| The world premiere of "Conversations in a Cafe" was held October 8-17, 2010 in the 1896 Cupid's Park Theater, on the top floor of historic Korner's Folly, Kernersville, N.C. "Conversations in a Cafe" follows eight characters who cross paths at Newton's Cafe, a a small coffee shop in New York City -- all in one phase or another of seeking love, lust, a a relationship or even just a friend -- while their waitress contributes and comments. The first production of "Conversations" was directed by Myla O'Brien. OUR CAST (in alphabetical order) was: Kathy Anne Cissna (Susan) Rebecca Clark (Jenny) Carson Elizabeth Gregory (Meredith) Brad Phillis (Brad) Cheryl Ann Roberts (Ellie) Michael Shapiro (Joshua) Scott Terrill (Carl) Cameron Williams (Don) Mary Lea Williams (Gina) A printed, bound script version of this production is now available for purchase from Amazon.com. Click here to follow the link to the Amazon page. From the Triad Coffee Shops blog, Sunday, October 17. 2010 (triadcoffeeshops.blogspot.com): Told Ya So - Life Happens in Coffee Shops "How do I know? I saw it on stage, and everyone knows art imitates life. "If you haven't seen Conversations in a Cafe, today at 5 p.m. is your last chance. It's showing at Korner's Folly in Kernersville. You can get your caffeine fix, too – Performance Coffee Roasters will be there to serve coffee before the show and during intermission. Korner’s Folly has its own coffee blend! "Newton's Cafe in a not-so-fashionable neighborhood of New York City attracts regulars whose paths begin to cross in life-changing ways. There are some characters you might recognize from your favorite coffee shop - the writer who borrows from the conversation around him, the bookworm bookseller who comes to read and chat with her social-butterfly friend, the glamorous city employee who comes to escape the bureaucracy and brush off people who think she's someone famous, the stockbrokers who come to escape from the rat race, and the workaholic accountant. And the ever-present New York character - the waitress who is a struggling young actor. "I'm not a theater critic and won't try to be. But I continue to be amazed at the theatrical talent in the Triad from people who live and work among us - many of them at day jobs, just like you and me. Production details are well planned, including the ubiquitous chalkboard menu and the stage hands bussing tables between scenes. "This world-premiere play is about finding love, friendship, and the ever-elusive happiness. I can't give away any surprises, so you'll have to see it yourself!" For information about producing "Conversations in a Cafe," contact Bill Cissna at wcissna@triad.rr.com. For descriptions of the nine characters in the play, click here. |
Conversations in a Cafe -
The World Premiere
October 8-17, 2010
The World Premiere
October 8-17, 2010
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