An Evening of One-Act Plays

Show Description:

THE ZOO STORY by Edward Albee
"The Zoo Story" by Edward Albee is a one-act play about two men, Jerry and Peter, who meet on a park bench in Central Park. Jerry, a lonely and alienated man, initiates a conversation with the more established Peter, forcing him to confront uncomfortable truths about isolation and the human condition. The encounter escalates into violence, culminating in a shocking ending. 

A MARRIAGE HAS BEEN ARRANGED by Alfred Sutro
"A Marriage Has Been Arranged" is a one-act play by Alfred Sutro, which premiered at the Garrick Theatre in London on March 27, 1904. The play revolves around Mr. Crockstead, a self-made millionaire, who proposes marriage to Lady Aline de Vaux, a noble but penniless young woman. Initially rejecting his proposal, Aline eventually changes her mind after Crockstead makes an unusual offer. The play is classified as a comedy of society and explores themes of social status and the complexities of arranged marriages.

THE DEAD PROJECT by Heather Bayles & Rich Amiot
Premiered at the Blue Macaroon Theater's 24-Hour Theatre Project in January, 2025