Three delightful new comedies from Hudson Valley playwrights are in the second set of Round the Table Reads. Two of the selections include gay themes,,fitting for Gay Pride Month. Plays will be followed by brief discussions with the playwright.

Please remember to bring blankets or chairs to sit, and wear a mask if you’re not vaccinated.

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1:00pm

KEEPING MARY by Anthony Leiner

Directed by Sydnie Grosberg Ronga

Mary and Rhys are no strangers to keeping secrets from their friends and from each other. But when one of Mary's new secrets, Tim, is introduced, it triggers a series of crazy events.

Featuring:Joseph Bongiorno, Austin Carrothers, Sarah Cross, David Dancyger, Richard Marshall, Darryl Mayhand, Michelle Moughan, Russell Roberts, and Taylor Steward 

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4:00pm

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT by Ed Friedman

Directed by Sydnie Grosberg Ronga

How do you keep your worst fears from derailing your successful book deal? With a little help from your friends.

Featuring: Sharon Coughlin, Elinor Greene, Maria Elana Maurin, Alexandra Petrova-Emisti, and Taylor Steward

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6:45pm

SUSANA MEYERS CREATIVE ARTS AWARD Presentation

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7:00pm

SQUIRREL by Margie Castleman

Directed by Beth Troxell

A fierce flying squirrel (FRANCINE) chase mirrors JUDY’S and HANK’S own pursuit of happiness and desperate search for connection. A bevy of late night challenges, culminating with a gun-toting invader, forces the couple to band together to chase and catch FRANCINE.

Featuring: Bill Douglas, Michelle Moughan. and Kathleen Shea Reilly