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No-Fault

Christie Perfetti’s No Fault straight from NYC’s Fringe Fest to Hollywood!
“A New Yorker gets divorced...and she lives to tell about it.”

No-Fault: A Tale about the Big D in the Big Apple is a 60-min play about one New Yorker's journey through the trials and tribulations of divorce in NYC. Told through a series of memories and narratives, a cast of characters help bring the adventure to life as the woman at the center of the story searches for understanding. The tale is funny, moving, dramatic and whimsical - beginning with heartbreak and ending with hope. No-Fault’s cast stars Stefany Northcutt, Carlyn Blount, Vera Chernysheva, Leonas Cinzano, Barika Croom, Liana Johnston, Borna Shokat Moghaddam, Vince Palmieri, Jack Seal*, Jinny Wilcott and Ramona Young. (*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association)

Produced by Anne Mesa and John Lant, Direction by Stefan Lysenko and Lighting Design by Mark Baker.

Ms. Perfetti is a writer, director and producer. She was born in Oswego, NY and is a graduate of Wells College. Currently, she lives and works in Manhattan. No-Fault premiered in NYC’s International Fringe Fest 2011 and was in the top 10 out of 194 plays.  Her novels include Regular Coffee, released December 2006 and Revolutions Per Minute released October 2004. Writing Awards include Best of the Fest Girl Play 2010 - Lesbian Play Reading Festival, Finalist Fusion Theatre 2009 Playwriting Festival, and the Oswego Players Playwriting Competition Winner 2008. She is also a contributing writer with articles in Jane Magazine and Woman’s World magazines. http://www.christieperfetti.com/about.html

Stefan Lysenko, Director, is a member of the Playwright Director Unit of the Actors Studio and most recently directed Doris Roberts and Jack Betts at the Actors Studio PD units fall season premier.  He worked on the stage under the direction of Stella Adler for several years. The famous Playhouse West became a creative haven for Lysenko.  During this period, he worked with such actors as Ashley Judd, Jeff Goldblum and Academy Award-winning actress, Shelly Winters.  Lysenko also starred in several feature films, including MAFIA! THE LAST WILL (opposite Goran Visnjic, “ER”), INTERCEPTORS (opposite Ernie Hudson, “Oz”) and THE STRAY (opposite Michael Madsen and Angie Everheart). Currently, Lysenko is negotiating distribution on his third award-winning feature film, STARTING FROM SCRATCH, starring himself and Billy Zabka (THE KARATE KID) and is in production on his fourth feature film, THE NEXT CASSAVETES. www.blissing.com

NO-FAULT - DATES AND TIMES:
Press Opening – Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 8:00PM
Continues Thursday, October 20th and runs through Saturday, November 19th, 2011.
8:00 PM - Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings (*Note: There will be no intermission)
Closing Night – Saturday, November 19th, 8:00PM

Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.
All Performances will feature a “Meet and Greet the Artists” reception following the show.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Hollywood Blvd. – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Bldg.)
Free Parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: $20 cash at the door
Discounted Rate: $15 - Seniors / Students / Groups 4+
Online Credit Card: www.brownpapertickets.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information, visit us at www.writeactrep.org
Call: (323) 469 – 3113
Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant

 

 

 

URBAN LEGENDS - Sunday, October 16th, 8pm
 
Hosted by Barika A. Croom
 
Produced by Anne Mesa and Barika A. Croom
 
Write Act Repertory’s Producing Artistic Directors John Lant and Ken Cosby with producers Anne Mesa and Barika A. Croom present Urban Legends for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
  
It’s time for the next installment of URBAN LEGENDS.  Get ready for a night of intellect, beauty, savvy, lyrical wisdom and poetic justice this Sunday, October 16th, 2011 at 8pm!  We have a treat in store for you with some of the most talented spoken word artists in Los Angeles.  The evening features 15 spoken word artists with a D spinning the grooves to get you into the mood and open your mind to the lyrical truths being shared on stage.
 
Let these artists awaken your senses and open your eyes and hearts to today's environment.  Let the richness of rhythmic rhymes titillate your mind and encourage your soul. Come experience spoken word…in its truest sense at Write Act Rep Theatre.
 
Urban Legends continues its bold and innovative flavor in the beautifully rebuilt Write Act Repertory Theatre on the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church campus, located at 6128 Yucca Street in Hollywood, two blocks east of the famous Capitol Records building near Gower and Franklin off the 101 Freeway.
 
Free ample parking is located one block away in the lower church parking lot at 6125 Carlos Avenue. The theatre, which features an outdoor patio reception area, is both air-conditioned and heated. Seating is limited.
 
DATE AND TIME:
August 16, 2011 @ 8pm
 
Box Office opens 25 minutes prior to show time.
(Please join us for a meet and greet after the show)
 
LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street Hollywood, CA.  90028
(Off Vine Street two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
 
Free Parking on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue
 
TICKET PRICES:
General Admission:  $15.00
Students, Seniors, Groups of 4+: $12.00

 

 

 

THE NEGATIVE ROOM is a dysfunctional comedy about relationship-wounded people trying to break through their past and connect. Five characters are inextricably linked together as they struggle for independence, identity, and love.

Tom O'Leary is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and humor writer.  Most recently, he is the author of the short film TO COMFORT YOU, which was nominated for the international LGBT short film prize - The Iris Prize.  Selected by nearly 30 film festivals, TO COMFORT YOU, a film that deals with a mother's love for her HIV stricken daughter, winning the prestigious Jury Award for Best Picture at the Beverly Hills Short Film Festival and its stars, Susan Blakely and Pauley Perrette shared the Best Actress Jury Award. He received an MFA in Playwriting from Temple University and was Playwright-in-Residence at Playwrights Horizons Theater School. Tom O’Leary lives in Los Angeles. 

