Following hot on the heels of their hits, Naked Holidays  NYC, and Manson the Musical,  EndTimes Productions is pleased to announce their 4th Annual one-act festival: Vignettes for the Apocalypse 2010, a collection of twenty one-act plays, dealing with dystopian, futuristic, and apocalyptic themes.

Artistic Director Russell Dobular has chosen pieces that reflect a diversity of writing styles, ranging from sci-fi to traditional horror, the comic, and the dramatic, while representing a unifying vision of our culture and society, both past and present, as it faces the real possibility of imminent collapse.  This year’s festival sees the return of  cult writer/actor, Mark Borkowski, author of last year’s festival highlight, “The Godling”, with his new play examining the  BTK killings, “The Kids Are Awake”.  Playwright Steve Strangio also returns, with the premiere of his comic deconstruction of psychosexual horror film violence, “Savage Hot Babe Massacre”.  Mr. Strangio offers the audience three different endings, but we’re betting the Bollywood dance number will win out every time.  Other highlights include a future first world eatery, with an unusual third world menu,  a space station murder mystery, a zombie lothario who prefers a diet of women’s hearts,  and a future in which overpopulation has reached such epidemic proportions that the average Manhattan apartment of today would seem luxurious by comparison.

EndTimes Productions, through its festivals, productions, and facilities, has provided opportunities for hundreds of theatre artists, since its inception in 2006.  Endtimes provides its artists with free rehearsal space, staff support, complete coverage of production expenses, and for young directors a mentoring program in which they assist more experienced directors on full productions.

Performances are April 7th thru April 18th, 2010.

At The Red Room Theater –
85 East 4th Street, NYC  10003(between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)
6 subway to Bleecker – F or V to –2nd Avenue -

Tickets are $18 at the door, $15 with a  Student ID,  $25 for two groupings, $75 All-access festival pass.  Reservations can be purchased online via company Website EndTimesProductions.org

EndTimes Productions Presents:

The Atomic Cafe

Thursday, March 11 2010
8pm @ The Ace of Clubs
9 Great Jones St.
$10

Featuring:

Stephen King’s High School Musical

Danny Torrance is a talented young writer and the most popular boy at Castle Rock High. But when he meets Carrie White, a mysterious redhead with a history of heartbreak and telekinesis, he learns that sometimes the most terrifying thing in Maine…is love.

Freedom Instinct Theatre

This one-of-a-kind troupe is made up of seasoned actors and actresses who have been honing their own brand of comedic Improvisation for the last year in association with EndTimes Productions.  Playing to sold out houses at The Gene Frankel Theater, Ace of Clubs, and Bleeker Street Theater, FIT continues to explore the intersection between traditional theater and improv.

Stand-up Comedy by:

• MATT WAYNE
• DOUG SMITH
• GEORGE GORDON

WHAT A CRAZY-FUN NIGHT!!!

EndTimes Productions Presents:

The Atomic Cafe

Thursday, March 11 2010
8pm @ The Ace of Clubs
9 Great Jones St.
$10

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Stephen King’s High School Musical

Ace of Clubs
9 Great Jones Street, NYC 10012

March 11th @  8pM

Danny Torrance is a talented young writer and the most popular boy at Castle Rock High. But when he meets Carrie White, a mysterious redhead with a history of heartbreak and telekinesis, he learns that sometimes the most terrifying thing in Maine…is love.

Will everybody laugh at them? Will Danny succumb to the deadly charms of Dolores, his “Number One Fan?” Will he be murdered by his Dad? And how does that creepy clown over there feel about all this? One thing’s for sure…in some schools, dead is better!

Stephen King’s High School Musical was created by Jamie King and Sam Rosenberg and enjoyed it’s premier at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre (NYC) on December 18th, 2009 under the direction of John Flynn. It features eight original songs and stars Sam Rosenberg, Sarah Jane Marek, Kendra Treichler, Alessandro Colla, Bob Barth, Brianna Tyson and Leal Vona as Dollawise the Evil Rapping Clown.

