Four local playwrights–Bert A. Mitchell, Michelle R. Nickens; Beth Blair, and Bev DeMello–introduce six original new plays during the weekend event, March 20-March 22. These will consist of staged readings with audience Q&A.
FOUR FRIENDS WITH THE WRITE STUFF. Six original plays by local playwrights will have staged readings by local actors March 20-March 22 at the Monticello Opera House, 185 W. Washington Street, in Monticello. Bert A. Mitchell’s “Awkward U.S.A.” will be read at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Michelle R. Nickens’ plays “Stage Door Whore” and “Wild Refuge” and Beth Blair’s plays, “Flashpoint” and “Madge and Rita Break Free” will be read at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Bev DeMello’s play, “Granny Talks,” will be read at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets, visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4530187. Tickets are $8 per show; a $15 ticket is available for all three days of the workshop. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit Polo’s Refuge, providing a home for senior dogs.
$15 for the weekend of shows or $8 for one evening. Tickets are available online now, and will be available for purchase at the door starting one hour before each performance.
A full bar featuring beer, wine, and cocktails and accepting cash or credit card will be available during all performances.
Contact: 850-997-4242
Email: Director@MonticelloOperaHouse.org
2020/03/20 - 2020/03/22
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An Audience "Talk Back" will be held after each play performance.
Monticello Opera House
185 West Washington Street, Monticello, FL 32345
There is plenty of street parking around the building on all sides. There is also a large city lot across from the courthouse. After hours (after 5 pm) the Monticello News allows us to make use of their lot. Street parking around the back of the building is also available.