One Act Play Festival crosses state lines

SUSSEX — The Illustrious Theatre Company, whose home base is the Warwick Valley Winery, will present its 2006 One Act Play Festival on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, at the Tri-State Actors Theater at 74 Fountain Square in Sussex, N.J. This year’s four one-act plays include: “Before Nightfall,” a poignant drama about a daughter and her elderly father written by Beverly Wallace; “Fifteen Minutes” by Dave DeChristopher, a satirical comedy about a woman who hosts her own TV talk show taking place in her bedroom every night; Jed Downey’s “Enjoying Your Fame,” a black comedy about the rewards and pitfalls of one’s moment in fame; and “Coffee with God” by Kal Wegenheim, a touching serio-comedy that explore’s one man’s relationships with his long-dead parents. The plays will be directed by artistic director Mary Clifford, Robert Smith and Bonnie Schonfeld. The cast includes Glenn John Arnowitz, Stephen Craver, Les Ferguson, Victoria Ford, Tom LiTrenta, JoAnn McNicholas, Brian Madigan, Kevin McDonnell, Brian Nieves, Ted O’Dell, Carla Randolph, Micki Shortess, and Bettina Skye. There is a wine and cheese reception before the performances. Tickets are $15 general and $13 for seniors at the door. For advance purchase, call 973-875-2950. For further information, call 973-764-4936.