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Illuminating Artists: One Man Talking
Illuminating Artists: ONE MAN TALKING
A developmental series for one man shows.
Artistic Director: Paul Adams
Festival Co-Curators: Scott Klavan and Scott Raker
Production Coordinator: Stacy Mayer
Stage Managers: Alison Carroll* and Julie Feltman
*Please note that each show listed below has only one performance date & time, reserve carefully.
*Each evening runs approximately 1 hour, followed by a 30-minute discussion, for which all are welcome to stay.
Tues. Apr. 20, 9 PM
WALTER & JAKOB
In the darkest days of the Holocaust, a killer finds his soul.
Written and performed by Roger Grunwald*
Directed by Annie McGreevey
...on the bill with...
FORBIDDEN GLASS
Javad, a 23-year-old Iranian gay man, flees persecution in his home country and seeks asylum in Turkey.
Written and Directed by Kirt Shineman
Performed by Rambod Derakhshani
Fri., Apr. 23, 7 PM
THE PIGEON BOYS
The story of three pigeoneers during WWII and one life-or-death mission.
Book & Lyrics by Anne Berlin
Music by Andrew Bleckner
Performed by Tom Schubert
Directed by Valentina Fratti
...on the bill with...
BABA
A search for father(hood) and identity in a world where growing up black, male, and without a father is a hindrance.
Written and performed by marcus d. harvey
Directed by leigh hile
Mon. Apr. 26, 7 PM
FINAL ARGUMENT
A world-weary lawyer's closing argument on behalf of a client charged with bank robbery goes horribly awry.
Written by James McLindon
Directed by Mhari Sandoval
...on the bill with...
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOSH
A small town boy chases his dreams to Hollywood, while navigating his tempestuous relationship with his abusive father.
Written and Performed by Joshua Rivedal*
Directed by Joshua Gaboian
Thurs. Apr. 29, 7 PM
SHUTTERBUG; KISS THE COOK
Two mysterious men- a photographer and chef: are they artists, or monsters?
Written by Edward Musto
Directed by Ian Streicher+
Shutterbug: Performed by Sam Cates
Kiss the Cook: Performed by Matt Stapleton
...on the bill with...
OLD HICKORY
Behind every fed-up ex-husband . . . is a great knife.
Written and Performed by Ric Siler*
Directed by Wallace Norman
Fri. Apr. 30, 7 PM
QUEER IN THE U.S.A.
Can a queer kid rock like The Boss?
Written and Performed by Manuel Simons*
Directed by Chrissy Moore
Mon. May 3, 7 PM
PUNCHLINE
An aging boxer-turned-comedian confronts the recent passing of his arch-rival.
Written by Jonathan Heaps
Directed by Stephen Jobes
Performed by Richard John Scott*
...on the bill with...
WOLF MESSING & THE KGB: a true (?) story
In 1940, a famed psychic is abducted by Russian intelligence.
Written & Performed by Scott Klavan* +
...on the bill with...
TORCHBEARERS
One Punk-- the story of a flame.
Written and Performed by Michael Bradley Cohen
Directed by Scott C. Embler
Fri., May 7, 7 PM
CELLFISH; SWANANOA
Two perfect days; until something goes wrong.
Written by Richard Ballon
Cellfish: Directed by Richard Ballon; Performed by Russell Jordan
Swananoa: Directed by Tom Smith; Performed by Adam Haberman.
...on the bill with...
POLANSKI
Roman Polanski interviews Roman Polanski: who will win?
Written by Saviana Stanescu
Created and performed by Grant Neale*
Directed by Tamilla Woodard
...on the bill with...
PARTING SONG
A comic and empathic exploration of one man's grieving process.
Written & Performed by Joe Donovan
Sat. May 8, 7 PM
RUNNING IN PLACE
Demanding daughters, prostate problems, fitness regimen... welcome to 50!
Written by Mark Lambeck+
Directed by Ian Streicher+
Performed by Bernard Burlew
...on the bill with...
MADE FOR EACH OTHER
Boy meets boy in an unexpected journey through sex, love and the power of memory.
Written by Monica Bauer
Performed by John Fico*
Directed by John FitzGibbon
*Actors Equity Association
+ EAT Ensemble Member
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LocationTADA! Theater
15 W 28th St, 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10001
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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