Review from Broadwayworld.com:

“The most unique [presentation] thus far was the stunning and clever Stephen King’s High School Musical…the wit of the writing was on the same level as that of the Urinetown folks. Don’t be surprised if this duo is writing musical comedy for Broadway producers very soon. The show also featured some great performers including [Sarah Jane Marek] as Carrie with a song about telekinesis that had the audience nearly falling out of their seats with laughter, and Brianna Tyson who’s portrayal of Carrie’s zombie mother was one of the highlights of the night. “

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FIT, the Freedom Instinct Theatre, will perform on Sunday, February 28th at the Broadway Comedy Club, at 7PM.  This one-of-a-kind troupe is made up of seasoned actors and actresses who have been honing their own brand of comedic Improvisation for the last year in association with EndTimes Productions.  Playing to sold out houses at The Gene Frankel Theater, Ace of Clubs, and Bleeker Street Theater, FIT continues to explore the intersection between traditional theater and improv.

FIT

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

The Broadway Comedy Club

318 West 53rd Street

New York, NY

7pm

$10 tickets + 1 drink minimum

Hit Chicago Cult Musical Makes NYC Premiere
Annoyance Theater’s
MANSON: THE MUSICAL!
October 25 – December 5 at The Kraine Theater

Just in time for the 40^th anniversary of the Tate-LaBianca murders, EndTimes Productions present the long-awaited New York Premiere of MANSON: THE MUSICAL! A long-running 1990’s cult hit in Chicago, this dark musical comedy about Charles Manson features music, book and lyrics developed through improv by the members of Annoyance Theater (including The Office’s Kate Flannery). This revolutionary “Family” musical features guest appearances by The Beatles, Sharon Tate, The Beach Boys and more. Directed by Russell Dobular, previews begin October 25^th with opening night set for November 8^th.

“I went in prepared to hate it, ready to use every adjective in the book to slam their insensitivity, their cruelty — and walked out amazed at what they’d done with a story that, on its own merits, was already so far over the top it couldn’t be improved by satire. Playing it straight was satire.” — Chicago Sun-Times

Cast and Crew

Alanna Blair

(Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, keyboard, guitar, glockenspiel)

Alanna Blair hails from Memphis, Tennessee and recently converted to New York after living in Los Angeles.  Her last play was She do the police in different voices., a solo performance adaptation of The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot which took her to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  She’s also working on the feature film Frogtown (frogtownmovie.net).  Her BFA from California Institute of the Arts’ School of Theater ensures that she will be broke forever.   She sends a crapload of of love and admiration to her amazing Manson Family, and to EndTimes for making this happen.

alannablair.com

Melissa Ciesla

(Narrator)

Melissa is thrilled once again to be working with End Times in the mayhem that is. She is glad to see that her BA in dance and 2 years of intense Meisner training at The Esper Studio is once again opening the doors to a world of insanity, art and fun. As she narrates and interviews her way through this hysterically dark journey she would like to thank everyone out there who keeps her sane and especially Meghan Sinclair for covering her ass so she can be in this production….THANK YOU!!!

Alessandro Colla

(Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Peter Tork, Judge, acoustic guitar, vibes)

Alessandro Colla is a Queens native, alumnus of LaGuardia High School (FAME!) and Boston University. Having chosen the red pill only to be stranded by the Nebuchadnezzar, Endtimes has been one of the only things that still makes sense. Remarkable people seem to gravitate to this pulsar, and working with them has been an inspiration.. I thank you all with all my heart. Thanks especially to Russ for drawing us together to create a theatre experiance, rather than murder.

Chris Cornwell

(Dennis Wilson, John Lennon,  Michael Nesmith, electric guitar)

Chris Cornwell is originally from Austin, Texas and holds a B.F.A. from Texas State University. His last venture with the End Times crew was when in March when he directed two plays for Vignettes For The Apocalypse series. He also plays guitar and sings in the blue grass band The Two Gents.

For music and acting clips visit www.chriscornwell.net.

Alexander Dunbar

(Charles Manson)

Alexander Dunbar- is a New Yorker with his heart in Texas, his bed in Brooklyn, and his left hand petting one of his cats. He started his training in Texas, where he developed a penchant and skill for stage combat (and hanging from chandeliers, in particular). Following his NYC relocation and graduation from AMDA in 2004, Alex has stayed busy co-starring with Chinese-food loving felines, working with our nations elderly, to Dreaming in the Mid Summer Night. He’s thrilled to be back on stage, and for the ongoing chance to prove to his family they didn’t waste their time or money. Hehehe.

