William Donnelly

On a quiet cul-de-sac, in the midst of a seemingly endless rain, an enigmatic young woman appears at the window of an older married couple in search of a phone. Initially suspicious of her motives, the couple soon warm to the girl. After her boyfriend arrives, the enigmatic young couple draws the older couple out of their comfort zone and into places that may be detrimental to their marriage.

In the week between Christmas and New Year’s, the inhabitants of a small northeastern town contend with seasonal stresses both usual (tangled lights) and unusual (the imminent end of the world). A stolen wallet links eight disparate characters as they attempt to get their lives in order – just in case tomorrow never comes. (Formerly Apocalypso!)

During a period of crisis in his marriage, James reconnects with a woman from his past. When their innocent encounter strays into more ambiguous territory, James’s choice to be honest with his wife propels an already shaky domestic situation into turmoil. An exploration of the shadowy border between flirtation and betrayal.

Following the death of their estranged daughter, Teddy and Rebecca--long divorced--attempt to make sense of their shattered past and, in doing so, rediscover a connection they assumed had been lost. Complicating matters is Rebecca’s new husband, Roger, whose insecurities force a tense and awkward confrontation.

In a cramped suburban basement, two aimless brothers in their early twenties read outdated magazines, play video games, and generally do their level best to avoid the outside world. The appearance of a mysterious older woman bearing baked goods enters their den of sloth and spurs the boys into a competition for her affections.