Palace Theatre Short Play Festival makes its New Hampshire debut

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'I don't know what the other five plays are about,' Zolla said in a phone interview while driving to a recent rehearsal. 'They could be comedies, dramas, romances, anything.'
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That roll-the-dice sense of uncertainty about what unexpected stories, characters, and memorable lines might pop up on stage next is part of what makes this type of festival exciting.
'For someone who loves theater, I think it's a fun night out,' Zolla said.
William Kanteres, a co-producer for the festival, said three of the plays came from playwrights in New Hampshire, two came from writers in Massachusetts, and one came from someone in Michigan.
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One of the plays, 'The College Game,' is about five high school seniors competing on a game show for acceptance to an Ivy League college. Another, 'Bob in 4B,' is about two women who bond with each over reflections on life with men. And Zolla's contribution, 'Marriage Counseling on Valentine's Day,' explores a therapist's unconventional tactics to help a bickering couple.
At the end of Saturday night's performances, a panel of judges will select the best play to win the festival's 'Astro Award' and a small cash prize, and attendees will vote to select an audience favorite, organizers said.
Tickets for the event, which is presented by Kanteres Real Estate, are
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