Join us for an evening of five provocative, poignant, illuminating and wildly funny plays as our 47th Season kicks off with Family & Its Discontents! This evening is a FUNDRAISER in support of our Spring 2022 In-Person Productions!

THE PLAYS: (Also see CAST and CREATIVE for more information)

CALL YOUR SISTER
By Bill Cosgriff 

A darkly comic Zoom call reveals family secrets,  sisterly jealousies  -  and unsolicited advice from the mother of all mothers!  

BRIEF ENCOUNTER
By Stephen Axelrod

A chance encounter at a Long Island railroad station leads to a surprising exchange….

SCAR TISSUE
By Victoria Sullivan

When Sarah runs into her mother’s cousin Lila after many years of no family communication, old hurts fester, and dark secrets are revealed. Or are they? 

TENDER IS THE GYM
By Glenn Alterman

While working out at four in the morning, George, an angst-ridden writer, is about to meet two strangers who may very well help him dance his worries away.

GREAT EASTERN BROOD
By Bara Swain

Secrets are revealed when siblings Lily, Marty and Rita carry out their promise to their parents that they would meet every 17 years, when the Brood X cicadas emerge. 
 

We wish to express our gratitude to the Performers’ Unions:

     ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION

     AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS

     AMERICAN GUILD OF VARIETY ARTISTS

     SAG-AFTRA

through Theatre Authority, Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the Artists to appear on this program.

Since our founding in 1975, The American Renaissance Theater Company (ARTC) has been dedicated to the development and production of new works by a multigenerational company of professional playwrights, actors and directors.  Welcome to our 47th Season!