Category: Updates

Broadway Bound Theatre Festival’s “Recovery” August 13 – 15

I am excited to be creating the role of Rev. Mitties in Gary Marlon Gere’s play “Recovery” which will have four performances at the AMT Theatre NYC as part of this summer’s Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.

Set at Ground Zero on Christmas Eve 2001, it explores the physical, spiritual and psychological toll the work of recovery demanded of those labored in the wreakage of the World Trade Center.

The play is directed by Dennis Oliveira with Johnny Cannizzaro, playing Leo Camp – a FDNY Lieutenant hell-bent on recovering the remains of his brother, a NYPD officer. My fellow cast members – Michael Bertolini, Clara Bishop, George S Copeland and Denise Lute – have inspired me with their passion as well as their incredible talent. I am thrilled to share the stage with them.

Tickets are available here. Performances are Thursday 8/13 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm, Friday 8/14 at 2:00pm and Saturday 8/15 at 5:00pm. AEA members and industry professionals: This is an AEA approved showcase.

The theater is located at 354 45th Street.

“Son of Anarchy” opens at the Queens Short Play Festival

It’s back to directing this month with Eugene A. Melino’s play Son of Anarchy, selected for the Queens Short Play Festival. These festivals are a sprint and the cast came ready to play. They have brought so much love and humanity to this multi-layered text. It’s amazing what can happen in 13 minutes. Read more about the production here.

The Secret Theatre is two blocks away from the 7 train’s Woodside-61st St station at 38-02 61st St. Our festival performances are February 22, February 28 and March 5 all at 7:30PM; and a matinee performance on March 12 at 3:00PM. Get your tickets for Program B here.

Little Women closes Dec 22

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It has been a labor of love to bring this new adaptation of the beloved novel to life. Under the leadership of our fearless director, Brooke Viegut, Hedgepig Ensemble has created a funny and touching holiday charmer. The South Oxford Space in Fort Green, Brooklyn has been transformed into the March family home and it is stunning. Grab a Christmas cookie and eggnog then make yourself at home.

I am playing Marmee, shepherding these little women to adulthood. And I will let you in on a secret: This 19th century matriarch, alone in time of war, has a lot to teach us about 21st century parenting. Marmee understands that it is not her responsibility to protect her children from the world but rather to prepare them for it.

Get tickets here: Little Women: A New Adaptation

 

The Cradle Will Rock

Theater 2020’s production of Marc Blitzstein’s “The Cradle Will Rock” opens June 7 and runs to June 30. I am having so much fun playing both Dauber, the painter and Professor Mamie. How often do you have an opportunity to play both satire and clown?

This piece of musical theatre history is painfully relevant 72 years later. There are some talented folks in this company and it is wonderful to be on stage with them. Head to Brooklyn and check it out.

Here is the facebook link with the details. https://www.facebook.com/events/340046290048644/

Tickets at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4211681

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Theater 2020 at South Oxford Space 138 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn

It’s Official – I’m a Hedgepig!

Last weekend, I became a full member with Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre. The company has been on my radar since I auditioned for their production of “Merry Wives” in 2015. Since then I’ve attended performances, events, trivia nights and gotten to know folks. I very much wanted to be a part of an ensemble company and Hedgepig was a great fit. The commitment to elevating women’s voices and investing in the growth of all company members really drew me in. Add reimagining classic works, and I was hooked.

After auditioning for the ensemble last June, I was offered “Fledgepig” status and attended company trainings and the ensemble retreat at Harriman State Park. An offer to play Countess Roussillon in “All’s Well That Ends Well” followed and we opened at the Gene Frankel Theater downtown in December. It was a terrific show, directed by Emily Lyon, with a talented, diverse cast. I was confident that I had found my tribe.

So 2019 brought with it full member status, some administrative responsibilities and the obligatory t-shirt. I guess my waffle making skills at Waffle-Palooza outweighed my inability to boil water for pasta on a campsite hot plate…

Hmmm, I may have stumbled upon some business for the company’s clowning workshops at the end of the month!

I’m pumped to be a Hedgepig!