SYNOPSIS In the golden of age of live television, the nation is rocked when a backstage prank causes America’s #1 talk show host to utter a vile racial slur live on-the-air. The three young, idealistic writers who are responsible must face the consequences and each other when an all-night work session reveals some hard truths. They each find out where laughter stops and bigotry begins, while they fight for their professional lives.
Admission is free for the staged readings, but reservations are required.
ABOUT THE LAB:
The Chain Playwriting Lab continues its commitment to developing new plays by diverse artists and underrepresented voices in the American Theatre. Since its inception, Chain has developed plays focusing on what unites us, links us together as well as what divides us. It’s storytelling that binds us, regardless of gender, race or creed.
This year’s plays in development are What Passes for Comedy by G.D. Kimble, directed by Rick Hamilton; Caught by Sharon Cooper, directed by Dee Herlihy; and In the Name of the Father by Andrew Martini, directed by Daniel Armando.
The Chain Playwriting Lab is a six-week, intensive process led by Ella Jane New. Playwrights meet regularly with directors, developing and crafting their plays, and eventually bringing in actors to hear the scripts aloud. The Lab culminates in two staged readings of each play at the Chain Theatre Feb 10-15, 2020 at 7:30pm.
This program has been made possible with the support of the New York Department of Cultural Affairs.