Produced by Anne O’Neil and John Lant with Write Act Rep, Direction by Annie O’Neil and Tom O’Leary, and Lighting Design by Sergio Escobar.

THE NEGATIVE ROOM - DATES AND TIMES:
Press Opening – Tuesday, October 4th, 2011, 8:00PM
Continues Monday, October 10th and runs through Tuesday, October 18th, 2011.
8:00 PM – Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Closing Night – Tuesday, October 18th, 8:00PM
Box Office opens 25 minutes prior to curtain.
All Performances will feature a “Meet and Greet the Artists” reception following the show.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Hollywood Blvd. – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Bldg.)
Free Parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission:  $20 cash at the door
Discounted Rate:  $15 - Seniors / Students / Groups 4+
Online Credit Card: www.brownpapertickets.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information, visit us at www.writeactrep.org
Call: (323) 469 – 3113
Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant


D3LiNQUENTZ

Written & performed by Stefany Northcutt

Write Act Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant, Associate Artistic Director Ken Cosby and Citizen LA are proud to present D3linquentz: a unique one-woman comedic experience written & performed by Stefany Northcutt

THE STORY: 
The D3linquentz dramedy centers on “four juvenile delinquents sent to a Group Home to straighten up.” Stefany, Irma, Laprell and Trinity –at risk youth destined to cross paths-- have been given one last chance to get it right. Guided by House Parents, counselors, probation officers and their family, these wounded souls will spend six months driving each other crazy while facing inner demons within an intense regimented correctional program. Each must choose a path: a choice to continue down a self-destructive path destined for abuse, imprisonment and possibly death or a choice leading to personal reform and spiritual redemption.

THE MESSAGE:
The choices that face the four adolescent main characters in D3linquentz are real world decisions that ultimately affect us all. Regardless of our social status, our location on earth or our daily inter-personal interactions, at risk youth are an unfortunate part of our world consciousness. The compelling narrative is derived from Stefany’s personal experience with the subject matter which is honest and raw while remaining transformative and uplifting. D3linquentz delves into the often intense subject matter by offering levity and rich comedic overtones to deliver a universal message of hope.

Produced by Stefany Northcutt & George C. Stiehl in association with John Lant & Write Act Rep
Direction by George C. Stiehl
Lighting Design by Sergio Escobar
Creative & Set Design by George C. Stiehl
Music Production by Micah B

Stefany Northcutt has performed in various leading roles at Write Act Rep including Christie Perfetti’s Our Beds Are Crowded & the upcoming No Fault. Other roles include All My Children, Off-Broadway’s Theater for The New City, Viola in Twelfth Night, Jelena in Necessary Targets and Mindy in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. Stefany has acted alongside Chuck Norris’ son, Mike Norris, in the film A Greater Yes. She has appeared in various indie films and TV commercials such as Little Caesar’s and Pier One Imports. Stefany has also performed frequently at Comic Strip Live in New York City. She is a graduate of New York’s American Musical & Dramatic Academy and has been privately coached under Tony Greco and Mark Scarola. 

George C. Stiehl serves as Co-Founder & Executive Producer for Citizen LA. George has developed content for The Walt Disney Company, Universal, Fox, TBS, Scion, Mattel, UMG, Puma and Virgin; including brands such as Tarzan, Toy Story, Dinosaurs, Spiderman, the Hulk, Mummy Returns, Shrek, Coachella, Fashion Week and the Electric Daisy Carnival. George consults on media development for the Write Act Rep Theater where he nurtures an affinity for theatrical productions. George attended the School of Fine Arts & Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California.

D3linquentz is presented at the beautifully rebuilt Write Act Repertory Theatre on the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church campus. The theatre features an outdoor patio reception area, FREE parking and is air-conditioned. Seating is limited. Refreshments are available. 

DATES AND TIMES:
*Press Preview Night - Friday, September 9th, 2011
Opening Night – Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Performs Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30PM. Sunday Matinees September 18th & October 2 @ 4:00 pm
Performances through Sunday October 2th.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca St., Hollywood, CA. 90028
FREE parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen’s Church at 6125 Carlos Ave.

TICKET PRICES:
VIP Package: $45 (Includes reserved seating, champagne reception & gift bag.)
General Admission: $18 at the door / Discounted Rate: $12 (Seniors, Students, Groups 4+)
Online Credit Card, Paypal and Discount Tix – www.d3linquentz.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Call: (310) 461-5125 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant
Visit: www.d3linquentz.com or www.writeactrep.org

ADDITIONAL LINKS:
Citizen LA (www.citizenla.com)



Interior Designs
(Los Angeles)
Women Inventing Theatre

Write Act Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant and Associate Artistic Director Ken Cosby are proud to present, Interior Designs, the latest installment of Women Inventing Theatre, featuring talented local female writers.

Scrabble
Written by Judith Allen
Directed by Sussan C. Hunter
Synopsis - Two old friends meet in the afterlife where secrets are revealed over a game of Scrabble and a bottle of whiskey.

Hit Man
Written by Bonnie Hallman
Directed by Michael Eiden
Synopsis – A Chicago gangster and his moll play a sexy cat-and-mouse game as each tries to avoid being the victim of a gangland “hit”.

