Theatre Workshop of Owensboro Presents ‘Summer Shorts’ This Weekend and Next

For three decades, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro has set aside a couple of months in the summertime to present six one-act plays that were submitted to a committee as an "audition" of sorts.

Entitled "Summer Shorts," the 2024 collection of plays was chosen from among 80 submissions. This weekend (July 12-14) and next weekend (July 19-21), Theatre Workshop will present the six finalists. There are four comedies and two dramas, and audience members will get to vote for their favorite. So, it's also a competition.

'Leap of Faith'

Phil’s not quite feeling it today, can Officer Petra help him out?

Written by Avigayle Young. Directed by SaraJane Wade.

Petra ……………………….Sherry Colburn
Phil (week 1)…………….Nandy Shemwell
Phil (week 2)…………….Charlie DeLacey
Officer………………………SaraJane Wade

'Horseshoe'

Dad wants Joe to take over the ranch. Joe has another dream.

Written by Sara Freedman. Directed by Jason Bostwick.

Dad ……………….………..Todd Reynolds
Joe (week 1) …………….Jeremiah Hinson
Joe (week 2) …………….Pablo Gallastegui
Nan ………………………….Kristan Settle

'Lemonade'

Old age may bring with it certain indignities, but Vera has discovered one bonus feature…

Written by Marjorie Williamson. Directed by Mike Quig.

Vera …………………..…….Raye Bartlett
Charlotte …………….…..Macy Stewart
Server ……………………...Wyatt Liken

'Plot Twist'

Three people check into a hotel, wind up in the same room and learn some surprising things about other…

Written by Mike Quig. Directed by Rebekah Birkett.

Vince ………………….……Andrew Bolin
Randall …….……………..Mike Ivey
Raye …………………….….Seanna Haynes
Housekeeping ………...Macy Dame

'Wake Me When It's Over'

We peek in on meetings of a death survivor’s support group to learn why they meet.

Written by Mike Byham. Directed by Cory Storm.

Louise ………………………Debbie Reynolds
Freddie ………………….. McCellus Mays
Jodie ………………………..Heather Hathorn
Sam ………………………….Dan Heckel
Amy ………………………….Tara Walsh Barron

'Just Another Day'

An atypical day at the airport as the ticket agent learns the finer points of emotional support animals.

Written by Jane Lee. Directed by Dave Spencer.

Agent ………………………Eric Paulson
Passenger 1 …………....Lauren Clark
Passenger 2 …………….Anne Welsh
Passenger 3 …………….Erin Grant
Passenger 4 …………….Tom Ricketts

You may reserve tickets, visit theatreworkshop.org or call 270-683-5333. You may also purchase them the day of the show if any are available.