Theatre Artists Workshop In Norwalk Presents 8-Play Event In May

From TAW:An evening of 8 short plays by award-winning playwright, Jack Rushton. “Jack’s work is must-see theater, funny, sad, clever, and always compelling,” says Stephanie Hazard, producer, director, and actor, “it will be an outstanding night of theater, filled with surprises!”

When: Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 at 8pm & Sunday, May 19 at 3pm.
Where: The Theatre Artists Workshop, 5 Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk, CT.

Information and reservations call: 203-854-6830 or go to: www.taworkshop.org. Two dozen of Jack’s plays have been performed at more than 75 festivals around the country, including his “George’s Radio” which won the prestigious Andaluz Award at The Fusion Theater’s The Seven in 2017. “These are eight of my favorites and some of my best,” says Jack, “I wrote two of them just for this show, and the others have been performed at great venues, including The Boston Theater Marathon, Silver Springs Stage Co, and The Players Theater in NYC, to name a few. I’m thrilled to bring this collection to TAW.”

“Jack is one of our most prolific playwrights,” says Mike Boland, TAW President, “His Eight Easy Pieces are directed and performed by our finest Workshop talent, and we are excited to have his work support our mission. Fasten your seat belts, it should be a hell of an evening.” “Acclaimed TV and film actor, James Noble, called this Workshop his church,” says Stephanie Hazard. “Jim passed away March 28, 2016, and we are dedicating this show in his memory because it is Jim’s passion which continues to bring out the best in all of us.” All proceeds will benefit The Theatre Artists Workshop, Norwalk, CT.

Plays and Performers

Theater People
Norma is completely committed to her craft.
Cast: Melody James (Westport), Leigh Katz (Westport)
Director: Stephanie Hazard (New Canaan)

The Need Machine
Becoming partners has its consequences.
Cast: Mike Boland (Fairfield), Allan Zeller (Milford)
Director: Mike Boland

Mistranslations
Communicating has never been easier than with Mistranslation Magic.
Cast: Jo Anne Parady (Southport), Larry Greeley (Wilton)
Director: Stephanie Hazard

Beekeeper
Bea asks her friend Sherry for help.
Cast: Stephanie Hazard, Sachi Parker (New York)
Director: Stephanie Hazard

The Difference
Getting ready for a neighborhood party is never fun.
Cast: Allan Zeller, Kimberly Squires (Milford)
Director: Allan Zeller

Finding Zeus
Michael's Zeus takes on Charles's Superman.
Cast: Mark Hamilton (New Haven), Mike Boland
Director: Stephanie Hazard
George's Radio: We interrupt this relationship with some saddening news.
Cast: Carolyn Marble (Westport), Frank Piazza (Bridgeport), Allan Zeller
Director: Gina Pulice (Ridgefield)
Remembering Elizabeth: Good memory and bad memory days go together.
Cast: Sam Pattinson (Westport), Norman Allen (Norwalk)
Director: Stephanie Hazard