Play Readings
Jewel Box Second Stage
Now in its third season, The Jewel Box's Play Reading Series presents script-in-hand performances of outstanding works by respected playwrights. These are script-in-hand performances, with minimal staging and production values. They allow us to keep ticket prices low, yet bring award-winning scripts to your attention. They offer compelling stories, read in dramatic and effective ways, which move, enlighten, and entertain. And they're a tremendous value! Tickets are just $5 and available at the door.
2011-2012 Season Dates November 5-6, 2011 Murder Mystery Double Feature January 14-15, 2012 Blessed Event March 3-4, 2012 Beyond the Aviator: Understanding Howard Hughes April 21-22, 2012 On Golden Pond June 22-24, 2012 NEW! Student Production |
Beyond the Aviator—Understanding Howard HughesThe Jewel Box Theatre continues its popular and affordable Play Reading Series when it presents Beyond the Aviator—Understanding Howard Hughes, on Saturday, March 3, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. This script, written for a full-length motion picture, begins where the Scorsese-DiCaprio film, The Aviator, ends in 1947 and follows Hughes through his reclusive years until his death in 1976. The screenplay reveals a number of heretofore unknown events in the life of Howard Hughes. You will leave the theater with an understanding of Mr. Hughes, a complex and troubled genius. This reading will be multimedia, showing actual locations for the film scenes plus several never before seen photographs of Howard Hughes. |
Ticket Information:
Admission for each play reading is just $5, or more if you choose, and are available at the door. No phone reservations and no discount tickets are offered for these performances.
Subsequent presentations to be announced. Please make sure you are on our email notification list.