Cheri Paige Fogleman

(Abigail Folger, Rosemary LaBianca, percussion)

Cheri Paige Fogleman is amazed. Who knew a little air guitar and a rendition of Proud Mary at the Manson audition would lead to this? Super happy. Cheri is a graduate of UNC School of the Arts and of the Maggie Flanigan Studio and has been seen acting on lots of stages in NY and lots of fun indie films AND dancing with many modern dance companies (including Shen Wei Dance Arts, and Aynsley Vandenbrouche Movement Group). Recently she’s been hard at work on a new webisode: HOT MESS… www.shesamess.com. cheers!

www.nycastings.com/cheripaigefogleman

Heather Lee Harper

(Patricia Katie Krenwinkel)

Heather Lee Harper is ecstatic to be a part of Manson the Musical. This is her third show with EndTimes, but the first as a full fledged company member! Favorite Regional credits: Touch (Kathleen), Dial M for Murder (Margot), The Tempest (Miranda), A Clockwork Orange (Ensemble of 10), and Wait Until Dark (Susy). Here in NYC, Ms. Harper is a founding member of The Active Theater Company. A graduate from Arizona State University (BA Theatre Arts) and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Los Angeles, Heather is a proud member of the EMC Program.

Tiffany Herrioett

(Choreographer)

Born in South Jamaica, Queens, Tiffany Herrioett began drug dealing at the age of twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. After leaving drug dealing to pursue a rap career, she was shot at and struck by nine bullets during an incident in 2000. Oh, wait— that‘s 50 cent. Tiffany Herrioett currently teaches tap and ballet to little people (aka children) at Millennium Dance in Harlem, NY. With over a decade of training, she has previously performed at Madison Square Garden as a member of the St. John’s University Dance Team, and has performed as part of Walt Disney Magic Music Days. This is her first time as sole choreographer for a production. She would like to thank Russell for the opportunity, as well as her mom, who supported her by paying “1 million dollars” to facilitate her rigorous training. She would also like to thank the cast for their amazing hard work, and her very significant other, Colin, for his Ghandi-esque patience during the rehearsal process.

Candace Janee

(Linda Kasabian)

Candace first found her passion for the stage in California where her favorite roles included Mary Warren in “The Crucible”, Corie Bratter in “Barefoot in the Park” and The Evil Fairy in “Sleeping Beauty”. She moved to New York to attend The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she graduated in 2007. This is her second show with EndTimes after her highly acclaimed turn as the bloody, bruised and pregnant Lily in ‘The Godling’. She would like to thank EndTimes for this unique and exciting opportunity, and her family and friends for all their love and support!

Dana Mazzenga

(Susan “Sadie Mae Glutz” Atkins)

Dana just recieved her MFA from the New School for Drama last spring! She is pleased that her $100,000 degree has led her to such a well-meaning, non-violent, sweet character. Seriously though – thank you to Russ, Serena, Tiff, Mel, the cast and all the other EndTimes members for making a gal feel so at home so quickly- this is a truly loveable and super creative ‘family’. Dana can also currently be seen playing Elizabeth in Radiotheatre’s electrifying production of ‘Frankenstein’ at The Kraine Theatre. And finally – RIP Sexy Sadie: “you broke the rules, you laid it down for all to see”. Sigh.

Anthony Mead

(Beach Boys, Beatles, Monkees, drums)

Anthony acts and has acted on New York City stages. He is especially ecstatic to be a part of this here Manson Do-Hickey with so many fun and talented folks. Seriously, he really is. He’s not just saying that. For serious, he told I.

Serena Ebony Miller

(Cello, bass, music director)

Serena began her musical education in church as a child and could not have then foreseen her participation in “Manson the Musical.” She has been playing cello for longer than she cares to confess and enjoys writing songs and arranging music for theater. Serena has worked with EndTimes Productions as an actress, a musician, and formerly a cleaner of bathrooms. Love and thanks to an amazing cast and band for their patience and talent, Russ and Jeremy for the opportunity, the better side of the Miller family, Paul, and St. Anthony and St. Jude for prayers answered.

Mary Orzano

(Catherine “Gypsy” Share)

Mary Orzano’s regional theatre credits include: Leonard Bernstein’s MASS (Kennedy Center); Souvenirs: A Cabaret to Wage Peace (Kennedy Center); Il Trovatore (The Summer Opera Theatre Company). New York: Writer’s Block (Don’t Tell Mama); Broadway Meows (Don’t Tell Mama); 4 X’mas (Workshop Theatre); Double Exposure (Dramatist’s Guild); Balls (Playwrights Horizons/ Peter Jay Sharp Theatre) TV: Forensic Files; Food Detectives: Season One; Extreme Forensics, Gossip Girl; Law & Order; Law & Order: CI, Nurse Jackie. BM, musical theatre, Catholic University. Mary would like to thank Russ and Serena for this opportunity and the wonderful cast.

