The Apologies consisted of six very short plays written by NYC-based writers. The works ranged in tone from hilarious to heart-breaking, but all involved, in some way, an apology, or the idea of apologizing. Between scenes were readings from The Apology Blog and original monologues.
The Plays
Mark and Andy in a Cop Drama
Written by Jeff Sproul
Directed by Dan O'hare
Mark: Jeff Sproul
Andy: Matt Sears
This play reveals the desire for creativity as beautiful in itself, and strong enough to overcome doubts, obstacles, and possibly even an utter lack of talent.
Dirigible
Written by Lindsey Moore and Jeff Sproul
Directed by Lindsey Moore
Sean: Tom Bartos
Allison: Kelly Eads
A former couple has an awkward meal at a restaurant, and find that they can’t stop speaking in grand metaphors.
Technical Knock-Up
Written and directed by Matt Sears
“Beautiful Joe” Crenshaw: Jesse Jones
Sean “Preggers” Pomeroy: Timothy Mather
Jerry Whisp: Kelly Eads
Ring Announcer: Matt Sears
Doctor: Lindsey Moore
Cut-man: D. Robert Wolcheck
The sweet science meets science fiction in a no-holds-barred ass-kickfest!!!
Throwing Porcelain
Written by Martin Dockery and Lucy Baker
Directed by Martin Dockery
Man: Peter Plano
Woman: Annie Meisels
This play explores the question of whether it’s worth it to meet, fall in love, and ultimately have to apologize for your faults. It is set at the reception after a funeral.
Semi-Private
Written and directed by Lindsey Moore
Steve: Jeff Sproul
Julie: Lindsey Moore
A man visits his girlfriend in a hospital, where she is lying catatonic after being attacked.
The Dance of the McDictator
Written and directed by Darren Kaminsky
Costumes by Caroline O'Hare
Choreography by Lisa Long
Strange Random Woman Eerily Reminiscent of an Anchorwoman: Lindsey Moore
Clerk of the Court: Kelly Eads
Grand Court Functionary: Timothy Mather
Voice of the Tribunal: Tom Bartos
Grand Generalissimus Jorge Santana Huevos O'Rourke Rancheros da Silva: Jeff Sproul
Goons: D. Robert Wolcheck, Jesse Jones, Matt Sears
Thrill to the spectacle of justice as the former dictator of the Grand Republic of Geraldo, Grand Generalissimus Jorge Santana Huevos O'Rourke Rancheros Da Silva, answers to the Grand Tribunal of the Grand Republic of Geraldo and to the eternal principle that no one is above the law.
Readings from The Apology Blog
read by Caroline O'Hare and Annie Meisels
Monologues
written and performed by Jesse Jones, D. Robert Wolcheck, Jeff Sproul, Greg Burgett (performed by Timothy Mather), and Caroline O'Hare