Lena Younger – 59, African American woman.
Resilient and wise with the power to maintain a good humor despite the many hardships of her life. Still in mourning over her recently deceased husband, but masking it with a confident demeanor and bravely bright smile and spirit. Thoroughly tough, fierce and thick-skinned, but her love for her children and desire to provide for their family reveals a quiet, gentle and tender soul

Walter Lee Younger – 30, African American man
Street smart from a life of struggle in the inner city. His confident pride and tough exterior masks the tender child and “mama’s boy” that resulted from his life of love and familial safety and protection. Striking in his grandeur and size, both physically and emotionally, with the ability to both cry and scream with emotional ease. His ability to shift between the harsh reality of his life and the brighter future that he dreams of is both electrifying and frighteningly harrowing.

Ruth Younger – 28, African American woman.
A life of sacrifice has aged Ruth beyond her years, but not erased her sensuality, self-esteem and deep love for her family. Beautiful yet broken, she has invested her dreams and passions into her son and husband with a grace and pride that is now starting to rip at the seams. A sharp wit coupled with a sincerely sweet spirit allows her to navigate her pain and frustrations with an easy laughter and infectious sense of humor. A fierce strength allows her to stand tall even as her world crumbles before her eyes.

Beneatha Younger – 21, African American woman
A confident, proud scholar and “know-it-all” with a big heart and even bigger zest for life and learning. An enthusiastic dreamer who aspires to be a doctor as an extension of her vibrant newfound political activism. Boldly awakening to the joys of first love without the courage to admit how much she enjoys it.

Joseph Asagai - 24, African American man
A suitor of Beneatha. A Nigerian exchange student, enthusiastically proud of his Nigerian heritage, his power with words is captivating, entrancing and allows him to take over any room he enters, an ability that he relishes, delights in Beneatha’s fascination with his culture,

George Murchison – 22, African American man
A suitor of Beneatha. Handsome, privileged and savvy with a personality that is at once immediately charming and off-putting. Actively aware of how his unique combination of good looks, money and raging hormones makes him quite a catch. Has a genuine interest in Beneatha that he hides under his mask of machismo and confidence. (Actor will double as a “Moving Man” in other scenes.)

Travis Younger – 9, African American boy
Inner city life has made him wise beyond his years. Quick-witted and bright-eyed, his joyful enthusiasm for life is kept in balance with the harsh realities of lack and struggle that burden his family, particularly his father. A mama’s boy on the verge of adolescence, he is discovering his voice and enjoying the thrill of pushing his mother’s limits. The apple of his grandmother’s eye and he knows it.

Karl Lindner – 30, white man
Proud and big-hearted. Projects a confidence and wisdom that masks his fear of the unknown and hard to understand. A family man who takes pride in his work, community and sweet demeanor. A man on a mission that is in conflict with his conscience. He is in many ways who Walter Lee could have been in another life.

Bobo – 35, African American man
Street smart without the common sense, as his name suggests. A friend of Walter Lee who is willing to risk his family’s future on his personal ambitions. A man of pride without much dignity or honor, he lives in his dreams with his head in the clouds. (Actor will double as a “Moving Man” in other scenes.)

PLEASE PREPARE:

SIDES FOR AUDITIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE SHORTLY.  Please check back soon for more information.  Please do not e-mail asking for copies of the sides.  You will be able to download them from this page by January 20.

Please prepare the side for the audition for the role for which you are interested. Click the character name to download (pdf).
Mama
Beneatha
Ruth
Walter
Asagai
Travis
Lindner
NOTE: Not all roles will be called back.

AUDITIONS (Open Call)

Thursday, Feb 2 (7-11) (Doors will open at 6:30, Sign-in ends at 8:30) – Open Call
Saturday, Feb 4 (11-4) – Open Call + Submissions (Doors will open at 10:30, Sign-in ends at 3:30)

AUDITIONS (Appointments)

Accepting headshot/resumes for appointments for the roles of MAMA, BENEATHA, RUTH, WALTER, ASAGAI, TRAVIS, LINDNER and RUTH.

Appointments will be 2/1 (b/w 7-10), 2/3 (b/w 7-10), and 2/4 (daytime). Please submit by e-mail to auditions(at)galleryplayers.com and indicate clearly which role(s) for which you are submitting. If you do not get an appointment you are invited to the other open call dates.

Callbacks are Saturday, Feb 11 (9-6).

FIRST REHEARSAL

Saturday, February 18^th
All rehearsals are weekday evenings (6:30pm-11pm) or weekend daytimes (approximately 11am-6pm).

REHEARSALS

All rehearsals are weekday evenings (6:30pm-11pm) or weekend daytimes (approximately 11am-6pm).

