Sarasota's Starlite Players reprise some of their most popular plays

Most months, Sarasota's Starlite Players produce an evening a four new, short comedies by writers from the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

They've been doing it long enough now that they can present a "best of" evening, featuring four plays Starlite audiences have asked to see again. That also makes probably this a good time to check out Starlite Players, if you haven't already.

The evening is called "Free Spirits." Some of the plays are being re-staged with the original actors; others have been re-cast.

"Thanks for the Memories," by Marvin Albert, is a quirky romantic comedy about a couple who chat on a bench outside their senior living facility. It turns out the situation isn't what it seems.

"Breaking Harvard," by Nicole Cunningham, revolves around persuasive parents who try to convince a dean that their son is worthy of admission to Harvard. They have a hefty income, but it comes from an unusual occupation.

"We're Having a Baby," by Irene L. Pynn, is about a young couple who tell their OB-GYN that they want a baby in the worst way, and their wish might come true more literally than they hoped.

"Confessions a Deux," by Stephen Cooper, has a young priest hearing his first confession. It turns out the penitent is his new superior. They end up confessing to each other, and find commonality among their transgressions.

Details: Feb. 18-21, The Starlite Room, 1001 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota. Show Times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $17.50. Information: 941-587-8290, starliteplayers.com.

-- Marty Clear

This story was originally published February 17, 2016 at 5:36 PM with the headline "Sarasota's Starlite Players reprise some of their most popular plays ."