Jesse Rode a Bicycle Today
Written by Sara Israel
Directed by Diane Chernansky
Synopsis – Time and Space are fluid as the story of Jesse, a young man with special needs, is told by those who know him and love him most. They struggle to find an avenue of communication with Jesse until the day he learns to ride a bicycle.

The Love Letter
Written by Marina Palmier
Directed by Richard Pierce
Synopsis – After a loud argument a married couple tries to work out their differences and he-- at last – reveals his computer password, as proof of his love.

I Will If You Will
Written by Ashley Taylor
Directed by Michael Sadler
Synopsis – It's whacky confession time for what we think is the average married couple, each of whom has a surprise in store for the other. The plays will be performed on the same nightly bill.

Featuring: Melanie Cruz, Cameron Comstock, Todd Gaebe, Justin Galluccio, Karoly James, Corey Jones*, Carlos Joseph, Sherrie Lewandowski, Jackie Marriott, Elisabeth Noone*, Jamie Sowers, Jinny Wilcott, Terry Woodberry
*appear through courtesy of Actors Equity Association

DATES & TIMES:
Press Opening: Friday July, 15th at 8pm
Continues from August 12 – 28, 2011
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. - Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
Box office opens 25 minutes prior to curtain.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca St., Hollywood, CA. 90028
(North of Vine St – two blocks east of Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen’s Church at 6125 Carlos Ave.

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: $15 at the door / Discounted Rate: $12 (Seniors, Students, Groups 4+)
Online Credit Card and Discount Tix – www.brownpapertickets.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Call: (323) 469-3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant
Visit: www.writeactrep.org

 

The War Zone Is My Bed
(Los Angeles)
Written by Yasmine Rana

Write Act Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Directors John Lant and Ken Cosby are proud to present the West Coast Premiere of The War Zone Is My Bed.

"The War Zone Is My Bed" is a two-act play about love affairs and spiritual destruction in war-torn Sarajevo, Kabul and Dubrovnik. Intimate and confessional in tone, it reveals the souls of journalists who make their careers going to conflict zones and the women whose plaintive stories make their careers. Personal relationships and spiritual destruction exposes themselves as a journalist’s, who is a native of the war zone, motives are questioned by her lovers.

The War Zone is My Bed premiered at La MaMa ETC in New York on October 20th, 2007 as part of Experimenta: A Festival of Plays Celebrating 10 Years of La MaMa’s Play Reading Series.

A collection of Yasmine Rana’s plays entitled "The War Zone is My Bed and Other Plays" will be published through Seagull Books in June. Write Act Repertory is proud to present the title play for a 8-performance engagement from Friday July 15th through Saturday July 30th, 2011 with a very special book signing and reception with playwright Yasmine Rana following the performance on July 23rd.

The War Zone Is My Bed, written by Yasmine Rana. Directed by Kenneth Cosby. Starring: Liana Johnston, Scott Blair, *Sharmila Devar, Cyrus Khamneipur, David Ghilardi and Melanie Cruz.

(*) Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association

DATES & TIMES:
Press Opening: Friday July, 15th at 8pm
Continues Saturday July, 16th and runs Thursday through Saturday, July 21st, 22nd, 23rd 28th, 29th and 30th.
Box office opens 25 minutes prior to curtain.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca St., Hollywood, CA. 90028
(North of Vine St – two blocks east of Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen’s Church at 6125 Carlos Ave.

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: $15 at the door / Discounted Rate: $12 (Seniors, Students, Groups 4+)
Online Credit Card and Discount Tix – www.brownpapertickets.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Call: (323) 469-3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant
Visit: www.writeactrep.org or thewarzoneismybed.weebly.com

 

Write Act Repertory presents...

'ROID RAGE (Los Angeles)
by Willard Manus
Directed by Tommy Hicks
Starring: Ilia Volok (alternate, James Black)

and

Bridge (Los Angeles)
by Willard Manus
Directed by Kelly Galindo
Starring: Jerry Boyd, Josie Martineaux, Tsulan Cooper, Yuki Matsuzaki

The World Premiere of Willard Manus’ newest Hollywood production at the Write Act Rep!

Write Act Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant and Associate Artistic Director Ken Cosby are proud to present the World Premiere of ‘ROID RAGE and BRIDGE by Willard Manus.

This new premiere work has a limited eight performance engagement at the Write Act Repertory Theatre, opening Tuesday, July 19th through Wednesday August 10th, 2011. The performances run Tuesday and Wednesday nights with shows on July 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th & August 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th, 2011. All evening shows start at 7:30pm.

'ROID RAGE, a 20-minute monologue performed by (alternates) Ilia Volok and James Black, is a sardonic and irreverent indictment of our self-absorbed culture of celebrity. Volok plays a professional athlete puffed-up on grandiosity and steroids who believes that to be less than famous means being something less than human. 'ROID RAGE is directed by Tommy Hicks.

BRIDGE, starring Jerry Boyd and directed by Kelly Galindo, is about a well-known jazz musician whose favorite place to practice is high up on the walkway of a big-city bridge. His nightly sessions are a creative and blissful experience for him--until his music begins to draw a succession of wounded souls who threaten to use his hideaway as a jumping-off point. BRIDGE is comprised of three separate scenes, in each one of which the musician finds himself locked in a life and death struggle with a suicidal person.

The plays will be performed on the same nightly bill.

The inspiration for BRIDGE, confides the playwright, was the famed sax player Sonny Rollins who at the peak of his career stopped appearing in public and for two years did all his playing and practicing late at night on New York's Williamsburg Bridge.

