Out in This World - 2023 Monologue Festival

Out in This World – 2023 Monologue Festival

May 18-20, 2023

WRITTEN BY Various

DIRECTED BY Various

“I’ve had the incredible privilege of being part of Forward Theater’s monologue festivals as an actor, director, and writer. It’s always one of my favorite events, and deeply satisfying as a Wisconsin artist to have my work realized on stage. The festival embraces a large number of local artists and explores themes that make for exceptional theater.”
– Jess Schuknecht, Theater Artist

THE FESTIVAL

They say that traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. FTC’s seventh monologue festival, Out in This World, presents twelve storytellers whose tales will take you on journeys both familiar and unexpected. Whether venturing to faraway places or making discoveries closer to home, this collection of original monologues will transport you. Who knows where the path might lead?

Overture Center for the Arts

201 State St,
Madison, WI 53703

Sponsored By:

First Business Bank

Steve Brown Apartments

About the show

Runtime:
102 minutes

Performance Dates:
September 7-24, 2023

Age Recommendations:
Not for children under 17

Accessibility

We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. This guiding principle captures the theater we aim to be.

We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.

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ASL interpretation will be provided on Saturday, May 20th at 2:00pm. All tickets are general seating, and we will have an area reserved for anyone who wants an unobstructed view of the interpreters. We’re proud to partner with UW-Milwaukee Interpreter Training Program on this performance – please be aware that a portion of the monologues will be interpreted by students, under the supervision of a professional.

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The Monologues

(in no particular order)

Road Trip

by Carousel Bayrd; Madison, WI
A mother prepares for a much-needed mother-daughter vacation.
Director: Marie Kohler
Actor: Jazmin Corona

Roman Holiday

by Elizabeth Robbins; New York
A young woman’s romance in Rome teaches her more than her study abroad experience ever could.
Director: Cat Ferrante
Actor: Paige Bourne

Carhenge

by Samara Siskind; Florida
A single parent on a road trip tries to corral and connect with her kids.
Director: Molly Maslin
Actor: Sarah Streich

The Knife-Children

by Jenn Dobby; Waukesha, WI
A trip to Brazil upends the traveler’s understanding of their place in the world.
Director: Simona Simkins
Actor: Karen Moeller

Limerence

by Matthew Korda; Madison, WI
A traveler to New York makes a long-delayed pilgrimage to say goodbye to an old love.
Director: Baron Kelly
Actor: Whitney Derendinger

50 (or so) Steps

by Timothy Mumm; Whitewater, WI
Venturing to a Pride festival offers a man in mid-life what he didn’t know he needed.
Director: Elyse Edelman
Actor: David Flores

Traveling in Place

by Dave Chaimson; Oregon, WI
A flight simulator affords escape and community when true travel is out of reach.
Director: Orion Risk
Actor: Patrick O’Hara

At the Gate

by Sandy Dietrick; Brookyln, NY
A traveler at Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport, armed with cheese curds and conversation, waits to board.
Director: Samantha Martinson
Actor: Julie Swenson

Before, and After

by Deshawn McKinney; Madison, WI
A speaker navigates an apocalypse through memories of their mother and music.
Director: Mark H
Actor: Sherrick Robinson

Ringstrasse

by Eric Appleton; Madison, WI
A taste of Vienna spurs a second-chance dream of life, and work, abroad.
Director: Sam White
Actor: William Bolz

Allemansrätten

by Catherine Epstein; Virginia
A geography teacher desperately tries to spark his students’ enthusiasm.
Director: Dave Pausch
Actor: Nick Kaprelian

That Left Turn At Albuquerque

by Eric Brehm; North Freedom, WI
A tired celebrity reflects upon his career and his eternal longing for Pismo Beach.
Director: Casem AbuLughod
Actor: Jess Schuknecht

Creative Team

Jahana Azodi

Stage Manager

Caleb Monge

ASM

Ben Krueger

Sound Designer

Brad Toberman

Lighting Designer