Our May Script in Hand is . . . One Slight Hitch!

It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is determined that everything is perfect- the groom, the dress, and the decorations (assuming they arrive). But when an unexpected guest from Courtney’s past shows up, her father scrambles to keep him out of sight and get the day back on track. As tensions rise and secrets spill, the carefully planned celebration unravels into classic farcical chaos in this comedy by comedian and playwright Lewis Black. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Ohio, this is a fast-paced look at family, love, the illusion of control and the need to sometimes just give in and say, “so much for perfect!”

“Everyone loves Lewis Black for his razor-sharp stand-up, his incredibly funny books, and his unforgettable appearances on The Daily Show. But he’s also a remarkably funny playwright, and One Slight Hitch proves it, crafting a farce that feels both wildly entertaining and all too familiar to anyone who’s ever navigated family, love, or the chaos of a wedding day.

As we head into spring, it’s the perfect time for our Script in Hand series to serve up something light, lively, and insightful, and we’re thrilled that director Kevin O’Rourke has assembled such a wonderful cast to bring this play to life. Get ready for an evening of rollicking laughter and just the right touch of heartfelt truth.”
– Artistic Director, Mark Shanahan

Artwork by: Steve Pacek

MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT

Lewis Black

“I got an invitation from a woman I had dated years before to her wedding, and that really blew my mind. I thought, ‘What if I did go?’ That was the beginning of the idea- what would happen if someone from the past suddenly showed up on a day that’s supposed to be completely planned out.

I’ve been onstage screaming at audiences for years about everything that’s wrong, and I thought, ‘OK, here- let’s just have a good time.’ I wanted to write something where people could sit back and laugh and recognize themselves in it.

Writing a play is kind of like a jigsaw puzzle. You keep moving pieces around, trying to figure out how everything fits together so that it works as a whole.”

– Playwright, Lewis Black

CREATIVE TEAM

Kevin O’Rourke

Director

GALLERY

Artwork by Steve Pacek

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

A bright, breezy comedy packed with humor, heart, and the kind of family chaos everyone can recognize."

BroadwayWorld

A delightfully perfect spring theatre offering—light, entertaining, and full of laugh-out-loud moments."

The Show Report

Exactly the kind of joyful, uplifting comedy you didn’t realize you needed until you experienced it…."

Good Life Northwest

A solidly built piece of theatrical carpentry about a nuclear family in comic crisis."

The Wall Street Journal

ABOUT SCRIPT IN HAND PLAYREADINGS

Every Script in Hand playreading is a brand new experience.

At a Script in Hand playreading, there’s nothing between you and the actors on stage. These readings bring actors who’ve just met — or who’ve known each other for years — together for one day to rehearse and perform a play on a bare stage, with simple lighting — and you. The audience is in charge of conjuring the set, costumes, and atmosphere — or nothing at all. Actors, audience, and the director come together to create a special, one-night-only experience.

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MEET THE CURATOR

Mark Shanahan

Curator, Script in Hand series

THANK YOU

The 2025 Script in Hand Playreading Series is supported by Joyce Hergenhan and the White Barn program of the Lucille Lortel Foundation.

2025 Programming & Season Sponsorship is generously provided by Barbara Streicker.

All titles, dates, and artists are subject to change.

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Monday, May 4 at 7PM

Script In Hand: One Slight Hitch

by Lewis Black
Directed by Kevin O’Rourke
Series curated by Mark Shanahan

Recommended Ages: 13+

$35

$30 for series subscribers and Encore Club members

Running Time: ~ Approx. 2 hours with a fifteen minute intermission