New One-Act Plays By Phil Paradise, Roger Brookfield, and Renee Alper Presented at Aronoff Fifth Third Bank Theater

Cincinnati Arts Association and Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative will present Three New One-Act Plays: An Evening of Stage Readings on Tuesday, March 15 at the Aronoff Fifth Third Bank Theater in Cincinnati. The original one-act plays to be presented are "Trust" by Renee Alper, "Interview" by Roger Brookfield, and "Where There's Smoke" by Phil Paradise.

Cincinnatti, OH (PRWEB) March 1, 2005 -- Cincinnati Arts Association and the Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative will present Three New One-Act Plays: An Evening of Stage Readings on Tuesday, March 15 at the Aronoff Fifth Third Bank Theater in Cincinnati. The original one-act plays to be presented are "Trust" by Renee Alper, "Interview" by Roger Brookfield, and "Where There's Smoke" by Phil Paradise.

Renee Alpers "Trust" is an edgy short play about a Nazi guard who has captured a Jewish doctor whom he believes to be a spy. During interrogation, the guard is injured and both men must decide if they can trust the other. Renee has appeared on stage with many theatre groups, and is a member of the Renegade Garage Players. In 2003, she directed and starred in her original dramatic comedy "Roll Model," about a disability support group (she is disabled herself). Her essay "Never Should On Yourself" was published in the book "From There To Here: Stories of djustment to Spinal Cord Injury."

In Roger Brookfields short drama "Interview," a woman whose son is running for governor agrees to be interviewed by a young reporter intent on the truth about the candidates background. Roger Brookfield has had plays staged or given readings in Madison & Milwaukee WI, Austin TX, Los Angeles, and Springfield and Cincinnati OH.

Phil Paradises "Where Theres Smoke" is a sophisticated drama/comedy focusing on young professionals including a poet and a critic who teach at the same university. The social veneer wears thin after a little too much wine, and poet and critic square off when an after-dinner smoke reinflames smoldering emotions. "Where Theres Smoke" is Paradise's fourth play to be presented in CPIs New Voices Series.

The performances begin at 7:30 pm at the Fifth Third Bank Theatre, Walnut St. and 7th St. downtown Cincinnati. Tickets are $5 and available at the door or in advance. Call (513) 621-2787 for advance tickets, or purchase them at CAA Ticket Offices (Aronoff Center & Music Hall) or purchase tickets at the Fifth Third Bank Theatre box office at Walnut and 7th St. on the night of performance. Audience feedback is encouraged. Come and be a part of the creative process. Don't miss these unique opportunities.

Cincinnati Arts Association is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of the Tri-state's finest arts venues and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts and fostering their appreciation. For more information, visit www.cincinnatiarts.org

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative is a grassroots arts organization of local playwrights, directors and actors devoted to bringing new plays by local playwrights to the Cincinnati stage. For more information about CPI, call (513) 721-6170 or visit CPI's website at www.cinciplaywrights.org

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