B*TCH
Premiering Off-Broadway January 5, 2012
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- Written By Sean Pomposello & Directed By Christian AmatoB*tch is a rapid-fire, provocative, urban crime-comedy that centers on three brothers who enist the mob in a seemingly perfect get-rich-quick scheme.The Debenedetto brothers have gotten their hands on a rare blue pit bull and seek the help of an estranged uncle to train and fight her.Nothing goes quite as they had planned.B*tch will run fromThursday - Saturday nights @ 7:00PMFrom January 5-28, 2012Tickets are $18 available HERE!
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- Dec 21, 11MICHAEL NEITHARDT (JUNIE)Michael Neithardt’s theater credits include John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Produced by Michael's company, Palmy Inn Productions), Justin Kuritzkes' Unimportant People, Anton Chekov’s The Seagull, Stephen Belber’s The Death of Frank, Jonathan Marc Sherman’s Veins and Thumbtacks, Stephen Belber’s Tape (also produced by Palmy Inn Productions) , among others. Film/TV: The Tested, Keeping the Faith, Harwood, jeffrey (winner, Best Short Film/Big Apple Film Festival 2008) and Late Night with Conan O’Brian. Michael earned his BA in film at Binghamton University and studied acting at HB Studios, Stella Adler Conservatory, Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, and The Circle in the Square Theater School. He lives in New York City with his wife Vanessa and their son Beckett. www.michaelneithardt.com
BENJAMIN WEAVER (MITTS)
Benjamin Weaver’s NYC credits include: The Coin Runners (Sparrowtree Theatre Company); Wounds to the Face (Cell Theatre); Mrs. Warren's Profession (Secret Theater); The Blind (Classic Stage); No Entrance (The Bridge Theatre); Romeo & Juliet (Atlantic Stage 2). Regional: As Bees In Honey Drown (Twin Tiers Festival) Romeo & Juliet (Theater at Monmouth). Film: Naked As We Came (Richard LeMay, dir.); Percival’s Big Night (Will Sullivan, dir.). Ben holds a BA from Dartmouth College and attended the Atlantic Acting School’s 2-Year Professional Conservatory.BRIAN CHENG (DAVY DOLLAR$)Brian Cheng's New York Theatre credits include Feung Schwey in The Awesome 80's Prom (Off Broadway), Ergaste in The School For Husbands (New York Classical Theatre), Data in The Goonies: The Musical (RASH! Theatre Co.). Tours: Cassius in Julius Caesar and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey), Max in Max and Ruby (TheatreworksUSA). Film and TV: Director's Cut, The All For Nots (HDNet). Brian is orginally from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and is a graduate of New York University (BFA) and Stella Adler Conservatory. www.briancheng.com
GINA LEMOINE (GIL)
Gina LeMoine is a founding member of Black Door Theatre Company. She has been seen in numerous productions in and around New York. Recent credits include BDTC's production of DOE by Trista Baldwin, which was part of the 2011 Santiago a Mil festival in Santiago, Chile. Also, their critically acclaimed production of Mike Leigh's Ecstasy and their original production of Sunrise at the Quarry by Nick Sanzo, where she originated the role of Lauren. Other theatre credits include 10-34 (BDTC Original) , Sweet Bird of Youth (Directed by Terry Schreiber), Climbing Up Walls, Fin and Euba. She has also appeared in numerous shorts and independent films, most recently in Trapped. Gina has studied under Terry Schreiber and at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
ARTHUR AULISI (UNCLE KNEE CO)
Arthur Aulisi was an original member of adobe theatre company and the Associate Artistic Director of Andhow! Theater Company. He has worked with countless other New York City companies including Soho Rep, New Dramatists and Ensemble Studio Theater; premiering such playwrights as Lanford Wilson, Neal Bell and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. He was named one of nytheatre.com's People of the Year for his contribution to independent theatre. In October Arthur finished a year long exploration of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with Rabbit Hole Ensemble, a company with whom he is affiliated. He is also currently affiliated with Hoi Polloi and The Essentials, both with whom he developing new pieces. Hoi Polloi's All Hands is due to go up in March as part of the Ontological's Incubator Series. He continues to perform with the ensemble of Laurie Stanton’s Sound Diet (a radio show performed before a live audience) and, whenever possible, with the folks at Off the Hook (a youth playwrighting program in Red Hook). The second half of 2011 also included The Eternal Husband in the fringeNYC, P.S., It's Poison (as director) and the feature film Ripped! - Dec 21, 11Sean Pomposello (Playwright) Sean Pomposello is a screenwriter, former HBO writer and longtime Madison Avenue ad guy. Many theaters have staged his plays, including Theater for the New City, Naked Angels, The Impact Theater, The Strand Theatre, Manhattan Repertory Theatre and The Riant Theatre's Strawberry One Act Festival. Both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowship and Monterey County Film Commission have recognized my screenwork.
