James E. Butler
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One Acts
Social Anxiety
Comedy
Synopsis: Individuals who struggle with social anxiety often fear how they are being perceived by others in social situations. When James and Kaitlin meet one another at a bar for their first date... maybe. We are given the opportunity to see manifestations of those conflicting thoughts through representations of the inner dialogue taking place within their minds.
Run-time: 20m
Breakdown: 2F, 4M
Production History
Social Anxiety premiered as a part of the Ten Minute Playground in 2016 at the Darkhorse Theatre in Nashville, TN.
Director: Lydia Bushfield
Producer: Ten Minute Playground
In 2021, it was produced by South Park Theatre for the 30th anniversary of the Pittsburgh New Works Festival.
Director: Jen James
Producer: South Park Theatre
Cognition
Dramatic Comedy
Synopsis: During a late-night AA meeting, a quiet newcomer listens as members reveal the raw truth of their addictions — and through the confessions that follow, everyone in the room, including her, discovers something unexpected about guilt, forgiveness, and themselves.
Run-time: 15m
Breakdown: 3F, 2M
Production History
Cognition premiered as part of ACT 1 Theatre's One Act Wednesdays in 2016 at the Darkhorse Theatre in Nashville, TN
Premiere Cast & Credits
JESSICA: Adele Akin Anderson
SHANE: Douglas Goodman
AARON: Matt Smith
SYLVIA: Jenni Cadaret
MIRANDA: Pat Rulon
Director: James E. Butler
Lighting & Sound Designer: Lane Wright
Producer: ACT 1
Revitalization of Kristen Gale
Comedy
Synopsis: After being rejected by her crush for being “too wholesome,” an insecure office worker tries to reinvent herself by exploring the world of casual hookups — but after a hilariously clumsy night, she learns that being “exciting” is not the same for everyone.
Run-time: 15m
Breakdown: 2F, 1M
Production History
The Revitalization of Kristen Gale premiered as part of ACT 1 Theatre's One Act Wednesdays in 2017 at the Darkhorse Theatre in Nashville, TN
Premiere Cast & Credits
KRISTEN GALE: Christina Candilora
MITCHELL / ETHAN: Greg Szatkowski
MISS MIRIAM: Terry Ochiogrosso
Director: Cat Arnold
Lighting & Sound Designer: Lane Wright
Producer: ACT 1