American Lives: Two One-Act Plays by Mervyn Rothstein

EAG presents an Equity Approved Showcase One-Night-Only Benefit Reading of American Lives, two one-act plays by Mervyn Rothstein. Directed by Tyrone Henderson.

The Middle of the Journey

A doctor jogging in the woods suddenly faces a life-or-death decision.
With Jason Babinsky as Dr. Emanuel “Manny” Jederman and Ian Hersey* as A Mysterious Man

Back in the U.S.A.

A 16-year-old boy in 1950s Brooklyn encounters the brutality of racial hatred.
With Jasmine Rush as The Detective, Wayne Maugans* as The Client, and Yvette Ganier as Rebecca.

Stage directions read by Candyce Adkins.

All proceeds from this one-night-only benefit reading will go to support the charitable programs of EAG and NYC’s professional performing artists in need.