Christian Amato (Director) Christian Amato is a New York based director and designer. He is also the Founding Artistic Director of The Theatre Project, which the West Villager has acclaimed as an "Adventurous New Company." Regionally, he has directed Dog Sees God, Reefer Madness, HAIR!, The Dining Room, and Ajax. Off-Broadway Christian re-adapted and directed Sarah Kane's final play, 4.48 Psychosis. Upcoming directorial projects include Alice In Wonderland, Jaques Brel is Alive and Well and Living In Paris, and The Founding Fathers. He earned his BA in Theatre and Art from SUNY Plattsburgh. Visit www.ChristianAmato.com for more info or follow him on twitter @ChristianAmato.KeriAnne Murphy (Stage Manager) KeriAnne Murphy is the Executive Director of The Theatre Project and the Production Stage Manager for Literally Alive. Recent credits include Stone Soup, The Little Mermaid, 4.48 Psychosis, A Christmas Carol, The Dining Room and HAIR! KeriAnne earned her BA in Theatre from SUNY Plattsburgh.
Danny Gray (Composer) With a background in classical music and a love for the cinematic, Danny Gray creates instrumental music based upon haunting themes, vivid imagery, and the fusion of musical styles. An active composer for the production library 4 Elements Music, Danny has also contributed music to television shows including Good Morning America, 20/20, PrimeTime, and The Nate Berkus Show. Recent independent film credits include The Golden Tree (Aria Pictures, 2010), and By the Riverside (NYU Tisch School of the Arts, 2009). As the founder of Danny Gray Music LLC, he offers composition, arrangement, and orchestration services, as well as music engraving and proofreading. Past clients include composer Stephen Schwartz, Aria Pictures, College Football Performance Awards, Illuminations Dance Company, and WAVE TV in Lansing, Michigan. Outside of film, his compositions span various genres, including instrumental and vocal concert works, contemporary rock/jazz songs, and musical theatre. Danny's debut instrumental album, "Erubescent Night", was released in November 2009, and is available in major online music stores including iTunes and CDBaby. Danny holds a B.M. in Composition from the Purchase College Conservatory of Music (State University of New York). He has taken graduate classes in film and multimedia scoring at New York University and the University of Southern California. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).
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- #Actor Vincent Pastore of #TheSopranos is set to star in our upcoming #playreading of #Barbicide! #newplay #nyc http://t.co/nyyKJQOZ
- All new #DirectorsNotebook on developing #design and #branding for a #newplay!Including #Barbicide design samples #2amt http://t.co/8bmI8BxL
- #TTPNews: This week we will have a #Design focused #DirectorsNotebook and a special #announcement! Stay tuned!Feb 20, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- We are very proud to collaborate with @PlayersNYC to present #Shinsai on March 11, 2012! All proceeds going to Shinsai. http://t.co/9KOI1LgpFeb 20, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Happy lazy Sunday! Check out this great vintage barber shop video! It reminds us of #Barbicide! http://t.co/Cqz8aIil
- @urbancricketnyc Davy Dollar$ wore the "Ride On" shirt well! We can't wait to see the looks you come up with for #Barbicide!
- Today we are excited to meet with @urbancricketnyc to brainstorm over our new custom merchandise line! We'll keep you posted!
- One of the most beautiful brandings we've seen. Fast Eddie´s Barber Shop identity. http://t.co/CQLzwX2Q
- This Barber Shop price list has to make it into our scenic design for #Barbicide http://t.co/LjHizckc
- Check out our newest #blog series, #PlaywrightsPad, where Sean Pomposello posts about the origin of #Barbicide #2amt http://t.co/XMHPdWc2Feb 13, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Check out our newest photo set on @Flickr, with photos from our production of #Bitch! http://t.co/XvIkwwZG
- Were now on @pinterest! Follow along with the development of #Barbicide with our Barbicide Pin Board! http://t.co/x1VCb4Fg
- Here's an all new #DirectorsNotebook post on #Collaboration in #Theatre! Give it a read! http://t.co/TU5eVVD2 #2amtFeb 10, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Exciting news for us to share! Stay tuned for developments this week! Plus an all new #directorsnotebook and a #playwrightpost!
- Rehearsing "Queens Rule!" The pit sounds fantastic. A newfound love for percussion! http://t.co/cWVdYgwv
- If you haven't seen it, our website just got a #facelift! Visit www.thetheatreproject.org to check out our #rebranding!
- "Amato immaculately complements Pomposello, directing B*tch with beauty and balance." A nice review from @CHARGEDfm http://t.co/gwUrgQRF
- Check out our newest #Video #talkback with #playwright Sean Pomposello on our #newplay project, #Barbicide! http://t.co/HBonUKhE #2amt
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- Submit your headshot and resume to tpauditions@gmail.com, to receive an appointment and audition for Barbicide.
- Tomorrow we will be posting a very cool design focused "Director's Notebook," on developing the identity of our upcoming play "Barbicide," as well as some great vintage tonsorial imagery that we have been using to develop early design cues! Also keep your eyes peeled for a very exciting announcement coming later this week.
