“Comet” Rides Again
“Riding the Comet” is an official selection of the New York Theater Festival Summerfest Thrilled to announce Riding the Comet will be back on stage as a selection of the NY Theater Festival’s Summerfest. I’ve been eager to get Comet back on stage ever since the premiere production at Actors’ NET in 2011. The show […]
Final Weekend to Catch “ROEBLING” in Trenton
This historic drama thrilled audiences in its first week and continues for final performances May 24 & 25, 2014 ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge dramatizes the true story of Trenton’s Roebling family as they overcome terrible obstacles to build the Brooklyn Bridge. The gripping story and powerful performances inspired one audience member to […]
Another Great Success in “EMILY ROEBLING” Show
EMILY ROEBLING: The Woman Who Saved the Brooklyn Bridge Premieres Featuring live-action performances and a multimedia experience, EMILY ROEBLING: The Woman Who Saved the Brooklyn Bridge, premiered Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Theater at the New Jersey State Museum, West State Street, Trenton, NJ. Presented in association with the New Jersey State Museum and […]
Funding for “ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge”
As I have previously announced, my drama ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge is in development with Theater To Go for a limited run New York City production. Through a partnership with Fractured Atlas, we are able to accept tax-deductible donations. And the time for funding is now! We’re seeking $36,000 or more in […]
‘Riding the Comet’ Named to Top 5 of 2011 List
Respected theater reviewer for the Princeton Packet (NJ), Bob Brown, has picked my drama RIDING THE COMET as one of the Top Five Best Area Stage Productions of 2011. Appearing alongside his favorite major professional productions, RIDING THE COMET is listed in the Top Five of Student/Community/Small Professional Productions of 2011. Directed by Kyla M. […]
“ROEBLING” Project Gains Non-Profit Status
The effort to mount my play Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City has achieved non-profit status. Partnered with Theater To Go, we will be receiving tax-deductible contributions to produce Roebling first as an Equity Showcase with our eye on a future Broadway or Off-Broadway run.
‘ROEBLING: The Story of The Brooklyn Bridge’ Prepares For A New York Run
The new drama Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge is in development for a New York City professional production. Produced through special arrangement between the author Mark Violi and Theater To Go. Theater To Go is well known throughout the Mid Atlantic region for their unique interactive theater events and is helmed by Ruth […]
Measuring Audience Reaction
Along with the theater adage “Another opening, another show” comes the less celebrated “Another closing, another final curtain”. The premiere of my World War II stage drama Riding the Comet has come and gone. By all accounts it was a great success. Flattering reviews were printed which is always nice. But going in, I knew […]
Riding The Comet – Preview Trailer Video
My play, Riding The Comet, continues its world premiere run through October 2, 2011 at Actors’ NET of Bucks County, Morrisville PA. Directed by Kyla M. Donnelly. This is trailer-style preview of the production. Tickets & info: www.actorsnetbucks.org
Riding The Comet – Actors’ Preview: Family
This is the fourth of four promotional videos for the premiere of my drama Riding The Comet opening September 16, 2011, produced by Actors’ NET. This video features actors Kate Skelly, Anna Chandless and Ed Patton discussing the play and their roles as a French resistance family hosting American GIs in German-Occupied France in WWII. […]