Peace of Still by Sherilynn Cherry
Directed by Leila Stephanie
Asst. Director: Maryanne Kiley
Bella, a Pullman maid in 1928 tries to find self-worth through an illicit workplace relationship but when that relationship ends she develops a toxic connection with the “magic” of a gun. Will this newfound sense of empowerment lead her on a downward spiral or be her path to finding her value from within?
The Proteus New Plays Festival showcases staged readings of 4 scripts that have been developed in the Z Playwrights Lab or by Z Artist Members. The staged readings give the playwrights an opportunity to work with a director and a volunteer cast to see their script “on its feet” for the first time, and add the most crucial element to developing a play, The Audience! Each reading is presented twice during Proteus Festival. Audiences have the opportunity to rate the plays via a survey focused on the elements of writing an engaging script and story. Ratings are averaged to select the PNPF Audience Favorite. The Audience Favorite receives a workshop production 2-week run in June, closing out our 24-25 Curtain Up! New Plays Series.
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NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL SPONSORED BY
David R. Goode Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
The Shubert Foundation
Clyde Santana and Valli Meeks
City of Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission
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