G. Matthew Gaskell's GREATEST HITS
For three performances only, celebrate the wit, the wordsmith and the bizarre, hilarious, imaginative world of G. Matthew Gaskell with an evening of his greatest short-play hits.
A longtime Players Ring favorite, Gaskell has written, directed, premiered, and performed in dozens of original works, including the beloved "Sharp Dressed Men" series and last season’s audience favorite "Ye Merry Gentlemen". (This fall, he also returns to open our MainStage with "As Time Goes By".)
Join us for a fast-paced, 90-minute journey through some of his funniest creations.
From aliens to bomb shelters and a gangster rendez-vous, these bite-sized comedies showcase the humor, heart, and unmistakable voice that have made Gaskell one of the Ring’s most cherished playwrights.
Performed by a talented cast of eight, this evening promises the kind of fun that leaves you shake your head in amused disbelief and with laughter tears in your eyes.
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The shorts:
“Bro-Mance” – Two straight guys finally realize they are the perfect couple.
“Time After Time” – A time traveler tries to include his girlfriend.
“The Obamas” – Things go wildly awry when two alien body-snatchers try to take over the world.
“The Women of Madagascar” – Two men, living in a fallout shelter, ponder their future moments before the blast doors open.
“Home Invasion” – A farmer’s wife believes her husband is from another planet.
“This Thing of Ours” – A mob boss tries to eat his lunch while dealing with a barrage of “business” problems.
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The cast:
Isabel Bates
Aaron Compagna
J. Evelyn Gaskell
G. Matthew Gaskell
Daniel Kehr
Christopher Savage
Krysten Schmelzer
Noelani Stevenson
Creative Team
Stage Manager: Gina Bowker
A longtime Players Ring favorite, Gaskell has written, directed, premiered, and performed in dozens of original works, including the beloved "Sharp Dressed Men" series and last season’s audience favorite "Ye Merry Gentlemen". (This fall, he also returns to open our MainStage with "As Time Goes By".)
Join us for a fast-paced, 90-minute journey through some of his funniest creations.
From aliens to bomb shelters and a gangster rendez-vous, these bite-sized comedies showcase the humor, heart, and unmistakable voice that have made Gaskell one of the Ring’s most cherished playwrights.
Performed by a talented cast of eight, this evening promises the kind of fun that leaves you shake your head in amused disbelief and with laughter tears in your eyes.
***
The shorts:
“Bro-Mance” – Two straight guys finally realize they are the perfect couple.
“Time After Time” – A time traveler tries to include his girlfriend.
“The Obamas” – Things go wildly awry when two alien body-snatchers try to take over the world.
“The Women of Madagascar” – Two men, living in a fallout shelter, ponder their future moments before the blast doors open.
“Home Invasion” – A farmer’s wife believes her husband is from another planet.
“This Thing of Ours” – A mob boss tries to eat his lunch while dealing with a barrage of “business” problems.
***
The cast:
Isabel Bates
Aaron Compagna
J. Evelyn Gaskell
G. Matthew Gaskell
Daniel Kehr
Christopher Savage
Krysten Schmelzer
Noelani Stevenson
Creative Team
Stage Manager: Gina Bowker
Where is it happening?
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