
Second Act Readers Theater – Friendship
March 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents…
Friendship: The chocolate chip on the cookie of life
a Second Act Readers Theater program
A Specialty of Sorts
Written by Charles Hertz
Starring: Bette Lischke as Janey, and Barbara Lasovick as Emmaline
Emmaline is eeking spiritual help to reach a loved one who has passed – but it’s not exactly the kind of loved one Jane is used to reaching out to.
Bob in 4B
Written by Bruce Deveau
Starring: Lenora Salvucci as Gladys, and Ann Dooley as Karen
Bob in 4B has had a fatal accident – or was it something more nefarious? Gladys and Karen try to solve the mystery, but something keeps getting in their way.
The Wedding Suit
Written by Charles Hertz
Starring: Jeffrey Cousminer as Joe, and Brian Charewicz as George
Joe needs a new suit for a wedding he’s attending. His tailor of many years pokes a little fun at him but ultimately provides some perspective on life as we age.
Vines, Heat, Simmer Ash Plume
Written by Charles Hertz
Starring: Andy Griffith as Patron, and Ann Dooley as Artist
Looking to re-tool a life he views as squandered, a man seeks out his former teacher – who has undergone a reinvention of her own.
Rolling
Written by Marc Clopton
Two strangers meet on a park bench in Southern California. They are both dealing with health issues. One is dire, the other’s is, well, kinda goofy. With seemingly nothing in common, they find a kind of solace.
Major Turbulence
Written by Lawrence Hennessey
Starring: Candie Benjamin as Attendant, and Ruth Allen as Captain Ross
The passengers of State of Main Airlines flight to Bar Harbor are in for a surprise: their pilot isn’t who they expect. Are they worried? Well, a bit. Do they get unruly? You betcha. Can the flight attendant save the day? Maybe…