April 30 through May 4, at the San Tan Ballroom, SLCT will offer three one-act plays to delight audiences. Each play will feature its own unique plot and cast. Howard Hummel will direct “A Tale of Two Spectators” by Peter Manos. This short drama/comedy follows a man and a woman as they secretly watch their respective spouses from a distance. Sitting on a bench, they observe their partners with a mixture of longing, regret, and resignation. As they converse, their words expose deep truths about love, fidelity, and the distance that can grow between people over time. It is a touching, thought-provoking piece about human connection, loneliness and the choices that define relationships.
Kate King-Turner will direct “Pandora’s Revenge” by Pat Cook. This sinister comedy takes place in the home of an older woman, Mrs. Thorndyke, who has invited an eager insurance salesman, Marvin Hanover, to write up a hefty policy for her. But panicked by the evening news and her run-down neighborhood, Mrs. Thorndyke is soon grilling Marvin like a hamburger patty, with more questions than he can answer. The dialog is fast and furious in this cat-and-mouse adventure with Marvin wondering who’s the cat and who’s the mouse, and ends with Mrs. Thorndyke sitting in the catbird seat.
Sally Holberg is directing “The Naked Man on the Couch” by Richard Davis, a one-act comedy performed at SLCT’s outdoor theatre production of Laughter is the Best Medicine in 2020. This hilarious comedy features three roommates ready for an adventure in Las Vegas but hit a snag when they discover a mysterious man has taken up residence on their couch – and apparently, he has no clothing on! Along with the police, a dead cat and Elvis Presley, the women figure out a plan that’s a winning solution for everyone.