- We are very proud to be partnering with Literally Alive and The Players Theatre on SHINSAI: Theaters for Japan. On March 11, join us in a world wide effort to raise awareness and proceeds benefiting the theatre community affected by the earthquake in Japan.
- Time Out New York just did a feature on the top 10 Barber Shops in New York. We figured this was appropriate for Barbicide. Do you have a favorite place to get your groom on?
- We had a great time brainstorming with Urban Cricket today about our Barbicide merch! We'll have some cool developmental pictures of what the designers will be coming up with very soon!
- Today we are excited to be meeting with Urban Cricket to plan our new custom merch line for "Barbicide." But to hold you over, we thought we would release a copy of our poster for the reading in April. One major piece of information is missing, but you'll find out soon enough! Have a great day!
- Follow playwright Sean Pomposello's Pinterest, where he posts inspirations to his play "Barbicide!"
- Check out our all new blog series, "The Playwright's Pad," where Sean Pomposello writes about the creation of our upcoming play "Barbicide". Read about the development of the play from it's inception!
- Check out the "B*tch" photo set we just uploaded onto our Flickr page!
- We're now on Pinterest! Follow the development of #Barbicide on our new Barbicide inspiration board!
- Here is an all new Director's Notebook post on Collaboration in Theatre! Give it a read. Stay tuned next week for an all new blog series, "The Playwright's Pad!" Have a wonderful weekend!
- If you haven't already checked it out, The Theatre Project website has gotten a major face lift! Give it a peak!
- Man do we wish we had these when we were young! We may just build our next scenic model out of @BrickStix just for fun!
- "The writer and director share an intuitive rapport. Amidst a sea of tired scriptwriters, B*tch bespoke revival. Pomposello shows dexterity, particularly with his balance of the Mametian perspective. At 24 years old Amato's directorial adeptness is already making an impressive impact on indie theatre. Amato immaculately complements Pomposello, directing B*tch with beauty and balance." An Incredible wrap-up review from CHARGED.fm! Give it a read!
- Check out this awesome video interview between playwright Sean Pomposello & Artistic Director Christian Amato, about our upcoming play "Barbicide!" Yes, that is the set of B*tch at The Players Theatre you see in the background!
- “People of this world Notice not its modest blossoms - The chestnut by the eave.” - Basho
- We are very excited to be partnering with The Players Theatre & Literally Alive. Together on March 11th, we will be teaming up with Theatre Communications Group to present SHINSAI: Theaters for Japan. This international effort was formed to support the theatre community of Japan. 36 theatres currently are involved in the one night only event. Watch the video here!
- 13 Months of Development 4 Months of Rehearsal 5 Talented Actors 6 Amazing Production Members 1 Fantastic Playwright 8 Wonderful People Working on Press 90 Pieces of Bacon 5 Half-Gallons of Milk (1 %) 15 Bottles of (Unsweetened) Ice-Tea 15 Bagels 8 Bottles of Cranberry Juice 14 Frank Sinatra Pictures 4 Picture Frames 12 Performances 11 Sold out shows Completing an unforgettable run at The Players Theatre-PRICELESS! Many thanks to everyone who has followed and supported B*tch! It has been a great experience and the perfect way to usher in The Theatre Project's new year! Thank You!
- Today we will be filming an interview on the B*tch set with playwright Sean Pomposello, followed by the second to last production of B*tch! Be there our be square!
- Only 3 more chances to see The Theatre Project's production of B*tch at The Players Theatre! Thursday, Friday & Saturday of this week mark the final performances of the production that critics are calling, "A Great Success!" Come see why The Theatre Project is, "A company to watch in the next year."
- 3 more days to see B*tch at The Players Theatre! Get your tickets on Goldstar! But more importantly, please do not forget to vote for B*tch in the New York Innovative Theatre Awards. Audience Participation counts!
- 3 more days to see B*tch at The Players Theatre!
- A little B*tch teaser for your reading pleasure!
- A beautiful review on B*tch at The Players Theatre! "Going into a play with such a title, one can not really be sure what to expect. I had basic bullet points of background, i.e. dog fighting, brothers, money. B*tch is the perfect revelation of the truth behind high stakes situations involving family members, and the skeletons in the closet of each individual. As an audience member, I felt fully engrossed in the development of the relationship or lack thereof between each character, finding moments of empathy for one, and disgust of the other, and finding my feelings changed a scene or two later for the same. The director's vision is unbelievably clear, and has brilliantly opened a space where one feels a sense of comfortable, quiet invisibility and belonging for most of the play, and oppositely, one will undoubtedly feel excitingly uncomfortable at times, further explained: there are moments you will be thankful you cannot be seen in the room for how skillfully, and tragically the events are carried out by stunning and intelligent actors, hitting every note so precisely. The writing allows for a tempo that is coordinate and balanced throughout the play, and words flow like water tying streams of emotions together from all angles and perspectives, as each character represents a different set of conflict. In short, prepare yourself for a no intermission, shot through the heart, full speed, and exhilarating experience with B*tch and it's inhabitants."
