Oberon Originals - Reading Series

Our most recent reading series was held in November at Hunter College. Our next reading series will be in spring.

COMPLETED

November 4th

The Starship Astrov

Director: Eric Parness
A play written in the style of Anton Chekov, set on a Starship in the year 3047. A diplomatic mission brings a professor and his lovely alien wife and faithful doctor aboard the Starship Astrov, where unspoken love and misunderstandings abound between the ship's crew and the guests. As times adapt, will the future change us, or will humanity stay the same at heart?

November 11

The Family Shakespeare

Director: Mark Karafin

A young woman from the 18th Century is enraptured by the Bard's work only to discover it has been censored by the family she uses his stories to escape from. Award winning playwright David Stallings presents a magical piece inspired by the complete censored works of William Shakespeare, by Thomas and Henrietta Bowlder.

November 18th

Where Art Lives

Director: Diánna Martin

In a dying industrial city, a father struggles to keep his dysfunctional family together, healthy, and at peace, but each family member has their own agenda which keeps this working class household in constant chaos. Looming over Art's house is a local plant and the uncontrollable pressure of global, economic, and social issues adds to the daily stress and strain--making it nearly impossible for this all-American family to find stable ground.

December 2

The Necessary Disposal

Director: Linda S. Nelson

Ruth Middleton lives in a comfortable suburban home along the mainline of Philadelphia. She devotes her time to reading and giving literary lectures, while her huband works and her house is looked after by her black housekeeper. Life is perfect until a young salesman shows up at her door selling her a very special product that will change everything. Forever.