Kerstin Porter

(Sharon Tate)

Kerstin has been with the enduring End Times Family for a couple of years now. You may have spotted her as the headless dolly inventor, telemarketing zombie, half naked Christmas dancer, half naked model, and a fully clothed lawyer. It’s still in question if she can keep fully dressed for this show.

Meghan Ritchie

(Leslie Louise “Lulu” Van Houten)

Meghan Ritchie studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and Atlantic Theater Co. Acting School. She is the founder of Mirabilia Features film company and is a member of The Amoralists Theatre Company. Credits include: For Artists Only (Nellie Tinder), A Marriage of Convenience (Turtle Shell Productions), A Girls Guide to Chaos (Chashama), The Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side (Producer, The Amoralists / PS122 and Theatre 80 St. Marks), Amerissiah (Asst. Director, The Amoralists). She’s very excited to join in the fun of Manson the Musical!

Marek Sapieyevski

(Mike Love, George Harrison, Davy Jones, Wojciech Frykowski, banjo, keyboard)

Marek Sapieyevski performs regularly as an actor, singer, and musician throughout NYC and beyond. His most recent theatrical appearances have been with Theatre Rats, Manhattan Children’s Theatre, Planet Connections Festivity, and in the award winning End Times Production of ‘The Godling’ at San Francisco Fringe Festival. As a musician, Marek plays keyboards for The Crevulators, and banjo for internationally touring mariachi/bluegrass/Irish fusion group Rana Santacruz. Many thanks to his fellow cast and crew, and the friends and family who inspire him!

Meghan Sinclair

(Narrator)

Meghan Sinclair is an American actor, television host, and comedienne. She is the first cixelsyd person to earn a role in a musical based on one of America’s most appalling true crimes. Even if it is a small role, and they only let her do it on off days. The miraculous story of how Sinclair’s teacher, <Insert Name>, broke through the isolation imposed by Meghan’s near complete lack of language, allowing the girl to blossom as she learned to communicate, has become known worldwide through the dramatic depictions of the hit tv show, <Your TV Show>.

Kevin Paul Smith

(Charles “Tex” Watson)

Kevin Paul Smith is making his debut with EndTimes Productions and could not imagine a better show to do so with. Sex, murder, camp and tap shoes: what more you could want? Kevin could most recently be seen in several Shotgun Theatre Festivals in New York as well as the 1st Guard (Jonas) in Manhattan Rep.’s production of Antigone. He is excited to be dancing again since his last ventures into the world of the dance as Chuck in Footloose and Danny in Grease. He would like to thank this amazing cast for embracing him when he joined them, his family and friends for their love and support, and especially those people who greeted the news of this show with OMG! instead of WTF!

www.kevinpaulsmith.com

Leal Vona

(Leno LaBianca, Vincent Bugliosi)

Leal  is an American martial artist and actor who is best known for martial arts and action plays. His most successful plays include Central Park, Dead Lawyers, and appearances in numerous Met Opera productions. Due to his physique and his Belgian background, he is sometimes known as “The Muscles from Brussels.” After studying martial arts intensively from the age of ten, Vona achieved national success in Belgium as a martial artist and bodybuilder, earning the “Mr. Belgium” bodybuilding title. He emigrated to the United States in 2006 to pursue a career in theatre, and achieved breakout success with Naked Holidays 2008, based on the alleged true story of a Jew named Murray Baum. He attained subsequent box office success with his direction of last year’s Serling Award winner for Best Dramatic Script, Kitchen Scenes with Nightmares, which grossed over $100 million according to his own figures and became his most financially successful play. Amongst his performance tools are the liberal use of scissor kicks and broken English.

Russell Dobular

(Director)

Russell Dobular is a New York native, born and raised in Flushing, Queens. His plays have been presented in New York, and Los Angeles, and he has directed several dozen productions, including the hit comedies “Angel Shit”, and “Everybody Dies”. Most recently, his production of “The Godling” took Best Director, and Best Ensemble honors at the the 2009 San Francisco Fringe Festival. Mr. Dobular also served as the founding Artistic Director of the Horse Trade Theater Group, from 1997-2000. He would like to thank the amazing cast and crew of “Manson the Musical,” for their dedication, and for making every day of the process a joy.

