A Play, a Pint & a Pie

Get ready to experience the most exciting and entertaining one-act play festival of the year! HCA is thrilled to host Enter Stage Left Theater’s 4th Annual A Play, A Pint & A Pie festival.

This year, you have a choice of TWO dates: Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, at our outdoor amphitheater. With six outstanding plays selected from 115 submissions across the globe, this festival promises to be a night of non-stop fun, laughter, and maybe a few tears.

And that’s not all — we’re honoring the Scottish tradition of a lunchtime pint, pie, and a play with an HCA twist. Your ticket includes admission to the plays, a delicious meat pie or vegetarian alternative, and an alcoholic or soft drink of your choice. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening with friends and family. (Recommended for children 13+)

Take advantage of the hottest ticket in town! Grab yours now and get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment. Hurry, tickets are selling fast!

“Doors” open at 5:30 p.m. (we recommend you arrive early), and the plays begin at 6:30 p.m.

PLAY DESCRIPTIONS:

The Terrific Trials and Tribulations of Field Reporter Extraordinaire: Perry Cooper’s Adventures Overseas in an Exotic Locale by Clara Noggle
Directed by Erin Anderson

Two reporters for a post-WWII newspaper rush to get their famous adventurer’s latest story to print before deadline.

Please Don’t Lie to Me by Brad White
Directed by Mary Scarlata-Rowe

A Compulsive Liar Support Group meets up against fundamental obstacles!

The Real Thing by Marjorie Williamson
Directed by Jim Porter

Ellen doesn’t have much to show for her 35 years. Leave it to a chance encounter with an old friend to shake things up!

Sit With Me by Sandip Mazumder
Directed by Dawn Anderson

A chance meeting between a homeless middle-aged woman and a venture capitalist at a bus stop leads to unexpected revelation and meaningful connection.

Van Halen’d Potatoes by Tim Lehnert
Directed by Sue Gilbert

A couple get more than they bargained for when they take in a trendy, exclusive restaurant for their wedding anniversary!

Todd Tries Speed-Dating by Robert P. Gilbert
Directed by Sandee Buckley

Todd immerses himself in the fast-paced dating world, but could this really be the path to finding true love?