Axial Theatre’s March Madness

Axial Theatre’s March Madness: The Axial Theatre’s presents March Madness, an all-virtual seasonal tribute of 13 short plays and monologue to love and lovers. Together they will probe the depths of joy, despair and everything in-between that follows when Cupid’s arrows strike – or misses its mark.

March Madness will be presented in two separate and themed bills beginning with It Takes Two, Baby, that debuts on Friday, March 19 and is available on-demand until March 26. The second bill, themed I’ve Gotta Be Me, debuts 8 pm on Friday, March 26, and will be available for streaming through Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Watch all 13 plays on both bills for just $20. You can purchase tickets at axialtheatre.org.

It Takes Two, Baby

Available for streaming March 19-25

The Rub
Office romances are truly the stuff of dreams. By Albi Gorn, directed by Robin Joseph. Jeff – Gary Simon, Marieke – Jacqueline Anne Smith.

Nine Months Ago
An earnest and kind-hearted middle-aged man, looking for his soul mate and a family, is on a first date with an off-the-wall woman … who is very pregnant. By Nick DeSimone, directed by Lori Lowe. Mel – Mike Roche, Cynthia – Lucy Lavely, Waiter – Gary Geller.

I’ll Get the Wine  
A married couple looking to spice up their love life turns to Oprah for some tips. By Carol Mark, directed by David Fritsch. Sara – Jaime Babbit, Jim – Chris McLaughlin.

The Other Other Man
A distraught husband accuses his neighbor of infidelity only to find they have something important in common. By Carol Mark, directed by Catherine Banks. Colin – David Cohen, Mike – Harry J. Copley.

Heartbreak on Board
Peggy Sue’s passions for cars, a special guy, and poetry have collided. By Linda Delaney, directed by Catherine Banks. Peggy Sue – Sabrina Fuchs.

Nothing Happened
Can a bruised couple survive a transgression – or will misdeeds and memories rule the day? By Evelyn Mertens, directed by Virginia Reynolds. Paul – Dan Walworth, Lexi – Marilyn Collazo.

COVID Singles Meet
“You had me at bon jour.” By Susan Ward & Julie Griffin, directed by Catherine Banks. Cathy – Susan Ward, Julie – Julie Griffin.

I’ve Gotta Be Me

Available for streaming March 25-April 1

Wasbian 

Excerpt from the award-winning Off-Broadway solo show Wasbian, a shameless exploration of what it is to search for love — and sex. By Susan Ward, directed by Laura Gardner. Susan Ward.

Panty Wear
Leonard has a strange fetish. Once his girlfriend Jilly gets a whiff, she quickly noses around, following the scent to discover what stinks—or doesn’t! Written and directed by Wayne Paul Mattingly, co-directed by Quinn Warren. Leonard – Matt Austin, Jilly – Heather Haneman.

Stiff Upper Lip
Is heaven what you make it? Do appearances count when you go to meet your maker? Walt and Wendy explore their options for the hereafter while still in the here and now. By James Balestrieri, directed by Virginia Reynolds. Wendy – Gail Greenstein, Walt – Jeff Schlotman, Padre -Michael E. Boyle, Jr.

The Color Enthusiast
Why is Emma dressed in a large black garbage bag for her Valentine’s Day celebratory dinner? By Bara Swain, directed by Catherine Banks. Larry – Jeff Callan, Emma – Jenn Bedell.

It’s Just Us, Bro, On Valentine’s Day 

Brothers George and Mike spend another Valentine’s dinner together discussing life, love and the internet dating scene. By Stephen Baluzy, directed by Rachel Jones. Mike – Anthony Barresi, Jr., George – Michael E. Boyle, Jr.

Acushla 

When love is love, it works in mysterious ways, and can last longer than a lifetime. Based on a true story. By Virginia Reynolds, directed by Rachel Jones. Virginia – Catherine Banks, Louise – Sandy Rooney.