WestFest 2014
Our Annual Festival of Developing Works
November 14 - December 7
Produced by Donald Moore & Lukas Bailey
Explore the human mind with us and witness all kinds of wonderment as new relationships are being formed and old relationships are being tested, all painted in varied, theatrical ways.
In the tradition of Once A Man, Twice A Boy; A Bronx Tale; Love of a Pig and Spoon River Anthology, it’s WestFest! Come to our annual celebration of the best of the Theatre West workshops. See them all!
November 14–16 | November 21-23 | December 5–7
Week One
November 14–16
Poems For Mary
In this unique and compelling play, two grown children are surprised, moved and amused to discover things about the father they thought they knew.
Written and Directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz
With
Kathie Barnes ● Alan Schack
Week Two
November 21-23
Words
Words create. Words define. Words ravage!
Written and Performed by Bill Sehres | Directed by Joe Nassi
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Gay For Pay
A seen-it-all straight-male star of gay porn schools another straight guy who wants to get into this unusual line of work.
Written by Benjamin Scuglia | Directed by Ernest McDaniel
With
Lukas Bailey ● Frank Gangarossa
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What I Do Best
It’s not always easy to tell who your friends are.
Written by Roy Battocchio | Directed by Stu Berg
With
George Tovar
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Trust
There is more than one key to the lock on a prison door.
Written by Maray Ayres | Directed by Donald Moore
With
Maray Ayres ● Roger Cruz
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Sloppy Seconds
Out at the clubs, a guy upends his relationship with his buddy when he rebels against their wingman-player agreement, with unexpected results.
Written by Benjamin Scuglia | Directed by Ernest McDaniel
With
Lukas Bailey ● Ian Lerch
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The Other Half
Three women gather together to choose the right outfit in which to bury their departed friend.
Then a secret is revealed that is a shock to everyone – well, almost everyone.
Written by Garry Michael Kluger | Directed by Arden Teresa Lewis
With
Lacy Blake ● Katherine Henryk ● Dianne Travis ● Sandra Tucker
Week Three
December 5–7
What’s In A Name?
Can three generations of women agree on a name before the Jewish princess arrives?
Written by Judith Allen | Directed by Ann L. Gibbs
With
Heather Alyse Becker ● Elizabeth Lande ● Sara Shearer
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In The Shade Of The Old Oak
Not just another day in the park. Physical challenges and life changes collide when three unlikely people’s lives are touched
…shining in the shade of an old oak tree. And “she’s” not a normal oak.”
Written and Directed by Linda Rand
With
Layla Galloway ● Jill Jones ● David Mingrino
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The Hit
A knock at the door in the middle of the night – client or friend? Knowing the difference can change your life.
Written by Kerr Lordygan | Directed by Donald Moore
With
Yancey Dunham ● Rebecca Lane ● Joe Nassi
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It’s A Guy Thing
Will a man’s love for his vintage Porsche jeopardize his romantic relationship?
Written by Judith Allen | Directed by Ann L. Gibbs
With
Frank Gangaraossa
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You’re Never Too Old For Polka Dots
A happenstance meeting on the Staten Island Ferry brings two strangers together in a most unusual way – but it beats speed-dating!
Written and Directed by Linda Rand
With
Maria Kress ● David Mingrino
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Open Door
Roz really wants this date to work out. So does Sam. But there’s someone else in the room.