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The
cornerstone of our work as The Collective begins at our Monday
working sessions. Each week members present work and introduce
the group to new and emerging writers and projects in various
stages of development. Tapping into the pool of talented and trained
actors that are the foundation of The Collective, writers are
able to see and hear their work come alive, sometimes for the
first time. Our actors get to work on such readings, and also
present work to their peers for monologue and audition preparation
and scenework of their own choosing. Some of our members begin
to bring in pieces they themselves have written. The result is
always a productive evening--- our network grows, we get to work,
and we inspire and support each other.
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN NUTS
4 Plays in One Act by Craig McNulty
One of our favorite writers, Craig McNulty, handed over four one acts and things are about to get dangerous. Take the risk and join us for the premiere of these original plays. Performed and directed by members of The Collective.
Presented at Theater 54 at Shetler Studios,
August 31 - September 2, 2010
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Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
by Frank McGuinness
featuring Mike Houston*, Kevin Kane*, and Brian Leider
directed by Robert Z Grant
In Lebanon, three Western hostages are abruptly taken from their work, their lives and the ones they love. Chained in a dark, isolated room there seems no escape from the enemies that terrorize them. In an absence of time they each struggle to make sense of their circumstances while they seek freedom. How is the value of a human life measured? And will the answer be enough for someone to finally be set free?
Presented at Teatro Circulo, June 17-20, 2010, and at
New York Theatre Workshop 4th Street Theatre, July 15-18 & August 4-8, 2010
www.someonewatchoverme.com
view Week One program as PDF
view Week Two program as PDF
view Week Three program as PDF
Promo photography by Natalie Brasington
*These actors appear courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.
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Me Equals This + Happy Girl :)
Written and directed by Brian Leider
Performed by Krista Amigone*, Melissa Ciesla, Chris Cusano, Victoria Dicce*, Robert Z Grant*, Mike Houston*, Kevin Kane*, Lisa Kicielinski, Brian Leider, Brian Parrish, Quisha Saunders, and Caitlyn Zvoleff
Two original short plays follow two friends through an encounter that is alternately implosive and explosive. A different cast each week for three weeks.
Presented at The Bridge Theater at Shetler Studios
Oct 22 - Nov 8, 2009
view Week One program as PDF
view Week Two program as PDF
view Week Three program as PDF
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360
– an original adaptation of La Ronde
Developed, written and performed by members of The Collective
Performed by Krista Amigone*, Brian Bannan, Karen Chamberlain,
Robert Z Grant*, Swann Gruen, Kevin Kane*, Brian Leider, Nick
Marshall, Amy Schumer, and Naomi Warner
10 couples. 10 encounters. Based on the sensationalized "La
Ronde" written by Arthur Schnitzler in 1900, this original
adaptation developed, written and performed by members of The
Collective explores the disconnected nature of humanity and the
role sex plays in the search for true intimacy.
In the desperate search for real connection, we're all f*cked.
Presented at Center Stage, NY
May 28-31, 2009
view full program as PDF
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TRUE
NORTH: Dolores & Lila on the Wall
An evening of one-acts written by Edward Allan Baker
DOLORES
Directed by Michele Chivu
Performed by Melissa Rindell and Brielle Silvestri
LILA ON THE WALL
Directed by Suzannah Quincy Beard
Performed by Craig Butta and Victoria Dicce*
Presented at Center Stage, NY
May 20-24, 2009
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as PDF
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CLAYSCAPES
A collection of solo works written by Clay McLeod Chapman
Directed by Melissa Rindell
Performed by Suzannah Quincy Beard*, Patrick Bonck, Karen Chamberlain,
Margaret Champagne, Kevin Kane* and Melissa Rindell
Presented at Center Stage, NY
May 12-16, 2009
view full program
as PDF
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THE
COLLECTIVE UPRISING SERIES
A week of performances, readings and events of original work from
The Collective
Featuring:
GATED – A new play by Marisa Marquez, Directed by Alisa
Matlovsky
BADA-BING, BADA-BUDDHA – A new show written and performed
by Mike DeStefano
MOURNING LILLY – A new play written and directed by Melissa
Rindell
SACRAMENTO – Written and directed by Lia Aprile
POLAR BEARS SWIMMING – Written by Caitlin Zvoleff
THE NAUGHTS – Written by Brian Leider
Presented at The June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts
Complex, NYC
February 3 - 8, 2009
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GUERRILLA
THEATRE
A recurring experimental evening of actors trying new things.
Presented at Medicine Show Theatre, NYC
July 7, 2008
Presented at The Slipper Room, NYC
October 20, 2008
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Rachelle
Wintzen and Robert Z. Grant in "The Lesson" | photo
credit: Joy and Julie Guest
THE
LESSON by Eugène Ionesco
Presented at Center Stage, NY
November 15 - December 2, 2007
view full program as
PDF
read
review at OffOffOnline.com
SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT a new play by Craig McNulty
FALL 2013
THE
STRAND FILM FESTIVAL
The Red Carpet Project screening launches The Strand Film Festival
as a new forum in which to harness the communicative, educational,
and entertainment power of visual storytelling to build community.
Presented in Myrtle Beach, SC
November 12, 2008
View Red Carpet Project press release
This
underground comedy event, hosted by our own Amy Schumer, has become a magnet for top comics. They love
performing for our audiences, and we love having them. These events benefit The Collective, and help us to continue our mission
to develop new work. Here are just a few of the comics who have
appeared at Collective Comedy:
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