“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
DIGITAL TICKET INFO: Live performances have ended, but digital tickets are still available to stream the event. This digital viewing option streams from Sunday, 6/27 at 12pm – Wednesday 6/30 at 10pm. You must choose the digital viewing option during the ticket buying process on Overture.org. You’ll receive a purchase confirmation from Overture, with simple instructions on how to watch the production via your Overture account (the same account used to purchase tickets).
You can login to your Overture account and watch the show anytime from Sunday 6/27 at 12pm – Wednesday 6/30 at 10pm. If you’ve never logged into Overture.org, click the “Retrieve Account by Email” link and follow the directions. If you continue to have issues and need assistance accessing your digital viewing, please email tickets@overture.org.
THE FESTIVAL
It can mean something different for everyone. For some it is a place, or people, or simply memories made over time. But “home” defines us all in one way or another, and this evocative word serves as the inspiration for FTC’s sixth monologue festival, featuring original pieces written just for us by playwrights from across our community and around the nation. A collection of stories in places borrowed and possessed, offering a thoughtful look at what it means to belong.
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St,
Madison, WI 53703
Sponsored By:
First Business Bank
Husch Blackwell
Steve Brown Apartments
About the show
Runtime:
N/A
Performance Dates:
June 24-27, 2021 (rescheduled from May)
Age Recommendations:
N/A
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.
Playwright |
Play |
Playwright Home |
Director |
Actor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Liz Duffy Adams | Lucky |
Northampton, MA | Karen Estrada | Alicia Rice |
Amanda Schumacher | Breaking Fourth | Wauwatosa, WI | Dee King | Trevin Gay |
Jamie Custer | Ghost Tour | Chicago, IL | Isabella Leigh | Hannah Ripp-Dieter |
Opal Tomashevska* | Home of the BIPOC | Madison, WI | Dana Pellebon | Opal Tomashevska |
Amber Palmer* | I Love a Place I’ve Never Been | Madison, WI | Maureen Janson Heintz | Casem AbuLughod |
Wendy Biller* | Leaves Falling on a Brooklyn Girl | Los Angeles, CA | DiMonte Henning | Tosha Freeman |
Maury Zeff* | Mariah Has an Imaginary Conversation with Dee Dee Ramone | San Francisco, CA | KO | Madison Uphoff |
Devin Porter* | McDonald’s | Bellport, NY | Nadja Simmonds | Janine Gardner |
Peter Filichia* | Old Comiskey Park | New York, NY | Marie Kohler | Jim Pickering |
Russell Weeks | Outreach | Seattle, WA | Matt Korda | Samuel D. White |
Emily Glick* | The Escape | Middleton, WI | Jennifer Vosters | Susie Duecker |
Eva Nimmer* | To the Young in Heart | Milwaukee, WI | Susan Nanning-Sorenson | William Bolz |
*Indicates a playwright new to the festival.