Proteus New Plays Festival

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6:30PM – The Waiting Room By ArLynn Parker Directed by: Tia Collier & Tré (TJ) Porchia Parental expectations are examined in this two act play. Lily’s reluctant transition to parenthood has left her struggling beyond what she imagined, despite her mother’s warnings. Dan and Britt argue over priorities when it comes to their son, but Britt’s sister, Nomi, is a natural who wants nothing more than a child of her own. Five years later, Lily, Dan, and Britt’s parenting styles collide in the waiting room of a pediatric hospital wing. Crystal, a receptionist, is roped into the frustrations of others which make the day all more stress-inducing. Before the day is out – whether with relief from a phone call or the doctor’s orders – the well-being of Lily’s child, Sammy, will force them all to reckon with their decisions. About the Playwright: ArLynn Parker is a playwright, director, and performer. She holds an MFA from Hollins University. She recently directed “Stick Fly” and assistant directed “The Producers” at Little Theatre of Virginia Beach. She wrote and directed as a featured artist in the 2024 and 2025 Z Fringe Festivals. Her work has also been featured in Hollins Winter Festival, Proteus New Plays Festival, and First Look Theatre Buffalo’s New Play Reading Festival. She is a proud member of the Z Playwright’s Lab and First Look Theatre Buffalo’s Playwright’s wing. 8:30PM – Family Recipes By LouJ Stalsworth Directed by: Tia Collier & Tré (TJ) Porchia Families. We’ve all got one. Some bigger than others. Some smaller. And they’re all a hothouse mess of needs, wants and desires that are never quite satisfied. Come spend some time with the Ciaglia family ~ Tella, Nick, Angie and Michael ~ for a rehearsed reading of “Family Recipes” by LouJ Stalsworth, directed by Tia Collier and Tre’ Porchia as part of the Proteus New Play Festival at Zeiders American Deam Theatre. It’s a work of fiction ~ a story of love, hurt and the memories of a lifetime ~ and every…