Mara Mills, Artistic Director of STIE said “An important mission of Studio Theater in Exile is to develop and produce new works and present opportunities for actors, playwrights and directors in our community. A Short play program is a chance for old and new directors to take risks with interpretation, for actors and directors to work together as a repertory company, and to collaborate with playwrights.”
“The format also highlights how directors can imaginatively use minimalist set pieces and projections to construct the plays’ environment,” added Jeremy Gratt. STIE producer, who designs many of STIE’s productions.
The short play series submission garnered over 200 plays out of which 7 were chosen. From parents trying to sign up for child’s summer camp to an absurdist vision of survey-taking, the plays have a surrealist vision and reflect the truth and irony of our times.
Playwrights: Michael Burgan, James McLindon, Brian Cern, Ed Friedman, Ken Preuss, Daniel Damiano, and William Ivor Fowkes
Directors: Julia LaVerde, Quint Spitzer, Derek Tarson, George Croom, Ed Friedman, Phil Garfinkel, and Melanie Armer
Actors: Robyn Jareth, Katerina Spilio, Johnny Jackpot, Marie Wall, Debbie Buchsbaum, Sonia Lee Garber, Joan Cavallo, Derek Tarson, Steve Cruz, Nic Calabro, Elizabeth Mialaret, Basia Zak, Mario Riccobon, Wanda Tyson, and Jean Mazzilli
