Summer Shorts 5: Series B

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For the fifth successive and successful season, Throughline Artists presents Summer Shorts 5, the acclaimed series of new American one-act plays by some of the country's top playwriting talent. 

Summer Shorts 5 returns for another summer of new American one-acts featuring original plays by the country's top playwrights. Representing some of today's best writing, directing and acting talents, Summer Shorts 5 celebrates theatre, summer and the short form, and offers eight world premiere one-act plays! 

SERIES B

LESSONS FOR AN UNACCUSTOMED BRIDE
Written by Jose Rivera
Directed by Jen Wineman
With Shirley A. Rumierk, Socorro Santiago

José Rivera paints an aching portrait of small town life in 1953 Puerto Rico. Two women—a virgin and a witch—their belief systems clashing, are brought together by their unexpected bond.

CLAP YOUR HANDS
Written by Keith Reddin
Directed by Billy Hopkins
With Meg Gibson, J.J. Kandel, Megan Ketch, Victor Slezak

On New Years Eve, two married couples celebrate with champagne, dancing, and a comic look at the ties that unbind.

SOME WOMEN IN THEIR THIRTIES SIMPLY START TO FALL
Written by Tina Howe
Directed by Billy Hopkins
With Crystal Finn, Arthur French, Kate Geller, Kathryn Grody, Ryan Shams

Charlotte’s been having fainting spells. And if that’s not bad enough, her head tends to fall off as well. A cautionary tale about heartbreak and loss on the streets of Manhattan.

THE GREEN BOOK
Written and Directed by Will Scheffer
With CHRISTIAN CAMPBELL, NEAL HUFF, JODIE MARKELL, REBECCA SCHULL

Mommy's got Aphasia, Papi's locked himself in the bedroom, Sister Franny won't say why. And so Ben must return to Queens with his Marine Biologist husband Sam, to decipher THE GREEN BOOK and confront the destructive power of familial love.