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Posted in: Director, Producer, ShowsComments: No commentsTags: Chekhov, New York City, The Cherry Orchard, Theaterlab, Theatreplots, translation
Director: The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
After studying Chekhov with Russian master teacher Jurij Alschitz for a long time and discovering more than I ever expected on this phenomenal playwright, I decided to seize the opportunity of the 110th anniversary of The Cherry Orchard and stage it, on the exact dates of the anniversary of its premiere at the Moscow Art Theatre. Come see the show and 13 intense and daring actors Jan 16-19 at Theaterlab. For the show's playbill and production photos click hereResident Director: The Flea Theater - New York City
In October 2013 Jim Simpson, artistic director of The Flea Theater, accepted me as Resident Director and part of the team of this Off-Off Broadway venue. It's a very exciting development in my career and I look forward to many collaborative projects, especially now that another more spacious building is being prepared to host a brand new version of The Flea.Director/Dramatist Exchange
I was recently invited to participate in a Director/Dramatist Exchange organized by the Dramatists Guild. 15 writers are invited to meet 15 directors. They say that "over the years these Exchanges have resulted in countless lasting professional relationships crucial to a successful career in the theatre." Looking forward to exactly that!Posted in: Director, ReadingsComments: No commentsTags: Italian theatre, New York City, Pirandello, Pirandello Society of America
Staged Reading: Pirandello's The Giants of the Mountain
Join me, 10 actors, and 2 visual artists Tuesday October 15 at 7:00 pm at Theaterlab for a reading of Pirandello's The Giants of the Mountain, a “myth” between fable and reality that Pirandello continued to imagine, write, and rework from 1929 to 1934. This is a free event sponsored by the Pirandello Society of America and Theaterlab in collaboration with Theatreplots, my own production company. For details click here.Audition: The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
Currently scheduling auditions for the upcoming production of The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov that I will produce and direct at Theaterlab in January 2014. This production will coincide with the 110th anniversary of the play’s premiere at the Moscow Art Theatre. For more detailed info, click here.Teaching Artist: Active Analysis and the Method of the Etudes
During the X International Theatre Summer Academy "Stanislavsky through New Eyes" in Rubiera, Italy, I taught a course on Stanislavsky's latest and most exciting method for rehearsal, active analysis. Read morePosted in: ShowsComments: No commentsTags: Brevity, New York City, Planet Connections, Short Play, Tompkins Square Park
Director: Fresh Perspective Play in a Day Festival
This time, I'm going green... Timely topic, while re-reading Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard and watching the protesters in Turkey against the destruction of a city park to be replaced by a more lucrative mall. Come see the show June 8 at 5:00 pm at Tompkins Square Park if you are around! More info here.Posted in: Resident Artist, ShowsComments: No commentsTags: Brevity, Collaboration, Experimental, New York City, Short Play
Resident Artist: "The Power of Silence" at Theaterlab
I just completed a three week residency produced by Forwardflux at Theaterlab. This was an awesome experience of collaboration with a group of 22 other artists, which culminated in 3 hours of experimental performances on the theme "The Power of Silence". For more info, see the full post.Featured Shows
Tics, or Doing the Deed by René Berton
The Flea Theater, New York City. The Fall season of 2014 at The Flea was dedicated to the Cutthroat series, eleven Grand-Guignol plays organized in four pods. Each of them replicated.. Read more
The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
Theaterlab, New York City. The 110th anniversary of The Cherry Orchard prompted me to stage this phenomenal play with my company, on the exact dates of the anniversary of its premiere.. Read more
The Liar by Carlo Goldoni
Kline Theatre, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA. The Theatre Arts Department at Gettysburg College asked me to direct a mainstage production during the 2008-09 season. Thus, I adapted.. Read more
