PLEASE HOLD FOR THE PANDEMIC… and THE BEGINING OF FOREVER
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Nov. 12
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]
PLEASE HOLD FOR THE PANDEMIC… by Liz Coley
A gathering of six 10-minute plays offers recollection and speculation as we travel through the early, middle, and late phases of the Covid-19 pandemic and consider the next one. This mixture of comedies and love stories (sometimes both) brings a sense of lightness to the dark times we shared separately.
About the Author:
An award-winning playwright, Liz Coley’s work has been read and produced across the US, in London, in Japan, and online. The premier of Moving In, Moving Out, Moving On was nominated for best new play by BroadwayWorld Columbus. Castaways, which received a CPI staged reading in November 2019 has since been produced at the San Diego and Cincinnati Fringe Festivals.
THE BEGINING OF FOREVER by Bertha Lynn Davis
Jackie seems to have it all – an enviable singing voice, loving husband, good friends, and career. Yet, beneath her poised exterior lies a deeply buried turbulent childhood marked by neglect and abuse. Jackie struggles to maintain control over her life. When her marriage ends abruptly, Jackie reaches a breaking point, questioning whether she can ever truly be loved.
The Beginning of Forever is a poignant story of resilience, healing, and the transformative power of love. It explores the complexities of overcoming trauma, finding self-acceptance, and ultimately discovering that true love begins with loving oneself.
About the Author:
Bertha Lynn Davis is based in Cincinnati, OH, excelling as a playwright, public speaker, life coach, and retired corporate manager. Since 2022, she has directed Three Babies Production, presenting engaging stage plays and offering transformative life coaching and public speaking services. The debut staged production of It’s Complicated, captivated sold-out audiences in Cincinnati in October 2023 and is set to dazzle in Chicago in August 2024.
Bertha/Lynn’s creativity extends to the stage and screen with her acclaimed 10-minute play, Boy Meets Girl, which debuted at the Fifth Third Bank Theater as part of the CPI season of staged readings last November. This poignant work has also been adapted into a short film, slated for a July 2024 release. She is excited to have her latest stage play,The Beginning of Forever, selected for CPI’s 2024/2025 season.
- Tue, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm
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