Bailiwick Repertory’s sixth annual Directors Festival showcases the aspirations of generally unknown, mostly young pro, semipro, and student directors whose projects range from established classical and contemporary selections to brand-new material. The fest runs through October 27, Mondays-Thursdays at 7:30 PM, with a different program of three or four one-acts each night (the shows on October 17 and 18 will be interpreted for the hearing impaired). Tickets are $8 per program. Each week highlights a different theme: “American Writers” concludes October 13; “New Works and Unknown Treasures” runs October 17 through 20, and “Symbols and Absurdities” October 24 through 27. The Reader’s festival listings run on a week-by-week basis; here’s the schedule for October 13 through 20.
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Elegy for a Lady
Bondage
Two deaf actors perform Jonalee Folerzynski’s comedy about a mother’s discovery of her son’s sex change. James Lomanto directs.
Ken Crost’s short drama, set at a teen-crisis hotline, is directed by Elayne LeTraunik.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