13 PERFORMANCE DATES

Saturday, March 17 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 23 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, March 24 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 25 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Wednesday, March 29 – Daytime Matinee
Thursday, March 29 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 30 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, March 31 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 1 at 3:00 PM – final performance

All roles open. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Equity/Non-Equity. No Pay. (AEA members receive travel stipend).

The Gallery Players is seeking plays for its 15th Annual Black Box New Play Festival to be held in June 2012. Each play selected will be given a Black Box production at The Gallery Players and will be performed in a festival format with non-equity actors.

It may be that some of the selected plays will be work-shopped prior to the beginning of rehearsal. Playwrights will be provided with the services of a producer/dramaturge, director and actors to provide feedback for the re-write process. All re-writes will be playwright-driven so playwrights must be available for this exploration.

Submission guidelines:

1. Plays must be un-produced (readings are O.K.).

2. Length may be from 10 minutes to full-length (no musicals please).

3. Playwrights will not direct their own work.

4. Deadline for submissions is February 25th 2012.

5. There is a $10 reading fee. Make check or money order out to The Gallery Players. Your cashed check will be proof of receipt of your play.

6 Send two copies of your script plus a resume and plot synopsis to:

The Gallery Players
Black Box New Play Festival
199, 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

We do not accept e-mail submissions.

The Gallery Party is our annual fund and friend-raiser
to benefit The Gallery Players

Monday, September 26th from 7:30 – 10:30pm

at our home:
The Gallery Players Theater
199 14th St. (between 4th/5th Avenues) in Park Slope

Mingle with friends and fellow TGP supporters and celebrate the best of “Broadway in Brooklyn”!

Supporter Tickets – $50.00

($35 tax-deductible)

VIP Supporter Tickets – $100.00*

($75 tax-deductible)
*Includes a special VIP gift bag

Gallery Players Alumni Tickets – $35.00

($20 tax-deductible)
If you are a alumni performer or staff member, message us at info(at)galleryplayers.com for your discount code.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

Join us for:

• An open bar of wine, beer, and special non-alcoholic mocktails.
• Light food throughout the evening.
• Performances by some of our talented alumni and special guests, directed by alumni director Tom Wojtunik and hosted by our favorite “Man in Chair” from The Drowsy Chaperone, Craig Treubert. For a list of performers, see below.
• Raffle prizes including Broadway and other theater and concert tickets, gift certificates from local businesses, and other special giveaways.  For a list of raffle prizes, see below.
• A special backstage tour of the theater.
• More surprises to be announced!

Live Auction at the party!

This prize will not be available via the raffle.  For a chance to win, buy a party ticket!

2 Tickets to see Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway

Raffle Prizes!

You will be eligible to win these items by purchasing raffle tickets either on-line or at the party*:

2 Tickets to see Lysistrata Jones, a new musical, on Broadway

2 Tickets to see Rent Off-Broadway

2 Tickets to see Love, Loss, and What I Wore Off-Broadway

2 Tickets to see Play It Cool, a new musical,Off-Broadway

2 Tickets to A Halloween Thriller: A Dance Celebration of Ghosts, Ghouls, Vampires & Wilis, hosted by Chita Rivera, Monday, October 31 at 7:00 pm at City Center

2 Tickets to tour Lincoln Center Campus

Prospect Theater Company Tickets (good for any show in their mainstage season)

$50 Gift Certificate to South bar/pub in Park Slope plus Gallery Players tickets

$50 Gift Certificate to Side Car restaurant in Park Slope plus Gallery Players tickets

$30 Gift Certificate to  Peppino’s Brick Oven Pizza & Restaurant in Park Slope plus Gallery Players tickets

$30 Gift Certificate to Two Boots Pizza Restaurant plus Gallery Players tickets

$40 Gift Certificate to Bar Tano in Park Slope (quantity 2)

Dinner for two at Piramide Mexican Bistro in Park Slope plus Gallery Players tickets

Catch Me If You Can official Broadway opening night robe

Necklace and Earring Set hand-made by Jeweler Jill Batcheller (retail value $80)

2 Tickets to see Arturo O’Farrill’s Grammy Award winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchesta, 10th Anniversary Performance on Friday, January 20th

Mary Poppins soundtrack CD signed by Tony-nominee Gavin Lee and current “Mary” Laura Michelle Kelly. (quantity 2)

Click here to purchase your raffle tickets or call 212-352-3101
*raffle prizes subject to change; some prizes may be combined into packages

Entertainment biographies

River Alexander began his professional stage career at The Gallery Players! His early start was at the age of 8 performing in community theatres in his home state of Florida. He has been very fortunate over a short period of time to work with many outstanding directors, composers and actors. River’s theatre credits include: The Gallery Players – Caroline or Change,Oliver!; Broadway/Off Broadway- Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson; Broadway National Tour- Billy Elliot; The 5th Avenue Theatre - A Christmas Story, the Musical;  Film: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (director: Stephen Daldry), Marley and Me (director: Scott Frank). Training: tap, ballet, violin, and fencing. Recently finishing the tour of  Billy Elliot, River was cast in the feature film Right Next Door (starring Linda Hamilton) due to be released in 2012. Regardless of all of River’s new endeavors, he holds a very special place in his heart for The Gallery Players…this was his beginning where he will always want to return to. RiverAlexanderOnline.com.

