New Works Reading – JUNE 21

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Hendersonville Theatre (HT) opens its New Works Readings (formerly called Staged Reading Series) for 2025 on Saturday, June 21 at 3 p.m. Showcasing the work of area playwrights and performed by local actors, The New Works Reading is a FREE public reading of a new play in development. However, donations are welcome to support HT.
 
HT’s New Works Reading offers exciting script-in-hand readings of new plays by emerging local playwrights. The readings are not just passive experiences but interactive sessions that invite you to share your thoughts and provide feedback to the playwright and actors. A short discussion will follow each reading to provide feedback to the playwright about their script. There is no charge to attend or participate; however, donations are welcome and will be used to support HT.
 
Hendersonville Theatre is committed to exploring and developing new work for American theater and supporting local playwrights with their creative process from concept to production. Playwrights who want to submit work for consideration for the New Works Reading can follow the submission guidelines here and email questions to [email protected]. 

May’s New Work: 

Paradise On The Rocks by Stephen Marsh

Retired actor Michael West is offered a lead role in a new television series, which he reluctantly accepts. 

Playwright Stephen Marsh of Brevard had his play Where the Heart Is featured in Hendersonville Theatre’s New Works Series and then workshopped last June.  He has many credits as a Motion Picture and Television Production Designer, Art Director, Animator, and Actor.

The cast of Paradise on the Rocks:

John Adams – Frank Keener

Kailey Blasius – Andrea/Messenger/Voiceover

Richard Blue – Michael West

Nico Bolet– Billy Hill

Brenda Craig – Rachel Borenstein

Cheryl DeCristofaro* – Malea

Carrie Seigle – Roxanne Blue

Doug Sparks – Gerry Hamble

Amanda McLoughlin – Stage Directions

*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut