Unclear Family Repertory: Benched, Bleed, and Smudge
When the bonds that hold the family together are broken, twisted, or begin to dissolve, what is the shape of the thing that’s left? Is it still a family, something less, or something more? Pinky Swear Productions presents three plays—including two world premieres by DC playwrights—that ask this question in the most startling of ways.
Bleed
A husband and wife play the last round of a delicate game that’s defined their marriage.
Written by Renee Calarco
Directed by Matt Ripa
CAST Karen Lange, Francisco Reinoso
Benched
Three friends—all mothers—have their friendship threatened when one of them confronts one of life’s powerful changes.
Written by Allyson Currin
Directed by Matt Ripa
CAST
Toni Rae Salmi, Rebecca Ellis, Karina Hilleard
Smudge
This play explores the awful question that keeps expectant parents up at night: What happens if your child isn’t the perfect bundle of joy you hoped for? What if it comes out…wrong?
Written by Rachel Axler
Directed by Ryan Maxwell
CAST
Melissa Hmelnicky, Brandon Cater, Shane Solo
The Unclear Family Repertory ran from April 26 – May 19, 2013, at the Writer’s Center in Bethesda, MD.