Check out our Features in:
|
|
 |
|
|
It's
not just a play about betrayal.
September
21 - October 9, 2011
The Seeing Place @ ATA's Sargent Theater
Directed by Alan Gordon
starring Erin Cronican*,
Elyse Fisher,
Nick Velkov*, and Brandon Walker*.
*Member AEA
Click
here to download our press kit.
|
(photos
by Tasha
Straley. More photos coming soon...)
REVIEWS
FOR "CLOSER"
"It takes
a lot of guts – not to mention talent – for
a small company to perform an award-winning play
that was later turned into an award-winning film...There’s
an added level of intense pressure to perform for
an audience that comes in prepared with expectations
of a work that they may have seen before done on
a much higher budget...The entire cast maintains
undeniable chemistry despite the fact that all four
characters never seem to interact as a whole group
during the entire play...Any weakness of this production
stems from the nature of the original play itself,
which is a huge compliment to the cast’s collective
abilities. The fact that The Seeing Place offers
its tickets at $10 – a bargain you hardly even
find at bad high school productions of musicals – makes
the case even stronger. Nonetheless, its production
of Closer is a rare but welcome example of a cast
which is stronger than its material..." Chris
McKittrick - Daily Actor
"Overall
the performances from the cast were strong, carrying
the script’s unfolding emotions strongly enough
for the story lines to remain completely riveting.
The show’s use of background music...works
well to reflect the overall mood of the play...Thanks
to both well-timed music and convincing performances,
the play had not a single dull moment. BOTTOM LINE:
The Seeing Place Theater gives a worthy performance
of Patrick Marber’s brilliant script." Adrienne
Urbanski - Theater is Easy
"This is
the third season that I've attended shows at this
growing theater company and "Closer" is
my favorite production thus far! A show that deals
with love, hurt, and reflection, "Closer" draws
you into the lives of two couples struggling to make
their relationships work." Adam
Rothenberg - Adaumbelle's Quest
"The ensemble
members of The Seeing Place draw the plot skein into
a tight net to catch their characters and expose
the deep fish that swim in their collective oceans
of id... In these recession strapped times it’s
the best deal you can get on or off Broadway." Will
Kenton - Cultural Capitol
"Cronican,
Walker & Fisher - Superb! Seamless, gimmick-free,
deeply realized characterizations by this mostly
solid cast. The Seeing Place Theater has a knack
for this type of beautifully acted, rich work. I
look forward to seeing more from this superb company!" rwatson225,
audience review at Theatermania.com
"As someone
who has reviewed many shows for various theater organizations,
I have to say that this production of Closer left
me speechless and that's hard to do. The cast is
very strong and told this story about missed connection
and crimes of the heart with raw emotional conviction...Brandon
Walker, Erin Cronican, Elyse Fisher and Nick Velkov
literally act from their souls. It's like they take
off their skin and become vulnerable flesh. The result
is a compelling, outstanding theatrical experience.
Go see this show NOW!!" folial,
audience review at Theatermania.com
|
|
|
Sometimes
divorce is the only way to communicate after 60 years
of marriage...
September
26 - October 9, 2011
The Seeing Place @ ATA's Sargent Theater
World Premiere
Directed
by
Reesa Graham and Brandon Walker
with Mary Anisi*, Amanda
Baker*,
Kathleen Brower*, Michael Stephen Clay,
Debbie Friedlander*, Ned Baker Lynch, Rhonda Musak*, and David Sedgwick*
*Member AEA
Scotch
Kiss was inspired by true events and developed
through improvisation by The Seeing Place Ensemble.
Click
here to download our press release. (pdf) |
(photos
by Tasha
Straley. More photos coming soon...)
