Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at MadLab's THEATRE ROULETTE 2014
Back with their 15th annual Theatre Roulette, MadLab Theatre continues to crank out Columbus' longest running shorts festival. Central Ohio's longest running shorts festival presents three very distinct nights of new works rotating over three weekends, culminating in the final day when all three nights of programming are performed. Scroll down for a sneak peek at this year's productions!
This year the festival is split up into three distinct nights of programming:
The Forgiveness Files - This night is dedicated to the works of one playwright. This year it is Kathlene McGovern and her 5 play collection about baby showers gone amok and the first and last person you meet in heaven and above all else...forgiveness.State's Evidence - 7 selections taken from pieces submitted by Ohio playwrights.Open Book -- Featuring 7 selections chosen from over 1100 submissions sent in from all over the U.S. and beyond, just as in past versions of Theatre RouletteAuditions were held on January 25. 36 actors were cast in 62 roles. 7 of them will make their MadLab debuts, 15 have worked previously with MadLab and 14 are ensemble members.
Showtimes: 8 p.m. except for May 24th when they are at 2, 4, and 8 p.m., Thursday May 8, Friday May 9, and Saturday May 10, Thursday May 15, Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17, Thursday May 22, Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24. Tickets: $12, $10 for students and senior citizens, $8 for MadLab members: www.madlab.net/MadLab/tickets.html.
Photo Credit: Andy Batt
Shana Kramer as Abby 30, left to right, and Lexy Weixel as Abby 20 in the short play "Cleanup on Aisle Five" by Kathlene McGovern, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Melissa Bair as Woman, left to right, and Stephen Woosley as Man in the short play "Take a Number" by Kathlene McGovern, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Julia Ferreri as Valerie, left to right, and Josh Kessler as Sam in the short play "Perfectly Safe Places" by Kathlene McGovern, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Julia Ferreri as Valerie, left to right, and Josh Kessler as Sam in the short play "Perfectly Safe Places" by Kathlene McGovern, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Jason Sudy as Dr. Kramer in the short play "A World Without Allergies" by Chris Levya, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Katharine Pilcher as Sally, left to right, and RJ Shuman as Jack in the short play "Dream Come True" by Greg Vovos, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Mary-Aileen St. Cyr as Detective Reys, left to right, Colleen Dunne as Doctor, Mitch Rose as Axs, and Doug Davis as Detective Meyers in the short play "Paralaxis" by Jeremy Sony, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Doug Davis as Tom, left to right, and Colleen Dunne as Missy in the short play "Tragic Fun" by Stephen Woosley, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Chad Hewitt as Allen in the short play "The Screens" by Erik Champney, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Mary Beth Griffith as Woman, left to right, and Casey May as Man in the short play "Take The Words From Out of My Mouth" by Christopher Lockheardt, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
Erin Prosser as Actor 2, left to right, and Travis Horseman as Actor 1 in the short play "The Craft" by Andrew Biss, a part of MadLab's Theatre Roulette.
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