Summer Staged Reading Series
Four Original Works
made possible by a generous grant from the Ruth Arts Foundation for the Arts Fund.
Join Pink Umbrella throughout the summer for one show, or all of them!
One Acts
Performance Information
appropriate for ages 15+
​Heard Mentality by Allison Fradkin
​Ada may be hard-of-hearing, but she certainly isn’t hard-of-fearing how her first date will go. Will Ada’s new hearing aids aid and abet her insecurities? Or will they turn hearing impairment on its ear?
Cast: Sarah Mankowski-Lathrum, Jack Allen & Jasper Schmiedel​​
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Our Mothers Are Not Refrigerators by Chris Chan**
Follow a support group meeting for people with autism, and learn about the theory of the “refrigerator mother” misdiagnosis cause of autism. Immerse yourself in the stories of the group participants, the injustice of the theory and its consequences, and how the characters will move forward in the world outside the group.
Cast: Marvin Hannah, Garrett Scott, Natalie Johnson, Tayler Erby-Walker
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**Trigger Warning: This play includes strong language, mentions and depictions of autistic meltdowns, and discussions of events that may be upsetting to some viewers. Please use the quiet room available or step out as needed.
Production Staff: Tyler Coffey, Colleen Duvall, Adam Hurvitz, Susie Duecker, Meg Spring, Jon Neustifter, Pip Buffington and Rebekah Farr​
Meet the Cast & Crew
Adam Hurvitz
Assistant Director
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Adam is a student at the UW Milwaukee studying Film and Communications. He brings grit and a unique perspective to his work. He enjoys storytelling, filmmaking, and creative expression, often about historical and speculative themes. He continues to develop his skills, always seeking to learn and grow.
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Learn more about Adam and his work at https://sites.google.com/view/ash-media.
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