REVIEWS FOR "SCOTCH KISS"
"The
emotional conflict grabs the heart. The show's poignancy
has almost everything to do with Michael Stephen
Clay's performance as William Turner, the Brooklyn-based
Scottish patriarch whose wife of 60 years, Addie,
deserts him while he's out running errands... the
play is notably well-structured for a work developed
through improvisation...The story is touching and
has theatrical potential." Suzy
Evans - Backstage
"There
is a lot of truth in this play. At the very least,
we see how an unhealthy marriage leads to similar
problems in the children and grandchildren, and may
even scare away a fiancée. We see what it
means to be an American: that even after coming over
from Europe and spending 60 years with someone, you
get a chance to question the way you’ve always
been living your life. I found myself making comparisons
with the play The Retreat From Moscow, which tackles
a similar story with none of the comedy. Scotch Kiss
has a lot of humor in the decidedly Brooklyn speech
patterns and aggression of Dan and Cora. Co-directors
Reesa Graham and Brandon Walker have brought out
the best and the worst of characters who, like many
New Yorkers, know each other too well yet don’t
know each other at all..." Ed
Malin - NYTheatre.com
"Scotch
Kiss packs a heavy load of emotional intensity as
the members of the Turner family wrestle each other's
morals and worry about money. Stubbornness prevails
and the process of Addie and William’s divorce,
the main thread of the plot, is messy and disheartening;
we realize that the divorce will likely leave everyone
involved rather dissatisfied, rather than bring about
a sense of freedom or freshness...Scotch Kiss may
very well get better throughout the run and, as is,
it has enough emotional leverage to tug away at many
people’s heart strings. If nothing else, you’ll
be supporting a theater company with “for-the-people” principals.
You’ll be supporting a theater company that
deserves it." Weston
Clay - Theater is Easy
|
|
|
by
William Shakespeare
March
30 - April 16, 2011
The Seeing Place @ ATA's Sargent Theater
with
David Arthur Bachrach*, Michael Clay, Erin
Cronican*, Jorge Hoyos, Michael Jefferson,
Ben Leasure, Ned Lynch, Nathan Ramos, David
Sedgwick*, Anna Marie Sell*,
Lindsay Teed*, and Brandon Walker*
*Member
AEA
|
Photography
by Tasha
Straley / Straley Photos
Click
here for photos slideshow.
REVIEWS
FOR ' TWELFTH NIGHT '
The
Seeing Place brought their characteristic (and indefatigable)
enthusiasm
to the piece...sincerely and without affectation.
- Molly Hagan,
Broadway World
The cast, under the direction
of Brandon Walker, has internalized the story of this
play well...they present
the text intelligently in a conversational tone and
with an easy manner.
- Elfin
Vogel, OffOffOnline
The Seeing Place Theater
Company dedicates itself to the reality of the play;
it strives to show conflict
and characters as something universal, human, and real.
This allows the audience to relate to the expression
of the characters. Each gesture is natural and believable.
-
Emily Hockaday, Show Business Weekly
This rising theater company engulfs you into
the action and language of William Shakespeare...with
a cast of dedicated performers.
- Adam Rothenberg, Adaumbelle's Quest
Lindsay Teed as Viola was
so brilliant, I fell in love with New York all over
again.
- Lixi W., A Wild
Chase
Anna Marie Sell as Olivia
is compelling...she is a riveting presence on stage.
Nathan Ramos as Andrew Aguecheek is compact fun.
-
Martha Wade Steketee, Urban Excavations
David Arthur Bachrach, who
performs the role of Feste, is clearly the guiding
genius of the play.
Jorge Humberto
Hoyos (Sir Toby Belch) and Ned Baker Lynch (Fabian)
give admirable, workmanlike performances.
-
Will Kenton, Cultural Capitol
Brandon Walker is a gifted and dedicated actor who
is effortlessly funny as Malvolio.
David Sedgwick (Orsino) does not only embody the respectability...he
is also a highly effective actor.
Erin Cronican as Maria is a highly competent actress.
Michael Jefferson (Antonio) stands out, delivering
his lines almost flawlessly.
