First Night: A Sonnet

The sun has just set, the keg has been tapped,

and wisdom delivered by one Shawn Belyea:

the veterans friendly, the virgins are rapt,

creation begins now of seven new plays.

The outdoors are scenic, minus parked cars,

and leftover beer cans reflecting the light:

to the Rep we've arrived (well, at least their backyard),

alchemists of drama we are all this night.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" the pluck'd theme proclaims - 

so true for this cycle of fun, work and shots - 

14 plays, 48 hours, perhaps we're insane,

But, oh! morrow's groundlings will know we are not.

The selected theme: "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It".

Writers draw their show order and cast breakdown.

Starting the journey in style.