Axial Theatre’s March Madness Part 2: The Axial Theatre’s March Madness Part 2, presents six more short plays  to complete their all-virtual seasonal tribute of 13 short plays and monologue to love and lovers. Theis themed collection of plays, I’ve Gotta Be Me,  probes the depths of joy, despair and everything in-between that follows when Cupid’s arrows strike – or misses its mark.

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 6 plays for just $20. You can purchase tickets at axialtheatre.org.

I’ve Gotta Be Me

Available for streaming March 26-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.