Description

Gateway Players Theatre of Southbridge presents “The Monkeybar Mafia” written by local playwright Ed Humphries. Performance dates are March 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm and March 12 at 2:00pm.

All performances will be held at the Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge. Parking is available on Elm Street, or in the parking deck behind the Southbridge Town Hall.
This production will be directed by John Kennedy, and produced by Ed Humphries. The cast includes Kyle Hargrove, Megan Mayfield, Erin Simpson, Samantha Reynoso, Joliene Deskus, Ariana Kennedy, Stephen Jean, Jacob Senick, Patrick Bracken, and Mike Dupuis.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and youth under 18. Tickets may be reserved by calling Gateway at 508-764-4531. Online credit card ticket sales will be available at a NEW online ticketing https://gateway-players.ticketleap.com

Synopsis:
Ryan Coulton spent his adult life as a corporate drone; a career that took him far away from his true passion; writing. When he finds himself ‘displaced’ – another victim of a crumbling economy – Ryan’s wife encourages him to clear his mind of the arduous daily job search by reconnecting with his kids. His daily trips to the playground bring him into the orbit of ‘The Monkeybar Mafia’ – a collection of Stay-at-Home Moms bound together by their shared love of friends, family and a good Cosmo. Ryan soon develops a close friendship with one Mom in particular; a woman who shares his ‘regret’ at having left true talent behind for other pastures. As the two inspire each other to rekindle sparks of their own creative passions; a scandal forms that threatens to derail Ryan’s journey. The Monkeybar Mafia is a humorous and poignant look at joblessness, restlessness and the paths we choose and those we leave behind as we travel this road of life.