Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 12/16/2022
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Speranza Theatre Company is ringing in the holiday season with their annual SEASONAL SHORTS in-person at the Apple Tree House on Saturday, December 17 at 7:00pm or via live-stream! This evening of short plays is directed by Jennie Contuzzi and total run time is 90 minutes. Recommended for ages 11+.
The 2022 Seasonal Shorts will have both an in person viewing option and live streaming. Join us LIVE at The Apple Tree House (298 Academy Street Jersey City NJ 07306) at 7:00pm on 12/17. For in-person attendance, please make a reservation - seating is limited. Tickets are "Pay What You Wish" donations appreciated. Click here for the registration page.
To view from home, please make a reservation, then visit theirr Facebook page at 7:00pm on 12/17. Registration required. Tickets are "Pay What You Wish" donations appreciated.
2022 Seasonal Shorts Line-up includes: A Christmas Match by Laura Ekstrand; I Saw Mommy… by Libby Heily; Inflation: A Short Christmas Decoration by Kate Brennan; E. Scrooge Meets E. Grinch by Toby Inoue; Next Day Delivery by Gabrielle Perez; and Last Lap by John Cassel.
The plays will be performed by: Emily Miller, Mikaela Kafka, Jason Faust, and Tim Liu.
A Christmas Match by Laura Ekstrand - Shortly before Christmas, Kris and Holly are on a date they arranged through an online service. Kris has hinted that there are some special circumstances he’s dealing with, and Holly is intrigued. Will they make him more or less attractive to her? And is Holly ready for the huge life change that this relationship would bring?
I Saw Mommy… by Libby Heily - Judith has a yearly standing date with a Christmas icon. Unfortunately, her husband doesn't approve.
INFLATION: A Short Christmas Decoration by Kate Brennan - Bargain-priced inflatables always adorn the front yard of 46 Winsome Way at Christmastime to spread holiday cheer, but something is different this year. The house across the street is suspiciously dark and there seems to be a new-fangled addition to their group. With the cost of living going up and an eco-friendly alternative, will the inflatables have to do the unthinkable to save their family - even if their family doesn’t realize they need saving?
E. Scrooge Meets E. Grinch by Toby Inoue - What could be merrier than Ebeneezer Scrooge and Ethan Grinch teaming up for Christmas?
Next Day Delivery by Gabrielle Perez - Michelle and Jessie are experts at delivering holiday packages. But their comfortable rapport is challenged on Jessie’s last day. As they sort through a truck-load of last minute gifts, Michelle and Jessie must grapple with family, grief, and the strange joy of seasonal friendships.
Last Lap by John Cassel - A young girl shakes down a mall Santa and blows the lid off the mother of all conspiracies.
Speranza Theatre Company is a non-profit women's theatre company and member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance. Founded to provide an opportunity for artists, particularly females, to share their voices through entertaining and challenging theatre, Speranza presents professional theatrical performances, free readings of new works, and educational programming.
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