CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS LATER by Jaimie Pitts
FLOWERS OF THE OLDEST TREE by Lance Elliot Obsorne
Sunday, April 27th at 6:30pm
Hyde Park Theatre

Join us for readings of two one-acts by members:

CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS LATER by Jaimie Pitts

After Leena’s very public outburst at a cousin’s wedding reception, her older sister, Brooke, attempts to get through to her and resolve the tension between them. As they bicker and recount the incident, they begin to unravel a lifetime of familial trauma, and the negative effect it’s had on the way they treat each other.

Jaimie Pitts is a playwright born and raised in Austin. Her short play Let’s Do Lunch was performed as part of FronteraFest in 2024. Can We Talk About This Later will, hopefully, be her second FronteraFest piece. With her writing, Jaimie hopes to tackle complex, often unspoken emotions and relationship dynamics.

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FLOWERS OF THE OLDEST TREE by Lance Elliot Obsorne

A one-act play that revolves around Jewel Davis, a forthright Black woman, and Scott Davis, a reserved white man, both in their late sixties. They reconnect over a roller-coaster ride of a phone call after many years, having been classmates during the era of desegregation. As they tensely reminisce about their high school days, they confront the painful realities of their past, including the lingering effects of racial bias. The play emphasizes the power of empathy, the inherent connections all humans share, and the potential for healing and growth through open and honest dialogue.

After a 35-year hiatus, and inspired by the impressive talent at the 2025 FronteraFest, Lance Elliot Osborne has emerged from the waters of screenwriting and short fiction to once again breathe the fresh air and bask in the warm light of the Austin theater scene. As for his past work, his central-Texas-focused historical novel, Bold Crossings, described as “rugged, emotional, educational, fascinating, heartbreaking, and funny,” has been entertaining readers for several years. His 6-line play, CRAYONBLIND, was featured by ScriptWorks’ in the community-themed Amplify Austin showcase last month. Bottom line: Regardless of the medium, his work is almost always history-based, encompassing both near and distant truths, as well as diverse and inclusive characterizations.