Thursday, August 27, 2009

Mid Summer, Horizon Rep, Marrying Meg, and The Mystery Plays


Werewolves closed on Friday with two performances under its belt. It was short but sweet run. While putting up the two short plays in the span of a week was tough at times we pulled through. The company-Something Witty Productions-is brand new, and will have many more productions, hopefully with more rehearsal at run time. I look forward to working with them again.

Since my last update there have been a few more shows added to my rooster, here are the details.


1. I was asked to direct A Mid Summer Nights Dream at The Secret Theater in Astoria, Queens. THe show will go up in December for a three week run. Auditions will happen at the end of September, Rehearsals in October and November, first week of tech in December with opening night that first thursday. We are starting early to insure that everyone gets the rehearsal time that is needed, especially with Thanksgiving its better to have more time than less time.

2. Im the production manager for the latest Horizon Rep show at The Flea. Looking forward to it. I have a meeting with the artistic director today to chat more. Check here and the website for more information

3. I'm working as the Assistant Director to Dave Soloman on his new NYMF musical- Marrying Meg. We only have a month to rehearse it! Its an all star cast of players, you will have to grab tickets! Looking forward to starting that on Tuesday.

I've also started at The Drama Leauge as the Associate Director of Programing, its been great.

Finally, a shameless plug for my boyfriend, director Jeff Crosley, he is directing is first New York show at The Secret Theater-The Mystery Plays. The catch is that he has to do it in two weeks, crazy! Im here for moral support and helping with production values. The production runs Thursday September 10-Saturday 12 (double saturday show) the tickets are $15. Check for more information.

Until next time.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Hilarity/Belly Laughs & Snorts Festival




Tonight is the opening of the Hilarity/Belly Laughs & Snorts Festival produced by Something Witty Productions. We only had a week and a half (thats 10 days including tech last night). Im directing 2 of the 8 short plays-An American Werewolf in Equus and Death Comes for a Wedding both written by the wonderful Joe Tracz (head of new play development at The Bridge Company).

After a some what rocky tech last night I'm meeting with my casts tonight before the show to go over last minute details with them before the 8pm go. Its going to be a wonderful night of theater. I saw some of the other shows last night and all of them give you a good laugh, and there is a variety so if you don't like the first you will more than likely like the second. I highly recommend this festival-only $15 on line for 2 hours of theater ($18 at the door). The Richmond Shepard Theater is located on 26th and 2nd Ave.

You can buy tickets at www.smarttix.com