Willard Manus has had numerous plays produced by Write Act Rep, including Blues for Central Avenue (2009) and Just A Song at Twilight (2010). Another play of his, Maxwell Street, recently premiered at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park Village.

‘ROID RAGE and BRIDGE is presented at the beautifully rebuilt Write Act Repertory Theatre on the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church campus, located at 6128 Yucca Street in Hollywood, two blocks east of the famous Capitol Records building near Gower and Franklin, off the 101 freeway. Free ample parking is located one block away in the lower church parking lot at 6125 Carlos Avenue. The theatre, which features an outdoor patio reception area, is air-conditioned. Refreshments are available.

Produced by Anne Mesa and John Lant, Direction by Tommy Hicks and Kelly Galindo, Lighting Design by Sergio Escobar, with Graphics by Ken Cosby and John Lant.

DATE & TIMES:
Tues & Wed Nights
July 19, 20, 26, 27 // August 2, 3, 9, 10
***Opens Tues, July 19, 7:30pm***
7:30pm

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca St., Hollywood, CA. 90028
(North of Vine St – two blocks east of Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen’s Church at 6125 Carlos Ave.

TICKET PRICES:
General admission: $15.00 | Students, Seniors, Groups 4+: $12.00
RSVP: 323-469-3113
Tix Online: www.brownpapertickets.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Box Office Call: (323) 469-3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant
Visit: www.writeactrep.org

 


HayWire
(Los Angeles)
Written by Dean Parker
Music by Lou Briggs

The World Premiere of Dean Parker’s HAYWIRE at the Write Act Rep Theatre in Hollywood!

Write Act Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant and Associate Artistic Director Ken Cosby are proud to present the World Premiere of HAYWIRE by Dean Parker with additional Music by LA Composer Lou Briggs.

This new premiere work has a limited thirteen performance engagement at the Write Act Repertory Theatre, opening Saturday, June 4th through Sunday June 26th, 2011. The performances run Thursday through Saturdays with special Sunday matinee shows on June 12th, 19th, and 26th. All evening shows start at 8:00pm and Sunday matinee shows start at 4:00pm. Picture a world where havoc erupts in a small Midwestern town when some young farmers fight to stimulate the economy, in this FAMILY FRIENDLY musical.

HAYWIRE is a musical comedy featuring Randy Wilson, a young bank teller from New York City, returning to his hometown of Fern Hill, Minnesota, to find that his parents and all the other farmers are facing foreclosure. Together with Randy’s fiancée, Tasha, and his younger tomboy sister, Kris, Randy hatches a plan to thwart Emma Van Horn, the owner of the rural community’s only bank, who wants to steal the farmer’s land for profit. When Emma’s equally devious nephew, Keith, falls for Kris, a choosing of sides ensues, resulting in chaotic and comedic results.

Haywire is presented at the beautifully rebuilt Write Act Repertory Theatre on the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church campus, located at 6128 Yucca Street in Hollywood, two blocks east of the famous Capitol Records building near Gower and Franklin, off the 101 freeway. Free ample parking is located one block away in the lower church parking lot at 6125 Carlos Avenue. The theatre, which features an outdoor patio reception area, is both air-conditioned and heated. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be available.

Produced by John Lant and Write Act Repertory, Direction and Book by Dean J. Parker, Music and Lyrics by Lou Briggs and Dean Parker, Choreography Kistina Reynolds, Dellany Peace, Lois Neville. and Katie Chapman, Lighting Design by Sergio Escobar, and Set Design by Jonathan Harrison with Graphics by Laz Alma and Ken Cosby.

Featuring: *Rebecca Brooks, Katie Chapman, Jonathan Harrison, LaMont Hendrix, *Pat Loeb, Robert Matta, Lois Neville, Jeffrey Patrick Olson, Paul Panico, *Dellany Peace, Ryan Edward Ray, Tiffany Splettstoeszer, and Diana Taweel (*appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association).

DATES AND TIMES:
*Press Opening - Saturday, June 4th, 2011 with Opening Night Reception
continues Thursday, June 9th and runs through Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Thursdays through Saturdays Evenings @ 8:00pm (June 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25)
with special Sunday Matinees @ 4:00pm (June 12, 19, and 26)
Box Office opens 25 minutes prior to curtain.
All performances will feature a "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception following the show.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca St., Hollywood, CA. 90028
(North of Vine St – two blocks east of Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen’s Church at 6125 Carlos Ave.

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: $20 at the door / Discounted Rate: $15 (Seniors, Students, Groups 6+)
Online Credit Card Tix – www.brownpapertickets.com
Limited Discounted Tix - www.lastage.org & www.goldstar.com & www.plays411.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Box Office Call: (323) 469-3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant
Visit: www.writeactrep.org

 


Waking From A Dream
(Los Angeles)
Four Tales about Living in the Fantasy of our Minds
by Rochelle Perry

Write Act Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Directors John Lant and Ken Cosby are proud to announce Waking from the Dream: Four Tales About Living in the Fantasy of Our Minds, produced by Rochelle Perry, Anne Mesa and John Lant. 

Directors: Carolyn Blais, Catch Henson, James Huang, and George Stiehl

Cast: EJ Arriola, Danitha Bockoven, Damien Burke, Kevin Chhann, Barika Croom, David Doman, Junko Goda, Sayo Haraishi, *Dian Kobayashi, Tracy S. Lee, and Stefany Northcutt
(*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association)

Tech Director: Sergio Escobar
Sound Designer: Ross Patel
Stage Manager: Ramona Young
Graphic Designer: Rochelle Perry

DATES AND TIMES:
*Press Opening - Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Continues Monday, June 13th and runs through Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
7:30 PM – Monday through Wednesday (and one Sunday May 19th performance)
June 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th (Sunday), 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2011
Box Office opens at 7:00 PM
All performances will feature a "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception following the show.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre - 6128 Yucca Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Vine St – two blocks east of Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen’s Church at 6125 Carlos Ave.

