"A writer's support group that does more talking than writing forms the premise for Alan Ayckbourn's comedy Improbable Fiction, which runs through March 1 at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond. The idea came to Ayckbourn after attending such a group. Luckily for audiences around the globe, Ayckbourn didn't just talk about writing, as he went on to became one of the most prolific playwrights with 92 full-length plays as of December 2025."
"Masquers does more than justice to Ayckbourn's Improbable Fiction thanks to the talents of Director Angela Mason, an Ayckbourn fan, and seven versatile performers. While Act 1 would be improved with a faster pace, Act II is delightful, organized chaos as the writers' unfinished stories come to life. C. Conrad Cady skillfully portrays the stoic Arnold, who hosts the group, as he finds himself wandering through the writers' imaginations which include a historical romance, a 1930s detective story and a sci-fi conspiracy."
Improbable Fiction follows a support group whose members talk more than they produce, leading to their unfinished stories springing to life onstage. Direction by Angela Mason channels chaos into comic momentum, with Act II delivering energetic, organized mayhem while Act I lags in pace. C. Conrad Cady portrays stoic Arnold as he navigates between reality and imagined sequences including a historical romance, a 1930s detective tale, and a sci-fi conspiracy. The ensemble—Jess, Grace, Vivvi, Clem, Brevis, and a caregiver figure—shift through multiple roles with flair, highlighted by Alicia von Kugelgen's comic range. Costumes and backstage quick changes enhance seamless transitions and visual variety.
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