"Limelight" - a playfest on environmental awareness

As we all are aware, our planet is our most precious resource to carry on life.  Thespian Production will be hosting it's annual "Limelight: Go Green" play festival in NYC on July 17-19.

Six NEW fun & edgy “Go-Green” shows,

EACH featuring an original cast &

debuting different writers & directors!

                                                                     Limelight   by Jimmy Monack,  Directed by Walid Chaya 

                    Deja Columbus   by Theo Gallagher,  Directed by John DeBenedetto

                 The Housewives of Oblivious Lane   by Pat Bourgeois,  Directed by Jordan Reiff                                           Jammed   by Alex Broun,  Directed by J.K. Musser

                              Blinking in Treetops   by Shirley King,  Directed by Andy Scott

                                    Talkin' Trash   by Charlotte Cox,  Directed by Gama Valle

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                        July 17 - 18, 2014                                 July 19, 2014

                        Joria Mainstage Theater                         Langston Hughes Community Library

                        260 W. 36th St.  3rd floor                     100-01 Northern Blvd.

                        New York, NY 10018                          Queens, NY 11368

                        $20 online $25 at the door                     Free public event!

Check out Thespian's artistic directors!

Hello Thespians!  It's great to be back on the blog.  So much has been happening this past year.  Thespian Production has two awesome artistic directors to carry the creative vision forward along with including their own touch and style.  Walid Chaya is the artistic director for New York City, and Ernest Moreno is the artistic director for Florida.

I would like to introduce you to both of them.

Walid Chaya -NYC

Walid Chaya (Artistic Director) is a New York based Director/Choreographer and an Associate Member of the Stage Directors Choreographer Society. Walid has a BFA in Theatre Performance with Magna Cum Laude Honors from TheatreVCU of Virginia Commonwealth University, rated #1 School of the Arts by US News & World Report. He is excited to serve as TP's Artistic Director after initially getting involved as a production director in 2013. Currently Walid is an administrator at Actors Connection NY networking actors with the best Broadway, Film, & TV agents, managers, and casting directors. In addition to working with Thespian Production, Walid is the Artistic Director & Founder of Moonlit Wings Productions and Casting Director for SUPERnova Casting. Recent honors include the the American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony® Awards, SpringBoardNYC program as the nationally chosen director candidate and the Executive Producer of "Broadway Biz" summer stock for youth producing brand new musical works via national collaborations. Highlights include the World Premiere of Sleepless in Seattle The Musical (SDC Observer, Los Angeles), Moonlit Musical (Book & Lyrics), featured & extras casting for A Christmas Kiss (IonTV, National Release), starring as Habib in IHabibi (web series), and producing/directing Change of Season with Hobgoblin Pictures (Go Green 2012 Top 20 Selection). Get connected at www.walidchaya.com, Facebook.com/wchaya, and @walidchaya on Twitter! (pic below)

Ernest Moreno - Florida

"With a Bachelor of Science in Film, Ej Moreno has experience with script writing in various formats from television; as seen in the television special Horror in HD to short films like The Tale of a Monster: Lilith and Pious Mary. An avid storyteller, EJ always has something brewing in his brain waiting to be turned from script to the screen. 
Also, EJ Moreno has directed and starred in any production he was lucky to run across during his youth. From the age of 10, he was filming short films and music videos with family members and it only grew as a passion when he decided at 21 to get his bachelors degree for film at Full Sail University. The most well known within the inner circle of his film trope is Pious Mary; the shock art low budget masterclass in the obscure. The biggest piece he has done to date is The Tale of a Monster: Lilith, which was produced as the final project at Full Sail. The story is a retelling of Frankenstein through a woman's point of view. 
To be noted as well, EJ attempt to have his hand firmly placed in the art department in any production he can be on. The artistic direction of film, television and music is a passion unlocked recently by him and he looks forward to working on more projects with the art team." (pic below)

"Theater Madness" August Showcase

THEATER MADNESS

AUGUST 15-17, 2013

260 W. 36TH ST., 3RD FLOOR

NEW YORK, NY 10018

COMPLIMENTARY DRINK AT THE DOOR!!

THESPIAN PRODUCTION PRESENTS AN EVENING OF ONE ACT PLAYS:

August 15th and August 17th at 8pm:

Humans Can Lick Too              written by Matt Crowley  directed by Rachel Sachnoff

Satellites                                   written by Dane Jerabek    directed by Chelsea Sanz

Hooked                                     written by Thomas Misuraca   directed by J. DeBenedetto

Open Season                             written by Sem Megson    directed by Nick Probst

August 16th at 8pm & August 17th at 3pm:

Across the Lake                          written and directed by Johnny Culver

To Know One but Myself            written by Ralph Greco, Jr.    directed by Njideka Agwuna

Her Honor                                   written by Ellen Davis Sullivan   directed by Lemuel Wade

Internal Bleeding                          written by Kate August     directed by Emily Lerer

Under the Table                           written by Maureen Johnson  directed by Kathe Mull

Tickets are available at thespianproduction.com or at brownpapertickets.com/event/415866

