East/West PlayFest 2024

Eastbound Theatre,
a division of the Milford Arts Council
&
Westport Community Theatre
present a joint production of six original one-act plays.

Performances

Milford Historical Society - Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14, 4pm

Westport Community Theatre - Friday, July 19 and Saturday July 20, 8 PM


Welcome to the MAC’s Eastbound Theatre, East/West PlayFest!

Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, once again partners with Westport Community Theatre for a program of original, short playsThe PlayFest is performed twice in Milford on the grounds of the Milford Historical Society,  and twice at the Westport Community Theater in Westport, CT.  

Returning to the beautiful setting behind the Milford Historical Society, the PlayFest presents 6 juried original one-act plays selected from over 500 submissions across the country.

  • The Milford Historical Society is open for tours between 1-4PM, before the show begins, so please consider visiting before the show.

  • You will need to bring your own chair/blanket.

  • Parking is limited to side streets (Green St, High St, Helwig St), and Lisman Landing.

  • No parking is allowed at the MHS; however, drop-off for patrons may take place.

  • Please note that the plays take place outdoors, with a short walk behind the MHS’s three houses.

  • Please consider enjoying dinner downtown after the show!

  • Map links:           Milford Historical Society         Westport Community Theater

A free community event. Donations gratefully accepted.


Auditions

  • Sunday, June 9, 7 PM, Westport Community Theatre, Westport Town Hall

  • Monday, June 10, 7 PM, Margaret Egan Center, Milford

Actors will be reading from the scripts which have male and female roles for actors from their 20’s through their 80’s. Resume and headshots are preferred but not required.

Questions may be addressed to Thomas Rushen at zenripple@yahoo.com or by text at 203.814.7132.



Plays

Amnesty Week

By Loretta Bolger Wish of Manasquan, NJ
Directed by Kevin Pelkey of Prospect
Synopsis:  As a library temporarily waives late fees for overdue returns, a woman brings back a book she has held onto for thirty years.


Children’s Children

By Kimberly H Hill of Fairfield, CT
Directed by Richard Mancini of Stratford, CT
Synopsis: Two sisters bicker as they meet with a new lawyer.


Dogs and Nuts

By Romney Humphrey of Seattle, WA
Directed by Mark Ferguson of Newtown, CT
Synopsis: Two airline passengers turn to each other as they contend with allergies, pets, and turbulence.


Sense of Direction

By Seth Freeman of Pacific Palisades, CA
Directed by Michael Shavel of Stratford, CT
Synopsis: A man meets the voice behind his GPS.


Ten Minutes ‘til Christmas

By Brian Vinero of St Paul, MN
Directed by Elayne Gordon of Norwalk, CT
Synopsis: A Hallmark RomCom is condensed to ten minutes.


Three Tries

By Kelly Burr of Oxford, CT
Directed by Tom Rushen of Stratford, CT
Synopsis: A passenger on a cruise helps a fellow traveler navigate unsteady personal waters.