"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.

City Scene Article 1976

CITY SCENE ARTICLE

An article from the City Scene, a newpaper started by Sam Walton in the 70's, demonstrates how We Care Media elevated the Harlem community through the youth.

Take a look at this advertisement from the City Scene.  This sales ad depicts the prices of 8-tracks, records, and cassettes in 1976.  How times have changed!  Does anyone remember these days?

August Slam-a-Thon

THESPIAN PRODUCTION AUGUST SLAM-A-THON

**Tickets are $8 if purchased online at brownpapertickets.com**

An evening of three one-act plays - production dedicated to New York playwrights.  Please join us for an exciting evening of one act plays!  Audience will vote for their favorite play/cast and the winning cast will win the cash prize.  Cast of plays:

      THEY ALL KNOW ME                written by Anne Phelan      directed by Christie Clark

      A CATTY NEIGHBOR                 written and directed by Matt Crowley

     HANKY PANKY WITH A YANKEE   written and directed by Tommy Jamerson

    

Tickets are $8 in advance at brownpapertickets.com.   $15 at the door

Bring a copy of the flyer or groups of five or more - tickets $10