Ongoing Play Reading Series

PLAYCASTING

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WAITING FOR LEFTY written by Clifford Odets Directed by Reesa Graham and Brandon Walker   June 9 - 26, 2010 The Seeing Place at ATA's Sargent Theatre   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

Inspired by the 1934 Taxi Strike, this powerfully moving classic has become one of the most important plays of the modern American theater. Set in the Depression era and dealing with the cynical exploitation of the working classes, Lefty Costello leads a group of disgruntled cabbies to fight for the rights they deserve. WAITING FOR LEFTY is every bit as significant now as it was 75 years ago as new generations are confronted with the same fears and the same problems--and yet are still waiting on the world to change.

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FEBRUARY 2010 REPERTORY

February 3 - 21, 2010

American Theatre of Actors’ Sargent Theatre
314 West 54th Street, 4th Floor

Exploring the current state of our nation, The Seeing Place Theatre will present two new socially and politically relevant plays this February at the American Theatre of Actors, tackling two very hot-button topics: the economic recession and the flawed American healthcare system. Produced by Colleen deVeer and Joshua Rivedal, WHEN WE HAVE GONE ASTRAY and HOT CRIPPLE feature Set Design by Managing Director Lillian Wright, Lighting Design by David Sexton, Sound Design by Kim Fuhr, and are Stage Managed by Casey McLain.

WHEN WE HAVE GONE ASTRAY
written by Artistic Director Brandon Walker
Directed by Kaitlin Colombo

Dramaturgy by Reesa Graham
Featuring Heather Lee Harper, Joseph Mancuso, and Brandon Walker*

Previews on Feb 4th @8PM & Feb 6th @2PM
Opens Saturday, February 6th @ 8PM
Mondays & Tuesdays** @ 7PM
Thursdays and Saturdays @ 8PM
Saturdays and Sundays @ 2PM

**Tuesdays, February 9th and 16th will feature Joshua Rivedal* in the role of Keith.

HOT CRIPPLE
written by Hogan Gorman
Directed by Quin Gordon

Preview on Feb. 3rd @ 7PM
Opens Friday, February 5th @ 8PM
Wednesdays and Fridays @ 8PM
Saturdays and Sundays @ 5PM

Hysterically poignant, When We Have Gone Astray provides an entertaining look at the modern-day struggles of three twenty-something New Yorkers in the current economic recession. In the play, Ira Trask (played by Brandon Walker), a lonely and struggling actor, decides that New Year’s Eve, 2008 will be his last day in New York City...and what a better way to break in the new year than with a holiday hooker. Only one problem: she turns out to be an old flame from his childhood, Cassie (played by Heather Lee Harper), who has just been turned out onto the street. Cassie and Ira's unpredictable reunion is mediated by Keith (played by Joseph Mancuso), a trust fund baby who now delivers pizzas after losing all his money to Ponzi- schemer Bernie Madoff. During the course of the evening, Cassie, Ira and Keith all humorously struggle to face the many compromises they must make during this troubling American recession.

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*AEA Member. Equity Approved Showcase.

A wild ride complete with a stalker ambulance driver, short term memory loss, a crazy judge, and a fashionista's guide of what to wear to the welfare office, Hot Cripple chronicles the true story of Hogan, a model turned actress in NYC who hoping for a change in her life, got exactly that. Unfortunately it came at 40 miles an hour as she was hit by a car crossing the street. When the hospital found out Hogan was uninsured, she embarked upon a life changing journey that echoes the story of millions of Americans who slip through the cracks of our failing healthcare system. Written by and starring Hogan Gorman, this one-woman play (where she plays 25 different characters) is a compelling, comedic, and truly thought-provoking theatrical experience.

Hot Cripple was first performed as part of the 12th annual New York International Fringe Festival where it garnered Hogan Gorman the 2008 FringeNYC Overall Excellence Award for ‘Outstanding Actor’.

*AEA Member. Equity Approved Showcase.

IT'S GOOD TO BE HOME
Written by Joshua Rivedal
Directed by Brandon Walker
Featuring Margret Avery, John Gazzale, Alex Mann, Elliot Mayer, Joshua Rivedal, and Anna Marie Sell

(a play reading to benefit 2010 shows at the Seeing Place Theater)

Sunday December 13th, 6pm
The TheaterLab
137 West 14th Street btw. 6th and 7th Aves.

The dysfunctional McCallen family has returned to their roots, gathering to sell the home that they built together. Lois, the family’s matriarch, lives in the house with her eccentric daughter, Erin and her bumbling son-in-law, Jim. Stan, the cantankerous patriarch, agrees to come help his ex-wife sell the house, hoping to make amends for the abusive behavior of his past before he loses his secret battle with cancer. The oldest son Mike, the black sheep of the family, hopes to secretly take advantage of the oil he has discovered oil on the back of the property. The youngest son, Haakon, has come to help, hoping to make enough money to start over after his life as a youth pastor and Christian rock band artist has fallen apart. Pulled together after ten years apart, the McCallens are forced to deal with religion, adultery, abuse, forgiveness, deceit, and, most difficult of all, each other.

THE CREDEAUX CANVAS
Written by Keith Bunin

September 2009
(extended into October)

Featuring: Margret Avery, Joseph Mancuso, Jerilyn Sackler*, Anna Marie Sell*, and Brandon Walker* *Members of Actors' Equity Association

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"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