Readings
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TALK DIRTY
“Saturday Night Live” cast member Rachel Dratch performs in a staged reading of Elizabeth Meriwether’s “The Mistakes Madeline Made.” The play follows three personal assistants, living in close quarters, who are afflicted with ablutophobia – the fear of bathing. Evan Cabnet directs the reading, with a cast that also includes Austin Lysy, Susan Pourfar, and Zak Orth. The event is an installment of “Out Loud,” which produces readings of new plays by emerging playwrights. Monday, 7 p.m., Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-977-1700, free, reservations required.
MILLER’S MEMORIES
The “Food for Thought” series stages lunchtime readings of one-act plays. Next week, Joan Copeland and Larry Bryggman read Arthur Miller’s “I Can’t Remember Anything,” about two elderly friends facing failing health and memory loss. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. lunch, 1:30 p.m. reading, 3 p.m. reception, National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, between Irving Place and Gramercy Park West, 212-362-2560, $49. Note: The program will be repeated on Thursday, April 28.
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