The Authentic 10 Showcase at AuthentiCity Theater
AuthentiCity’s Authentic 10 Showcase features 10 new one-act plays over a little more than two hours. Among them, my favorite was “Sugar,” which starred Autumn McNutt and the outstanding Neuma Joy. Their performances truly shined and captivated the audience.
“Introducing Ian” was a close second for me, largely due to Rachel Ballard’s entertaining portrayal of a free-spirited, uninhibited ex-girlfriend. She plays opposite Andre Eaton Jr.’s Emerson, who is navigating how to introduce her to his son, who is on the autism spectrum. Rachel’s performance was a joy to watch when her voice was audible, but unfortunately, there were moments when both she and other actors could not be heard clearly. This was particularly frustrating given the small, intimate setting of the theater, which has only about a dozen rows of seats.
The 10 one-acts are listed below:
CAN I GO NOW by Louise Schwarz
CHRISTMAS TODAY by Rhea MacCallum
DETAIL ORIENTED by Erin Osgood
DIVORCE DURING PANDEMIC by James Carey
INTRODUCING IAN by James C. Ferguson
MOLTING by Michael Towers
OUT AND ABOUT by Ed Friedman
OUT FROM UNDER WITH MARY by Chris Shaw Swanson
SOMETHING IN COMMON by Robin Pond
SUGAR by Jennifer O’Grady
AuthentiCity reviewed over 100 one-act plays before selecting its top 10 for this showcase. The Authentic 10 Showcase runs through Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Warehouse at Frat Pack Productions, located at 620 Kentucky Street in Scottdale, Ga., just outside Decatur. For more information, visit authenticitytheater.
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