Prince of Atlantis, a New Comedy by Steven Drukman, Gets South Coast Rep Reading

December 29, 2010
...directed by ME in the Julianne Argyros Stage.



The Prince of Atlantis
by Steven Druckman
Directed by Damaso Rodriguez
Monday, January 10 7:30pm

"Set in the Down the Lake section of Boston, where the jargon is all their own, and so is the bombast, this tender — and funny — play is all about family, loyalty and love. At its center is Joey Colletti, one of the biggest seafood importers in the East, who got in a little trouble with his company and landed in a minimum security prison. To add to his woes, the son he never knew is anxious to meet him but isn't aware of his current address. Joey expects his brother, Kevin, can put the kid off for nine months until he gets out. But Kevin has a couple of problems of his own."
 

BIG MONEY

December 20, 2010

Book by Kyle Jarrow
Music & Lyrics by Kyle Jarrow and Nathan Leigh
Directed by Dámaso Rodriguez

Big Money is a funny, freewheeling rock musical about taking risks, finding love - and reaching for the American Dream.

Set in the early 80s with a period synth-pop score, Big Money follows three contestants and their host on the set of a Burbank, California game show, where clawing for the big prize means a wild ride through their greatest fears and fantasies. A musical about striving to win fa...


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The Lemon Meter says Blithe Spirit is 100% SWEET

October 25, 2010
See highlights from reviews here:
http://bitter-lemons.com/2010/10/blithe-spirit-a-noise-within-100-sweet/

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Los Angeles Times Critic's Choice: Blithe Spirit Review

October 20, 2010

Theater review: 'Blithe Spirit' at A Noise Within

October 14, 2010 |  4:00 pm

ANW10-11BlitheSpirit-BS113-3"Blithe Spirit" has been a surefire crowd-pleaser since its 1941 London premiere, and its imaginative revival at A Noise Within should sustain the average. Noel Coward's deathless "improbable farce" about a second marriage sent haywire by the first wife's ghost receives an engrossing account, agreeably quirky, reliably stylish.

Reportedly dashed off in six days during the Blitz, Coward's boulevard str...


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LA Weekly Review: Blithe Spirit at A Noise Within

October 11, 2010

NEW REVIEW GO BLITHE SPIRIT

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Photo by Craig Schwartz

Noel Coward's comedy faced an acid test in its first outing: It opened in the darkest days of World War II, when London was undergoing the Blitz. It kept Londoners laughing even when bombs were falling, and it has proved hilarious ever since. As research for his new novel, writer Charles Condomine (Scott Lowell) calls upon eccentric spiritualist Madame Arcati (Jane Mcfie) to conduct a séance at his house. She unwittingly summons ...


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Blithe Spirit at A Noise Within

June 30, 2010
A Noise Within's season was announced yesterday: http://bit.ly/9FCp6i

I'll be directing Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, the second show in the fall season, opening October 2010. 

Looking forward to it!


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Breaking news

June 28, 2010
I have just signed on to direct a show in the Fall, though I cannot disclose the title or theatre until it hits the press. Check back soon!


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