I am estatic to announce my latest theatrical escapade shall be the role of Agave in The Bacchae, in a joint production brought to you by What Dreams May Co and Queens Shakespeare. Uniquely this production shall include a one act world premiere prequel to Euripides' The Bacchae - The Sisters of Semele by Chris Rivera. So in one sitting I have the opportunity to not only tackle a beautiful role that has existed for thousands of years but explore all new elements of her story!
The Sisters of Semele, Ino and Agave
Director Christina Sheehan (Director of 2013’s critically acclaimed Macbeth) brings audiences to the land of Thebes. A young king is newly come into his rule and a young demigod has newly come into his power. The conflict between these two cousins pitting man VS Maenad, and force VS faith. When such squabbles occur between gods and kings the stakes become dangerous, the consequences become deadly.
We Perform:
John DeSotelle Studios, 300 West 43rd Street
December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th,17th and 18th at 7pm
Check out the websites for both WDMCand Queens Shakespeare, and If your able, please support the show's indie-go-gocampaign, you shall not be disappointed!
I have been fortunate to work on a couple of very exciting film projects over August and September and although you won't be able to see them for quite some time I just wanted to share my experiences!
Firstly in August I had the pleasure of playing a supporting role on The D Word (working title), an independent film conceived and directed by award-winning filmmaker Andrew Jenks of MTV's "World of Jenks," and HBO's "Room 335" which focused on one man's interactions with friends and love interests as he opens up about his struggle with chronic depression. The film is intended to humanize, or de-stigmatize, depression. The film is semi-improvised, so had a blast improvising my diologue and creating my character Judith.
Over four days in September I was whisked away to Staten Island, no less, to film the atmospheric, unnerving and beautiful short Twilight Land, conceived and directed by Chad Gardella. Staying in the haunted house with all the crew was a truely immersive experience, which included being painted dead head to toe, picking up crickets and reacting to some incredibly realistic fx make up. Hopefully I'll be able to reveal more come spring time of 2016, till then here are some behind the scenes snaps.
I am delighted to announce that I shall be playing Paulina in "For Love and Duty Players" production of The Winters Tale.
Rehearsals are now underway and i'm constantly astounded by Paulina's resourcefulness, and strength. I'm thrilled by the prospect of attempting to portray such a multifaceted woman.
Set in the modern, nomadic world right in the heart of the country's freight hopping culture, this unique take on Shakespeare's romance follows the story of one leader's jealous nature destroys all that he loves and the path of redemption one man must take to get it back. Can such such a man be saved?
We perform:
Thursday 13th, Friday 14th and Saturday 15th August at 8pm Sunday 16th August at 3pm
Thursday 20th, Friday 21st, and Saturday 22nd at 8pm Sunday 23rd August at 3pm
I am excited to announce The Academy Company's last venture together "On Prosperity" an original play by our very own Company member Charly Clive and directed by Jonathan Bolt.
"On Prosperity" Is an exploration of how a senseless tragedy effects not only the victims and their families but the wider community.
Come see the final offering from the Company at:
Tuesday 31st March at 7pm,
Wednesday 1st April at 7pm,
Thursday 2nd April at 7pm,
Friday 3rd April at 7pm
Mary MacArthur Theatre, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 120 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10016
On Wednesday 25th of February The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is holding an invited industry showcase for The Academy Company - the third year students.
The Showcase will be held at 7pm in the
Mary MacArthur Theatre, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 120 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10016
'They don’t say “No” here. Like the sword fights, on Broadway there would just be rounds of discussion. Here there’s nothing they won’t do. It’s all “I’ll do it, sure!”' Douglas Carter Beane
The Company starring in Robin Hood the Musical - a World Premiere
And so Robin Hood has come to an end, after an incredible week of performances to sold-out auditoriums - we even had to add an extra performance.
The positive reaction of our audiences has been overwhelming, including AADA Alumni and two time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole who personally congratulated us on our performances.
Our esteemed writer and director Douglas Carter Beane was interviewed by Playbill.com and OnStage Blog about Robin Hood and his experience working with our company.
I am excited to announce that The Academy Company is embarking on a new adventure, working with the esteemed playwright and coincidentally AADA alumni Douglas Carter Beane writer of The Nance, Cinderella and Sister Act (to name a few)on a brand new musical version of the classic tale of Robin Hood.
With original music from Lewis Flynn, Robin Hoodpromises to be a high octane romp suitable for one and all.
We perform
Monday 2nd February at 7pm Tuesday 3rd February at 7pm Wednesday 4th February at 2pm & 7pm Thursday 5th February at 7pm Friday 6th February at 2pm & 7pm Saturday 7th February at 2pm
The Lester Martin Theatre, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
From Graduation of the second year class in April, to starting the Company in August which has taken me on a whirlwind journey from being a southern belle, to chasing the fantastic, to the final Serenade of Louie.
I just want to thank all of the friends and AADA students who have come and supported our shows. I hope you have enjoyed them as much as we have performing them.
2015 has great promise, I'm excited about the opportunities that are lined up and healthily nervous about the unknown.
So here's to the year ahead and whatever it may hold.
I am thrilled to announce that I shall be playing Mary in Lanford Wilson's "Serenading Louie". The production will be directed by Jonathan Bolt as part of The Academy Company's third play series.
We are one week into rehearsals and already I am exhilerated at the prospect of sinking my teeth into this candid examination of marriage.
Come see it on:
Tuesday 9th December at 7pm
Wednesday 10th December at 2pm
Thursday 11th December at 7pm
Friday 12th December at 2pm
The Manny Greenfield Theatre, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
I am currently working on "While Chasing The Fantastic. . . ", which was written by our director Derek Ahonan. Together with our wonderful cast of Company members we have been working away (and having a lot of laughs in the process) for the past three weeks to bring this challenging play to life.
Catch "While Chasing The Fantastic. . . " at The MG Theatre, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 120 Madison Avenue, New York, NY,
Wednesday 22nd October @7pm Thursday 23rd October @7pm Friday 24th October @7pm Saturday 25th October @2pm and 7pm
Call: 212 453 5340 or email: nyreservations@aada.edu for reservations