Online $17    At the Door $20

"Theater Madness" June showcase

THESPIAN PRODUCTION PRESENTS..."Theater Madness" an evening of one act plays featuring new and emerging actors, directors, and playwrights. Audience participation is required - vote for your favorite play and the winning cast wins the cash prize! And a complimentary drink (and we don't mean water!) is given at the door!! Tickets are available at www.thespianproduction.com or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/364823

JUNE 20 AND 22 AT PM:

ALBERT EINSTEIN'S BRAIN 

written by Ron Burch directed by Ian Ogden

PAPER BELL

written by Ralph Greco Jr. directed by Bob Goodman

THE D WORD

written by Hal Corley directed by Erika Jenko

THE ARTIST ELECTRIC

written and directed by Judah Skoff

A MATTER OF FEET

written by John Lane directed by Anna Strasse

JUNE 21 AT 8PM AND JUNE 22 AT 3PM

WASTED WORDS

written by Matthew Martello directed by Christyn Budzyna

FLY IN THE OINTMENT

written by Richard Ballon directed by John DeBenedetto

FISH STORY

written by Heather Violanti directed by Nicholas Hrutkay

TOUGH COOKIE

written by Brett Hursey directed by Paul Romanello

THE BLACK BOOK

written by Richard Ballon directed by Stebos

"THEATRE MADNESS" Showcase



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Thespian Production's "THEATRE MADNESS" presents an evening of one-act plays, bringing you madness, mayhem, laughter, and excitement,  January 24 -26 at Joria Production, 260 W. 36th St., New York City. 

 

 

BIFF AND BLANCHE - written by John Twomey & directed by Anna Lakomy

Two second-rate thespians confront one another over an audition, their careers, their attraction for one another, and a cab.

 

TALKIN' TRASH - written by Charlotte Cox & directed by Mitchell Holmes

A humorous look at four household items tossed into the landfill. They scheme a way to escape the landfill and how their dreams to be recycled have been cut short.

 

THE EXHIBITION - written and directed by Judah Skoff

The audience witnesses a brief, shocking exhibition between the "subject" and the "object" in art.

 

DOWN ON HIS LUCK - written by Allan Lefcowitz & directed by Philip Waller

 

  When Rob is about to formally propose to Donna, a homeless person shows that charity brings     unexpected reward.

 

FEAR OF CLOWNS - written by Todd Wallinger & directed by Mike Metzel

  A clown seeks help from a psychiatrist for his lifelong fear of people.

 

TWELFTH DAY IN PARIS - written by Max Gill & directed by Kevin McNair

Stephanie and Justin are going through a separation, but are forced to work together when Marat, a Soviet spy, takes them captive in pursuit of a secret. The three realize their lives changed forever during a fateful meeting in Paris.

 

TWO-BIT BETTY AND DIRTY ED - written by Tom Deiker & directed by Nick Saldivar

 

  A handicapped couple meet at a homeless shelter and decide to pool their tattered resources.

FRIENDS AND MONSTERS - written by Mila Gobulov & directed by Daniella Caggiano

 

 Two drag queens wait for the arrival of Gaga. Along the way, the line between friends and monsters becomes increasingly unclear.

 

**Tickets will be on sale soon through brownpapertickets.com

 

 



My View on Thespian Production & Playwriting

Writing plays is similar to writing stories, in that they have a beginning, middle and end, but the format and structure is completely different than a typical story. There are no set requirements to become a playwright. You don't need an education, but one may be helpful. Start out small, writing ten-minute plays to get the hang of script format. When you feel you've gotten your script polished enough to submit it, send it out. If you get rejected, send it out again. The joy of seeing your own play in performance is a worthwhile reward

 

I fell into playwrighting quite accidental.  I happened to run into a very important someone I had met years earlier.  Never did I know his love for theatre in bringing stories to life on the stage, and neither did he know my love of writing. It was our second go-round together that we discovered this passion was within each other.  So in a nutshell, the rest is history.  We have collaborated together well and still do.

I believe Thespian Production has a very bright future - many strides were made this year.  Moving forward, we are in the process of developing a non-profit theatre group, which will bring new and upcoming talent to the forefront - directors, playwrights, actors, from all over the country and hopefully, the world.  People of every age can benefit from Thespian - theatre lovers, young adults looking to break into the arts - it's all about community.  Every production is important, whether it is the one-act showcases or comedy events, but our premier event is the domestic violence awareness production, "A Different Kind of Love".
We at Thespian Production want to have fun and a good time at the shows, but domestic violence is a wide-spread, rampant issue in our society. It does not discriminate on race, culture, profession, or where you live.  "A Different Kind of Love" takes a look at domestic violence, and it will educate you and definitely entertain you at the same time. 

So stay tuned for Thespian Productions 2013 schedule on the website, which hopefully will be soon.  We had a great 2012, but I know 2013 is going to be the best year yet.  Many exciting and different things are in store.  Until then, take care...

Charlotte Cox

                    

 



A Different Kind of Love

A DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE

Thespian Production strives to bring social issues to the forefront, believing in educating communities through entertainment.  Domestic violence is at epedemic proportions in our communities, affecting everyone - women, children, men - no matter your race, religion, economic status, or even where you live.  Domestic violence doesn't discriminate.  "A Different Kind of Love", written by Charlotte Cox, brings awareness to this social problem.  It is an enlightening, yet entertaining, play.  Please visit thespianproduction.com for upcoming production dates and locations.