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Martha’s Will
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
April 14
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Written by Susan and Doug Decatur

In September 1919, wealthy Cincinnatian Martha dies. Her lawyer gathers potential heirs to participate in parlor games reminiscent of the early 20th century. The historical events of the time add layers of intrigue that foreshadow how Martha’s “will” is imposed, showing that things aren’t always as they seem to be.

Playwright Bios:
Susan and Doug Decatur became a writing team after their marriage in 2018. They’ve co-written two full-length plays, including Unfinished Business, an Austin Film Festival selection and Screencraft finalist. They also collaborated on Lovestruck, a compilation of eight 10-minute plays inspired by their own love story. Both plays were performed at the Aronoff.

• Tue, April 14 at 7:30pm

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AN EVENING OF THEATER (5 Staged Readings)
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
Feb. 10
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

WELCOMING ECHOES
Written by Paul Bergman
Welcoming Echoes follows John Lewis from his youthful days to his gradual “justice-awakening” and full embrace of the “Beloved Community.” The words of Lewis, the power of his commitment to Civil rights and non-violence, the poignancy of painful reversals, and the glory of his later years entwine in a tapestry of a dynamic life.

Playwright Bio:
Paul is a retired professional who has long had a fascination with history and how certain people were pivotal in shaping it. In particular, the struggle for human rights rings its bell with a clarion call to awareness.  Paul believes stories from the past can instruct us, provide a sense of the “Why?” and inspire us to act.

NEXT TRAIN TO PLATFORM 22
Written by Roger Collins
Two strangers, two journeys, two very different destinations.

MUST BE THE MUSIC
Written by Roger Collins
Music: the medium of emotion, and desire, and hope.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH CAFE
Written by Roger Collins
A good cup of coffee with the right music…you’re ready for (almost) anything!

THE HOLY TERRORS
Written by Roger Collins
This brand of paintball takes teamwork, tactics, and a dose of theology.

Playwright Bio:
Roger Collins is professor emeritus at the University of Cincinnati where he received the Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has published short stories and drama in literary journals, and his short plays have been produced locally and in New York, Florida, and California. His sci-fi novel, Cities of Glass, was published in 2022.

• Tue, Feb. 10 at 7:30pm

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