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Sal and His Momma by Brian Michael ONeil

SAL AND HIS MOMMA

by Brian O'Neill . Sal, one of the biggest writers of his generation is now living at home with his mother. The play is about what happened to Sal that caused him to get here and the poisonous relationship between him and his mother.   The play is 40 minutes long and it is part of …

Sarahs Rapture by Paul K Smith

SARAH’S RAPTURE

by Paul K. Smith . A young scholar finds wondrous joy from an Arthurian discovery. But she finds herself in a race against time to provide meaning to others based on what she finds: a light from the Dark Ages.  If she just had more time. But she is fighting the death that stalks her, as …

Jumping into pools by Sam Brandino

JUMPING INTO POOLS

by Sam Brandano . While attending a family member's funeral as a Pallbearer  Sam goes through the day battling with loss, guilt, and discovery as he< comes to terms with death itself.   The play is 45 minutes long and it is part of a 2 bill night presented with an other …

Let Go by Michael Anguilar

LET GO

.: Musical Festival :. by Michael Aguilar . Three distinct Veterans struggle to claim their identities and transition into the civilian world. Marc, a gay musician wants to live a normal life as Nick turns to alcohol to silence the voices of war in his head. Meanwhile, Aggy fights his …

UBER Taxi Cab Confession by Joe Mahedy

UBER TAXI CAB CONFESSIONS

by Joe Mahedy . A retired but part time Uber Driver replays his funniest and crazy rider experiences.   The play is 60 minutes long . Jan. 7, 2020 @ 6:15pm Jan. 11, 2020 @ 8:30pm  Jan. 12, 2020 @ 1pm - Sun. . All Shows at the Hudson Guild Theater . To Purchase Tickets » . …

The Hulk Cant perform CPR Loius Gaudio scaled

THE HULK CAN’T PERFORM CPR

by Louis M. Gaudio . Lily Lehane beat cancer through elective surgery, but recovering her former strength has taken longer than expected. At a celebratory dinner party, Lily's eager boyfriend, Frank, takes over hosting, even though it is Lily's apartment. The play is 70 minutes …

Pio by Patricia Kenet

PIO

by Patricia Lawler Kenet . The Salerno’s anticipate the arrival of their son, Joey from the hospital where he is being treated for cancer. Though there is hope for his recovery, they soon learn that Joey has married his chemotherapy nurse who happens to be Black and Haitian. Interspersed …

Capitexic Elizabeth Moreno

CAPITEXIC

by Elizabeth Moreno . This play is about the intersection of capitalism and eating disorders. It's a character riven play that uses surrealist elements to try and answer how capitalism's consumerist values can simultaneously promote a culture of restriction (starvation). The play …

Zoo Animals by Jack Fuhrmann

ZOO ANIMALS

by Jack Fuhrmann . Three individuals, the specimens, compete with one another in a zoo for passersby. They perform likability in the hopes that one of the visitors will see something special and free them from their cage. Those who don't get selected won't be alive for much longer. …

Fun Times by Mariah Busk

FUN TIMES LIVING IN THE EARTH LAND OCEAN

by Mariah Busk . You are now in the Earth Land Ocean. Above us is rubble, some really cool artifacts that no one has yet to find, stone, marbles, marble stone, three layers of concrete. All of this is held up by a balloon net covered by plexi-glass but it’s colored with graphite and liquid …

For Time Being by Ana Moioli

FOR THE TIME BEING

by Ana Moioli . This is a non-realistic piece about letting go of the past, accepting the uncertainty of the future and embracing the present. Maria, unable to sleep after having bad dreams about the dog she used to have in Brazil before she moved to the U.S., reaches out for her …

Bunny Funeral by Morgan Hammel 1

BUNNY FUNERAL

by Morgan Hammel . Lisa and Eric bury their first pet together. But during this "funeral," they find out more and more about each other, including a huge surprise she has for him... and herself.   The play is 10 minutes long and it is part of a 6 bill night presented with 5 other …

Im afarid of the feast by Ken Saito

I’M AFRAID OF FEAST

by Ken Saito . When 6 friends are talking about what they don’t like the most, a quiet one admits that he is afraid of feast. He starts to shudder and turns away from everyone. The other five decide to tease the quiet one with feast.   The play is 20 minutes long and it is part …

Inerrant by Jihn Reeves

INERRANT

by John Reeves . A group of fundamentalist Christians - fervent supporters of the current president - explore and then expand what they are willing to believe.   The play is 10 minutes long and it is part of a 6 bill night presented with 5 other plays.   . Jan. 2, 2020 @ …

For Lethe final

FOR LETHE; WHEN THEY CALL TO ME, I WILL NOT HEAR

by Ezra Fisher . Four parts of a whole discover something of which they cannot see the true nature. the action takes place within a dense atmosphere of spiritual undertones, existential horror, stylized gore, and surrealism.   The play is 10 minutes long and it is part of a 6 bill …

Perfestction final

PERFECTION = OVERRATED

by Kayla Samantha Dietz . Rosaline and Leo meet eyes from across the room and are convinced that they are made for each other. But, are they really?   The play is 13 minutes long and it is part of a 6 bill night presented with 5 other plays.   . Jan. 2, 2020 @ 6:15pm Jan. …

Girl Scout by

GIRL SCOUT

by Bruce Dalziel . In a Burger King in Bradenton, Florida, 16 year old Tina recruits 14 year old Nicky to join her on a trip to a private Caribbean island where they will be paid to give massages to older men.   The play is 10 minutes long and it is part of a 6 bill night presented …

A Real Bitch by Halley Platz

A REAL BITCH

by Halley Platz. . Six young, messy, unconventional bridesmaids gather on a native Hawaiian estate to dance, drink, and celebrate their terminally-ill bride and friend, Peytie. No ghosts of the past or future is going to threaten their joy.   The Play is 90 minutes long . Dec. …

THE GREEN by Jenna Brady

THE GREEN

by Jenna Brady . The play follows two participants in a psychological experiment led by a computer.   The play is 60 minutes long . Dec. 28, 2019 @ 9pm. Dec. 30, 2019 @ 9pm  Jan. 4 , 2020 @ 6pm  . All Shows at the Hudson Guild Theater . To Purchase Tickets » . …

HazingU final 1

HAZING U: A MODERN GREEK TRAGEDY

by Zachary Harris Martin    The play takes place inside a frat house of a Michigan University. As the pledging process comes to an end and the first night of Hell Week begins, the events of one night will change the lives of everyone forever. Hazing U explores the malevolent underbelly …

Second Chance

2ND CHANCE

 by Anthony Fusco      After the recovery of a brutal attack in a gay bar Corey realizes his love for Bryan may be worth saving. The couple must cope with the past issues of love, infidelity, sexual orientation, and a dark secret Corey must confess about his past. …

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THE BLOCKERS

by Julie Hays   DELIA, 40, is a “Blocker”, one of those rare New Yorkers with a cheap apartment who never leave their block. When Delia is faced with a life altering decision, her life becomes intertwined with the other Blockers on her block in unexpected …

1st 2nd 3rd

1ST SIN, 2ND CLASS, 3RD WORLD

.: Musical Festival :. by Wendy Arimah   A choreopoem inspired by words of Audre Lorde, Angela Davis and bell hooks and music by Erykah Badu. This piece is enhanced with stylized movement and a cappella songs responding to the philosophies of Aristotle, …

The Man Goes Woo final

THE MAN GOES WOO

by  Kathryn Anne Marie    This play explores what it would look like if people treated each other in person the way they do online. One girl, Leah, sits at a table in an alleged coffee shop and goes through myriad dates, seeming to meet in person, but actually …

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