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Past Shows Presented by Cafe Theatre

Cafe Theatre has presented Festivals of 10-minute Plays since July 2002.  All the shows are documented here for your perusal and enjoyment.


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Summer Shorts 2

Bats & Balls

Summer Shorts

Nuts n' Honey

Close Shave

Dangerous Curves

On the Edge


Summer Shorts 2
July 2008


Summer Shorts 2


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Bats & Balls
October and November 2007


Bats and Balls


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Summer Shorts
August, 2007


Summer Shorts


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HEADGAMES

by Brian Feehan

Corey Whelihan
Sharon Garry
Director: Keith Beechey

Can a quirk be contagious?  A hilarious peek at how one person's neurosis becomes another's obsession.

A Scene from "Head Games" by Brian Feehan

Head Games

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THE DOUBTS

by Greg Scot Mihalik

John P. Dowgin
Brian Parks
Director: Chet Herman

The idle chatter of two men gets out of hand as the truth stretches from summer heat to potbellied pigs.

MONICA, BEFORE AND AFTER

by Dan Ho

Sharon Garry
Dennis DaPrile
Diane Gilch
Director: Keith Beechey

A woman has trouble identifying herself with the painting she inspired.  Does art imitate life, or is it the other way around?

A Scene from "Monica, Before and After" by Dan Ho

Monica

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THE ARGUMENT CLINIC

by Monty Python

Keith Beechey
John P. Dowgin
Corey Whelihan
Director: Chet Herman

Monty Python's classic sketch finds a home at Tierney's.

TERM LIMIT

by Viki Boyle

Keith Beechey
Diane Gilch
Director: Sharon Garry


First produced by Turnip Theatre Company and American Globe Theater. Joseph Massa, John Basil: Artistics Directors.  Gloria Falzer, Liz Keefe: Managing Directors.

Confidences are broken as cupcakes are frosted in this conference between a lawyer and the White House secretary he is defending.

A Scene from "Term Limit" by Viki Boyle

Cupcake

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PASSING THE DEAL

by Bill Mesce, Jr.

Brian Parks
John P. Dowgin
David Hoffman
Dennis DaPrile
Director: David Hoffman

Nothing is wild except the parlor humor as four friends deal cards and dispense philosophy about the true meaning of life.

MAMET WOMEN

by Frederisk Stroppel

Sharon Garry
Diane Gilch
Director: Jim Peskin


Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

What happens when two girlfriends face a crisis of babysitters and Tupperware? They become Mamet women in this outrageous spoof of one of America's best-loved playwrights. (Strong language is used)

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Nuts 'n Honey
February, 2007


Nuts n Honey


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LOVERS

by Greg Scot Mihalik

Karol Shveytser
Brian Parks
Director: Rob Bradshaw

Even at the beginning of time, lovers needed a "how to" guide!  Luckily for us, somehow Adam and Eve were able to muddle through without one.

ONE NIGHT AT THE LOCAL SUPERSTORE

by Jenny Lyn Bader

Jenelle Sosa
Ben Clawson
Director: Rob Bradshaw

You have the opportunity to get an autograph from your favorite writer.  He's just like you dreamed he'd be--or is he?

A Scene from "One Night at the Local Superstore" by Jenny Lyn Bader

Superstore

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SURPRISE

by Mark Harvey Levine

Colleen Finnegan
Keith Beechey
Karol Shveytser
Director: Jim Peskin

It would be great to be psychic, right?  You could anticipate everything--even getting dumped!

IN THE BAG

by Marc Castle

Sharon Garry
David Allen Green
Director: Jim Peskin

Speed dating--a perfect opportunity to find your soul mate, with a little imagination and a paper bag.

Scenes from "In the Bag" by Marc Castle

In the bag In the bag

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THE FIRST KISS

by Luigi Januzzi

Colleen Finnegan
Ben Clawson
Director: Sharon Garry

Remember your first date--is this the right time to kiss her?  Does she even want to be kissed?  Sometimes there can be a lot of missed signals before you both get on the same page!

A Scene from "The First Kiss" by Luigi Januzzi



First Kiss

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JASON & MEDEA GO TO COUPLES COUNSELING

by Alan Minieri

Sharon Garry
Keith Beechey
David Allen Green
Director: Bess Morrison

Some couples in crisis just need an objective third party to rekindle their romance, and to make all their differences ancient history.

