The Meisner Technique emphasizes the importance of truthful acting on the stage and screen. This showcase presents works from some of today’s top playwrights including Leslye Headland, Melissa James Gibson, Donald Margulies, Theresa Rebeck, and Kim Rosenstock.
"The plays were terrific; the acting was exemplary... the plays grappled with the issues of personal worth, the price and rarity of unconditional love, and dealing with disappointment. Oh yes—and our need to connect... Director Grant McGowen has gotten fine, sharp performances from all his actors, in every play...This was a stimulating, powerful evening." -Atlanta InTown Paper
Neil LaBute’s Some Girl(s) is a comedy straight from the trenches of the war between the sexes. Before getting married, “Guy” decides to make amends with some girls he left behind. Or does he? Some Girl(s) is a searing, funny portrait of the artist as a young seducer.
"Lively and engrossing... Smith and Mello relish the volley of Mamet's dialogue...it's always fun watching Mamet put the right actors through their paces." -Creative Loafing
“Speed-the-Plow...is gritty and true, and has a present day commentary on society and entertainment. The raw moments are balanced out with humorous notes... Under Grant McGowen’s direction this is the kind of show that makes you think and starts a conversation, like all good art should.” -SCAD Connector