Greatest Hits of the 48-Hour Play Festival

April 5-7, 2019

Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:30pm

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Winner, winner, chicken dinner… The audiences voted and these were their favorites! This spring fundraiser will celebrate the original work that was born from the mad rush of Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s past 48-hour play festivals. Come enjoy the top two scripts from Shakespearean Epilogues, Shakespeare Mash-Up, CyberShakes, & ShakeSports as we fully produce them for your viewing pleasure and support Free Shakespeare in the Park at the same time!

Original work by local playwrights: Doug Brook, Kelly Endersby, Melissa Jones, Melinda Marks, Scott Munson, Bryan & Kimberly Martin, and Doll Piccotto

Directed by: Tonya Duncan and Melissa Jones

Venue: Santa Clara Players Theater – Triton Museum Hall Pavillion

Original Works:

BAR-Dialogue by Bryan & Kimberly Martin
Twelfth Night/CyberShakes by Kelly Endersby
Duke Lear by Scott Munson
Love at First Site by Melissa Jones
Something is Mental in the State of Denmark by Doll Piccotto
Richardcrantz & Guildenthird, Still Dead (or Richard III, VI:i) by Doug Brook
Danes in Purgatory by Maelinda Marks
‘Oh, This is Counter,’ You False Danish Dogs (Curling Joke) by Doll Piccotto

Meet the Cast

Our Greatest Hits cast includes the gloriously talented stylings of:

Larry Barrott

Erik Browne

Ambera DeLash

Tonya Duncan

Ross Harkness

Angie Higgins

Sara Luna

Sara Renée Morris

Doll Piccotto

Jeremy Ryan

Valerie Singer

Erin Southward

Alexandra Maisonneuve Teixeira

Morgan Voellger

Meet the Staff

Melissa Jones, Director

Melissa received a B.A. in Theatre from SJSU, with emphases in acting, makeup design, and children’s theatre. A theatre educator since 2000, she manages SVS’ Education Program and has taught, directed, and developed theatre curriculum for numerous local schools, children’s museums, and organizations. She is also SVS’ resident Hair & Makeup Designer, and freelances as a makeup artist and designer, teaching workshops throughout the Bay Area. In her role as Development Manager, she brings 10+ years of copywriting experience, a history with SVS dating back to 2006, and a deep love of the well-told story. She is a passionate advocate of the benefits of arts engagement, with its ability to foster personal growth and build community and cultural awareness.

Tonya Duncan, Director

Originally from Virginia, Tonya holds a B.A. in Theatre with minors in English and History from Randolph Macon College. As Management Associate, Tonya helps with the implementation of strategic goals and planning while also acting as a liaison for the Board of Directors. With experience as an actor, stage manager, and director; Tonya loves being a part of every aspect of the theatre community with her only true goal in life being to just make art.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Greatest Hits

How long is the performance?
The show runs… (coming soon)

Family Rating System

Greatest Hits — Rated T for Teen

About the Family Rating System

Silicon Valley Shakespeare makes theatrical classics enjoyable and accessible to as wide an audience as possible. Families love to attend our plays, and we’re proud to introduce thousands of young people to the Bard.

To assist parents and guardians in assessing which of our plays are right for their children, our Family Rating System features a general rating for each production followed by a more nuanced recommendation and description of the play’s content.

Our assessment can’t fit every family, so we also provide a link to the actual text of our plays whenever possible so that parents can make their own decision. Our ratings are:

E (Everyone) — Suitable for all ages.

PG (Parental Guidance) — Appropriate for most audiences under 13, but we recommend that parents inform themselves about the content of the play and its themes, and exercise their best judgment for their individual child.

T (Teen) — Might be inappropriate for audiences under 13. Parents of younger children are welcome to attend with their children, but we recommend that they prepare for questions their children might have about some of the more sophisticated and mature content and themes of the play, and its particular presentation.

M (Mature) — Not recommended for audiences under 17.

About very young children: Infants and toddlers are always welcome at our outdoor performances. We’re thrilled to offer newer parents an opportunity to enjoy live theatre! We ask that at least one parent or guardian be prepared to take a break with these tiny theatergoers out of earshot of the theatre space, if they become upset or very vocal.