From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2026 8:43 PM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 6-1-26
Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 beginning at 7 pm.
This will be a hybrid meeting with some attending in person at St. Francis in the Foothills, Room 50. (
You may also join us via Zoom. Zoom link below.
FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: ANDY JASKE
“Rise! The Story of Abraham Lincoln” ACT 11 by Andrew Jaske (A musical – 60 min)
Cast: Philip Lester – Billy
Hannah Taylor - Edwin Stanton
Pat Timm – Elizabeth Keckley
Rebecca Reeves - Mary Todd Lincoln
Eric Everts – Abe Lincoln
Adrian Cory – Frederick Douglas
Mel Hector – George McClellan
Liisa Rose – Stage Directions/ Information
FOLLOWING THE READING AND DISCUSSION:
OPP BUSINESS Report on the latest board meeting regarding the proposed second festival inn Green Valley. A full membership vote has been called for.
A few other issues may also be discussed.
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OPP MASTER SCHEDULE 2026
JUNE 8 HYBRID Adrian Cory presents a reading collection:
The Twilight Hour.
The Narrator: Richard Thompson.
The Shop (8 mins)
One patron, one dollar, four unerring choices.
The Patron: Liisa Rose
The Owner: Eric Rau
The Vestige (10 mins)
All appears well for an operation on two conjoined twins...until separation day.
David Merrick: Phil Lester
Eammon Hawkins: Eric Rau
Duty Free (10 mins)
An entitled passenger in business class chooses some enlightening duty-free goods.
Businessman: Phil Lester
Stewardess: Robin Carson
Lexxi (15 mins)
A cognitive scientist gets more emotional support than he bargained for from AI.
Lexxi: Liisa Rose
Roland: Drew Kallen-Keck
Anna: Robin Carson
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JUNE 15 HYBRID One by Adrian Cory
Landfill (30 mins) 2nd Read
"Alexas' Anonymous." By Philip Lester (15 min) 1st read
JUNE 22 ZOOM OPEN
JUNE 29 ZOOM OPEN
JULY 6 HYBRID “,,,somewhere, a dog barks” by Philip Lester
JULY 13 HYBRID Jeffrey Webster
“Killing to the Sound of Trumpets” (1st read)
JULY 20 HYBRID OPEN
JULY 27 ZOOM OPEN
AUG 3 HYBRIB "Cosmic Curtains" by David Zinke (1st read)
AUG 10 HYBRID OPEN
AUG 17 HYBRID OPEN
AUG 24 ZOOM OPEN
Satellite play fest in green valley
AUG 31 ZOON OPEN
SEPT 7 HYBRID OPEN
SEPT 14 HYBRID OPEN
SEPT 21 HYBRID OPEN
SEPT 28 ZOOM OPEN
OCT 5 HYBRID Jeff Webster
“Killing To The Sound of Trumpets” (2nd read)
OCT 12 HYBRID OPEN
OCT 18 HYBRID OPEN
OCT 26 ZOOM OPEN
NOV 2 HYBRID OPP ELECTIONS
John Vornholt will not stand for re-election as OPP President.
NOV 9 HYBRID OPEN
NOV 16 HYBRIS OPEN
NOV 23 ZOOM OPEN
NOV 30ZOOM OPEN
DEC 7HYBRID OPEN
DEC 14 HYBRID OPEN
DEC 21HYBRID OPEN
DEC 28 ZOOMOPEN
2027 OPP NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
MARCH 30 – APRIL 4 INVISIBLE THEATRE
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HERES THE LINK TO THE ZOOM MEETING...
O.P.P. ZOOM MEETING ETIQUETTE ENABLE AUDIO AND VIDEO TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING GREETING SECTION Of MEETING.TURN OFF YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO WHILE A READING IS IN PROGRESS (ONLY THE ACTORS SHOULD BE HEARD AND SEEN DURING A READING) TURN ON YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AFTER EACH READING.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.Regarding our ZOOM calls - you may find it easier to have ZOOM downloaded on your computer OR your phone. It is a free application. [GO TO http://www.ZOOM.US TO ACQUIRE THE PROGRAM]
EVERY Monday, we will again present a “regular” OPP meeting via ZOOM. Here are the instruction of how to tune in. NOTE: THIS IS UNLIMITED TIME USE. The link is the same every week.
Melvin Hector is Treasurer and host of Old Pueblo Playwrights meetings.
Melvin Hector is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
MEL HECTORS PHONE (520)488-9229
just click on the link below.
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Old Pueblo Playwrights Reminder/Invitations are sent to over 200 individuals including all paid members, (31) actor/readers (111) and general mailing list (124) plus one-time invitees.
Your OPP Secretary,
ZINK aka David Zinke
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