UPDATE: I was in NY last week, despite the snow, to work with Fred DeFeis and the cast on the final rehearsals of PARADISE KEY which opened recently at Arena Players Rep on Long Island. It was good to see the show on its feet, and the performances were brave and inspiring. It's a two-hander so both the roles are huge, and it was humbling to watch the actors give them so much life and meaning. I'm looking forward to going back this weekend to watch some of the run.

Here's an article from the Long Island Pulse on the selection of the show.

Labels: New York, Paradise Key, Productions

My new play PARADISE KEY will open this week at Arena Players Repertory Theatre on Long Island (NY), as part of their 59th season. The Artistic Director of APRTC, Fred DeFeis, will direct.

Set in 1951, this play explores the historical roots of interrogation in America. We follow a young Counter-Intelligence agent named David as he interviews a German medical doctor. Over the course of one night, David must find what the doctor has been hiding - a vaccine for Polio - or risk an American disaster.

WHEN: February 26 - March 21
WHERE: Arena Players Repertory Theatre - Google Map
MORE: 516-293-0674
TICKETS: Available on TheatreMania.com

Labels: New York, Paradise Key, Productions

I'm thrilled to announce that my new play, BELLHAMMER, will be presented in workshop production at Carnegie Mellon University directed by MFA director Katherine Brook. This play represents my MFA thesis, and should be a rocking time.

BELLHAMMER is an epic tale of glory, fame, and the temptations of Television. Set in the world of Christian Professional Wrestling, we follow Sampson Bellhammer, champion wrestler and man of faith, as he does battle against the forces of darkness all around him. Will Sampson fulfill his calling from God to victory over evil, or will the entire universe slip away into utter destruction? When he is tempted by fame and fortune, will he give in, or will he fight? Yup. He's gonna fight. And it's gonna get ugly.

WHEN:
Wednesday, February 10 @ 8:00 PM
Friday, February 12 @ 4:00 PM
Saturday, February 13 @ 8:00 PM

WHERE:
The John Wells Studio Theatre
Purnell Center for the Arts
CMU School of Drama
4908 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

MORE:
Tickets are limited. Contact the Box Office at (412) 268-2407.

Labels: Bellhammer, CMU, Productions

If you're in New York City this week, come check out my award-winning play LOSING SLEEP which is opening Off-Off Broadway, produced by the American Theatre of Actors. I've enjoyed working with the theatre and the director Michael Bordwell, and I'm excited to see the results. Swing on over to the Facebook Group for photos, cast info, and more.

Show opens Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at ATA's Sargent Theatre - 314 West 54th Street (between 8th and 9th Aves).

For tickets, please call (212) 581-3044.

Labels: Losing Sleep, New York, Productions

I'm very pleased to announce that my play LOSING SLEEP will be produced in New York by the American Theatre of Actors next month as part of their Summer Directors Series. I'm looking forward to this production, and working with director Michael Bordwell.

Show opens August 26, 2009 at ATA - 314 W. 54th Street. For tickets, call (212) 581-3044.

Labels: Losing Sleep, New York, Productions