Under the Umbrian Sun: A Reading Series | April 30 – May 2
Hosted by
La MaMa Umbria International
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Scenes from the 2025 LaMaMa Playwright’s Retreat
Last summer, playwrights hailing from places ranging from New York to Tokyo came together in Umbria, Italy, for ten days of writing and theater-making with master playwright Dael Orlandersmith. On the grounds of LaMaMa founder Ellen Stewart’s home, they developed and workshopped plays that tell stories of hope and personal revelation. Come join us for a weekend of play excerpts read by actors, and the chance to meet the playwrights. A reception with light refreshments will be held between readings.
On Thursday and Friday, watch scenes written by: Lauren Browne, Tom Cavanaugh, Georgia McGill, Charlie Herndon, Mary Lou DiPietro, Alice Eve Cohen, Desi Shelton, Diana Van Fossen, Amanda Samuelson, Steven Sarao, and Susan Jeremy.
On Saturday, join us from 1pm onward for an afternoon of informal, full-length play readings and conversations with playwrights from the workshop.
Schedule
April 30 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Lauren Browne, Tom Cavanaugh, Georgia McGill, Charlie Herndon, Mary Lou DiPietro
Reception to follow
April 30 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Alice Eve Cohen, Amanda Samuelson, Diana Van Fossen, Lauren Browne
Reception to follow
May 1 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Amanda Samuelson, Charlie Herndon, Diana Van Fossen, Steven Sarao
Reception to follow
May 1 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Susan Jeremy, Steven Sarao, Mary Lou DiPietro, Tom Cavanaugh, Georgia McGill
May 2 | 1 PM
Alice Eve Cohen, Charlie Herndon, Desi Shelton
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Every Summer, La MaMa Umbria hosts artist residencies, and organizes workshops led by internationally renowned theatre professionals whose work is impacting the contemporary landscape of performative arts. Immersed in the creative, natural and regenerative environment of Umbria, culturally diverse artists live together at La MaMa’s historic villa, while working on productions or participating in workshops to develop their artistic skills.
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