Encounters


Encounters - in a non-lucid state - is Rising Sun Performance Companys 4th Annual One Act Series, 5 plays that explore how a short encounter can leave a lasting impression. Founding Artistic Director, Akia has selected the work of 5 up and coming playwrights as part of their Aspire to Inspire Series, one of RSPs many programs created to support the work of emerging and established NYC theatre artists. All of the pieces feature the critically acclaimed Rising Sun Ensemble and Guest Artists.
Encounters (in a non-lucid state) is Rising Sun Performance Company’s 4th Annual One ActSeries, 5 plays that explore how a short encounter can leave a lastingimpression. FoundingArtistic Director, Akia has selected the work of 5 up and coming playwrights aspart of their “Aspire to Inspire” Series, one of RSP’s many programs created tosupport the work of emerging and established NYC theatre artists.
All of the pieces feature thecritically acclaimed Rising Sun Ensemble & Guest Artists

Cookies
Written by John Patrick Bray
Directed by Leal Vona
Featuring Becky Sterling, Michael Jones & Allison Whittinghill
It’s best to do your homework at home. Three children learn the importance of status when arguing over a pen before class begins.

Binge Honeymoon
Written by Rebecca Stokes
Directed by Kelly Hawkins
Featuring Anthony Mead & Erica Lutz
At the start of her honeymoon, a drunk bride must conquer her fears with the help of her equally drunk groom.

Residue
Written by Stacey Lane
Directed by Tim Butterfield
Featuring Anastasia Peterson & Jason Vinoles
When a desperate woman overcomes a nightmare by turning her attacker into her lover, she develops an unhealthy interest in lucid dreaming.

Meet Up
Written by Thomas J. Misuraca
Directed by Tiffany Hogan
Featuring Becky Sterling & Mariana Guillen
There are some people you don’t want to Meet-Up with Recently divorced Jane joins a meet-up group in order to make new friends. But she did not expect to encounter the likes of Cyndee, a women with no social etiquette.

Shakespeare Lives
Written by Mark Harvey Levine
Directed by Tim Chaffee
Featuring Michael Jones & Jason Vinoles
Shakespeare's tomb says "cursed be he that moves my bones". Now you find out why.
A love-lorn man tries to raise the Bard of Avon from the grave, with unintendedconsequences.