Original Cast Members

1994 Cast (Pictured below) Jonathan M. Vick as The Shadow Arnie Ellis as Marcus Etheridge Andrea Bess as Player 1 George Brooks as Player 2 Tiffany Kluck as Ariana

1999 Cast (Pictured above) The Shadow -- Jonathan M. Vick Marcus Etheridge -- Donnie McGovern Player 1 -- Allison Hogan Player 2 -- Robert Aulgar Ariana -- Debbie Sussman

Originally produced at the Eola Theatre, Orlando, FL. June, 1994 Subsequently produced at Performance Space Orlando, Orlando, FL. July-August, 1999

SYNOPSIS for IF A TREE FALLS... by Jonathan M. Vick 2 M. 1 W. 2 Flexible Two acts. One set. Marcus Etheridge stumbles, soap in his eyes, out of his morning shower to find that his usually dull and unoccupied living room is suddenly filled with an audience, staring at him in quiet anticipation. Two actors dramatically step onto their stage for the evening, neither of them sure what the play is about, stunned to find themselves playing inconsequential roles in the dull life of Marcus. As Marcus speaks directly to the audience, attempting to justify his dull and inactive lifestyle, the two actors do what they can to be noticed and bring some life to the "play". Marcus is joined by his Shadow, who silently performs the comic nuances that keep Marcus entertained in his lonely state - and he provides the link between the actors and the living. When Marcus discovers where his life made a wrong turn, with the rejection of his first girlfriend, the Actors drag the theatre receptionist to the stage to help Marcus understand that he can recover from his mistake and his life, and move on to be happy. A twisted comedy for everyone who has ever wondered where they went wrong, and how to make it right again. If you would like the read the full text of this play please e-mail Jonathan M. Vick @ defymacbeth@aol.com