Common Sense by Marcy Rose Directed by Lee Pallotta Synopsis: A veteran to protests provides advice to a newcomer. The two bond over their life experiences, only to make a startling discovery about each other.
Cast: Cynthia: Laurel Martin Emily: Kyla Begle
The Beat Goes On by Arianna Rose Directed by Laurel Martin Synopsis: The various forms of music containment (L.P., Cassette, 8-track, CD, and Mp3) vie for the highly coveted "Current" display case at the Smithsonian Museum music exhibit.
Cast: Cass: Ali Coes Trax: Meredith Jones L.P.: Bob Amici Cee Dee: Aurora Grabill Dayta: Wren Fountain
Custody by Christopher Lockheardt Directed by Maren Caulfield Synopsis: A husband and wife going through a divorce meet in a courtroom to settle who has custody over certain memories from the course of their relationship, while their past selves reenact those moments.
Cast: Husband: Adam Conn Wife: Melanie King Memory Husband: Ben Martin Memory Wife: Maddy Omelchuck Judge: John Lynch
Glass Child by Sharisse Zeroonian Directed by Leslie Wagner Synopsis: 18-year-old Bella wants to leave Idaho and attend college in NYC, while her mother wants Bella to stay close to home so she can help with her handicapped brother.
Small Talk by Richard Alvin White Directed by Carolyn Mitchell Synopsis: A pair of strangers at a convention manage to strike up a new relationship despite some initial awkwardness, thanks to some timely guidance from an online self-help article.
Cast: Gary: Joe Kandra Jean: Aurora Grabill
The Dougyssey by Brian Rust Directed by Ali Coes Synopsis: Midway through the events of the ‘Odyssey,’ the few surviving crew members begin to have doubts about their mission and the wisdom of continuing to follow Odysseus.
Cast: Hirene: Alex Rittberg Dougimedes: Joe Dunn Odysseus: Adam Conn Athena: Chelsea Reyes
Divine Guidance by Richard Alvin White Directed by Liz Chirico Synopsis: Trying to cope with feeling unloved and disrespected, God visits a therapist.
Cast: Dr. Cyrus: Sumeet Sarin God: Simon Jensen-Fellows
I Just Sneezed With a Big Mouthful of Coffee and I Do Not Recommend It by Scott Mullen Directed by Bob Eiland Synopsis: Two hypochondriacs strike up a conversation in a hospital while waiting to see doctors for their unique maladies.
Cast: Ricky: Joe Dunn Helen: Victoria Bourque
Family By Numbers by Arianna Rose Directed by John Day Synopsis: Two people fall in love. They begin a family. But what happens as the numbers change?
Cast: Father: John Lynch Mother: Desiree Mangum Oldest Son: Ben Martin Middle Child: Alex Rittberg Youngest Son: Guthrie Haydon
Pillow Talk by Jake Lewis Directed by Meredith Jones Synopsis: Separated from his wife Marcy, Tom is packing his things up to move into his own place. The estranged couple argue over possession of a pillow, which takes on a life of its own.
Cast: Tom: Brian Francis Marcy: Liz Chirico Sheila: Ali Coes