Christina Hurtado

(Stage Manager)

Christina Hurtado is freelance dramaturg, stage manager and the Managing Director for EndTimes Productions. She’s worked in off-Broadway, off-off-Broadway, regional and international venues, and is now on IMDB as a wardrobe supervisor.

Jeremy Pape

(Sound Design)

Jeremy Pape holds a BFA in acting from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.  He is the associate artistic director and technical director of EndTimes Productions, a Manhattan based production company, and is currently enrolled in the New School’s MFA directing program (2012).  Recent credits include directing Hope Rd. and Knuckleball, which won best director, best drama and best overall production at the San Francisco Fringe in 2008.  In addition, he recently acted as assistant director for Hamlet with the Brooklyn Stage Company and performed design work for the Ammoralists’ critically acclaimed Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side at PS-122 and White Rabbit’s award winning Meredith’s Ring (best one-act or short play, Planet Connections, ’09).

James Neggie

(Executive Producer)

Hails from Queens where his strict Catholic upbringing left him with a morbid obsession with the idea of eternal damnation. To sublimate this trauma James sought solace in comedy, music, and gourmet food. To this end he is a proud graduate of the conservatory program of the Second City; he is an accomplished Highland Bagpiper; and he suffers from a pronounced chafing problem.

Ilana Landecker

(Executive Producer)

Ilana is very happy to be with EndTimes Productions. Ilana previously directed “A Chance Encounter With George W.” as part of Vignettes, and “Little Misseasonings” as part of the Naked Holidays.

“Manson: The Musical” was originally produced by The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, IL. It was collaboratively created by the following:

Director Tom Booker
Original Music & Musical Direction by Laura Wasserman Hall
Lyrics by Tom, Laura & Cast
Cast: Mary Booker (Sharon Tate, Mrs. LaBianca), Tom Booker (Narrator), Beth Cahill (Go-Go Dancer), Michele Cole ( Lulu), Gerry Daly (Jay Sebring, Ringo Starr & Others), Jon Favreau (Voytek Frykowski), Kate Flannery (Katie), Melanie Hutsell (Gypsy, Abigail Folger), Jodi Lennon (Linda Kasabian), EJ Peters (Sadie Mae Gl utz), Scot Robinson (Tex Watson), Gary Rudoren (Judge, Paul McCartney & Others), Mike Singer (Vincent Bugliosi, John Lennon & Others), Dave Summers (George Harrison & Others), Becky Thyre (Squeaky Fromme), Ben Zook (Charles Manson).  All rights reserved.

Tuesday, October 6th, 7:00 PM

Bleeker St. Theater, 45 Bleeker St., 10012

A Fund-Raising Event!

“MANSON: The Musical”

The Show That’s Been 40 Years In the Making!!!

Join the whole EndTimes family for “A Very Manson Fundraiser.”

Featuring:

• The Manson Family Band performing songs from “MANSON: the Musical”, along with a very special tribute to the B-52’s.
• “The Godling: The Musical”, direct from the Left Coast, a rootin’ tootin’, hootin’ and hollerin’ good ol’ fusion of traditional French Guignol and the macabre sounds of the American Heartland.
• SIP does improv, with or without a script!
• Jamie King (Serling Award winner for “Best Short Comedy Script”), presenting a workshop of his new Stephen King operetta, “School of Castle Rock.”

And there’s more!

Ever wonder what Squeaky would order at IHOP? Win a date with a Manson Family member in our special bachelor/bachelorette auction!

Raffle prizes include season box sets, courtesy of Showtime, hansom cab rides, and jewelry made right down at the Spahn ranch, by Sadie Mae Glutz herself!

And we have alcohol! Lots and lots o’ alcohol!

Admission: $10

“That’s a lot of entertainment for ten dollars.”

