SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2008 2:00 P.M. PERFORMANCE

John Hates Soup
John is a young man battling his irrational fear of love with the help of a new-found friend and possible romantic interest. The pair meets numerous characters on their wacky "first date," all of whom are looking for happiness and stability in their lives. Will John overcome his fear and fall for the woman of his dreams, or is he doomed to lead a lonely, soup-free life?

Blue Centerlight
Anna is living a dual life – one that’s real, and one in a fantasy world she has created to escape conflicts. Trevor is in love with Anna, but she does not love him back, a fact he cannot accept. Anna tells Trevor of a fantasy world where he can be happy forever. When she leaves him there, she must deal with the moral and ethical repercussions.

SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2008 7:30 P.M. PERFORMANCE

And the Point Is
“And the Point Is” is a tragic glimpse into the dysfunctional life of a family as they struggle about what do to with their aging grandmother during the holidays. This play contains some profanity.

How It Is
This one-act play is set in the English town of Whitley. The central characters are a husband and wife, Marcus and Jan Tidwell, who have moved to Whitley to run their own bed-and-breakfast. Jan is an eccentric artist (of sorts), and Marcus is her loving, supportive husband. There they meet Lindsay and Luanne Harris, who are long-time bed-and-breakfast owners and Jan and Marcus’ neighbors.

The Folly of 1857
Edmund has hatched a plan to hunt passenger pigeons and sell the meat in New York City and enlisted Roger to help him. As time passes, the men succeed in their business and we learn more about Roger’s hatred of the birds.

SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2008 2:00 P.M. PERFORMANCE

Previous Engagement
In high school, Paul and Carli made a pact. If, by the time they turned fifty, they were both still single, they would marry each other. Thirty-two years later, they decide to give it a shot, despite not having spoken since high school. This play contains mild profanity.

Thrill Seekers
Ron and Martha try to rekindle their youthful passion through a conversation they haven't had in fifty years of marriage. Martha's memory loss hinders the process and puts strain on the relationship while Ron struggles to overcome his frustration.

SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2008 7:30 P.M. PERFORMANCE

Just a Cup of Greed
Alicia and Sam need money desperately. They know their famous actress friend Cassie has money but won’t give it to them, so they hatch a plan to steal her money and poison her while they are all on tour. But Sam begins to have regrets after Cassie invites him to stay with her and her family.

Snow Angel
Debbie invites Bee over for the first time in ages for what seems like a friendly chat between old friends. Bee does not know, however, that Debbie plans to tell her something that will test the limits of their friendship. Themes of grief, religion, and loss emerge as the women deal with their past actions.

You. That's All
Laney Georges finds herself in a coat closet at her gay, estranged, best friend Charlie’s funeral reception. Talking through the floor, she tries to make up with Charlie for things said and unsaid. This play contains some sexual references.

If you are interested in participating in this program either as a playwright, mentor, director or actor please email Education Outreach Director Brian McDonald at bmcdonald@rubicontheatre.org.