Our 2026 - 2027 Reading Series
Here's your chance to become a part of the creative process by giving us feedback on these five new comedies. Each of them will be presented in the Rosborough Community Room at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg. Entrance is at the corner of Odendhal and Lost Knife Road. Admission is free. No tickets necessary.
October 21, 2026, 7pm
FOUR TOP
written by Michael L. Kaplan
directed by Michael Burgtorf
Follow the travails of two men and two women as they make, break, and reconfigure romantic pairings in a confused, desperate, and farcical search for love and meaning – only to discover that it is better to have loved and lost than never to have been bitten by a ferret at your ex’s engagement party.
December 16, 2026, 7pm
AUTHENTICITY
written by John Morogiello
directed by Rocky Nunzio
When a recently discovered manuscript casts doubt on the authorship of William Shakespeare, a mother/daughter team of scholars is hired to authenticate it.
February 17, 2027, 7pm
SPREADING JOY
written by Cricket Daniel
A new comedy by the author of The Lost Virginity Tour. Three couples gather for their annual beach trip to scatter the ashes of the friend who held them together for 40 years. But what should be a healing reunion fractures as the group grapples with an impossible question: How long should we mourn before living again? Spreading Joy explores love, loss, and the courage to open your heart when those closest to you think it’s too soon.
March 17, 2027, 7pm
IRISH AUTHORS HELD HOSTAGE
written by John Morogiello
One last time! Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the original cast of the show that The Washington Post called "Brilliantly zany!" Authors. Irish ones. Held hostage. For the love of God, come see this show. Have you no feeling heart in your chest? Be there or Joyce gets it.
FOUR TOP
written by Michael L. Kaplan
directed by Michael Burgtorf
Follow the travails of two men and two women as they make, break, and reconfigure romantic pairings in a confused, desperate, and farcical search for love and meaning – only to discover that it is better to have loved and lost than never to have been bitten by a ferret at your ex’s engagement party.
December 16, 2026, 7pm
AUTHENTICITY
written by John Morogiello
directed by Rocky Nunzio
When a recently discovered manuscript casts doubt on the authorship of William Shakespeare, a mother/daughter team of scholars is hired to authenticate it.
February 17, 2027, 7pm
SPREADING JOY
written by Cricket Daniel
A new comedy by the author of The Lost Virginity Tour. Three couples gather for their annual beach trip to scatter the ashes of the friend who held them together for 40 years. But what should be a healing reunion fractures as the group grapples with an impossible question: How long should we mourn before living again? Spreading Joy explores love, loss, and the courage to open your heart when those closest to you think it’s too soon.
March 17, 2027, 7pm
IRISH AUTHORS HELD HOSTAGE
written by John Morogiello
One last time! Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the original cast of the show that The Washington Post called "Brilliantly zany!" Authors. Irish ones. Held hostage. For the love of God, come see this show. Have you no feeling heart in your chest? Be there or Joyce gets it.
