The Moses Gunn Play Company, based in Guilford, CT, was founded by Gwendolyn Gunn and Norman Thomas Marshall in honor of acclaimed actor Moses Gunn, a longtime Guilford resident whose legacy continues to inspire local artists. The company presents staged and concert-style readings of both classic and contemporary plays in local venues such as the Guilford Free Library. Its mission is to celebrate storytelling, foster cultural engagement, and bring high-quality, intimate theatrical experiences to the shoreline community, often through donation-based performances.

Moses Gunn & Norman Marshall

Powered by a collective of professional thespians,

The Moses Gunn Norman Marshall Play Company brings

rich play readings to the shoreline of CT and looks forward

to you joining us for a reading soon.

Your Questions,
Answered

When is the next reading?

April 4that Guilford Library at 2pm

Actress Primi Carey will present excerpts from the “Shirley Valentine” - a warm, witty one-woman play by Willy Russell about an ordinary woman who dares to imagine a bigger life. Funny, poignant, and deeply human, the play celebrates self-discovery, courage, and the possibility of change at any age.

Following the presentation, we’ll have a talk back with the actress and discuss the exciting future of our play company - join us for a rich afternoon.

What is after that?

April 16th at 6pm Julie Fitzpatrick performs segnments of “The Belle of Amherst” at Wolcott Library with a talkback about the craft of acting

May 30th at Guilford Library at 2pm We’ll honor the inimitable Norman Thomas Marshall with a celebratory tribute of his words, his favorite writer’s words and some of the theater that formed the bedrock of his theatrical career.

Who are the actors in your company?

Our core group of actors is a professional ensemble with credits ranging from the West End to Broadway to television and film to regional theater.