WHO GETS GRANDMA’S EYEBALL and WAITING ROOM COMMERCE
Cincinnati Playwright Initiative
Nov. 17
Fifth Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]
WHO GETS GRANDMA’S EYEBALL
One-act play by Paul Bergman
Fun and the unexpected connect with a lucky, lurking eyeball and Grandma’s estate riddle in this one-act play. After the colorful Grandma Maissey dies, how will the rest figure out the mystery? And where does the funky Eyeball land? The challenges and disputes are met with ‘a wink and a prayer’ …and, always, a heartfelt sense of care.
About the Playwright
A retired professional, Paul enjoys writing stories—both meaningful and fun filled. This play represents the first time he has engaged with his son, Alan, and wife, Barb, in creating a script. They were able to help him find some clever, off-kilter instances with the characters in this heartwarming show. He dedicates this show to the ‘Bergman Team” and writers everywhere.
WAITING ROOM COMMERCE
One-act play by Jon Singer
Two patients in different stages of knee replacement surgery engage in conversation while awaiting access to the treatment room. In the holding area, they engage in the friendly banter of sports, kindred lines and commonality of spirit. By the time they are called to physician interaction they are thrust into the commerce of anger and distrust.
About the Playwright
Jonathan Singer, M.D. is Professor Emeritus Wright State University School of Medicine. He has published widely in scientific realms including 100 poems in Emergency Medicine periodicals. He authored an autobiography, anthologies of non-medical poetry and of short stories. He contributed 50 children’s books to print and electronic media. Three of his plays have had staged readings at the Aronoff.
- Tue, Nov. 17 at 7:30pm
