Show: THE MARSHALL PLAYWRIGHTS SHOWCASE
Theater: The Players Guild of Leonia
Theater Website: https://www.leoniaplayers.org/next-up-on-stage.html
Show runs: 06/12/2026 to 06/14/2026
Theater location:
130 Grand Ave
Leonia, NJ 07605
Phone: (201) 947-9606
THE MARSHALL PLAYWRIGHTS SHOWCASE
June 12-14, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays – 8 PM
Sundays – 2 PM
Did you know? THE MARSHALL PLAYWRIGHTS SHOWCASE was founded 25 years ago by Helene Marshall to celebrate new playwrights and original works. Watch this short video from last year featuring Dori Persson, who you’ll also see on stage in this year’s Showcase, as she shares the history of this beloved Players Guild tradition and the legacy that continues to inspire us today.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of five original one-act plays featuring both familiar faces and talented newcomers we’re sure you’ll enjoy.
Cliché
Directed by Frank Farrell
Written by Keith Whalen
A stressed man in danger of losing his job sits down on a park bench and pours his heart out to a stranger, only to become exasperated with her unusual way of speaking.
Cast:
He – Justin Krauss
She – Ann Grippo
Cop – Deb Nolting
The Three Husbands of Sarah Tilbury
Directed by Dori Persson
Written by Conor Casey
A dark comedy set in 1880s Victorian London. A restless father attempts to marry off his eldest daughter, whose suspicious past begins to unravel. The eccentricities of the Tilbury family reveal a history filled with macabre humor, emotional depth, and the absurdity of life’s tragedies.
Cast:
Archibald – Rob Laub
Lilly – Hannah Portmann
Sarah – Corrine Hower-Greene
Captain Covington – Arthur Carlson
Hello, My Name Is Death
Directed by Marissa Dolkart
Written by Michael Gage Costa
A lighthearted, darkly comedic exploration of life, uncertainty, regret, hope, and fear of the unknown.
Cast:
Gilda Bettini – Death
Melissa Pascucci – Porter
Under the Table
Directed by Terri Caust
Written by Keith Whalen
Parents and grandparents want the best for their families, but their methods do not always mesh. Sometimes they can even be a little devious getting their point across.
Cast:
Becca – Corrine Hower-Greene
Cathy – Dori Persson
Mick – Jonathan Reiss
Jolly Wally
Directed by Frank Farrell
Written by Chris Widney
Fed up with the day-to-day humiliation of their aquarium act, a walrus tries to convince her complacent boyfriend to escape SeaLife Aquarium in Tallahassee and start a new life.
Cast:
Wally – Arthur Carlson
Molly – Laura Ward
Dot – Christiane Lange
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Important Note: Online ticket sales end two hours prior to each performance.
However, tickets may still be purchased at the door, subject to availability.
Group Discount Rates are Available for Groups of 8+
Email us for details at playersguildnews@gmail.com
Don’t miss this annual celebration of new works, fresh voices, and outstanding local talent!
Theater Address: 130 Grand Ave Leonia, New Jersey 07605 (Map It)
Theater Phone: (201) 947-9606
Theater Amenities:
Price: $27/$24
Purchase tickets online: https://cur8.com/23362/project/136188
