Join us at Compass Rose Theater for a weekend of page to stage! Readings will be of plays written by local playwrights, students, and our keynote speaker, Lee Blessing! See below for times and admission information.
*Friday evening May 17, 7:00 & 8:30pm*
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First reading 7:00pm - a play by Compass Rose student Hannah Geib
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Second reading 8:30pm - a play by professional playwright Mark Scharf
*Saturday morning May 18, 11:30am*
Lance the Lunkhead
A staged reading of a play about a dog
Written by local playwright Dan Baum
(Suitable for children 4 and up)
*Saturday evening May 18, 6:00pm*
Keynote Speaker Lee Blessing
Reception 6pm, Talk begins at 7:30pm
*Sunday afternoon May 19, 2-4:00pm Page to Stage readings*
Facilitated by local writer Lynn Schwartz
Meet our Keynote Speaker Playwright Lee Blessing: <br> Lee Blessing has become a major voice in modern American theater. His plays have been pro-duced both on and off-Broadway, and are performed throughout the world. Blessing's plays have been nominated for both the Tony Award, and the Olivier Award for best play, among a slew of other prestigious awards. Best known for his work, A Walk in the Woods , which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1987, Blessing is also the author of the final play of Compass Rose Theater's 2012-2013 season, Eleemosynary. Mr. Blessing currently heads the graduate playwriting program at Rutgers University.
Admission information:
-Each reading is $10.00
-Children 12 & under free with paying adult
-Keynote event with Lee Blessing $35.00 Keynote with Reception $50.00
- Weekend Pass for all readings & events (including reception) $75.00 (a $90.00 value)
-For tickets go online to www.compassrosetheater.org
Or call 410-980-6662
