Westport|Local Event
Professional Staged Reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ
Greenheart Productions Launches With One-Night Only Event
(Westport, CT — 2026) — Greenheart Productions, a newly founded theatre company, is proud to announce its upcoming fundraiser event in early 2026: a professional staged reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ.
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The reading runs approximately 80 minutes, and will be held on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm at the Westport Country Playhouse’s Barn space, marking Greenheart’s first major public initiative and its commitment to producing bold, theatrical work that sparks dialogue. The reading will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by acclaimed radio host, artist, and speaker, Randye Kaye, featuring a multidisciplinary group of speakers, including 17 MINUTES playwright Scott Organ, deepening the conversation this powerful play invites.
Play Synopsis: 17 minutes is the length of time Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Rubens stood outside of a school while a shooter was inside. The play 17 MINUTES explores the communal and residual effects of a shooting through Andy, a man who struggles with his own complicity in the tragedy, and who seeks meaning in the wake of the shooting.
The reading, directed by Andrea Lynn Green, features a celebrated ensemble of professional actors with credits spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, major regional theatres, and prominent film and television work: Mike Boland, Dawn Vanessa Brown, Brian J. Carter, Susan Jacobson, Susan Vanech, and Allan Zeller, with Stage Directions read by Luisa Tanno.
A Company Rooted in Purpose
Founded by collaborators Andrea Lynn Green (Co-Founder & Executive Artistic Director) and Susan Jacobson (Co-Founder & Artistic Director), Greenheart Productions was born from a simple but powerful vision: to serve as both curator and conduit for stories that deepen empathy at a time when division runs high.
ABOUT GREENHEART PRODUCTIONS
Greenheart Productions is dedicated to elevating stories that cultivate empathy, understanding, and thoughtful conversation. Through collaborative artistic processes, community engagement, and intentional live-performance curation, Greenheart seeks to amplify narratives that resonate with emotional authenticity and social relevance.
Through partnerships with established venues and theatre organizations, Greenheart plans to create opportunities for theatre artists while providing audiences with the kind of meaningful, thought-provoking experiences that are at the core of its mission. Post-production initiatives, including talkbacks, community conversations, creative salons, and educational engagement will further the company’s goal of fostering dialogue, creating new work and building bridges through storytelling.
For more information or media inquiries, please contact greenheart.theatre@gmail.com or call 475-363-4142.