by Alice Gerstenberg
by Special Arrangement with I.E. Clark Publications
Performed March 30 - April 1, 2006
The Pot Boiler, a one-act satire by Alice Gerstenberg, is a classic of the American stage. It shows Mr. Sud demonstrating how a truly great playwright (himself) constructs a play. For blocking, he uses desk-top items--so we have Mrs. Pencil, Mr. Ruler, Mr. and Miss Ivory (letter openers, of course), and Mr. Inkwell. As he piles cliche upon cliche and the melodramatic plot unfolds, it becomes obvious that this brilliant satire might be describing one or more prominent playwrights of today.
Cast:
Brice Jiamacello as Mr. Thomas Pinikle Sud
Garrett Royce as Mr. Wouldby
Laura Hague as Mrs. Pencil
Chris Barr as Mr. Inkwell
Courtney Swiecicki as Miss Ivory
Keith Gassman as Mr. Ruler
Tim Hopp as Mr. Ivory
Director: Doug Burge
Stage Manager: Nicole Stimac
Advisor: Tim Hopp