Frederick Hamilton has performed worldwide on the tours of Oklahoma!, Camelot and Beauty and the Beast.  New York credits include the Public Theatre’s Measure for Pleasure, James in the original workshop production of The Last Sunday in June, Frankie in Forever Plaid, John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Peter in It’s Only a Play, Strephon in Iolanthe and the Fringe Festival productions of Escape From Pterodactyl Island and The First Step.  Favorite roles include Fredrik in A Little Night Music and Cliff in Cabaret with Kalliope Stage; Paul in Barefoot in the Park with Chatham Theatre Company; Ty in Sordid Lives at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre; Jesus in Godspell, Tony in West Side Story and the title roles in Joseph… and Pippin at the Bucks County Playhouse.  Frederick appeared frequently, if fleetingly, on As the World Turns and mourns NYC’s loss of yet another soap.

Marcie Henderson is delighted to be part of this celebration and has appeared in three shows for Gallery Players as The Music Hall Singer in Violet, as The Acid Queen in The Who’s Tommy and as the gyrating Washing Machine in Caroline, or Change.  As a singer she has sung for many US dignitaries including former President Gerald Ford, Secretary of State George Shultz, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, to name a few.  Theatrically she has appeared in productions for The Astoria Performing Arts Center, Snapdragon Theatre, Theatre Breaking Through Barriers, Luna Stage, Metropolitan Playhouse, FringeNYC, Ground Up Productions, La Mama/11th Hour, Opening Doors, Houston TUTS, Center Rep, Ogunquit Playhouse, Totem Pole Playhouse, TheatreWorks Palo Alto, Campo Santo, San Francisco Mime Troupe, Thick Description and many more.

Nathan Johnson is a Minnesota native. He performed the role of Orlando in one of his all time favorite shows, Like You Like It at the The Gallery Players.  Nathan performed as Aladdin at the Tony Award winning Children’s Theatre Company of Minnepolis, where he met his wife Laura who was playing the role of Jasmine.  Favorite past roles include Matt in The Fantasticks, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and can also be seen on numerous howcast.com videos.  Nathan is now working full-time as a photographer and recently opened Red Door Studios, which houses many different talented artists.

Robert Anthony Jones at TGP: Man of La Mancha, The Drowsy Chaperone.  Original Casts: The 101 Dalmatians Musical (dir. Jerry Zaks), The Prince and The Pauper (OOBC recording, Jay Records).  Regional: The Producers, Little Shop, Chicago, Sweeney Todd. TV: Drew’s Famous Magical Jukebox Children’s Series.  www.robertanthonyjones.com.

Lorinne Lampert has appeared with TGP in The Drowsy Chaperone (Chaperone), Top of the Heap (Coochie), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Gloria), and Victor/Victoria. Recently featured in: American Vaudeville Theatre Extravaganza (NY Int’l Fringe Festival). Other NY credits include: Far Out (Lydia), Minetta Lane Theatre; A Flanders and Swann House Party, York Theatre; American Girls Revue, Pirates of Penzance, and numerous shows with Tuckaberry Productions. Variety credits (sometimes as “Uke-Lola”) include Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Variety, American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and the White House Easter Egg Roll. BFA, Emerson College.  www.lorinnelampert.com

Alison Luff is thrilled to be supporting The Gallery Players by singing with her dear friend Nathan! At TGP she appeared as Rosalind in the smash hit musical Like You Like It (2009 NYIT winner for outstanding musical) as well as the title role in Thoroughly Modern Millie.She is currently living life on the road with the Broadway National tour of Mamma Mia! Love and thanks to her Family, Judy, Craig and Travelocity.

Daniel Henri Luttway is thrilled to be coming home to the Gallery Players where he performed in Caroline; or Change (Noah) and Tommy (Age 10).  Additional New York Theatre Credits: Family Fiorelli (Barton/York Theatre); Once Upon a Mattress (Dauntless, CGPS), Children of Eden (Young Cain, APAC) and Ragtime (Little Boy, APAC).   Among other projects, and a very busy school year, Daniel looks forward to beginning his newest endeavor this fall…”Kids 4 Kids” a vocal performance troop that tours area hospitals entertaining sick children.

