The Old Opera House to Present 13th Annual New Voice Play Festival, 6/21

Do you enjoy reading a new book or seeing a new movie or play before you hear the reviews and commentary from friends or the press? Seeing something fresh with no preconceived opinion? Then you won't want to miss the 13th Annual New Voice Play Festival at the Old Opera House Theatre in Charles Town on June 21, 22 & 23, 2013.

This annual playwriting competition attracts some of the country's best new playwrights. Over 85 plays were submitted for consideration to this year's festival and the judges have picked their four favorites. Now it is your turn! See all four plays each evening! The audience will then be asked to select their favorite of the festival and decide the winning play for 2013.

The Winners:

Polterguest

by Chuck Smith - Woodbridge, VA

Directed by Shannon Potter

Comedy: After losing his girlfriend Jane, Paul pays a visit to the psychic Zandra with the hope that she can help him find closure and end his heartache. Through the laughs, tears and utter confusion of this fateful and zany encounter Paul is able to embrace "thaT Loving feeling" once again.

Featuring

Cari Hupke as Zandra

Heather Mae Wilson as Jane

James Wright as Doug

Reports of a Home Invasion

by Andrew Ade - New Wilmington, PA

Directed by Meaghan Barry

A mystery/thriller: The police have been called when an intruder breaks into the home of local residents. The husband and wife are visibly upset, and tell the story of the break-in. But as each version of story is told, each version is different, leaving the officers question the truth. What lies beneath the lies is menacing, and will the police find the truth?

Featuring

Michael Stiles as Del

Sandra DeRocha as Bobbie

Jeanne Moore as Kenny

David Tobias as Newcomb

The Understudy

by J. C. Svec - Clark, NJ

Directed by Ed Conn

Comedy: The Understudy is a heartwarming story about a father who arrives at school in place of his daughter who is staying at home because she has a 24-hour "bug". Will the teacher let him stay? Has he learned his lines and blocking? Will he be a suitable replacement? This will surely teach you a lesson in love and understanding.

Featuring

Christine Brewer as Miss Lemon

Steven Brewer as Mr. Evans

Follow the Money: A Modern Day Fairy Tale

by Dwayne Yancey - Fincastle, VA

Directed by Beth Brackett

Comedy: Where does the money that is left by the Tooth Fairy come from and where do all those teeth end up? It is questions like these that keep one young boy up at night; until the day he captures the Tooth Fairy. Will she spill the beans on the whole teeth-for-cash operation?

Featuring

Karen Paone as the Tooth Fairy

Tyler Panzarella as Sheldon

Will Heyser as the Sandman

Amy Hebb as the Fairy God Mother

John-Michael Rolnick as Henchman #1

Craig Sours as Henchman #2

Honorable Mentions

Another Opening, Another...Oh Forget It

By Carl L. Williams - Houston, TX

Griffiths, N.Y.

by Norman Simon - Lincoln, NE

Not Here Yet

By William Fowkes - New York, NY

Serendipidy

by Lynn-Steven Johanson - Macomb, IL

Waltzing One, Two, Three

by Lawson Caldwell - Charlotte, NC

See all four plays each evening!!

Call the Old Opera House Box-Office today

(304) 725-4420

$15 Adults & $10 Students

Not recommended for young children