A Scene from "Jason & Medea Go to Couples Counseling" by Alan Minieri



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THE END

by Kristyn Leigh Robinson

Jenelle Sosa
Karol Shveytser
Brian Parks
Colleen Finnegan
Director: Bess Morrison

Breaking up can be tricky--so tricky that you may need to explore a few strategies before you find the right one. Wouldn't it be helpful if you could get as many "do-overs" as you needed to break up and save face, yours and theirs?

NUTS 'N HONEY

by Brian Parks

Brian Parks
Ben Clawson
Sharon Garry
Director: Brian Parks

If you enjoy old Chaplin movies, you will find this short play without words irresistible.

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Close Shave
April & May, 2006


Close Shave


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STUDS

by Kerri Kochanski

Scott Cagney
Rob Rivera
Director: Joe Galione

FOR BETTER

by Greg Scot Mihalik

Marly Bewighouse
Michael Murphy
Director: Joe Galione

QUARRELS

by Ben Clawson

Liz Gerecitano
Jon Barker
Director: Bernie Malaky

TEN OF SWORDS

by Greg Scot Mihalik

Paul Reisman
Brian Parks
Director: Ben Clawson

A Scene from "Studs" by Kerri Kochanski



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SUICIDE SQUEEZE

by Sid Frank

Liz Gerecitano
Brian Parks
Joel Samberg
Director: Joe Prussak

MR. COMPANY

by Marc Castle

Marly Bewighouse
Jane Keitel
Jon Barker
Director: Susan Kerner

RIGHT OF THE DECIMAL

by Ben Clawson

Paul Reisman
Liz Gerecitano
Michael Murphy
Director: David Hoffman

LUCKY DAY

by Bill Mesce Jr.

Scott Cagney
Jon Barker
Michael Murphy
Rob Rivera
Director: Joe Gallione

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Dangerous Curves
August, 2002


Dangerous Curves


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SURPRISE

by Mark Harvey Levine

Katya Campbell
Joe Fellman
Amy Clites
Director: Jody Person

KEEPING PACE

by Robin Rothstein

Justin Romeo
Brian Dallas Field
Director: Jon Murphy

I WONDER IF THOREAU HAD A DOG

by Sid Frank

Amy Clites
Joe Fellman
Director: Jon Murphy

TECHNICAL SEX

by Richie Chevat

Kristofer Updike
Katya Campbell
Director: Bob Pridham

THE DIRTY FORK

by Monty Python

Brian Dallas Field
Joe Fellman
Caitlin Mulhern
Justin Romeo
Kristofer Updike
Lico Whitfield
Director: Joe Fellman

MAE AND HER STORIES

by David DeWitt

Terri Sturtevant
Caitlin Mulhern
Justin Romeo
Director: Andrea Arden

ONE NIGHT AT THE LOCAL SUPERSTORE

by Jenny Lyn Bader

Joe Fellman
Kristofer Updike
Katya Campbell
Director: Andrea Arden

LOVE ME OR LEASH ME

by Jim Doyle

Terri Sturtevant
Joe Fellman
Justin Romeo
Brian Dallas Field
Director: Bob Pridham

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On the Edge
July, 2002


On the Edge


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LOUIS AND DAVE

by Norm Foster

Marc Bertha
Joshua Ansley
Director: Hannah Fujiki DeVorkin

FOR BETTER

by Greg Scot Mihalik

Amy Clites
Joe Fellman
Director: Hannah Fujiki DeVorkin

THE FROG AND PEACH

by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore

Brian Wallace
David Hoffman

POPCORN SONATA

by Jenny Lyn Bader

Gloria Garayua
Amy Clites
Director: Julie Kramer
Music composed and performed by: 
Matthew Aidekman

BETRAYALS

by Jenny Lyn Bader

Vivia Font
Amy Clites
Director: Andrea Arden

SUICIDE SQUEEZE

by Sid Frank

Danielle Worth
Brian Dallas Field
Kristofer Updike
Director: Andrea Arden

THE DOUBTS

by Greg Scot Mihalik

Marc Bertha
Joshua Ansley
Director: Andrea Arden

FAMOUS ALI

by Bob Clyman

Commissioned by the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey
John Pietrowski, Producing Artistic Director
Joseph Megel, Artistic Director

Danielle Worth
Brian Wallace
Joe Fellman
Director: Kevin Kittle


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