LEWISTON — Out of the Box Theater Company is launching a new occasional staged reading series, “Write Out of the Box,” that will showcase original scripts read by members of the company.

The first presentation is “The Goodbye Girls,” a new play by company member Linda Britt.

The play, directed by Britt, is the story of two sisters, played by Anna Cyr and Cheryl Reynolds, who reunite by their mother’s deathbed to say goodbye, and to resolve some unsettled issues between the two of them. The situation is very real and, therefore, sad, but there are also many moments of humor. Supporting characters include Jackie McDonald as efficient Nurse Sharon; Mark Hazard as Reverend David, minister to the dying; and Michelle Washburn as the nurse’s aide.

The public is invited to see and hear the reading, meet the playwright and provide feedback after the performance. This is a vital step in the development of a new play, enabling the playwright to see how it is received by an audience. Feedback is helpful as the playwright continues to make revisions to the script.

Playwrights may submit scripts to Out of the Box Theater Company, 39 Wellman St., Lewiston, 04240 for consideration for future readings.
The reading is free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is suggested to defray expenses.
Out of the Box’s presentation of “The Goodbye Girls” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at The DownStage at L/A Arts, 221 Lisbon St. For more information, call 782-7228.