“How to Kill a Cactus” returns to Readers’ Theater on Monday

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Readers Theater presents a second reading of How to Kill a Cactus by T.L. Penberthy. The earlier draft reading of this witty, farcical dramedy was the first play reading presented in the 2013 Readers Theatre series back in January, and we are excited to have an updated draft to present on October 21, 2013.

In the play, Cathy tries hard to fit in after moving to the small Mississippi town where her partner Paula grew up. But the plants are too green and menacing – especially a mystical old oak tree in their backyard. Focusing all of her loneliness and misery on the oak tree, Cathy gladly cuts it down, but when the entire town subsequently and mysteriously starts to die, Cathy must sacrifice herself to atone for her mistakes, revive the town, and bring Paula back to her.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Readers Theater has served as a fantastic resource to bring together actors, playwrights, and audience in an entertaining and educational environment for many years. With a focus on presenting new works, this program allows playwrights to develop their work by seeing and hearing it read aloud by seasoned actors, and provides a wonderful setting in which all participants offer input to the playwright's process.

Admission to the Readers' Theater is free and the playwright will be available for discussion following the reading. This reading takes place at 7:00pm at the Edge Performance Center, 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.