Featuring the Talents of:
Serena Miller, Alanna Blair, Mary Orzano, Chris Cornwell, Alessandro Colla, Judy Merrick, Leal Vona, Candace Janee, Meaghan Sinclair, Becky Sterling, Paul Krasner, Marek Sapieyevski, Anthony Mead, Alex Dunbar, Dana Mazzenga, Heather Lee Harper, Leah Dashe, Cheri Page Fogelman, Melissa Ciesla, and Kerstin Porter.

and

“School of Castle Rock.”
Created by Jamie King and Sam Rosenberg

Featuring:
Lauren Bahr
Bob Barth
Alessandro Colla
Kendra Jewell
Sarah Jane Marek
Sam Rosenberg
And Utkarsh Ambudkar as Dollawise the Evil Rapping Clown

Piano: Jamie King
Guitar: Chris Montgomery

Tuesday, October 6th, 7:00 PM
Bleeker St. Theater, 45 Bleeker St., 10012

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Catch playwright Mark Borkowski’s “The Godling” for one night only, before
it heads off to the left coast for the San Francisco Fringe Festival.

Starring Leah Dashe, Candice Janee, Paul Krasner, Marek Sapieyevski, and Leal Vona.

Written by Mark Borkowski
Directed by Russell Dobular

For mature audiences.

Sunday, September 6th at 7pm
Admission: $18 / $15 with Student ID
The Kraine Theatre
85 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003

“Pushing Theatre to the edge fearlessly and perhaps even wantonly … unlike anything else that’s playing on stage in New York at the moment.” – Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com

The dark and twisted sensation from the 2009 Vignettes for the Apocalypse, “The Godling” opens to new audiences at the San Francisco Fringe Festival this September.  EndTimes returns to the Fringe after winning the Best Drama and Best Production with ‘Knuckleball’ in 2008, this time offering a post-apocalyptic circus drama that will push your limits.

A pregnant girl, a clown and a torturer get caught up in a mad carnival owner’s dream of manufacturing his own freaks.  Written by Mark Borkowski and directed by Russell Dobular boasts a strong ensemble cast featuring Leal Vona, Leah Dashe, Marek Sapieyeveski, Paul Krasner, and Candace Janee.

For our New York audiences, EndTimes will be previewing the updated production of ‘The Godling’ at the Kraine Theatre (85 E. 4th Street) on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at 8:00pm.

For more information and tickets, visits the San Francisco Fringe Festival website!

“…a breathtaking performance.”

The darling of the San Francisco Fringe Festival, Knuckleball has made its Edinburgh debut.  Blessed with outstanding audience reviews, the play by William Whitehurst has riveted audiences at this year’s festival.

EndTimes’ first international production, Knuckleball is the story of two lovers share their history with one another only to uncover shocking truths that rock their relationship at its core.

“Pushing Theatre to the edge fearlessly and perhaps even wantonly … unlike anything else that’s playing on stage in New York at the moment.”- Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com

Third Annual One-Act Festival
Feb 12th thru Feb 22nd 2009

at EndTimes Underground
@ the Gene Frankel Theatre
24 Bond Street New York, NY 10012

Admission $18 at the Door – $15 w/Student ID
All-access Festival Pass – $75

And the SERLING goes to …

Congratulations to the 2009 winners of  “The Serling Awards for Apocalyptic Theatre”

Lifetime Achievement Award, for Extraordinary Contributions to Apocalyptic Theatre – Matthew Watkins

Long Drama

Best Actor – Paul Krasner/The Clown/The Godling
Best Actress – Leah Dashe/Zena/The Godling
Best Supporting Actor – Marek Sapieyevski/The Godling
Best Supporting Actress – Melissa Ciesla/Dorothy After Oz
Best Production – The Godling
Best Director – Christopher Shepard/Dorothy After Oz
Best Script – Kitchen Scenes With Nightmares/Mark Lindburgh

Long Comedy

Best Actor/Prince William E. Morris/Sgt. Dickerson/Lick the Boot
Best Actress/Heather Lee Harper/Lala/Spoken For
Best Supporting Actor/Patrick McDaniel/Pvt. Lovejoy
Best Supporting Actress/Melissa Ciesla/Linda Powell/Lick the Boot
Best Production/Spoken For
Best Director/Matthew Kreiner/Spoken For
Best Script/Spoken For/SL Daniels

Short Drama

Best Actor-Dylan Weinberger/Father/After It’s All Over
Best Actress-Sarah Todes/Ashley/Night Vision
Best Production/Night Vision
Best Director/Sydney Gallas/Night Vision
Best Script/Night Vision/SL Daniels

Short Comedy

Best Actor-Alessandro Colla/Al/TMZ TV
Best Actress-Meaghan Sinclair/Bethany/Float
Best Production/TMZ TV
Best Director/Judy Merrick/Float
Best Script/TMZ TV/Jamie King

