Under the Umbrian Sun: A Reading Series | April 30 – May 2

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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