WEEK FOUR

STAGE READING: Last night we did a public reading of Michael Weller’s new play SIDE EFFECTS. Anderson Matthews read Hugh and Lee Roy Rogers read Lindy. Michael Weller continues his exploration of marriage and relationships. This is a fast paced script full of humor, pain and conflict. It was a successful reading. Anderson and Lee Roy gave excellent readings. Weller’s script is tight, dramatic and funny. The audience was engaged throughout the entire evening.

Week Four at the Festival has begun and we continue the final week of Repertory performances of five new American plays. On Monday the CATF Company enjoyed a company day off at the WOODS RESORT. Andy Michael treated our company to a day of golf, hiking, swimming, relaxing spa treatments and a fabulous poolside barbecue. Last Monday the CATF Company went on a four hour white-water-raft trip down the Shenandoah River. Our artists are enjoying the magic of “wild wonderful West Virginia.” Today we go back to a full rotating repertory schedule.

The “creative buzz” continues throughout the community. This is the final week of performances…AND…this is your last chance to invite your friends to experience the power of new American theater. We are having a strong season. Our attendance is growing…but we still have plenty of good seats available… So spread the word! Tell your friends to visit Shepherdstown and participate in the future of American theater…the future spends the summer in Shepherdstown.

Ed Herendeen