Nine Innings

SEVEN ORIGINAL PLAYS

I Stole my Fathers Time Machine

by Pete Sappanos

Two young boys manage to bring Sachel Paige back to the 21st century and what he learns about baseball since he played in the 1930's. He learns about black men playing in the major leagues, playing indoors, million dollar payrolls, and the changes in baseball since the 1930's

How Much for…

by Tim Gage

A Sports memorabilia vendor is negotiating for one of the most famed artifacts in baseball history, and his amazing negotiating talent lands him one of the most celebrated prizes in baseball history.

In loving memory…

Gage, Timothy James Age 30, of Anoka, passed away on March 17, 2010 at his home after battling cancer. He was an active cast member at Lyric Arts Theatre in Anoka and other community theatres. Graduated from Anoka High School in 1997 and Winona State University Class of 2004. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Deena Davis; father, Leslie Gage; siblings, Amber Nordling (Jeremy), April Gage; nephews, J.D. and Chase Nordling; best friend, Nikki Wakal; & many relatives & friends.

Suffering of the Southpaw
by Brendon Etter

A pitcher with some control issues discusses matters with his eternally patient manager, but encouragement and coaching cannot help deliver strikes when the problem is much more fundamental than either of them realizes .

Mint Condition

by Nathan Metcalf

Two baseball cards discuss the ins and outs of collecting, childhood, and what it means to be valuable.

The Steal Sign

by S. R Dixon

A young boy's first trip to a ballpark reignites a sibling rivalry between dad and uncle, dating back to a mixed signal in a playoff game twenty years ago.

Intermission: 15 minutes
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Who's on Steroids
by Peter Schilling and Judd Spicer

A pitcher and catchers hysterical trials and escapades to improve their baseball skills and the moral struggle.

Hope Springs Eternal
by Brian Lambert

A view of major league baseball through the eyes of four major league baseball team "babies". They all have very different views of each other and discuss the innocence of the game and the business of baseball.

End of the Seventh Inning: A Seventh Inning Stretch

VARIOUS SKETCH COMEDIES and IMPROVISATION

Finale
Celebrated baseball humor

FEATURING: Robert Marcus, Director/Producer, Michael Kissin, Director, Mira Kehoe, Production Advisor.
Actors: Pat Garry, Phil Behringer, Noah Johnson, Brad Kastendick

Master of Ceremonies
Robert Marcus
and invited guests from baseball leagues, historical societies, notable and youth league coaches and players to be recognized during the show.

Showtime: Approximately 90 minutes, including a fifteen minute intermission