Dyonisia '11
The inaugural Jason Miller Playwrights' Project Invitational Sept. 22-25, 2011 Thurs.-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
The Olde Brick Theatre at Providence Square
Scranton, Pa.
$10 donation
Just as art galleries reach out to the region's most esteemed visual artists to contribute to group exhibitions, we requested submissions of a short play on a specific theme from a preferred group of writers.
In 1977, a group dedicated to the production of local original work called Scranton Theatre Libre, produced a program of three original plays titled Dyonisia '77. Scranton Theatre Libre would go on to merge with another company to become Scranton Public Theatre. In recognition of SPT's consistant dedication to the production of local, original work (Coaltown Breaker, The Fire Down Below, The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli, etc.) we've decided to co-opt the name of that program presented some 34 years ago for this new annual program.
Each year's Dyonisia will focus on a different theme of local interest. For this first year, we have taken our inspiration from the cross section outline of rooms that remains in the wake of the demolition of the former Pub Charles at Linden Street and Penn Avenue. Each participating author has written a scene set in one specific room in 'The Providence Arms' -- a nondescript, fictional boarding house in Scranton.
The scenes are of various genres and are set at different points of time in history. They will be performed in two acts by an ensemble of actor/directors with support from additional guest actors.
Seating is limited; reservations will be secured only with advance ticket purchase. A $10 donation is requested to offset the cost of playwright commissions, actor/director stipends, and production costs including sets, costumes, etc. (As long as there are open seats, we will not deny admission to anyone who cannot afford the full donation.)
-alicia grega
producer & JMPP project coordinator