Family can be particularly trying. When three siblings gather together at the funeral of a parent, they question when the last time they came together was. “How long has it been?” lets us in on the reckoning of a family as they face their own mortality.
Sibling 1: Richard David Hatcher
Sibling 2: Jared Sprowls
Sibling 3: Sara Geist
May 7, 2021
9 min
Quarantine is an introvert’s dream, right? They’re really good it. The peace, the quiet, the lack of…people. After awhile, though, it can get kind of lonely. You start thinking, and sometimes, you just need to tell someone about what you did today. “Introvert in their Studio Apartment” lets us in on the thoughts of those who excel in the quiet moments between.
Apr 30, 2021
6 min
It has been decided that this, at long last, is over. Or is it? A discussion about whether or not it really is over, falls into chaos as each generation tells about who’s had it worse and how it affects them. “It’s Over” is an exploration in generational communication and the lengths we are willing to go to prove our own struggles.
Ensemble: Emily Ahrens, Ebony Chuukwu, Cherran Dea, Richard David Hatcher, and Jamila Tyler
Apr 23, 2021
12 min
After retiring and deciding that she likes being served better than serving, a loyal patron frequents her favorite spot. Meanwhile the server just wants to get through their shift. “Always Right” is a satire of the current moment.
Server: Ebony Chuukwu
Customer: Cherran Dea
Manager: Richard David Hatcher
Apr 16, 2021
13 min
A writer, haunted by the memory of his sister, fights to reconcile with what he believes has to be done to honor her. “In a Better Place” explores our personal encounters with grief and acceptance.
Little Bro: Richard David Hatcher
Big Sis: Jamila Tyler
Apr 9, 2021
10 min
A group of women get together to drink and gossip about these unprecedented times. When suddenly the door bell rings. “Is It God?” Explores our relationships to religion and our community.
Ensemble: Emily Ahrens, Ebony Chuukwu, Sara Geist, Jamila Tyler
God: Omer Abbas Salem
Apr 2, 2021
15 min
When left alone in her apartment, this millennial find her only solace in posting about her life online. Though many of know all too well the ups and downs of having a presence online. “Millennial who Lives Alone” Is the third episode of Unstable Connections.
Millennial: Emily Ahrens
Mar 26, 2021
9 min
Dating is hard. Doing long distance during a pandemic. That;s something else entirely. “Social Distance” explores a couples relationship in that exact situation.
Cast: Home: Omer Abbas Salem, Away: Cherran Dea
Mar 19, 2021
10 min
Happy Birthday Tommy! When they can’t gather to celebrate their friends birthday, a group of 20 somethings get together to celebrate online. “We have to try” is the first episode of Unstable Connections.
Cast: Tommy: Richard David Hatcher, Ensemble: Ebony Chuukwu, Sara Geist, Omer Abbas Salem, Jared Sprowls
Mar 13, 2021
15 min
Listen to Cody Von Ruden (Artistic Director and Executive Producer) and Jeff Chesebro (Executive Director and Producer) discuss the Unstable Connections.
Check back on 3/13/2021 to celebrate the anniversary of the pandemic with our first scene "Happy Birthday" being released then check back every Friday for a new scene through the months of March, April, and May.
Thanks all and check out our website at www.mainsttc.com for all things Main Street Theatre Collective.
Mar 9, 2021
7 min