Series 1 – 2023 Summer Staged Reading Series


June 9th, 7pm


Broken

by Steve Apostolina

Convicted of murder at 14 and paroled after 33 years, Carlotta yearns for a quiet life of redemption. Never fully recovered from his family’s murder 33 years ago, Elton seeks justice. There will be a reckoning when these two meet on the outside and discoveries will be made in shocking fashion. Two souls, broken by circumstance, try desperately to become unbound.

by Janet J. Lawler

A seasoned TV anchorwoman finds her career in jeopardy when it’s discovered her social media numbers are not up to par.

In the Cards

by Michael Waterson

In the midst of the Great War, with American suffragists struggling to have their voices heard, Adele, a newly divorced, comfortably middle-class woman, invites three friends over for an afternoon card game and finds her old relationships irrevocably changed.

Love and Pepperoni

by Megan Gooden

Love & Pepperoni explores the highs and lows of both relationships and pizza. Depending on ingredients and dedication, either could be a snack or a smorgasbord. Join us to find out!


Suggested donation: $10


June 10th, 2pm


The Gentle Life-Changing Magic of Burning it All Down to the Ground

by Heather Beasley

After her father’s death, a game developer sells her parents’ house, against the wishes of her hoarder mother. Now the house must be empty in thirty days. It’s a massive mess, and they’ll try any method that might help. Friendly bets? Therapy? Sparking joy? Decluttering detox? They’re all fair game…and both women are playing to win. A wry dramedy about the things we carry with us and the memories we can’t live without.

A Socially Distanced Farce in One Act

by Jenna Jane

This farce holds up a mirror – or, well, webcam – to the work-from-home struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s April 2020 and this Zoom meeting could be the difference between a company going under or adapting to the changing consumer needs of the pandemic. These coworkers will have to learn to handle family drama on-camera, bridge generational gaps with each other, and, for the love of all that is holy, learn when to mute.


Suggested donation: $10


Special thanks to Arts Council Napa Valley and Napa Valley Presents for making these readings possible!