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Rehearsal for “On The Thirteenth Day of Christmas” moves to the stage
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Photos, Productions, Uncategorized on November 21, 2015
Here’s a new batch of photos from ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, now in rehearsal at First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Rehearsal has now moved from the reading room to the stage. The show opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 19.
Joey Mendoza “Camera Man Mike”, Kevin Gabel “Newscaster, Ashley”, Chris Berry “Newscaster Nicky” and Camera Man Andy” gang up on Bethany Miranda “Veronica”
Patty Champon makes her entrance — as as one of the Maids-A-Milking.
Leslie Hochman as “Mrs. Henderson confronts Bethany Miranda who is playing Veronica
ALSO:
* Cast photo from ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS
* Rehearsal photos from the table reads; all the rehearsal photos here.
* Show dates and times.
* Cast photo from previous production in Oregon.
* Oregon director calls play “a true gem.”
ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS
A wild, action-packed Christmas farce. A young woman suddenly finds herself receiving the gifts from the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” apparently from an unknown suitor. The play begins on the thirteenth day as she copes with the chaos outside her apartment, as neighbors demand she do something about the noisy birds and pipers and drummers. The woman hatches a plan to shoot the birds and organize the people into an impromptu Christmas parade. Chaos ensues. Cast: 13 — 7f, 3m, 3 non-gender.
So far in 2015: Read the rest of this entry »
Meet the cast of “On The Thirteenth Day of Christmas”
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Photos, Productions, Uncategorized on November 18, 2015
First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey is producing my full-length Christmas comedy ON THE THIREENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS. The show runs Dec. 4-19; specific dates and times here. At last, I have a photo of the whole cast — well, almost.
Back row, from left: Joey Mendoza (Cameraman Mike), Kevin Gabel (Newscaster Ashley; Dec. 10,11 & 12), David Conover (Mr. Rudolph), Vince Fay (Marvin the Maintenance Worker), John Stillings (Police Officer) Rahsaan Fenn (Newscaster Ashley) Jack Russell (Cameraman Andy) Ankit Sharma (Newscaster Nicky). Front row: Patty Champon (Maid-A-Milking), Grace Emley (Dee Dee), Ronnie Marvald (Cee Cee), Bethany Miranda (Veronica), Ruth Rocky (Bridgette) and Leslie Hochman (Mrs. Henderson). Missing: Chris Berry, who plays Newscaster Nicky on Dec. 18 and 19.
Front row, but possibly not in order:
More rehearsal photos here and here.
ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS
A wild, action-packed Christmas farce. A young woman suddenly finds herself receiving the gifts from the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” apparently from an unknown suitor. The play begins on the thirteenth day as she copes with the chaos outside her apartment, as neighbors demand she do something about the noisy birds and pipers and drummers. The woman hatches a plan to shoot the birds and organize the people into an impromptu Christmas parade. Chaos ensues. Cast: 13 — 7f, 3m, 3 non-gender.
This will be the script’s second production; the first was in Oregon in 2013.
So far in 2015: Read the rest of this entry »
“Death By Poinsettia” opens in Hollywood
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Photos, Productions, Uncategorized on November 17, 2015
My one-act DEATH BY POINSETTIA opened November 13 at Studio C in Hollywood — yes, that Hollywood. Here are photos from the after party. The show runs through December 14.
Sumi Folz, director Edgar Pablos, Andres Solorzano
Andres Solorzano, director Edgar Pablos, Sumi Folz,
ALSO:
* Rehearsal photos
* Show dates
“The Christmas Goat” will have staged reading in West Virginia
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Productions, Uncategorized on November 11, 2015
My 10-minute script THE CHRISTMAS GOAT is one of the scripts selected for a December festival in Huntington, West Virginia, through the Arts Resources for the Tri-State group.
I’m awaiting word on the actual date. UPDATE: Dec. 5, at 2 pm.
Here’s a description — which reflects my predilection for a) talking animals and b) especially goats.
THE CHRISTMAS GOAT
A goat wants to be part of Christmas. Dark comedy ensues. Cast of five: One female, four non-gender. Running time: Ten minutes.
So far in 2015: Read the rest of this entry »
Rehearsal photos from “Death by Poinsettia” in Hollywood
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Photos, Productions, Uncategorized on November 10, 2015
Andres Solorzano and Sumi Folz clowning around on the set of DEATH BY POINSETTIA.
My one-act DEATH BY POINSETTIA is being produced by Studio C Artists in Hollywood as part of a holiday show.
