Current Plays

    KINGS HIGHWAY by Eric Lane
    KINGS HIGHWAY by Eric Lane

    KINGS HIGHWAY

    an Ensemble Studio Theatre Memberfest Play Reading
    directed by Abigail Zealy Bess

    Kings Highway­ is inspired by recently discovered family history — my great aunt worked with the inventors of color television, and my great uncle worked for the Jewish mafia and was murdered by his mob boss.

    The story focuses on two strong and independent Jewish sisters finding their way in Brooklyn, as the 1939 World’s Fair is opening, and war is about to ignite across Europe. Through personal stories and the lens of history, the play looks at contemporary issues including anti-Semitism, homophobia, abortion, violence, and the bond between sisters.

    "Bear Outside My Window on a Snowy Night" painting by Bob Barnett
    "Bear Outside My Window on a Snowy Night" painting by Bob Barnett

    CRITTERS

    Upcoming workshops:
    - New Circle Theatre Company, NYC 
    - Orange Thoughts Productions at LARAC in Glens Falls, NY. Directed by Martha Banta 
    - Selected for The Best Women's Stage Monologues 2024

    A community of strong female animals navigates the joys and dangers of life in the woods. Inspired by a painting by Bob Barnett, the cast includes bears, deer, owl, a stinkpot turtle and a seductive fox (6-9F).