Estrogenius Wk 2 – Short Plays

The ninth annual Estrogenius Festival is one of New York City’s largest women’s arts festivals.  Running October 1 through November 1, 2008, the festival is a celebration of female voices, including theatre, solo performances, music, visual art, dance, events for teens and girls and a benefit for African girls’ education.   The New York Times raves that Estrogenius “lives up to its billing as a celebration of women’s work.”This year the festival presents, for its second week:FOREIGN POLICYWritten by:  J.J. HuntDirected by:  Nichole DonjeStarring:  Joy Seligsohn, Katherine Alt Keener*, and Mami KimuraYOG SOTHOTHWritten by:  Lia RomeoDirected by:  Meg SturianoStarring:  Stephen Alan Wilson*, Angela Funk, Joe DiSalle*, and Libby Collins*A modern day satire on the price we pay for the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood.THE PERFECT PLANWritten by:  John McKinneyDirected by:  Norah TurnhamStarring:  Amelia Campbell and Bill AllgoodA screwball comedy about the most unlikely of couples planning their wedding.MADRIGAL IN BLACK AND WHITEWritten by:  Patricia MontleyDirected by:  Jessica McVeaStarring:  Dana Monagan, Laurie Schroeder*, Simone Harrison*, and Corey HayduTwo women from different worlds meet and find a surprising connection.WAFFLESWritten by:  Martha GarveyDirected by:  Angela AstleStarring:  Meg Loftus & Michael Wolfe*A bittersweet tale about a couple facing life’s greatest challenge.Co-Executive Producers: Tegan Meyer & Lanie ZipoyWeek 2 Producer: Jennifer ThatcherWeek 2 Assistant Producer: Helene GalekWeek 2 Stage Manager: Laura SchlachtmeyerWeek 2 Lighting Designer: Eileen GoddardWeek 2 Sound Designer: Joe Brent*denotes a member of AEA