Ladies’ Briefs Press Release – September 30, 2021

You’ll want to see Ladies’ Briefs!

Valley Players presents Ladies Briefs—Ten brand-new short plays written by women, October 28th through November 14th at the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center in Napa.

NAPA, CA, September 30, 2021 – Way back in the fall of 2019, Valley Players put out a call for new and “exciting plays that will move the audience of today and perhaps be a beacon to viewers in the future.” Now two years in the making, Valley Players is pleased to bring its audience this collection of new works called Ladies’ Briefs. It was not easy choosing from the truly imaginative offerings of submitted works from female playwrights across the country, but after blind readings of submissions containing strong roles for women over forty and themes that speak to mature women, the most bold and innovative were selected especially for the Valley Players audience!

Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, be prepared to be entertained by:

At Least You Have Barry by Ellen Davis Sullivan
Double Plotz by Lorraine Midanik
Expectations by Jennifer O’Grady
Growing Old WithOUT Grace by Christina Julian
Meat Like Me by Yael Haskal
Sudden Oak Death by Susan Jackson
The Matter With Family by Amy Tofte
Triple Threat by Veronique Autphenne
Water Music by Arianna Rose
Wearing White After Labor Day (and other acts of terrorism) by Jean Koppen

Ladies’ Briefs is directed by Louise Anderson, Debbie Gargalikis Baumann, Rhonda Bowen, Carlene Collier Coury, Christina Julian, Lu Kenmonth, June Alane Reif and April Vincak, stage managed by Rebecca Wolohan and features Rob Barlow, Debbie Gargalikis Baumann, Rhonda Bowen, Cheryl Fiedler, Bridget Folan, Bonnie Gamble, Lauren Haugan, Christina Julian, Barb Nemko, Richard Pallaziol, Patte Quinn, June Alane Reif, Randi Storm, Paige Whitney-White and Rebecca Wolohan.

Valley Players would like to thank the Arts Council Napa Valley for helping to make this production possible with a Community Fund Grant.

Showtimes are October 28 at 7 pm, October 29, November 5, 6, 11 & 12 at 8 pm and November 7 & 14 at 2 pm. Tickets are $25.

Read about our COVID protocols here: https://www.valley-players.com/2021/09/20/covid-protocols/

Tickets can be purchased:

• Online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36167/production/1072249
• By calling Valley Players at 707-246-9662
• At the door beginning one hour before show time.

About Valley Players

Founded in 2016, Valley Players produces professional quality, affordable theater in the Napa Valley that focuses on plays with meaningful roles for women over 40.