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission:  $15 at the door / Discounted Rate: $10 (Seniors, Students, Groups 6+)
Online Credit Card Tix – www.brownpapertickets.com
Discounted Tix: www.lastage.org & www.goldstar.com & www.plays411.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Call:   (323) 469-3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating
Visit: www.writeactrep.org

PRESS CONTACT:
Press & Publicity: Rochelle Perry – 562.760.6342 – rochelledperry@gmail.com

 


Urban Legends
(Los Angeles)

A collection of raw intellect...
Spoken-word in its truest sense

Hosted by Barika A. Croom

Spoken Word Artists:
Scott Blair David J. Hunter
TJ Bledsoe Lindsay Holmes IV
Carlyn Blount Depth Perception
Hustle Diva Jaimyon Parker
Eric Gutierrez Jasmynne Shaye
B. Love Orr Annika P Smith
Jonathan Harrison

DJ:
Paul Valentino

DATES AND TIMES:
Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 8pm

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Free parking lot 1-blk south at 6125 Carlos Ave
(behind theatre)
www.writeactrep.org

TICKETS:
General Admission: $15
Seniors/Students/Groups(4+): $12

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information visit us at www.writeactrep.org or
RSVP Call: (323) 469–3113

 


Something Wicked
(New York)

By author Kristen Seavey

Write Act Repertory Eastside’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant is proud to announce the New York premiere of Something Wicked. This premiere production will have a limited three week engagement performing at Write Act Eastside @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre

SYNOPSIS:
When Brett receives predictions about his future from a group of clairvoyants, he decides to take matters into his own hands by making sure they come true no matter what the cost. After added persuasion from his girlfriend, Riley, Brett goes through with the unthinkable: murdering a revered classmate and friend.

Driven by confidence, lust, and power, Brett keeps himself protected under a web of secrets and lies. Meanwhile the members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity are working to uncover the truth to what's tearing them apart, and Brett slowly begins to spiral a descent into self destruction, taking down everything in his path.

Produced by John Lant, Directed by Joseph C. Russo, and Written by Kristen Seavey.

The talented cast for this production features: Brandon Alexander, Kelsey Arlen, John Barwood, Eli Bosnick, Athos Cakiades, Wilma Cespedes-Rivera, Edgar Eguia, Adam Foldes, Tara Lynn Gillfillan, Jacob Gold, Kyle Hoskins, Evan Johnson, Laura Killeen, Anthony Lalor, Perry Mast, Michael McFadden, Daniel Phai, and Kristen Seavey.

SOMETHING WICKED makes its premiere at Write Act Eastside @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre located at 309 East 26th Street at 2nd Ave. The theatre, which features an eclectic Art Gallery in the lobby reception area, is both air-conditioned and heated. Seating is limited. There is a meet & greet reception with the actors and production team after the show.

DATES AND TIMES:
April 15, 2011 through April 26, 2011
*Press Opening Saturday Aril 16, 2011

Friday April 15 & Saturday April 16 @ 7:30pm
Monday April 18 & Tuesday April 19 @ 7:30pm
Monday April 25 & Tuesday April 26 @ 7:30pm

TICKETS:
$20.00 – General Admission
$15.00 – Seniors / Students / Groups +4
Press and Industry Comps + Guest with RSVP and Business Card
Box Office opens 25 minutes prior to performance with a reception and concession area
Credit Card Tix Online: www.brownpapertickets.com
Discounted Tix: www.goldstar.com

LOCATION:
Write Act Eastside @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre 309 E 26th Street, New York, NY. 10010

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Reservations by Box Office Call: (212) 684-2690
Reservations Suggested
General Admission Seating
Refreshments
Visit: www.writeactrep.org

 


OUT OF THE BOX
(Los Angeles)

By AT RISE: PLAYWRIGHTS
at Write Act Repertory

Write Act Repertory continues their 2011 Mainstage Season with the World Premiere of OUT OF THE BOX by resident artist group AT RISE: PLAYWRIGHTS.

Write Act Repertory’s Producing and Artistic Director John Lant and Associate Artistic Director Ken Cosby proudly produce this provocative production of 90 minutes of original short plays involving Sex, Guns, Cannibalism and more.

The plays, by award winning theatrical, screen and television writers, will be presented in two series.

Series A: April 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, at 7:30 p.m.
An Escape Artist by Susan C. Hunter
Bum Code Etiquette 101 by Rochelle Perry
The Treasures of Tierra Padre by Linda L. Rand

Series B: May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Marty’s Bromance by Judith Allen
Chili con Carnage by Ann L. Gibbs
The Hat by Elayne Heilveil
A Fine Line by Marina Palmier

DATES AND TIMES:
*Series A Press Opening – Wednesday April 13th, 2011
Continues Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 27th

*Series B Press Opening – Tuesday May 3rd, 2011
Continues Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays through May11th

7:30 PM Showtime –Box Office opens at 7:05 PM
All Performances will feature a "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception following the show.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Vine Street – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free Parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: $15 at the door
Discounted Rate: $12 - Seniors / Students / Groups 6+
Credit Card Orders – www.brownpapertickets.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information visit us at www.writeactrep.org or
Call: (323) 469 – 3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating

 

NO FAULT
(Los Angeles)

Come celebrate Christie Perfetti's newest works since OUR BEDS ARE CROWDED...

