Metropolitan Playhouse
Virtual Playhouse
Presents
Evening Two of East Side Stories: Evolution

A Screened Reading
of

EAST VILLAGE TRADER JOE’S
Written by JESSICA MOSS

Directed by RACHAEL LANGTON

Backgrounds by RANDY WONG-WESTBROOKE

Featuring
OLLIE CORCHADO, LIANNE KRESSIN, JAMMIE PATTON,
SUSHMA SAHA, & PERRI YANIV

June 27, 2020 8 p.m.

www.metropolitanplayhouse.org/virtualplayhouse

This clever play takes us to a meeting of the East Village Community Coalition, the fierce tiger that fights the encroachment of (gulp) “boutique chain” stores. They have been successful at times, defeating even Starbucks. Tonight they plan their strategy to combat Trader Joe’s.

You know the one. The one on East 14th. Well, now there are two of them on East 14th. But I digress.

First, Judy admits that she loves Trader Joe’s. They are open longer hours and have so much variety! But it will drive up rents. They sell this awesome salsa! But it will drive out some of the small businesses. But it’s so big! And full of light! They sell plants! Writhing in guilt, every member of the board ultimately admits…they love Trader Joe’s. Earthly Paradise has arrived!

In this contest of history versus delicious, delicious wins. Smart dialogue and lovable cast interaction make this play a keeper. Heritage-lovers clutch Trader Joe’s edibles to their chests in adoration. Bring a snack.

-Karen D’Onofrio-