Main Street Stage to hold one-acts fest

Main Street Stage announces today the First Annual Short Play Festival, featuring new one-act plays by regional playwrights! These new plays will premier at Main Street Stage in downtown North Adams on Friday, January 23rd, Saturday, January 24th, Friday, January 30th, and Saturday, January 31st at 8PM. Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved online at www.mainstreetstage.org or by calling (413) 663-3240.

Absolution by Brian Petti, directed by Sarah Rae Brown, explores the frustrations and restrictions inherent in a bureaucratic setting.

Remains by Sharon Wyrrick, directed by Jeremy Kerr, delves into the relationship between a military general and her beloved dog.

The Importance of Being Doug by Paul Dexter, directed by Eric Auld, chronicles the desperation of a middle-aged woman to replace her recently deceased best friend.

Riches to Rags to Riches also by Dexter, directed by Sean McHugh, dramatizes the perils of a Manhattan couple in an uncomfortable part of town.

These performances are the culmination of Main Street Stage's recent One-Act Play Competition. With over sixty submissions, these four plays were chosen by Main Street Stage's Artistic Committee.

Main Street Stage is located at 57 Main Street, North Adams, MA.