Holmdel Playwright Debuts New Play In Rahway July 7

RAHWAY, NJ — Fearless Productions of Rahway is presenting a new play by Holmdel-based playwright Mike Sockol: "Pets (and Their Humans)" will debut at the Union County Performing Arts Center Loft for three performances on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are only $12 and a portion of the proceeds will go to support Angel PAWS of Colonia, NJ.

In "Pets (and Their Humans)," a widower’s life is turned upside down when his dog and cat start giving him advice. Can he really talk to animals or is he losing his mind? Sockol’s latest play offers a funny and poignant look at the role pets play in our lives, providing the perfect show for any pet lover.

He sees "Pets (and Their Humans)" as an opportunity for people to re-examine the complexities behind their own relationships with pets. Sockol lives in Holmdel and owns two dogs and a cat, which inspired three characters in the show. He will also perform in the play.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the ‘human qualities' within our pets," Sockol said. "Their intelligence, their empathy, and their passion makes me wonder how much they know and how much they are concealing from us. So I decided to ask a more fundamental question — what would we do if they started to talk to us?”

Strong local cast

"Pets (and Their Humans)" features a strong cast of local New Jersey acting veterans, including Madelyn Barkocy (Rockaway), Debra Carozza-Lynch (Wycoff), Linda Hatcher (Warren), Howard Smith (Oceanport), Ingrid Stokes (Kearny) and Jennifer Vasquez (North Bergen). Beatriz Esteban-Messina of Union City is directing the show with Chris Barkocy as her stage manager and Alex Biro handling lights and sound.

Fearless also produced Sockol’s original work, "Horseshoes," which was featured at the Thespis Festival in New York City and nominated by the New Jersey Association of Community Theaters for best new play in 2016.

Ticket Information

Tickets can be purchased through the UCPAC ticket office by calling 732.499.8226 or by visiting their events web site by clicking here.