Welcome To The Hope Springs Eternal Festival!
These are short plays with an uplifting theme videotaped under Covid safety protocols!
Blame It On Barbie
Mother/daughter communication goes slightly awry in this homage to scenic designers and their childhood inspirations.
Written by Arianna Rose
Starring Yelena Friedman & Catherine Anne Gale
Directed by Valerie Adami Juhlin
Edited by Susan Richard
Dinner Talk
Marriage inevitably changes and hopefully with a little spice, rejuvenates.
Written by Marc Weiner
Featuring: Teri Black and Richard Litt
Directed by Valerie Adami Juhlin
Edited by Susan Richard
Hope Springs A Turtle!
An unconventional caregiver spins a peculiar yarn to draw out a troubled young patient.
Written by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
Featuring Valerie Adami Juhlin & Kelsey Senteio
Directed by Peter Burford
Edited by Peter Burford with Susan Richard
Tree Hugger
The unusual act of a stranger changes a grieving woman’s view of what it means to connect.
Written by Jasmine Spiess
Featuring Valerie Johnston Mitchell & Elizabeth York
Directed by Peter Burford
Edited by Peter Burford with Susan Richard
Production crew: Valerie Adami Juhlin, Timothy Paul Jobe, Susan Richard
The Playwrights
Cast & Creative Team
