by The Happiest Medium on May 6, 2012
Benefiting: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
Produced by Cross-Eyed Bear Productions
Written/Directed by Duncan Pflaster
“Adrian and Javier are a gay couple who don’t believe in marriage- but everyone assumes they’re married. When they realize they’ve never actually opened up their “open relationship”, they decide to each go out and get laid, with hilarious and erotic results. Featuring an all-male cast of 13 in an epic satire of modern gay society. Warning: Nudity.”
Show Times:
- Fri 6/8/12 – 6:30pm
- Wed 6/13/12 – 10:00pm
- Sat 6/16/12 – 10:00pm
- Mon 6/18/12 – 7:30pm
- Thu 6/21/12 – 10:00pm
- Sat 6/23/12 – 6:30pm
Answers by Duncan Pflaster
(Writer, Director)
Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
How did you come up with the title for your show?
Duncan: It actually took a long time and I went through several titles- It began life called Fidelity, was called Sex and Sensibilities for a while, then went through a number of options that weren’t quite right: One Touch of Penis, The Salad of the Bad Young Men, I Am Into Champagne, Wang the Drum Slowly, and then I tentatively settled on the somewhat bland Equality for the first draft and private reading with my playwright group… but then I read an interview with Paul Rudd in US Weekly where he mentioned the awkwardness of doing nude scenes and pitied the poor soundman who had to look at his hairy taint- and BAM, “The Taint of Equality” it was. The pun sounds vaguely dirty and makes people giggle, but the other meaning resonates with the Gay Marriage themes of the play. And the subtitle of course is from the 80s George Michael song- since he’s struggled in his personal life with some of the same fidelity/monogamy issues as my characters (and is mentioned in the play), that just seemed to be appropriate.
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by The Happiest Medium on May 5, 2012
Benefiting: UJA of New York
Produced by Provident Productions
Book, Music & Lyrics by James Behr
Composed & Arranged & Musically Directed by James Behr
“The Count of Monte Cristo, a musical based upon the famed Alexandre Dumas novel, now comes to the Broadway stage! Come see the beloved and thrilling story of love, revenge and redemption in this prize-winning and critically acclaimed new musical.”
Show Times:
- Tue 6/12/12 – 6:30pm
- Sat 6/16/12 – 8:30pm
- Sun 6/17/12 – 4:00pm
- Mon 6/18/12 – 7:00pm
- Thu 6/21/12 – 9:00pm
- Sat 6/23/12 – 3:30pm
Answers by James Behr
Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
How did you come up with the title for your show?
James: The title is based upon the book, “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas, which the musical is adapted from.
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by The Happiest Medium on May 4, 2012
Benefiting: National Eating Disorders Association
Produced by Ego Actus
Written by Penny Jackson
Directed by Joan Kane
“SAFE is a drama set in Manhattan about two unhappy teenagers, one anorexic and the other overweight, who find themselves in danger when they encounter charming Phillip, an older teacher with a dangerous secret.”
Show Times:
- Fri 6/1/12 – 7:00pm
- Sat 6/2/12 – 3:00pm
- Mon 6/4/12 – 10:00pm
- Wed 6/6/12 – 4:00pm
- Sat 6/9/12 – 8:00pm
- Thu 6/14/12 – 6:00pm
Answers by Penny Jackson
(Playwright)
Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
How did you come up with the title for your show?
Penny: As a teacher and parent, I would always hear the term “safe” when discussing children and adolescents. I decided to write about two teenage girls who, although they may be protected by money, find themselves in real danger by their parents’ selfishness and the pressure of today’s world for women to be physically perfect.
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by The Happiest Medium on May 4, 2012
This is your brain on Kimberly Pau. Any Questions?
Benefiting: Brooklyn Public Library
Produced/Written by Kimberly Pau
Directed by Eric Mercado
“I’m having Justin Beiber’s baby. Really. I am. BABY PLAYS THE BANJO explores our love of the mainstream media and how it comforts us.”
Show Times:
- Wed 5/30/12 – 6:00pm
- Sun 6/3/12 – 10:00pm
- Tues 6/5/12 – 9:00pm
- Sun 6/10/12 – 8:00pm
- Sat 6/16/12 – 6:30pm
Answers by Kimberly Pau
(Writer, Producer)
Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
How did you come up with the title for your show?
Kimberly: It’s about a girl who believes her baby was fathered by Justin Beiber and is thus a musical genius.
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