The Milford Arts Council’s Eastbound Theatre will present a staged reading of “Mosquitoes,” a reimagining of William Faulkner’s 1927 novel of the same name, written by Germaine Shames on Sunday, April 12 at 4 p.m. at the MAC, 40 Railroad Ave. South in Milford.
The reading, presented as part of Eastbound’s Plays in Development series, is directed by Martha Schmoyer LoMonaco of Milford.
When Mrs. Maurier, a widowed society patron of the arts in New Orleans, invites a ragtag assortment of French Quarter artists aboard a luxury yacht to entertain her impulsive teenage niece, mayhem ensues. Sharp dialogue propels the eccentric characters as they try to save the ship – which has run aground without help in sight – and themselves as provisions run out and passengers mysteriously disappear. Both a coming-of-age and coming-to-terms-with-age story, this reimagining of “Mosquitoes” showcases Faulkner’s understanding of class differences from a feminist perspective.
Actors in the program are Walter Aguirre, Nancy A. Herman, Matt Simmons and Susan Schiff, all of Milford; Liliana Esposito of Woodbridge; Alicia James of Guilford; Leslie Jones of Bridgeport; and Mark Lambeck of Stratford.
The program is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.
For more information, contact the Milford Arts Council/Eastbound Theatre at 203-878-6647 or visit https://milfordarts.org.