Written by
Derek Ahonen, Mark Borkowski, S. L. Daniels, John P. Dowgin, Robert Ingraham, Arthur M. Jolly, Susie Kahlich, Jamie King, Steve Koppman, Mark Lindberg, Karen Martin, Rob Novak, Al Pergande, Peter Snoad, Steve Strangio, Kate Tarker, Andrew W. Turner,
Mark London Williams

Directed by
Andi Cohen, Alessandro Colla, Chris Cornwell, Russell Dobular, Tracy C. Francis, Sydney Gallas, Robert Gonyo, Rebecca Hengstenberg, Jamie King, Matthew Kreiner, Ilana Landecker, Tony Macy-Perez, Judy Merrick, Mandy Moore, Jeremy Pape, Matthew Pilieci,
Chris Shepard, Leal Vona

Production Stage Managers: Brian Taylor & Mariel Matos / Asst. Stage Manager/Board-op: Christina Hurtado
Technical Director, Set Design – Jeremy Pape / Dramaturg – Christopher Sheppard
On “The Godling”: Gail Thacker, Art Director, Co-Producer

Cast
Alan Altschuler, Joel Brady, Deirdre Brennan, Amy Chang, Ray Chao, Melissa Ciesla, Meredith Cody, Alessandro Colla, Meaghan Cross, Leah Dashe, Ali Dizikes, Lauren Faylor, Colin Fisher, Sergio Fuenzalida, Ali Gilbertson, Matthew Glogowski, Ron Haxton, Heather Lee Harper, Carlos Ibarra, Candace Janee, Mimi Jefferson, Chris Johnston, Melissa Kellner, Trevor Kluckman, Paul Krasner, Dave Lanson, Megan Lee, Ben May, Roger Manix, Zen Mansley, Allison Mattox, David McCullouch, Patrick McDaniel, Anthony Mead, Judy Merrick, Mandy Moore, Prince William E. Morris, Aubrey Mozino, Julianne Nelson, Elena Offerman, Jen Olen, Brandon Patterson, Jake Paque, Jackie Payne, Marek Sapieyevski, Kristy Scheppke, Andy Schneeflock, Sarah Schoofs, Nora Sheehan, Megan Sinclair, Becky Sterling, Dan Stern, Sarah Todes, Kendra Treichler, Steve Trzaska, George Walsh, Matt Watkins, Dylan Weinberger, Jeff Wise, Hollis Witherspoon

Group 1

The End of All Things – by Karen Martin, Directed by Tracy C. Francis
Three angels stand at the edge of the dusty wasteland of eternity and ask – is this crap worth saving?
Cast – Lauren Faylor, Jen Olen, Hollis Witherspoon

Dorothy After Oz – by Robert Ingraham, Directed by Chris Shepard
After Dorothy returns from Oz, she leaves Kansas and moves to the city to recapture some of the magic from her past. And that she does.
Cast – Melissa Ciesla, Elena Offerman, Steve Trzaska

Kitchen Scenes with Nightmares – by Mark Lindberg, Directed by Leal Vona
Three young women deal with their new life together after surviving a catastrophic epidemic.
Cast – Judy Merrick, Mandy Moore, Nora Sheehan

Thurs Feb 12 @ 7 pm, Sat Feb 14 @ 6 pm, Fri Feb 20 @ 7 pm, Sun Feb 22 @ 2 pm
Group 2

A Fresh Start – by Peter Snoad, Directed by Rebecca Hengstenberg
In a world of growing desperation and anarchy, what can save Justin and Julie’s troubled relationship: poetry or makeovers?
Cast – Ali Gilbertson, Jake Paque

Basic Contributor – by Al Pergande, Directed by Chris Cornwell
Jarvis Chandler is a suicide bomber. It’s time for his performance review.
Cast – David McCullouch, Becky Sterling

The Godling – by Mark Borkowski, Directed by Russell Dobular, Assistant Director/Costume Design – Sydney Gallas,
Co-Producer/Art Director – Gail Thacker / Set Design – Jeremy Pape
A pregnant girl, a clown and a torturer get caught up in a mad carnival owner’s dream of manufacturing his own freaks.
Cast – Leah Dashe, Candace Janee, Paul Krasner, Zen Mansley, Marek Sapieyevski

Thur Feb 12 @ 9 pm, Sat Feb 14 @ 8 pm, Fri Feb 20 @ 9 pm, Sat Feb 21 @ 10 pm, Sun Feb 22 @ 4 pm
Group 3