Attend the Special Staged Reading of
"NO-FAULT: A Tale About the Big D in the Big Apple"

Written by Christie Perfetti
Directed by Stefan Lysenko

STARRING: Carolyn Blais, David Doman, Gregory Guardino, Liana Johnston, Meghan McGarry, Stefany Northcutt, Annie O'Neil, Suzan Solomon and Jack Seal

DATES AND TIMES:
March 25th & 26 @ 8:00 PM

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Vine Street – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free Parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: Free Admission

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information visit us at www.writeactrep.org or
Call: (323) 469 – 3113 / General Admission Seating

 


POWER IN THE BLOOD (Los Angeles)

Sarah Bewley’s Power In The Blood - A Hollywood Premiere!

Write Act Repertory’s Producing and Artistic Director John Lant and Associate Artistic Ken Cosby proudly announce and sponsor this intensely moving production directed by Jim Blanchette and produced by Tracy Littlejohn’s PocketFull Productions with John Lant for an enthusiastic four week engagement in Los Angeles, opening April 7th and closing April 30th 2011.

Power In The Blood - It’s about faith... religious and otherwise. Power In The Blood is the story of Ezekiel, a Pentecostal Baptist, who spontaneously begins to bleed from wounds that mirror those of Christ on the cross. Ranger Hardgrove, a revival manager, finds the boy and buys him from his sister. His plan is to introduce the bleeding boy into the revival circuit and then reap the financial benefits from the miracle.

DATES AND TIMES:
*Press Opening – Saturday April 9th, 2011
Previews - April 7th & April 8th
Continues Thursday April 14th and runs through Saturday April 30th, 2011.

8:00 PM – Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings
Special Engagement 3:00 PM Matinee – Saturdays April 23rd and April 30th

Box Office opens at 7:35 PM and 2:35 PM for Matinee
All Performances will feature a "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception following the show.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Vine Street – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)
Free Parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: $20 at the door
Discounted Rate: $15 - Seniors / Students / Groups 6+
Credit Card Orders – www.brownpapertickets.com

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information visit us at www.writeactrep.org or
Call: (323) 469 – 3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating

Directed by Jim Blanchette, Written by Susan Bewley, Produced by Tracy Littlejohn and John Lant, Light Design by Sergio Escobar, Graphic Design by Charles Pickens and Ken Cosby.

PITB Starring: *Kenneth Phenix, JR Sterling, *Nirayl Wilcox, Carla Valentine, and Tracy Littlejohn. (*appears courtesy of actors equity association)

 

GEEKS!
(Los Angeles)
The Musical
--A Staged Reading--

SYNOPSIS/DETAILS:
GEEKS! THE MUSICAL will be stage read at Write Act Repertory on Saturday March 5th at 8:00 PM and again on Sunday March 6th at 1:00 P.M. There will be a Q&A with the authors and director following the reading.

Books and lyrics are by Tom Misuraca. 
Music by Ruth Judowitz. 
Directed by Write Act member Bennett Cohon.
Assistant Director: Anne Mesa

Cast & Chorus: Aexzer Anthony, Carlyn Blount, Wil Bowers, Redetha Deason, Peter DiVito, Aaron Graham, Tyler Koster, Meredith Lockwood, James Lui, Paul Panico, Herman Poppe, Cody Ruegger, Peter Varvel, Jeff Watson 

DATES & TIMES:
Sat, Mar 5 @ 8pm
Sun, Mar 6 @ 1pm

TICKETS:
Admission is free.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Vine Street – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)

Be there AND be square!


 

DEVELOPMENT SOUP (New York)
ONE ACT FESTIVAL

Development Soup at Write Act Rep Eastside - Join us 4 shows left

Producing Artistic Director John Lant is proud to announce Write Act Repertory Eastside's New York premiere of DEVELOPMENT SOUP - A condensed evening of original one act plays.

Three accomplished writers, six capable directors, thirteen talented actors, and one amazing night of theatre, with a limited engagement
performing at Write Act Eastside at the Richmond Shepard Theatre from Monday February 22nd through Monday March 7th, 2011.

SYNOPSIS:
Development Soup will include six impressive short plays, from a comedy of Miscommunication, "Stranger - Danger at a bus stop" to the
melodrama of Julia, "Try as she might, Julia can't remain anonymous; when she meets her number one fan, she reveals more than she ever
intended." Then to a play where passion and anger intertwine on Beale Street, "When Johnny meets Maybelene at a Beale Street bar
recriminations fly, but Maybelene has Johnny's number." Three dramatic pieces includes the need to be Multi-Talented and "how to make it in
the music industry." The Confession explores "help (which) comes from an unexpected quarter when a priest needs to confess in his time of
need," and finally Highbury where "a young woman tries to escape her past, but her past cannot escape her."

Produced by John Lant and Andela Armand.

Highbury written by Andela Armand.
Miscommunication, and Multi-Talented written by Alex De Witt.
Beale Street, The Confession, and Julia written by Alex Ladd.
Directed by Kelsey Arlen, Andela Armand, Anthony Bertram, Elizabeth Bove, Karyn Joy DeYoung and Marcus Yi.

The talented cast for this production features: Linday Arber, Kelsey Arlen, Andela Armand, John Barwood, Steven Bergquist, Amanda Broomell,
Gina DiPeppe, Virginia Hammer, Brian Marino, Costa Nicholas, Patrick Reidy, Joseph Russo, and Marchelle Thurman.

