Valley Players is thrilled to kick off its Summer Staged Reading Series with six captivating plays by talented playwrights. This series promises to engage audiences with thought-provoking narratives,
vibrant characters, and powerful storytelling. The first weekend of staged readings will take place at CrossWalk Community Church in Napa on June 9th and 10th.

Featured plays in the Summer Staged Reading Series on Friday, June 9th at 7 pm:

• Broken by Steve Apostolina: Convicted of murder at 14 and paroled after 33 years, Carlotta yearns for redemption, while Elton, haunted by his family's murder, seeks justice. Two souls,
  broken by circumstance, try desperately to become unbound.
• Trending by Janet J. Lawler: A seasoned TV anchorwoman faces a threat to her career when it is discovered that her social media numbers are not up to par.
• In the Cards by Michael Waterson (Napa Author!): Set during the Great War with American suffragists struggling to be heard, Adele, a newly divorced woman, invites three friends over for an afternoon card game and finds her old relationships irrevocably changed.
• Love and Pepperoni by Megan Gooden: This play takes us on a delightful exploration of relationships and the versatility of pizza.

Featured plays in the Summer Staged Reading Series on Saturday, June 10th at 2 pm:

• The Gentle Life-Changing Magic of Burning it All Down to the Ground by Heather Beasley: After the sale of her hoarder mother’s house, a game developer and her mother embark on a
  journey of decluttering, sparking joy, and uncovering memories.
• A Socially Distanced Farce in One Act by Jenna Jane: Set in April 2020, this farce finds a crucial Zoom meeting testing coworkers’ ability to navigate family drama on-camera, bridge
  generational gaps, and master the art of muting at the right moments.

The Summer Staged Reading Series offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience the early development of these new plays. With minimal staging elements, the focus remains on the creativity
of the scripts and the performances of the cast.

The actors hail from Napa and Solano Counties: Antonia Allegra, Ginna Beharry, Rhonda Bowen, Carlene Coury, Janet Duhé, Lizeth Flores, Bridget Folan, Lauren Haugen, Nancy Heine, Linda Howard, Craig Rekdahl, Bryan Pro, Sonya Keller, Judith Meyers, Mellene Miller, Bruce Miroglio, Barbara Nemko, Marty Nemko, Cata Parkhurst, Patte Quinn, Dawn Sorokin, and Paige Whitney.

Reservations are requested, but not required and can be made online at valley-players.com/events.

There is a $10 suggested donation that can be made at the door.

Join Valley Players as they celebrate the art of storytelling and showcase the budding talent of these playwrights. Immerse yourself in a world of diverse narratives, unforgettable characters, and
engaging performances. Look for more plays in the Summer Staged Reading Series on July 7th, July 8th, August 4th, and August 5th, thanks to the Arts Council Napa Valley and Napa Valley Presents!

For more information, please visit valley-players.com or contact Valley Players at valley.players.napa@gmail.com or by calling 707-246-9662.