Interviews

The Bad Date Project Benefiting: Food Bank for New York City Produced/Written by Stephen Stocking & Troy Miller Directed by Troy Miller Performed by  Christopher Bonewitz, Rachel Christopher, Stephen Stocking, Bridget Ori, Tara Carrozza, Leigh Dunham, Michael Levi Harris, Matthew Stapleton “Who hasn’t had a bad date? No one. Not even your grandma. The Bad [...]

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The American Play Benefiting: Sanctuary for Families Produced by The Dirty Blondes Written by Ashley J. Jacobson “A sinister tale of a burgeoning friendship in an increasingly sociopathic society hell-bent on making monsters of its men and objects of its women.  What would Partick Bateman do?” Show Times: Mon 6/4/12 – 6:00pm Thur 6/7/12 – [...]

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The Taint of Equality, ~or~ I Want Your Sex Benefiting: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Produced by Cross-Eyed Bear Productions Written/Directed by Duncan Pflaster “Adrian and Javier are a gay couple who don’t believe in marriage- but everyone assumes they’re married. When they realize they’ve never actually opened up their “open relationship”, they [...]

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The Count Of Monte Cristo – 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 Planet Connections Festivity)

by Karen Tortora-Lee May 5, 2012 Festivals

  The Count of Monte Cristo Benefiting: UJA of New York Produced by Provident Productions Book, Music & Lyrics by James Behr Composed & Arranged & Musically Directed by James Behr “The Count of Monte Cristo, a musical based upon the famed Alexandre Dumas novel, now comes to the Broadway stage! Come see the beloved [...]

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SAFE – 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 Planet Connections Festivity)

by Karen Tortora-Lee May 4, 2012 Festivals

Safe Benefiting: National Eating Disorders Association Produced by Ego Actus Written by Penny Jackson Directed by Joan Kane “SAFE is a drama set in Manhattan about two unhappy teenagers, one anorexic and the other overweight, who find themselves in danger when they encounter charming Phillip, an older teacher with a dangerous secret.” Show Times: Fri [...]

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Baby Plays The Banjo – 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 Planet Connections Festivity)

by Karen Tortora-Lee May 4, 2012 Festivals

Baby Plays The Banjo Benefiting: Brooklyn Public Library Produced/Written by Kimberly Pau Directed by Eric Mercado “I’m having Justin Beiber’s baby. Really. I am. BABY PLAYS THE BANJO explores our love of the mainstream media and how it comforts us.” Show Times: Wed 5/30/12 – 6:00pm Sun 6/3/12 – 10:00pm Tues 6/5/12 – 9:00pm Sun [...]

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Larry Kunofsky Take 2 … Still Imaginative – Nowhere Near Imaginary

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 26, 2012 Interviews

You’ve read part one.  You clamored for another round!  What could be more fun that sitting in on a conversation between me and brilliant playwright Larry Kunofsky as we discuss the road that led to his upcoming production of Your Boyfriend May Be Imaginary? Last time Larry explained how everyone has an imaginary component (in [...]

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Larry Kunofsky – Unimaginably Imaginative. But NOT Imaginary – Take 1

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 14, 2012 Interviews

  You may think my life is all about going to shows, sitting in the dark, absorbing — going back home … writing reviews.  It is NOT.  My life is about highlighting, showcasing and celebrating the talented people of the independent entertainment world that I am lucky enough to experience.   I only know how [...]

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LOL: The End. : 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 20, 2012 FRIGID 2012

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?   LOL: The End. Keep It Movin’ Productions Come to a place where tragedy meets comedy meets stupid. A funny and physical look at natural and human-made disasters through the eyes of three clowns. Award-winning writer/performer Una Aya Osato is joined by her [...]

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‘Til Love Do Us Part: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 20, 2012 Festivals

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?   ‘Til Love Do Us Part High Frequency Theatre A graveyard. Two funerals. Two strangers. Grief. An escape. And a mysterious young girl. Oddities of darkness and light come alive through intense emotion and intimacy. Show Times: Wed 2/22 @6:00pm Fri 2/24 @ [...]

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Aerial Allusions: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 20, 2012 Festivals

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors? Aerial Allusions AGAWA SAPPHIRE By Azana Productions A journey looking into the perspective of humanity through feminine/masculine viewpoints using traditional/non-traditional movement; combining Dance, Clown and Theatre to express the emotions of two individuals. Think, Cry, Laugh, Intrigued and Entertained by the observations these [...]

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Stripper Lesbians: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 19, 2012 Festivals

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?   Stripper Lesbians Company: Rising Sun Performance Company Evan, a woman’s studies major, is writing a killer senior thesis– by becoming a stripper at her favorite strip club. In between her current girlfriend, a stripper-lesbian, and her ex boyfriend, an unemployed Tisch graduate, [...]

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Drowning Ophelia: A New Rock Musical – 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 18, 2012 Festivals

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?   Drowning Ophelia: A New Rock Musical Company: The RIFF Collective In Drowning Ophelia, we see one girl with a microphone and the story of Hamlet told through an exciting theatrical concert of sex, drowning, and rock ‘n’ roll. Show Times: Sat 2/25 [...]

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I’m Only Explaining This Once: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 18, 2012 Festivals

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors? I’m Only Explaining This Once Written & Performed by Moe Rosen – New York, NY Hi I’m Moe. I changed my name last year. This show is about why. It’s hard to explain, so I like to do it in large groups to [...]

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Man Saved By Condiments!: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 17, 2012 Festivals

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?     Man Saved By Condiments! Company: Theatre Arlo Based on the true story of a man whose car went off a bridge, broke his hip, and survived for five days by eating the packets of condiments he found under his seat. Show [...]

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Musical Pawns: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 17, 2012 Festivals

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?   Musical Pawns Company: Lost Music Productions Musical Pawns mixes fact and fantasy, humor and pathos in attempting to explain why David Nowakowsky’s musical masterpieces have disappeared for almost 100 years. A musical treat by North America’s best singing actors. Show Times: Fri [...]

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Big Girls Don’t Cry: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)

by The Happiest Medium February 16, 2012 FRIGID 2012

Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors? Big Girls Don’t Cry Company: Crowning Monkey Productions Written by: Rachelle Elie Fringe veteran and winner of the 2008 Ottawa Fringe Festival Outstanding Comedy Award, Rachelle Elie returns with a dazzling new show about Haitian fathers, Kenyan night clubs, and aging Barbies. Show [...]

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