Michael Stephen Clay (Valentine) provides valuable
support.
Ben Leasure (Sebastian) is clearly a competent performer.
-
Ron Covar, Best of Off Broadway
I'm no great student of
Shakespeare but I understood every single word. The
characters were unique and personal.
There wasnt a stitch of pretense to it. And the comedy
kills.
- pumpkin111, TheaterMania
The performance was superb.
Very funny, easy to follow. Loved the modern twist
on Shakespeares immortal play.
-
dgolfeiz, TheaterMania
Good sets, lighting, music,
and stellar performances. See this show while you can,
and keep an eye on this
company.
- EclecticActor, TheaterMania
I would highly recommend
you going to see this show! Some of the finest storytelling
out there!
-
jeneye, TheaterMania
What
a blast! The most accessible Shakespeare I've ever
encountered.
-
Mr3KTa091Dx, TheaterMania
A great, lively cast with
some excellent performances...It shows an interesting
humanity in the complexities of
relationships.
- OV16693515, TheaterMania
Fantastic show. There were
so many funny, great moments that I had to laugh out
loud.
- catmiggs, TheaterMania
|
by John Osborne
|
"CRITIC'S
PICK!" - French Quarters NY
Directed
by Reesa Graham
October
13 - 30
The Seeing
Place @ ATA's Sargent Theater
Featuring
Erin Cronican*++,
Rick Delaney*,
Adam Reich*, Anna Marie Sell*,
Brandon
Walker* and Adrian Wyatt++.
*member, AEA ++
Erin Cronican steps into the role of Helena
on Oct. 22.
Lighting Design by Christopher Michael Ham
Production Design by Lillian Wright. Technical Direction by Joseph Mancuso
|
Click
here for photo slideshow, by photographer Ruth
Sovronsky.
REVIEWS
FOR ' LOOK BACK IN ANGER'
"CRITIC'S PICK!" - French
Quarters NY
"A
fine production. Brandon Walker excels as Porter
from his first moments...
Reesa Graham has such a lovely attention to detail." -
Peter Filichia, Theatermania
"Sell's
Alison enchants - draws the light in, draws our attention
in, a wound and a wonder." - Martha Wade
Steketee, Urban Excavations
"Adam
Reich's portrayal of best friend Cliff Lewis is flaweless...
Rick Delaney is delightfully convincing
as Alison's father, the mild-mannered Colonel Redfern...
The Seeing Place's production of John Osborne's
LOOK BACK IN ANGER is well worth the price of admission." -
Toby Ring Thelin, Theatre Knights (& Daze)
"Wyatt,
the newest member of the cast, turns in a stellar
performance as Helena... The company tackles
this beast of a play with great enthusiasm." -
Nicholas Linnehan, nytheatre. com
"
If you like serious theatre, this is the real deal." -
Cheryl Benton, The Three Tomatoes
 |
Read an exclusive interview
by Behind
the Fringe with Brandon Walker (Artistic
Director, and the role of Jimmy in LOOK BACK
IN ANGER) about the process of putting together
this remarkable show. |
 |
The cast was interviewed for Adaumbelle's
Quest, which was created to ask performers
the everyday burning questions others are too
afraid to ask, but secretly want to know. |
|
|
WAITING
FOR LEFTY
written by Clifford Odets
directed
by Reesa Graham and Brandon Walker
June 9
- 26, 2010
Wed-Sat @ 8PM
American Theatre of Actors’ Sargent Theatre
314 West 54th Street, 4th Floor
|
Click
here for Photo Slideshow
with Margret Avery, David
Arthur Bachrach*, Steven Beckingham*, Christoper Bischoff,
Jon Dalin, John Gazzale, John Greenleaf*, Norah Elise
Johnson, Ned Lynch, Tyler Moss*, Dothan Negrin, Gregory
Jon Phelps, Adam Reich*, Anna Marie Sell*, Bonnie Singer,
Nick Velkov*, Brandon Walker*, Jamie Watson*, and Joseph
Mancuso as LEFTY COSTELLO.
