EstroGenius Festival short plays Program Three October 15, 2008

The Estrogenius Festival, one of New York City’s largest women’s arts festival, kicks off its ninth annual season October 1. Running through November 1 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street), the festival presents a diverse array of short plays, solo shows, dance, visual art, music, performances by teens and a benefit for girls’ education in Africa.

The ninth annual EstroGenius Festival is anchored by four programs of short plays. Program Three includes:
CANYON’S EDGE by Barbara Lindsay, directed by Sandra Alexander
Starring: Carla Brandberg, Tom Godfrey & Bonnie Swencionis
At the Grand Canyon, an older couple comfort a young woman as she deals with the great wide open.

MANEATER by Janet Zarecor, directed by Dev Bondarin
Starring: Sabrina Farhi & Joe Mathers
In this biting comedy, internet dating can be so deadly.
BUY & BUY by Pamela Monk, directed by Irene Carroll
Starring: Seth Austin*, Amanda Bruton, Sean Gormley*,
A pregnant puppeteer attempts to buy her baby's future, but gets more than she bargained for in this clever comedy.
TURTLE BEACH by Aoise Stratford, directed by Kelly R. Haydon
Starring: Barbara Mundy* & Christiane Seidel
Two turtles make the long journey to give birth at sea.

FREEFALL by Char Nelson, directed by Saundra Yaklin
Starring: Mark McCullough Thomas & Allison Plamondon*
Out west, a separated couple's relationship continues its freefall.

Program Three Performance Dates: October 15 – 18, Wednesday through Friday at 8:00 pm & Saturday at 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Tickets are $18 at www.theatermania.com or (212) 352-3101. For more information, visit www.estrogenius.org/estro.html.

Co-Executive Producers: Tegan Meyer & Lanie Zipoy
Program 3 Producer: Tegan Meyer
Stage Manager: Alexis Hadsall
Lighting Design: Stephanie Palmer
Sound Design: Ien DeNio
Costume Design: Courtney Wagner
*denotes a member of AEA. An Equity-approved showcase

Official Website: http://www.estrogenius.org/estro.html