It’s a comedy about a lonely woman who decides to commit suicide by eating a poinsettia — while broadcasting this on a webcam. Only two problems: She invites a bunch of people, knowing none of them will show up. Except one of them does — an equally lonely co-worker she barely knows. Oh, and it turns out poinsettias really aren’t fatal anyway.
Studio C said they were looking for very “modern” Christmas plays; this is mine. The show opens November 13 and continues most Fridays and Saturdays through December 14. Full list of show dates here.
Here’s a look at the entire set .
Rehearsal photos from “On the Thirteenth Day of Christmas”
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Photos, Productions, Uncategorized on October 26, 2015
First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey is producing my full-length script ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS in December. Here are photos from the table read — plus the poster.
The show runs December 4-19; specific dates and times here.
This is the second production of the script; the first was in Oregon in 2013. Here’s a photo from that production, which the director called “a true gem.”
UPDATED: Even more rehearsal photos here.
Happy smiling faces. Mostly. I’ll trust that’s a pose.
ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS
A wild, action-packed Christmas farce. A young woman suddenly finds herself receiving the gifts from the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” apparently from an unknown suitor. The play begins on the thirteenth day as she copes with the chaos outside her apartment, as neighbors demand she do something about the noisy birds and pipers and drummers. The woman hatches a plan to shoot the birds and organize the people into an impromptu Christmas parade. Chaos ensues. Cast: 13 — 7f, 3m, 3 non-gender.
More photos below: Read the rest of this entry »
Dates set for “On the Thirteenth Day of Christmas” in New Jersey
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Productions, Uncategorized on October 8, 2015
First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey is producing my full-length script ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS in December.
That’s old news. Here’s the new news — the production dates.
Friday, December 4 — 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted
Saturday, December 5
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
Sunday, December 13 — 2:30 p.m
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
This will be the second production of that script; the first was at Santiam High School in Mill City, Oregon in December 2013. You can find a photo from that show here. That director called the show “a true gem.”
ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS
A wild, action-packed Christmas farce. A young woman suddenly finds herself receiving the gifts from the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” apparently from an unknown suitor. The play begins on the thirteenth day as she copes with the chaos outside her apartment, as neighbors demand she do something about the noisy birds and pipers and drummers. The woman hatches a plan to shoot the birds and organize the people into an impromptu Christmas parade. Chaos ensues. Cast: 13 — 7f, 3m, 3 non-gender.
“Death by Poinsettia” to be produced in Hollywood
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Productions, Uncategorized on September 18, 2015
Got word today that my short Christmas one-act DEATH BY POINSETTIA will be produced in Hollywood by Studio C Artists this November and December.
It’s one of three one-acts in the theatre’s holiday show.
Performance dates are:
Friday, November 13th
Saturday, November 14th
Friday, November 20th
Saturday, November 21st
Friday, December 4th
Saturday, December 5th
Friday, December 11th
Saturday, December 12th
I seem to recall that Studio C’s call for submissions was looking for short holiday scripts that were cool, hip and could be done by 20-somethings. Mine fits!
DEATH BY POINSETTIA
A lonely woman tries to kill herself at Christmas by eating a poinsettia, convinced the plant is poisonous. It’s not, though. A male co-worker shows up and a touching scene ensues. Cast: Two – one male, one female.
“Joy To Other Worlds” produced in Manitoba
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Productions, Uncategorized on December 18, 2014
My Christmas one-act JOY TO OTHER WORLDS had its premiere this month in Steinbach, Manitoba this month. It was produced by the Backyard Theatre Company.
Here’s the synopsis:
JOY TO OTHER WORLDS
A man’s display of Christmas lights flashing to the tune of “Joy to The World” attracts the attention of an alien race, which struggles to interpret the transmission. Cast: Nine — Four male, three female, two non-gender or one male, six females, two non-gender.
I’ve now been produced in every Canadian province from Ontario and west; nothing yet from Quebec to the east.
I have three more Christmas one-acts being produced this season:
* December 19-20: LET THERE BE LIGHTS! by Mockingbird Players, Columbia City, Indiana.
* December 19-20: THE ANGEL TREE and A ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS, by CW Actors Group, Collbran, Colorado.
Here’s the complete list of my Christmas plays.
And here’s a partial list of productions this year:
Photos from “The Angel Tree” at Showtimers
Posted by Dwayne Yancey in News, Photos, Productions on December 10, 2014
My Christmas one-act THE ANGEL TREE was produced at Showtimers in Roanoke, Virginia December 5-7 as part of their holiday show. Here are some photos.
Lindsey Talbott as a somewhat sassy angel.
The angel, played by Lindsey Talbott, appears — transformed from the angel on top the tree to an live angel. The tree suffers in the process.
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