DEVELOPMENT SOUP - A condensed evening of original one act plays festival makes its New York premiere at Write Act Eastside at the
Richmond Shepard Theatre located at 309 East 26th Street at Second Avenue. The theatre, which features an eclectic Art Gallery in the
lobby reception area, is both air-conditioned and heated. Seating is limited. Meet & greet reception with the actors after the show.

DATES & TIMES:
Monday Feb 28 7.30pm
Tuesday Mar 1 7.30pm
Sunday Mar 6 7.30pm
Monday Mar 7 7.30pm - Closing

TICKETS:
$15.00 General Admission
$12.00 Seniors / Students / Groups +4
Press and Industry Comps + Guest with RSVP and Business Card
Box Office opens 25 minutes prior to performance with a reception and
concession area
Credit Card Tix Online: www.brownpapertickets.com

LOCATION:
Write Act Eastside
@ the Richmond Shepard Theatre
309 E 26th Street, New York, NY. 10010

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Reservations by Box Office Call: (212) 684-2690
Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / Refreshments
Visit: www.writeactrep.org & www.richmondshepard.com


 

THE FALLEN
(Los Angeles)

Producing and Artistic Directors John Lant and Ken Cosby in Association with Write Act Rep proudly presents a staged reading of The Fallen by Yasmine Beverly Rana.

From the systematic rape camps of Kalinovik to the rooftops of Sarajevo, the bottom of the Adriatic Sea, and the balconies of Turin, comes a moment of discovery at a time of persecution for the survivors of rape and their children born from it during the Bosnian War. The Fallen gives breath to the stories of the war's women, children, and their struggle for self-acceptance and reconciliation.

The staged reading of The Fallen will take place on Friday, February 25 & Saturday February 26th in the beautifully rebuilt Write Act Repertory Theatre on the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church campus, located at 6128 Yucca Avenue in Hollywood, two blocks east of the famous Capitol Records building near Gower and Franklin off the 101 Freeway. Free ample parking is located one block away in the lower church parking lot at 6125 Carlos Street.

On Saturday the 26th, following the reading there will be a reception as well as a Q & A and with the playwright Yasmine Beverly Rana.
This staged reading is directed by Kenneth Cosby and stars Stefany Northcutt, Jackie Marriott, Diane Chernansky, Wil Bowers (*), David Doman and Dave Vij.

*appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association.

DATES & TIMES:
FEB. 25th and 36th at 8pm

TICKETS:
Suggested Donation: $5

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Vine Street – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)

Free Parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information visit us at www.writeactrep.org.
Call: (323) 469 – 3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating


 

THE DEVIL'S BRIDE (New York)

Write Act Repertory Eastside's Producing Artistic Director John Lant is proud to announce the New York premiere of
THE DEVILS BRIDE, the newest play by author Joan Silsby.

This premiere AEA Showcase Production will have a limited engagement performing at Write Act Eastside @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre from Monday January 24th through Tuesday February 13th, 2011.

SYNOPSIS:
The Devil's Bride, a romantic comedy-mystery by Joan Silsby, takes place a week after the events in Much Ado About Nothing, with the villainous Don John the Bastard still languishing in Messina's jail after attempting to thwart his rival's wedding. Don John is given a chance to redeem himself, if he consents to marry Signore Benedick's sister Allegra. However, Lady Allegra is under a Gypsy curse. She has already been engaged three times, and all three of her intended bridegrooms have died before reaching the altar. Will Don John be next?.

Produced by John Lant
Directed by Brett Maughan
Written by Joan Silsby

FEATURING:
The talented cast for this production features: Andela Armand, Joseph Bellino, Catherine Beraud, Scarlett Bermingham, Athos Cakiades, Samantha Cole, Rebecca Dale, Susie Duecker, Brandon Ferraro, Larry Gutman, Rachel Halper, Rebecca Kopec, Brett Maughan, Jesi Mullins, Kevin Needham, Alison Novelli, Anna Perczak, Jacob Reilly, *Nathan Riley, Joseph Russo, and Nilla Watkins. (*appears by permission of actor's equity association)

The Devils Bride makes its New York premiere at Write Act Eastside @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre located at 309 East 26th Street at Second Avenue. The theatre, which features an eclectic Art Gallery in the lobby reception area, is both air-conditioned and heated. Seating is limited. Meet & greet reception with the actors after the show.

DATES & TIMES:
Jan 24th-Feb. 13th
Sundays @ 3:00pm & 7:30 pm
Mondays & Tuesdays @7:30pm

TICKETS:
$18.00 – General Admission
$15.00 – Seniors / Students / Groups +4
Press and Industry Comps + Guest with RSVP and Business Card
Box Office opens 25 minutes prior to performance
(Reception and concession area used after the show for a meet and greet with the cast and crew.)

LOCATION:
Write Act Eastside
@ the Richmond Shepard Theatre
309 E 26th Street, New York, NY. 10010

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Reservations and Will Call at our Box Office
Call: (212) 684-2690

Visit: www.writeactrep.org & www.richmondshepard.com
Credit Card Tix Online: www.brownpapertickets.com
Discounted Tix: www.goldstar.com


 

BUTTERFLY
(Los Angeles)

A World Premiere Musical Play
Book, Music & Lyrics by Michael Antin

Write Act Repertory's Producing and Artistic Director's John Lant and Ken Cosby proudly sponsors this World Premiere production, directed by Derrel Maury, for a celebrated limited engagement, in Los Angeles, opening January 27th, and closing February 19th 2011.

