Who says young people have no imagination? Certainly not us!!! Rubicon Theatre Company invites you to experience the joys and sorrows of the human spirit as seen by 8 High School students in our 3rd Annual Young Playwrights' Festival. Inspired by the New York Young Playwrights Festival and founded by Clark Sayre, professional playwrights, actors and directors work with aspiring young writers to present a collection of original one act plays.
Tickets:
Reservations for this event are strongly encouraged.
Please call the Rubicon Box Office at 805.667.2900.
Single Tickets: $5 Donation
VIP Festival Pass: $25 Donation
VIP Festival Pass includes admission to all three performances, reserved center section seating and your choice of a glass of wine at My Florist Cafe or 10% off your meal and a free dessert at Tutti’s Off Main. Both restaurants are within minutes of the theatre in downtown Ventura. No Reservations necessary. Pick up your coupons when you arrive for the performance and present them to your server when you arrive at the restaurant of your choice.
This year's line-up of staged readings will be presented as follows:
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009 7:00 P.M. PERFORMANCE
A Piece of Cake
By Sarah Lee
Jad, a timid cello virtuoso, has two hindrances to following his dream of being a professional cellist: himself and his jealous cello teacher, Glenn. Will Jad be able to overcome his self-doubts and gain enough confidence to escape Glenn's suffocating grip?
Murphy's Law
By Tatjana Mutinelli
George is unhappy. Even his bright and cheery dog Murphy can’t lift his master’s spirits, for rooted deeply in his past is an unresolved matter with his daughter. When Murphy begins to show an interest in another dog George is forced to learn a lesson that may be the key to ending his sorrowful and bitter life.
Front Steps
By Whitney Crowder
On the front steps of a dysfunctional home six year old Abby finds herself facing the prospects of a broken family as her father packs his bags. With the help of her warmhearted and optimistic best friend, Terrance, and his uniquely precious view on life, Abby is able to gather the strength to face her biggest fears.
MONDAY MAY 25, 2009 2:00 P.M. PERFORMANCE
Inaction
By Alex Pear
Denise is a mild-mannered, hard-working student living and studying in a quiet American college town. There, she and her friend Roger take interest in a suspicious campus research facility that is producing more than is believed. When Denise uncovers the truth, she faces a conflict beyond her wildest dreams and one that she cannot avoid.
Cell City
By Mikey Brand
After graduating from college, Alice moves to the city to begin her exciting new life. There she meets the rebellious Madi whose critical views of society lead Alice to question her own beliefs. Change, loss and identity are at the core of this interesting glimpse of life.
Heartstrings
By Evan Bell
Adam and Emily seem to have the perfect sibling relationship; happily living together in an apartment in California, until a mysterious traumatic event causes Adam to shut himself off from the outside world. In her attempt to connect with her brother tensions hit a boiling point, and deep-held emotions and secrets are forced to the surface. Parental advisory: this play contains mature content that may not be suitable for children.
MONDAY MAY 25, 2009 7:00 P.M. PERFORMANCE
Goodbye Butterfly
By Quinn Sosna-Spear
Jack, is a young man suffering from delusions. Dissatisfied with his mediocre life he seeks out the help of a therapist who, in her attempt to “cure” Jack, shows him his contentment with life as it is. This is an absurdly humorous look at the search for clarity in an insane world.
Diner Talk
By Cathryn H. Betz
The slow pace and regularity of a small town diner is interrupted when a young waitress, Meg, comes in with a black eye. Valerie, an older waitress who's seen it all, offers motherly advice and helps Meg come to a decision about the abusive relationship in which she's trapped.
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