Playbytes by Playwrights
October 27, 28, 29, 30
Cast
Sue Stephenson-Bradford
Natalie Chappus
Zack Conrad
Amy Drenth Hasapis
John P. Foley
Mike Golczynski
Michael Golczynski
Martha Hayden
Evan Jones
Patrick MacLangs
Richard Mulligan
Kelsey Ohle
Charli Ohle
Mark Stoll
Eva Switek
Mandee Thiell
Marian Ward King
Mask Policy
Masks are not required inside LowellArts, though strongly encouraged, especially for events where social distancing is not possible. Masks are available at LowellArts. This policy is subject to change, dependent on current Covid cases in Kent County and Grand Rapids.
Playbytes by Playwrights
Things That Go Bump In the Night
Directed by Mary Beth Quillin & Laurel Conrad
Join us for night of eerie tales, uncanny scenarios, and the mysteries that keep us awake at night. LowellArts’ biennial Playbytes by Playwrights is a 10-minute play festival featuring original works that have been juried and selected to be performed. Plays that have been submitted and selected are the playwright's interpretation of this year's theme: Things That Go Bump in the Night.
The competition was open to any playwright 18 years and older, and plays submitted could be drama or comedy. From over 60 entries that were submitted by playwrights from across the country and internationally, ten were chosen to be performed.
The ten original works performed for an audience will be judged by a panel of experts, and one playwright will be given a $500 cash award. A People’s Choice Award will be voted on by attendees. Awards winners will be notified and announced the week following the final production.
*This play may not be suitable for young audiences due to strong language and adult themes.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Playbytes by Playwrights: Things That Go Bump In the Night for their work on the plays performed October 27-30.
And, a special congratulations to our award winners: Best In Show Award, Deirdre Girard for Soul Mate & the People’s Choice Award, Sue Stephenson-Bradford for Leftovers.
Act 1
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Midnight Miscreants
by Shanna Allman
(Seattle, WA)
Directed by Mary Beth Quillin
DETECTIVE BEA BIG | Patrick MacLangs
DETECTIVE ANNE STRONG | Sue Stephenson-Bradford
JAMIE | Michael Golczynski
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Leftovers
by Sue Stephenson-Bradford
(Grand Rapids, MI)
Directed by Mary Beth Quillin
FAITH | Martha Hayden
PAUL | Richard Mulligan
JADE | Natalie Chappus
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Buttdial
by Ron Capps
(Edgecomb, ME)
Directed by Laurel Conrad
ANNIE | Amy Drenth Hasapis
GOD | Marian Ward King
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The Wayland Quartet
by Donald Loftus
(New York City, NY)
Directed by Laurel Conrad
JOHNNY CREWS | Zack Conrad
RONNY CREWS | Mandee Thiell
JIMMY McINTYRE | Mike Golczynski
DONNY MAY | Mark Stoll
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Light My Fire
by Rich Rubin
(Portland, OR)
Directed by Laurel Conrad
GEORGE | John P. Foley
ETHEL | Sue Stephenson-Bradford
Act 2
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Confrontation
by Ada Cheng
(Chicago, IL)
Directed by Mary Beth Quillin
JOE | Mark Stoll
EILEEN | Marian Ward King
NANCY | Kelsey Ohle
LOUISA | Charli Ohle
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The Intrusion
by Liz Coley
(Cincinnati, OH)
Directed by Laurel Conrad
JAMES | Patrick MacLangs
THE INTRUDER | Zack Conrad
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Barrage From the Garage
by Dan Bossengasser
(Springdale, AR)
Directed by Mary Beth Quillin
WENDELL SAMPSON | Richard Mulligan
MARCIA SAMPSON | Eva Switek
OGRE | John P. Foley
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Soul Mate
by Deirdre Girard
(Newbury, MA)
Directed by Laurel Conrad
JERRY | Mike Golczynski
LORNA | Mandee Thiell
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The Satin Worshippers
by Peter Dakutis
(Tucker, GA)
Directed by Mary Beth Quillin
DAVE | Zack Conrad
BUSTER | Evan Jones
LURLEEN | Sue Stephenson-Bradford