Staged Reading of new play

Welcome to the 5th Season of the

Reston Players’ New Play Project

Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm
for a staged reading of
Assisted Living written by Rich Rubin
Directed by Joe Richardson

Cast
Rose -- Gayle Grimes
Ben -- Joe Richardson
Eileen -- Brenda Scott
Sandy -- Lisa Freese
Walter/Doc #2 -- Jerry Morse
Doc #1/Doug -- Phillip M. Archey
Monica -- Amanda Russell

Assisted Living is a serious subject to which the playwright has brought a humorous touch. The play tells, with humor and compassion, the story of Rose, an 83-year old woman in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and her family as they struggle to decide whether to send Rose to assisted living.

When Rose Fowler, feisty retired schoolteacher, begins to show signs of Alzheimer's disease, her middle-aged children, Ben and Sandy, grow increasingly alarmed. Ben and Sandy propose moving Rose from her apartment to an assisted living facility, but Rose is a woman who still has a mind of her own. Family tensions and laughter arise as Rose's need to retain her independence repeatedly clashes with her children's wishes to ensure her safety.

There will be a reception and “talk back” with the author following the reading.

☼ A Level 3 reading consists of as much set, costume, hair, make-up, blocking, lights and sound that we can fit into our rehearsal hall. Actors will still be reading from a script.

☼ Admission is free, but space is limited, so please make your reservations by responding to RestonNewPlays@aol.com, adn tell us your name, and how many of you are coming.

All readings take place at the Reston Players' rehearsal hall, 266 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon, VA. Follow this link for directions: http://restonplayers.org/about/directions.