MAC Original Play Reading Series: Armed by Dave Ebersole
Directed by Bridget Dougherty
August 13, 2026
@The Media Fellowship House
Reading Begins 7:30PM
Donation for admission: $10 Suggested
Synopsis:
A queer, horror, thriller set in the middle of a late night home invasion. Married couple Dillon and Cal have barricaded themselves inside their bedroom. Awaiting help, the menacing presence outside makes them face the secrets they've kept from each other. As the night spirals into paranoia and violence, they must decide who and what they can still trust.
Written by Dave Ebersole
Directed by Bridget Dougherty
Cast
Jon Owens
Matt Carter
Eric Jarrell
Heather Ferrel
About the Playwright:
Dave Ebersole is a GLAAD award winning comic book writer, playwright, theater director, teacher, audio drama creator, and Yorkie Dad. He's been making theater in and around Philadelphia for over almost two decades and is proud to be one of the co-founders of The New Play Reading Series at the Media Arts Council. (for more info on the playwright daveebersole.com )
About the Series:
The Media Arts Council (MAC) Play Reading Series was created by playwrights Julie Zaffarano, Dave Ebersole, and Keenya Jackson, in partnership with the MAC to create a space for local playwrights to hear their work read by talented actors and receive feedback from a public audience. The only regular new play reading series in the area, it brings exciting new stories to Delaware County.
Playwrights, actors, and directors who are interested in being involved in the series should Dave Ebersole, Keenya Jackson, Griffin Horn, or Julie Zaffarano at macplayreadingseries20@gmail.com. Due to the limited budget for this project, we are unable to offer actors or directors a stipend through the MAC.