The Eugene O’Neill Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service is celebrating its 11th season of Playwrights Theatre at the Old Barn at Tao House, the Danville estate where O’Neill wrote his last six plays.
On May 7, the Pear Avenue Theatre in Mountain View will present “Pear Slices 2006,” staged readings of a group of eight short plays by area playwrights. Eight actors portray 24 characters.
“The plays are rich and diverse: witty, touching, surprising – and captivating,” said Dan Cawthon, the foundation’s artistic director. “This will be a delightful, if not sometimes wacky, kick-off for our 2006 season.”
On May 21, the Encore Theatre Company of San Francisco will present “The Typographer’s Dream,” a comedy by Adam Bock. Cawthon said Bock is a playwright to watch, “insightful and hilarious at the same time.”
The plays begin at 3 p.m. on both dates. Tickets are $20 for each event or $35 for both, which includes transportation to Tao House. Call 820-1818.
