ADP Reading Series

Four new plays by American dramatists are showcased on four consecutive Mondays, each followed by an open forum for audience discussion. No reservations required.

Monday, March 8
Romeo and Juliet [Caesar]
A “new” play by William Shakespeare and Jeff Goode
This new tale of forbidden love and political intrigue fuses the texts of Shakespeare’s two well-known tragedies. This time, however, you really don’t know how it turns out.

Monday, March 15
Ramona and Juliet
By Shawn Northrip
Commissioned for the 2004 Columbus National Gay & Lesbian Theater Festival, this raunchy retelling of R & J is by the author of last season’s DC hit Titus! The Musical.

Monday, March 22
Boxing Day
By Martha King De Silva
A member of DC’s Playwrights Forum, De Silva has drawn a stark and desperate portrayal of three women trapped by familial obligations into sharing a holiday feast.

Monday, March 29
City of Lost Souls
By Eric Lane
New York City playwright Eric Lane’s latest offering is a lyrical ode to the Great City, exploring the personal and cultural struggles of its displaced inhabitants.