EVENT: Dover Players’ Presents a New Drama - Branches

Dover Players’ original drama, Branches, is an intriguing combination of Our Town and The Twilight Zone. Protagonist, John Ryan, in a dreamlike state, revisits points in his life, branches, where he had faced options and finds himself trapped by a Twilight Zone-like twist. What makes Branches unique is the fact that the audience determines the outcome.  The show is written and directed by the creative local playwright and actor, Gregory J. Lavelle.

Cast

Fred/Brad ……………………….…           Mike Airhart            

Dr. Schwartz ……………………….          Michael Attali          

John ………………………………...          Jim Hagan  

Allen ………………………………...          Bob Kenderes/Gregory J. Lavelle        

Mom …………………………………         Marilyn Ransom

Alexandria/Crystal …………………          Lisa Marie Randt    

Amy …………………………………          Mary Manos-Mitchem                     

Ellen …………………………………          Susan Wagner                   

Guard/Grant ………………………..          Bobby Caco/Gregory J. Lavelle           

Production Crew

Gregory J. Lavelle …………………………………              Director

Reservations ………………………………..….....               Todd Evangelista

Publicity /Box Office /Refreshments .….............            Linda Little

Tech. Advisor /Program Layout   ………………..             Mark Little

Lights and Sound ………………………………….              Bob Caco

Synopsis: Branches is an audience interactive drama where the audience sits as a part of a group therapy session.  The audience members, by their actions, determine which one of three possible endings is presented.  John, a successful middle aged self-made man, approaches his therapist and friend, Dr. Marvin Schwartz.  John recently had a one night stand with a woman in his office and cannot bring himself to confess to his wife.  The audience then decides whether to bail John out, or to let him face the consequences of his actions.

Remaining Performance Dates:   August 19-21 and 26-28         

Performance Times:  Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m.,  Sunday 3:00 p.m.

(There is an intermission for each performance when light refreshments will be served.)

Location:

North Olmsted Old Town Hall

5186 Dover Center Road

North Olmsted, OH 44070

NOTE: The Old Town Hall is located just south of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel south on Dover Center Road you will pass the Police Station on the right. The Old Town Hall is the small building between the Police Station and City Hall. You may park in the lot to the left of the Old Town Hall building.

Cost:

Admission is FREE, first come, first serve.  Arrive early for best seats to view the performance.

Or, call Acting Out! at 440-779-1284 for reservations available for $5.00 per seat.