Stageworks Theatre To Present Comedy About Modern Motherhood

TAMPA, FL — Stageworks Theatre in Tampa’s Downtown Channel District continues its 2019-20 Season with the comedic play "Morningside," starring a strong all-female cast of Tampa’s top comedic talents.

"Morningside" will run Feb. 7 to 23 at Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.

"Morningside," directed by Scott Cooper, is a unique opportunity to see several of the Bay area’s seasoned comedic actors including Karla Hartley (Stageworks producing artistic director), Kari Goetz (Florida Aquarium VP of external affairs), Susan Haldeman (freeFall Theatre managing director), Emily Belvo (Jobsite Theater regular), Molly Healy, Jaime Giangrande-Holcom, Melody Craven, Kym Welch and Jonelle Meyer.

This shrewd and razor-sharp play from award-winning playwright Topher Payne (“Perfect Arrangement” from freeFall’s 2019 season) takes the audience to a sunny, spring afternoon in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta where different generations are thrown together to test the bonds of family and friendship. Payne is known for his witty dialogue and three-dimensional characters, especially his women.

Additionally, Stageworks' rotating Art in the Lobby program – in partnership with the Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts curated by My Favorite Art Place – will feature artwork specifically created for the production by Candy Schultheis on display through March 1.

"Morningside’s" community partner is Dawning Family Services, formerly known as Alpha House of Tampa, a nonprofit social service agency offering shelter and support to homeless families.

With productions viewed by 20,000 audience members annually, Stageworks is Tampa’s longest-running professional theater company, onstage since 1983. It is led by its producing artist director, Karla Hartley; a 13-member board; one full-time staff member, 10 part-time staff; 168 artists and more than 100 volunteers.

Tickets and sponsorships are available for the production.