My Date with A Zombie – by Steve Strangio, Directed by Andi Cohen
Can a good-lookin’ human and a cute zombie chick find love in the undead part of town?
Cast – Ray Chao, Aubrey Mozino, Brandon Patterson, Jeff Wise

Homage to Catatonia – by Steve Koppman, Directed by Matthew Kreiner
Another upgrade is coming — no more boundary between inner and outer, speaker and listener, here and there; Is it time finally to join the Luddites?
Cast – Meaghan Cross, Carlos Ibarra, Mimi Jefferson, Paul Krasner

Spoken For – by S. L. Daniels, Directed by Matthew Kreiner
How to break up and make up in a future where the rich are so wealthy they can afford to hire people do their talking for them.
Cast – Sergio Fuenzalida, Heather Lee Harper, Megan Lee, Roger Manix, Brandon Patterson, Jackie Payne

Fri Feb 13 @ 7 pm, Sun Feb 15 @ 2 pm, Sat Feb 21 @ 2 pm, Sun Feb 22 @ 6 pm
Group 4

Grizzled Bear – by Mark London Williams, Directed by Alessandro Colla
Yukon” Lil is visited by a hunter. He claims he’s trying to save Earth’s last grizzly, but with apocalypse looming the question is: who, or what, can you save?
Cast – Deirdre Brennan, George Walsh

Lick the Boot – by Andrew W. Turner, Directed by Tony Macy-Perez
The military and their “don’t-ask-don’t-tell” policy: The story of an average straight guy trying to get through boot camp with his identity intact.
Cast – Alan Altschuler, Melissa Ciesla, Colin Fisher,
Matthew Glogowski, Allison Mattox, Patrick McDaniel, Prince William E. Morris, Sarah Schoofs

Fri Feb 13 @ 9 pm, Sun Feb 15 @ 4 pm, Sat Feb 21 @ 4 pm, Sun Feb 22 @ 8 pm

Group 5

Night Vision – by S. L. Daniels, Directed by Sydney Gallas
A young woman confesses the eerie hallucinations she experiences during sex.
Cast – Sarah Todes

The You Knows Know – by Derek Ahonen, Directed by Matthew Pilieci
In a population controlled future, where the “You Knows,” have abused their political power; a young married couple hide from authority to protect their unborn child from a very different America.
Cast – Meredith Cody, Dave Lanson

Zebulon Calling – by John P. Dowgin, Directed by Chris Cornwell
A park bench encounter between a homeless man and a businessman takes a turn for the surreal, and quite possibly the extraterrestrial.
Cast – Joel Brady, Ben May

Hope Rd. – by Rob Novak, Directed by Jeremy Pape
Maggie pays a ticket. Hedge writes a poem. Callix gets drunk. And the dark shape by the side of the road gets closer and closer.
Cast – Joel Brady, Trevor Kluckman, Megan Lee, Julianne Nelson, Matt Watkins

Sat Feb 14 @ 2 pm, Sun Feb 15 @ 6 pm, Thur Feb 19 @ 7 pm, Sat Feb 21 @ 6 pm

Group 6

Float – by Kate Tarker, Directed by Judy Merrick, Assistant Director – Mandy Moore
Four eco-activists get uncomfortably close to nature when they hijack an ice floe in the Arctic.
Cast – Ali Dizikes, Chris Johnston, Megan Sinclair, Dan Stern

After it’s all Over – by Arthur M. Jolly, Directed by Ilana Landecker
A nuclear family in a post-nuclear world struggle to accept their son’s decision to go into a rather one-sided battle.
Cast – Amy Chang, Kristy Scheppke, Dylan Weinberger

Hitchhikers May Be Escaping Convicts – by Susie Kahlich, Directed by Robert Gonyo
A young couple learn the value of good grammar on a lonely Oklahoma night.
Cast – Ron Haxton, Melissa Kellner, Anthony Mead

TMZ TV – Written and Directed by Jamie King
It’s the year 2012 and earth is at the mercy of two horrific plagues: brain-hungry zombies and reality television.
Cast – Alessandro Colla, Andy Schneeflock, Kendra Treichler, Matt Watkins

Sat Feb 14 @ 4 pm, Sun Feb 15 @ 8 pm, Thur Feb 19 @ 9 pm, Sat Feb 21 @ 8 pm