*Member AEA
REVIEWS
FOR ' WAITING FOR LEFTY '
"How often does
the opportunity arise to see an example of one of the
greatest American playwright's work produced by a company
that takes their work as seriously as this one does,
and delivers results that prove how effective that
work is? They tackle the story with energy and zeal.
The ensemble does its job well, delivering solid performances
all around. This is a company to watch. Young, enthusiastic,
these are talented men and women at the start of their
trajectory." -
Toby Ring Thelin, Theatre Knights (& Daze)
“
I loved the performers’ enthusiasm for the material.
I look forward to seeing more productions from them
in the future.” - Gena Hymowech, Show Business
Weekly
"
Reesa Graham and Brandon Walker’s staging stays
true to Odets’s Brechtian conception of the play." -
Will Kenton, Cultural Capitol
"
Certainly a worthy goal, and the large cast seems dedicated
to it." - Ron Cohen, Backstage
"
Rich in period detail, and lovingly acted, this production
displays an informed affinity for its subject." -
Heather Violanti, Theater Online
"
I highly recommend this play for its direction and
the quality of the performances. This is a good theater
company - Get to know their work!" - sheree484,
TheaterMania
"
Powerful, moving and provocative are just three of
the many words that describe this theatre experience." -
zindymin, TheaterMania
"
The lights never dim, the doors never close. For an
hour and ten minutes you feel as if you are a fly on
the wall of a real event. I found myself constantly
thinking that I wish I could see something that creative
nowadays on Broadway." - MIDGETSonICE, TheaterMania
"
A rare chance to see an honest and compelling production
of this show. Great ensemble work." - mferraro678,
TheaterMania
"
Once again, with powerful acting and an intimate presentation,
Seeing Place creates a taut and compelling production." -
rdelaney, TheaterMania
|
|
"They
gave a full out performance. And the acting was terrific.
Kaitlin Colombo has coached her three actors into giving
extremely truthful, engaging performances. I found
myself truly moved." - Oscar E. Moore, Talk
Entertainment
|
|
|
HOT
CRIPPLE
written by Hogan Gorman
directed by Quin Gordon
February
3-21, 2010
|
Click
photos to expand
  
    
|
© Artwork
by Fred Hatt. All Rights Reserved.
|
THE
CREDEAUX CANVAS
by Keith Bunin
Directed by Lillian Wright
September
9-13, 2009
Extended: October 14-18, 2009 |
Click photos
to expand
 
  
REVIEWS FOR ' THE CREDEAUX
CANVAS '
" This
is what off-off Broadway theatre is about. A great play.
A good cast. The newly formed The Seeing Place Theater
Company’s mission statement proclaims they "want
to produce theatre we all want to believe in,” and
they fully succeed with their inaugural production of
Keith Bunin’s The Credeaux Canvas. They are definitely
a company to watch." - Zak at www.theatreiseasy.com
" As
evenings of theatre go, this one is worth checking out." -
Pamela Butler, www.nytheatre.com
" Extremely
talented cast and a beautifully written play with impeccable
direction!" - Natasha Malinski, www.theatermania.com
" Terrific
ensemble chemistry and relationships. Lovely to see such
high caliber work and professionalism from this budding
company." - Liliane Klein, www.theatermania.com
" Excellent
performances. An intensely intimate production, perfectly
scaled to the venue." - rdelaney, www.theatermania.com
" Well-acted,
well-directed, and written beautifully. I am not normally
someone who goes to the theater, but I was pleasantly
surprised at how much I enjoyed the show." -
kimono9, www.theatermania.com
" Five
stars! It's exciting to see a young company take so many
risks. Both funny and heart-breaking, and the acting
is first-rate. Catch it while you can." - www.TheaterOnline.com
|
|