SYNOPSIS:
Butterfly tells the musical tale of a woman, whose personality is overwhelmed by the severe physical and verbal abuse by her father, that she can't talk to men. As her story of abuse is shared with Professor Jake Kelly, a behavioral psychologist, he uses professional techniques to help her reach out and overcome her tragic childhood. The play sees her change from an inhibited, frightened woman to a strong partner in a new relationship with a musician, himself having been abused during his now dissolved marriage. And, yes, Klara, a fairy tale can come true!

Directed by Derrel Maury
Produced by John Lant
Written by Michael Antin

FEATURING:
*Noel Britton, Rachel Cyprus, Jeremy Herzig, Alexander Lvovsky, Maria Paris, Michael Richardson, and David Michael Trevino (*appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association)

Musical Direction by Lou Briggs
Lighting Design by Sergio Escobar

DATES & TIMES:
Press Opening – Thursday January 27th, 2011
Running Thursdays through Saturdays @ 8pm
Box Office opens at 7:35 PM

Special Preview - Sunday January 23rd @ 3pm with all tickets priced at $10
Box Office opens at 2:35 PM
Performances will feature a "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception following the show.

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca Street Hollywood, CA 90028
(North of Vine Street – two blocks east of the Historic Landmark Capitol Records Building)

Free Parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen's Church on 6125 Carlos Avenue

TICKETS:
General Admission: $15 at the door
Discounted Rate: $12 - Seniors / Students / Groups 6+

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For information visit us at www.writeactrep.org.
Call: (323) 469 – 3113 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating

Credit Card Tix Online: www.brownpapertickets.com
Discounted Tix: www.lastage.org & www.plays411.com & www.goldstar.com


 

OUR BEDS ARE CROWDED (Los Angeles)
7 short plays about love, fear and sex

Write Act Repertory continues their 2010-11 Mainstage Season with the West Coast Premiere of Playwright and Novelist Christie Perfetti's Our Bed Are Crowed.

Christie Perfetti's
Our Beds Are Crowded makes its debut straight from NYC to Hollywood!

Write Act Repertory's Producing and Artistic Director's John Lant and Ken Cosby proudly announce this cleverly constructed production directed by Stefan Lysenko and produced by Anne Mesa and John Lant for a celebrated 6 week engagement in Los Angeles, opening Nov. 17th and closing Dec. 21st 2010.


SYNOPSIS:
Our Beds Are Crowded - Seven Short Plays about Love, Fear and Sex (OBAC) is a collection of seven interconnecting stories dealing with the 'ghosts' of relationships - romantic, platonic, familial, etc. and how they affect the choices we make as lovers, partners and spouses. The Numismatist opens the collection, introducing us to the central story and several of the characters that will reappear throughout the series. The remaining six plays in the line-up are The Toast, The Proposal, The Russian, The Magazine, The Neighbor and The Man.

Ms. Perfetti is a writer, director and producer. She was born in Oswego, NY and is a graduate of Wells College. Currently, she lives and works in Manhattan. Her novels include Regular Coffee, released December 2006 and Revolutions Per Minute released October 2004. Writing Awards include Best of the Fest Girl Play 2010 - Lesbian Play Reading Festival, Finalist Fusion Theatre 2009 Playwriting Festival, and the Oswego Players Playwriting Competition Winner 2008. She is also a contributing writer with articles in Jane Magazine and Woman's World magazines.
(http://www.christieperfetti.com/about.html)

Director,
Stefan Lysenko has worked with such actors as Ashley Judd and Jeff Goldblum. He also worked with Academy Award-winning actress, Shelly Winters at The Actor's Studio. He starred in several feature films, including MAFIA!, THE LAST WILL (opposite Goran Visnjic, "ER"), INTERCEPTORS (opposite Ernie Hudson, "Oz"), and THE STRAY (opposite Michael Madsen and Angie Everheart.) Stefan Lysenko also directed the feature film, BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S. Mr. Lysenko is currently negotiating distribution on his third award winning feature film, STARTING FROM SCRATCH, starring himself and Billy Zabka (THE KARATE KID) while he is in production on his fourth feature film THE NEXT CASSAVETES. Stefan Lysenko is a member of the Playwright Director Unit of the Actors Studio and is proud to make his Write Act Rep. directorial debut alongside the wonderful creative team, cast and crew of OUR BEDS ARE CROWDED.

Written by Christie Perfetti
Directed by Stefan Lysenko
Produced by Anne Mesa


FEATURING:
Carlyn Blount, Jay Charan*, Diane Chernansky, Tsulan Cooper, Melanie Cruz, David Doman, Gregory Guardino, Tim Halpin, Liana Johnston, Meghan McGarry, Stefany Northcutt, Annie O'Neil, Vince Palmieri, Maria Paris, Tracey Silver*, Dave Vij and Gary Werntz (*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association)

Stage Manager: Judith Rose*
Tech Director: Mark Baker

Booth Operator: Sergio Escobar
Set/Graphic Designer: Emily Merkley
Costume Designer: Kellie Armbrust

DATES & TIMES:
November 17 - December 21, 2010, 7:30pm
Monday and Tuesday evenings
Opening Night: Wed, Novemer 17, 7:30pm

LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre
6128 Yucca, Hollywood CA 90028
Free ample parking on 6125 Carlos Ave (1 block south)

TICKETS:
$20 General Admission
$15 (Seniors/Students/Groups)


INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
RSVP: 323.469.3113 (cash only at the box office)
Online: www.brownpapertickets.com
Discounted Tix: www.lastage.org and www.goldstar.com