Readings

  • Under Construction 6: SLAMFEST

    The UC6 NEW PLAY SLAMFEST are plays still “under construction”. This is the result of the playwrights’ one-year commitment to our workshop. These readings are the next stage in their development and we hope you can join us!
    Reserve and choose your seat online or pay-what-you-like at the door.
    • April 21st 7:30

      Becoming Birdie

      Written by Nate Hollander
      Directed by Mary Lou Belli
      Featuring Stephen Tobolowsky ,Krishna Smitha and Clay Hollander
      Beloved high school film teacher Herbert Whitlie believes he is turning into a bird. Monica is by his side, managing the minutiae of his failing health, when Theo arrives to help Mr. Whitlie finish his sprawling memoir. Over the course of an afternoon spent in an increasingly claustrophobic bathroom, Monica and Theo are faced with the uncomfortable realization that their mentor may be human after all.
    • May 12th, 7:30

      Appetite

      Written by Katherine Alberta

      An eclectic gaggle of social media influencers congregates in the woods for an elusive and exclusive retreat where they compete for early access to upcoming trends. This year? They’re being asked to market the newest product in health and wellness: human meat. The team’s ridiculous attempts to glamorize cannibalism offer a glimpse into the unsavory world of influencing. When do your career aspirations eclipse your personal values? Who do you become when you commodify your personality and your lived experience? And do we taste better grilled or airfried?

    • May 18th, 7:30

      Double Walkers

      Written by Emily Yuko Walborn
      Directed by Jordan Wold
      Allison Wilson is running for mayor of her hometown. The only problem – she hasn’t been home in over ten years. Someone who looks and sounds exactly like her has taken over her life, campaigned for mayor, and treated everyone in town horribly, ruining her reputation. Can she confront her doppelganger and set things right? Or are there two sides to the story?
    • May 26th, 7:30pm

      GOTTESFEHLER

      Written by william o’neal ii
      Directed by Frances Rippy
      “A psychological fantasy triptych.

               Brother Robert Hill, a benedictinemonk in 15th century Europe, is banished from the monastery.

      In modern-day America, The First Family establish a pure, royal monarchy. 

      & a small thing is born inside a dark room.

      Gottesfehler translates to ‘God’s mistake,’ in English.”

  • The Word

    As part of our mission to foster the development of new plays, The Road hosts readings on Mondays at 7:30pm. Readings are followed by a talkback with the playwright (if available). Check back often for new additions to the lineup and make sure to follow us for updates and reminders.
                                                   Reserve and choose your seat online or pay-what-you-like at the door.

    • March 16th, 7:30

      The Tin Man

      Written by Katherine Ambrosio
      Directed by John Snow
      FEATURING: Avery Clyde, Michael Dempsey, David Gianopoulos, Olivia Gill, Sophie Hankes, Marcelo Tubert, Tommy Ortman
       
      “A dying man must confront the meaning of his life amidst those around him that he holds most dear”.
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