Play Reading Series - Spring 2014

Malibu Playhouse presents partially staged readings of new, original works and plays being considered for future production. The series is designed to work with local playwrights in further developing their work with directors, actors and audience input. Each reading is rehearsed and presented with minimal staging to no detract from the script, which, at this point in a play’s development, is the primary focus.

All readings are on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. Free admission for season subscribers. $10 suggested donation for general admission.

Plays and Schedule

April 28: A Memory Play by Bob Stewart

Directed by Gregg W. Brevoort

An unsuccessful writer tries to write a “happy ending/feel good” play about his parents’ difficult marriage. In his version, he makes sure his parents don’t marry each other.

May 5: Puritanical! A Vampire Farce on Coffins of the Mayflower

A New Musical - Book and lyrics by Noelle Donfeld, Music by Brian Leader

Directed by Claudia Zahn

A musical about an overbearing Puritan mother, her young son and his fiancée, who escape persecution in England by sailing on the Mayflower to the New World. And how becoming a vampire complicates matters along the way.

May 12: Urban Rabbit Chronicles by Steve Harper

Directed by Phyllis Toben Bancroft

Ted and Karen’s marriage is unraveling. When they purchase a rabbit statue at a flea market, Karen miraculously writes a novel in a few days. Ted, convinced that Karen is possessed by the spirit of the statue, uses his assistant and a priest in an attempt to “rescue” Karen.

June 2: Gundogs by Marni Ayers

Directed by Edward Edwards

Jody and Tim were inseparable as kids but now the two working-class Brooklyn buddies have nothing in common. When Tim joins a men’s empowerment group and finally gathers the courage to end their relationship, he learns that Jody’s life is in serious turmoil.