Event Details
Please Hold for the Pandemic... by Liz Coley
A gathering of six 10-minute plays offers recollection and speculation as we travel through the early, middle, and late phases of the Covid-19 pandemic and consider the next one. This mixture of comedies and love stories (sometimes both) brings a sense of lightness to the dark times we shared separately.
Playwright Bio:
An award-winning playwright, Liz Coley’s work has been read and produced across the US, in London, in Japan, and online. The premier of Moving In, Moving Out, Moving On was nominated for best new play by BroadwayWorld Columbus. Castaways, which received a CPI staged reading in November 2019 has since been produced at the San Diego and Cincinnati Fringe Festivals.
The Beginning of Forever by Bertha Lynn Davis
Jackie seems to have it all – an enviable singing voice, loving husband, good friends, and career. Yet beneath her poised exterior lies a deeply buried, turbulent childhood marked by neglect and abuse. Jackie struggles to maintain control over her life. When her marriage ends abruptly, Jackie reaches a breaking point, questioning whether she can ever truly be loved.
The Beginning of Forever is a poignant story of resilience, healing, and the transformative power of love. It explores the complexities of overcoming trauma, finding self-acceptance, and ultimately discovering that true love begins with loving oneself.
Playwright Bio:
Bertha Lynn Davis is based in Cincinnati, OH, excelling as a playwright, public speaker, life coach, and retired corporate manager. Since 2022, she has directed Three Babies Production, presenting engaging stage plays and offering transformative life coaching and public speaking services. The debut staged production of It’s Complicated, captivated sold-out audiences in Cincinnati in October 2023 and is set to dazzle in Chicago in August 2024.
Bertha/Lynn’s creativity extends to the stage and screen with her acclaimed 10-minute play, Boy Meets Girl, which debuted at the Fifth Third Bank Theater as part of the CPI season of staged readings last November. This poignant work has also been adapted into a short film, slated for a July 2024 release. She is excited to have her latest stage play,The Beginning of Forever, selected for CPI’s 2024/2025 season.
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THEATER ETIQUETTE
For the comfort and enjoyment of your fellow audience members, and to not distract those around you and the actors onstage:
- Turn OFF your cell phone. Even silent calls can be distracting, and the light from your phone can be as disruptive as a cell phone ring. Turn OFF your cell phone.
- Be sure your cell phone is turned off again after intermission.
- Refrain from talking or allowing children to kick seats ahead of them during the performance.
- Photos and recording during the performance are strictly prohibited.
Note that guests who are disturbing those around them may be asked to leave the theater.