Eastbound Theatre Announces EAST/WEST PLAYFEST 2017

The Milford Arts Council's Eastbound Theatre and Westport Community Theatre announce three performances of "East/West PlayFest 2017", August 4-6.

Following successful mid-July performances in Westport, the annual collection of six short plays moves to the Milford Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Avenue South in Milford. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 8 PM, with the Sunday matinee beginning at 2 PM. A donation of $10.00 is suggested. Audience members will vote for their favorite show, with the favorite being announced in the MAC Speakeasy after the final performance.

The plays presented are as follows:

All Out of Second Chances, by Scotto Moore of Seattle, WA features a woman recounting a surprising family history. The play is directed by Rachel Babcock of Branford, and features Milford residents Jennifer Ju, TJ Chila and David Baron, along with Linda Gilmore of Norwalk.

But That's Okay, by Jenny Mead of Charlottesville, VA chronicles a couple's relationship in a ten minute timeframe. The play is directed by Barry Hatrick of Milford, and features Dena Lagonigro of Stratford and Joe Maker of Stamford.

Grilled, by L.H. Grant of Davis, CA shows a battle of wills that plays out over the counter of a luncheonette. The play is directed by Kevin Pelkey of Beacon Falls, and features Betzabeth Castro of Bridgeport and Marc Hartog of Westport.

I Don't Know... by James McLindon of Northampton, MA follows a Drill Instructor whose morning run is set on edge by a group of politically correct cadets. The play is directed by Michael Shavel of Stratford, and features Kate D'Alessandro of Derby, Enrique Rivera of Trumbull, Seehee Lee of Wallingford, Kevin Sisounthone of Shelton and Joe Maker of Stamford.

A Lifetime Ago, by Drew Davis of Augusta, GA, centers on a mysterious package that reunites a feuding family. The play is directed by Tom Rushen of Stratford and features Milford residents CJ Nolan and Patrick Cornelio, Kate D'Alessandro of Derby, and Jessie Gilbert of Norwalk.

Romance 101, by BriAnna Keller of Glen Rock, NJ, finds a quarrelling book club further disrupted by an unexpected new member. The play is directed by Ann Baker of Milford, and features Katie Scott of Milford, Kevin Fantarella of Orange, Kate Telfer of Greenwich, and Linda Gilmore and Alexis Mercado of Norwalk.

For more information contact the Milford Arts Council at 203-878-6647 or visit www.milfordarts.org.