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Monthly Meeting
On the third Wednesday of every month we hold a meeting at 8 pm for TSW members and the public. We highlight TSW activities, provide refreshments as well as entertainment with a scene from either the current show or a workshop. Please attend. We would love to see you!
— UPCOMING AUDITIONS —
The Groundling
by Marc Palmieri
directed by Scott McWhirter
After stumbling upon a production of Shakespeare in the park, landscaper Bob Malone returns home inspired to write a play
about his marriage. He hires two reluctant New York theatre professionals to stage the play in his garage, with a few colorful
locals. What begins as a formulaic showbiz farce, takes an unexpected swerve toward heartbreak. And borrowing a neat trick
from Shakespeare, Palmieri tops off this comedy with a nicely bittersweet finish.
CHARACTERS: (4M/3F)
BOB MALONE (40s) – Owner of a landscaping company; inspired to write a play about his marriage; trying to make sense of love and loss.
KAREN MALONE (late 30s) – married to Bob 10+ years; frustrated; a nagging wife who would rather not nag; she smiles at the end of the play.
DODD (30s -50s) – hired to direct Bob’s play; passionate about his art; desperate for funding; still has a thing for his former fling, Victoria.
VICTORIA (around 30) – hired to star in Bob’s play; currently out of work actress; Dodd’s former fling; has a side to her that is quite real and down to earth.
PETE (mid 20s) – a current employee at Bob’s company; a bit dimwitted at times; recruited to act in Bob’s play.
ALLY (around 20) – Pete’s sister; quirky; acting in the play too.
FRANK (70s) – Karen’s elderly father; hard of hearing; handy with electronics
Performance Dates
Fridays & Saturdays, Sept 8–30 at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee, Sept 17 at 3 pm
