

Holstead -- Mark Kreger

3:30 p.m. (approx.)
Post-Show Discussion

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4:00 p.m.
Set up for next show/break for the audience

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4:30 p.m.
GUNS, LIES & LULLABIES
by Timothy Braatz
Directed by Daniel K. McDermott

"This is the story of how I killed my father." Hearts break, tensions mount, and it all hits close to home as young Ted's ideals come into conflict with those of his father. Chameleon's playwright in residence Timothy Braatz brings us his latest: a riveting story of family identity.

CAST

Dad -- Andrew Cleveland

Mom -- Shannon Jankowski

Ted -- Tim Kuehl

Jeni -- Carrie Kuehl

Man -- TBD

6:00 p.m. (approx.)
Post-Show Discussion

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6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - 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.

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