Pro Rata Playreading Series

Take a Peek into the Pro Rata Process! Join us as we take a closer look at contenders for an upcoming season, as well as scripts being workshopped by local playwrights. Each night hear a different, exciting script read aloud, then weigh in on an open-forum discussion about its merits and foibles; it's like a bookclub, but with scripts. Who knows? Your input could make it onstage! ADMISSION = FREE! All readings at 7pm at Nimbus Theater (home of our current production of The Woodsman) MARCH 11, 7pm Based on true events, a man invents a whimsical but dangerous scheme to lift him out of his ordinary life. Title to be announced at the reading. Featuring the talents of: Karen Bix Joy Dolo Grant Henderson Amy Pirkl Adam Qualls Joel Raney _____ MARCH 12, 7pm A tragicomedy that explores human assumptions about how God, goodness, faith and causality operate in the cosmic machinery Title to be announced at the reading. Featuring the talents of: Andy Chambers Kayla Dvorak Brian O'Neal Andrew Troth _____ MARCH 18, 7pm Odd Man Out by Kory LaQuess Pullam You've seen Kory on our stage during our production of 1984. He's not just a talented performer, but a playwright too! (Keep your eyes on this page for more information and a link to an event specifically for this reading.) The Michaelsons are a proud, black family who has lived in the same house on the westside of Corpus Christi, Texas for many generations. James Michaelson is the first of his family to go to college and has great promise for his future. However, when the funeral of a family patriarch summons his return from school, he shares news that may taint his family ties for good. _______ MARCH 19, 7pm A modern translation of a Russian play. About suicide. But it's a comedy! Title to be announced at the reading. Featuring the talents of: Andy Chambers Emily Dussault MaryLynn Mennicke Derek Meyer Victoria Pyan Noe Tallen