“Fire Escape” by Steven SattaWe’re wrapping this weekend with a debut show from playwright Steven Satta, and we’re going out with a laugh. Fire Escape is a fast-paced, sharp comedy about unexpected encounters, awkward timing, and what happens when we make assumptions with limited information.🎧 Directed by Bernie Horton, with production and soundscape by Yana Ramos, this show features:Kevin Lowney again, showing off his comedic chops from Justin Thyme and Empowered Minds,Broken Arts veteran Jack Davis, who’s been with us since day one (We Are The Broken People),And Cole Dzubak, who you know and love as Morris Cody in Justin Thyme and Doug McKenzie in A Fragile Mind.If you’ve ever had an awkward conversation on a fire escape—or wanted one—you’ll feel right at home here.

“Mittens in July” by Evan BaughfmanWe’ve got a returning writer! Evan kicked off our season with A Berry Nice Memory—and now he’s back to take you on another adventure, this time though? Completely unpredictable!🎭 Directed by Bernie Horton, produced by Jamie Lupien Swenson, and engineered by Bob Sawyer, this show stars:Dan Sharrow (Priceless by Samara Siskind),Cathy Tran, breakout star of Breakroom 11,And Adam Ferguson, who continues his run of standout performances in A Fragile Mind.“Mittens in July” brings a different kind of vibe and we hope you think so too!

“Badger and Frame” by Scott SicklesGet ready for our largest cast to date, a story with brains, bite, and a big heart. Written by Broken Arts favorite Scott Sickles—the mind behind Outpost, Appetizers, On an Island Somewhere, and Guten Tag! Baby—this story brings depth, laughs, and a little bit of chaos.🎬 Directed and sound-designed by Joe Swenson, and produced by Jack Davis, this ensemble piece stars:The powerhouse Kim Gordon, back for her 11th Broken Arts show,Rising favorite Kevin Lowney, who you might know from Justin Thyme,The dynamic Jamie Lupien Swenson, the voice of Breakroom 11,A cameo by Joe Swenson himself (yes, he shows up again),And two amazing young stars: Bentley Swenson (from A Fragile Mind and Merry Christmas of July) and, making their debut, Parker McInnes-Hanz.It’s a show about connection, imagination, and the blurred lines between what’s real and what’s in our heads. Trust us—you’ll want to hear how this one plays out.

Our 3rd and final show of the fifth weekend of Good Vibes Summer is Divan Intervention by Robert Weibahzal. Written by Robert WeibahzalDirected by Cole DzubakPoduced by Steve MizeSoundscape Engineered by Bob SawyerStarring: Gwen Fraser (A Fragile Mind, Angel Flight, reANIMA for which she won best performer in a female role for 2024, Priceless, and Priceless)Bernie Horton (Breakroom 11, Colour My World, and in the upcoming Choose The BearLeo Karigomambe (Boat Spotting, Worth a Try, and Soft Rains).

Our 2nd show of weekend #5 is To Bee or Not to Bee by James Ferguson. What a fun and inventive #goodvibes show very everyone to enjoy!Written by James FergusonDirected by Joe SwensonProduced by Hannah Lee DeFratesSoundscape Engineered by Yana RamosStarringKim Gordon (Quarantine 2038, Right as Rain, On Robots and Raindrops, Table 27, Organic, Guten Tag! Baby, Ammo Box) Steve Mize (Guilt By Association, Eleven Days, Justin Thyme, At The Cabin, and starred in last night’s show Salt Water, he also is in the upcoming Choose The Bear)

Our first show is Salt Water, written by F.J. Hartland. This show fits a lot of what the brand of Broken Arts was built on. Emotive, quality story telling.Written by: F.J. HartlandDirected by: Adam FergusonProduced by: Jamie Lupien SwensonSoundscape Engineer: Joe SwensonStarring: Louise Rook-Schofield (Tiny, Secret, Notes, Justin Thyme, and last week’s Into The City) Steve Mize (Guilt By Association, Eleven Days, Justin Thyme, At The Cabin, and stars in our next show this weekend, To Bee or Not To Bee, he also is in the upcoming Choose The Bear)

Hannah Lee DeFrates isn't really making her debut as a writer for Broken Arts Entertainment, but is involved in nearly every aspect of Broken Arts.Written By: Hannah Lee DeFratesDirected By: Steve MizeProduced By: Bernie HortonSound Engineering: Steve MizeStarring:Jenna Jane is nominated for an award for her role in A Date with the Devil, In Time with Michael Peterson, stars in Empowered Minds with Susan Wellingham. Antonella Perez Ferrero (Time Went By, In Time With Michael Peterson, Justin Thyme, and in the upcoming Choose The Bear).

This is Tom Misuraca's 3rd show with Broken Arts Entertainment, following the cute first date (ish) A Serious Scurry of Fluffles, the tender story bookending a man's life in Time Went By.Written By: Tom MisuracaDirected By: Antonella Perez FererroProduced By: Bob SawyerSound Engineering: Bob SawyerStarring:Dana Hall (A Fragile Mind, Breakroom 11, Ties that Bind, Hanging on for Near Life, The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds, That Last Summer, Appetizers or “On an Island Somewhere”, Eleven Days, and in the upcoming Choose The Bear) Jamie Swenson (Breakroom 11, Schism, Prewritten, Tiny Man on Ferry, Don’t Want Your Future to Melt, Internet of things that go bump in the night, Guten Tag! Baby), Meredith Nudo (Breakroom 11, Chocolate and Chili, A Berry Nice Memory, and the upcoming Choose The Bear).

Need some Good Vibes? Well, Marj O'Neill-Butler takes you on a great ride to find some good vibes this summer!Written By: Marj O'Neill-ButlerDirected By: Adam FergusonProduced By: Derek KingsleySound Engineering: Yana RamosStarring:Louise Rook-Schofield (Tiny, Secret, Notes)Rachel Craig (Time Went By)Nathan Wagner (Chocolate and Chili and Playing With Dolls)Shelby Parker (A Fragile Mind, Backseat Driver, reANIMA, Rotted, Ammo Box, and last week’s Subterrane).

When it comes to story telling and making the exchange from imagination to placing it in a sequence that resonates with anyone, Steve Mize is your writer.Written By: Steve MizeDirected By: Derek KingsleyProduced By: Bob SawyerSound Engineering: Joe SwensonStarring:Molly McGill who was in last week’s release of Eleven Lounge Chairs. Molly who has been with Broken Arts since 2019, which makes her one of the longest tenured performers in our company. You’ve seen or heard her in Quarantine 2038, Originating the role of Cam in Empowered Minds with Susan Wellingham, as well as a mainstay in our anthologies such as Ahavah, The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds, Eden 2, Graveyard Blues, and Time Went By. Bob Sawyer wore two hats for this show as producer and performer. Bob is a relative newcomer to Broken Arts, but has made his presence felt in post-production with some incredible editing efforts. He donned the performance hat with BAE in Lizzie Borden Gets Engaged.