ArtWeek: “Jab” Premiere
MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator Presents JAB written by Kate Herlihy
in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater
$10 per person
Jab is the story of Marissa facing her ultimate match. She’s trapped in the cycle and pain of an abusive marriage that has taken every part of her. A knock on the door from a seemingly nosy neighbor ends up being her greatest gift; being brought to an all female kickboxing group. Hesitantly, Marissa tries and ultimately finds her hidden strength, power, and self again through each jab, hook, and cross. When it’s time for her ultimate match, you’ll want to be front row.
Playwright: Kate Herlihy
Mentors: Holly Cipriani and Jess Wilson
Director: Jess Wilson
Stage Manager: Tony Ferreira
Fight Director: Garrett Olson
Intimacy Director: Jess Wilson
Light Design: Steven McManus
Set Construction: Ron Biever
Cast in order of appearance:
Marissa: Victoria Dreier
Hawk: Tim Moynihan
Millie: Michelle Letourneau
JJ: Andrea Bergner
Aubrey: Susan Salvesen
Cal: Caroline Lane
Father (remembered): Tony Ferreira
Mother (remembered): Holly Cipriani
The MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator (MTPI) is pleased to present a new play by emerging playwright Kate Herlihy. Herlihy is an actor, playwright, director, and dancer completing her BFA in Theatre Performance and Production at Texas State University. She is an alum of Walnut Hill School for the Arts where she studied all aspects of theatre performance and technical theatre. Her time as a writer began at Walnut Hill under Ronan Noone and has since studied dramatic writing with people like Jonathan Bernstein, Caitlin Turnage, and Syd Rushing, all of whom have been influential and integral parts of shaping who she is as a writer. While this is her first play to be produced she’s had various staged readings; A Mind in Riot (The Performing Arts Project, 2022), Révérence (Critic’s Choice for Best Play at James W. Price 10-Minute Play Festival, 2023), and You’re Not… Are You? (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 6 Finalist, 2024).
Through her writing Kate emphasizes all aspects of humanity and doesn’t shy away from the vulnerabilities and complexities that humanize her characters; embracing their flaws and all for audiences to see, relate with, and feel for. Kate is ecstatic for Jab to be making its debut, especially in her home state and is very grateful for the MAC’s Playwriting Incubator as a kick off to her career in theatre.
Mentors for this year’s MTPI program include Jess Wilson and Holly Cipriani. There will be an informal discussion/Q&A session with the mentors, director, actors, and playwright following each performance.
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
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ArtWeek: Paint & Sip
Paint & Sip Workshop with Artist Barbara Healy on the MAC lawn or in the MAC Studio
$40 per person, includes all materials and wine tasting
Capacity: 12 students
Paint your own version of a beautiful sailboat scene with hydrangeas in this fun workshop with artist Barbara Healy. We’ll paint together using water-based acrylics on canvas. Barbara and her assistant Pam will guide you through each step of the process as you get in touch with your inner artist and enjoy sipping wine along the way. Everyone’s painting will be a little different! You’ll leave with a work of art and maybe some new favorite wines. All materials will be provided. You must be 21 or older to register. Please wear clothes you can paint in. In case of rain, the class workshop will move to the MAC studio.
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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ArtWeek: Crocodile River Music
Location: Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion
FREE – Registration Recommended
Donations Accepted
The MAC welcomes Crocodile River Music during ArtWeek SouthCoast, a local 10-day festival celebrating the place and presence of art in our communities. This multicultural program presents west African music and culture through dance, song, costume, and rhythm. The 10-12 person group of musicians, singers, and performers will share their knowledge through use of authentic handmade instruments, traditional attire, movement, and art.
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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