CATEGORY: DRAMEDY
PLOT:
Floundering in his post-pandemic grief, a widower embarks on a silent retreat after a near tragedy sparks his loved ones into action. Sent to a Trappist monastery in the middle of nowheresville, Sam is met by the important voices in his life, as well as a few quirky (and sometimes armed!) monks. Along with a fellow traveler on her own journey of healing, Sam struggles to find a new path forward without leaving his old love behind.
PLAYWRIGHT:
A lifelong Kentuckian, Garrett Bates has been collecting stories for decades that he now weaves together to evoke laughter, reflection, and hope. With a firm belief that we are all created to create (in whatever we do), Garrett’s escapades are taken (and/or embellished!) from the time he devoted to his family and prior career. The Abbey is his first-produced full-length work and was the byproduct of his own silent retreat at a Trappist monastery. He is thrilled to now be included in the impressive lineage of the BBTF! Garrett resides in Louisville, KY with his wife, Melanie, and their mini-goldendoodle, Baxter, the worst dog ever.
PLOT:
Floundering in his post-pandemic grief, a widower embarks on a silent retreat after a near tragedy sparks his loved ones into action. Sent to a Trappist monastery in the middle of nowheresville, Sam is met by the important voices in his life, as well as a few quirky (and sometimes armed!) monks. Along with a fellow traveler on her own journey of healing, Sam struggles to find a new path forward without leaving his old love behind.
PLAYWRIGHT:
A lifelong Kentuckian, Garrett Bates has been collecting stories for decades that he now weaves together to evoke laughter, reflection, and hope. With a firm belief that we are all created to create (in whatever we do), Garrett’s escapades are taken (and/or embellished!) from the time he devoted to his family and prior career. The Abbey is his first-produced full-length work and was the byproduct of his own silent retreat at a Trappist monastery. He is thrilled to now be included in the impressive lineage of the BBTF! Garrett resides in Louisville, KY with his wife, Melanie, and their mini-goldendoodle, Baxter, the worst dog ever.
Produced by: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
Production Team
PLAYWRIGHT:
Garrett Bates
DIRECTOR:
Lynn Colatrella
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
Shea Frimmer
Cast
Sam Fluhr:
Duane Lanham
Brother Armand:
Bob Filipowich
Exuberant Retreatant, Novice Monk, Retreatant Male:
Motts Pelazza
Father O'Connor:
Ted Yudain
Mary/Retreatant Female:
Laura Silence
Voice of Jackie:
Ellen Krinick Porto
Voice of Nicole:
Liz Sabia
Voice of Tammy, Sally:
Sarah Jean DeFelice
Mechanical Voice, Bill, Voice Mailers, Unseen Priest:
Motts Pelazza
Voice of Annie Fluhr:
Laurie Guzda
