The Hippodrome Theatre will host its annual New Works Festival featuring two plays: “The Art of Floating” by Jennifer A. Kokai and “Slaymaker” by Bethany Dickens Assaf.
The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. on the evenings of Friday and Saturday, Oct.13-14 at 25 SE 2nd Pl. in Gainesville.
The New Works Festival nurtures the development of plays in traditional and experimental forms.
The plays include:
The Art of Floating by Jennifer A. Koka
Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 pm
Marian lives in the sleepy town of Spring Hill, Florida, where she spends her days at the senior citizen center, sharing wine with her best friend Fran. However, when her estranged granddaughter moves in, remarkable things begin to happen. “The Art of Floating” is a poignant play that explores themes of death, faith, and learning to navigate life’s challenges with grace.
Slaymaker by Bethany Dickens Assaf
Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 pm
Jay and Meghan both lay claim to the illustrious surname “Slaymaker,” especially fitting for a Magic: The Gathering champion. However, with their divorce pending and Meghan penning articles about gender challenges in the world of Magic, a Magic tournament emerges as the battleground for their dispute. If Meghan wins, she keeps “Slaymaker,” but if Jay prevails, everything could change. “Slaymaker” is a witty exploration of rivalry, identity, and the power of a card game.
Tickets for these staged readings are available for purchase on the Hippodrome Theatre’s website.