Jaygee Macapugay:  Gallery Players:  Reefer Madness (Mae); Other NYC:  Jaygee played the title role of Imelda Marcos, Off-Broadway in the East Coast premiere of Imelda: A New Musical at the Julia Miles Theatre (Pan Asian Rep).  Prospect Theatre – The Rockae (Aeolia), Honor (Mitsuko); Frank Wildhorn’s Tears from Heaven (workshop).  Regional favorites:  Aida (Amneris), Miss Saigon (Kim), Smokey Joe’s Café (Brenda), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), The King & I with Lou Diamond Phillips; KC Starlight, MUNY, 5th Avenue, Casa Manana, Maltz Jupiter, Seaside Music Theatre, North Carolina Theatre, among others. International:  Where Elephants Weep (Cambodia).  Jaygee proudly sang for our troops with the USO Patriettes.  Upcoming:  Lincoln Center debut in Sondheim Suites, with Lea Salonga.  Long live The Gallery Players!  www.jaygeemacapugay.com

Jennifer McCabe has performed over sixty characters on the stage and screen. She has originated seven Off-Broadway roles with Jane Street Theatre, Cherry Lane Theatre, The Barrow Group Theatre Company, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Soho Repertory Theatre, Atlantic Theater Company and Theater at St. Clement’s and has been seen in feature films (The Pack, The Projectionist, Straight Forward) and on TV (Law and Order, SVU; Sex and the City, etc.). She also currently holds faculty posts at both NYU Undergraduate School for Film and Television (NYU-UGFTV) and at The New School For Drama MFA proram.  Jennifer has served as a faculty member at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and for the BFA Conservatory Film Program at SUNY Purchase. Jennifer McCabe Studios is Jennifer’s private acting studio that operates in New York City.

Rhyn McLemore was most recently seen as Bell in The Active Theater’s world premiere of Bridgeboy. Gallery Players credits: The Crucible (Elizabeth Proctor) and Violet (title role). Favorite regional credits include: A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella) and Our Town (Emily).
WV Public; The Crucible (Abigail) and The Comedy of Errors – NC Shakespeare Festival; Ragtime (Mother) and Hair (Jeanie) – Weathervane Theater; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle) and Grease (Rizzo) – Beef and Boards; and The Fantasticks (Luisa) – The Spoleto Festival. Rhyn is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.

Jan-Peter Pedross:  At The Gallery Players: The Drowsy Chaperone (Underling), Violet (Preacher), Chess (Walter) as well as Tommy (Minister), Man of La Mancha (Cervantes/Quixote), Urinetown (Hot Blades Harry) – all directed by Tom Wojtunik. Also with Mr. Wojtunik: The Human Comedy at Astoria Perf. Arts Ctr.  Four shows/seasons with Mettawee River Company. Two shows and marathon reading of  all eight “history” plays with Judith Shakespeare Co. Much downtown/experimental theater, some film/TV/commercials.

Craig Treubert is excited to be back at Gallery and once again with the best seat in the house. The Drowsy Chaperone went up earlier this year on this very stage and has been nominated for 7 NYIT awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor for Craig’s portrayal of the Man in Chair.  Favorite roles outside of The Gallery Players include Leo Frank in Parade, Applegate in Damn Yankees, and Neville Craven in The Secret Garden.  Many thanks go out to Heather, Tom, Neal, and everyone at Gallery for welcoming him into the OOB family with open arms.

Tom Wojtunik (Director) TGP: The Who’s Tommy, Man of La Mancha, Six Degrees of Separation, Urinetown (NY IT Award, Outstanding Musical), Take Me Out (Gallery Players). Tom is the artistic director of the Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), where he directed The Human Comedy, Children of Eden (NY IT Award, Outstanding Musical), The Pillowman, Ragtime and Proof. Other NY credits: The Play About the Naked Guy, Edenville (NY IT Award Nomination for Best Director, Emerging Artists Theatre); Grease 3: Threase (UCB/The Pit), The Miss Education of Jenna Bush (FringeNYC, Best Solo Show & Audience Favorite); Bright Lights, Big City (Marymount Manhattan College); I’m In Love With Your Wife (Midtown International Theatre Festival); The Good Thief and Rum and Vodka (Prospect St). Tom was a Resident Director for the Ensemble Studio Theatre, where directed workshops of Bella Via and David’s Play. Tom is a member of EAT and the LCT Directors’ Lab. BFA: Marymount Manhattan College. SDC Member.

Brandon Sturiale (Music Director/Piano) is always happy to be at The Gallery Players, having worked on four productions here so far.  Most recently, he was the Music Director/Keyboardist for Reefer Madness, which was nominated for an NYIT Award for Outstanding Musical.  Prior to that, he music directed You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and played in the band for Chess and The Mystery of Edwin Drood.  Other credits include: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Off-Broadway, Westside Theatre), Gypsy (national tour), Urban Cowboy (national tour), Legally Blonde (Gateway Playhouse), and Xanadu (Barter Theatre).  www.brandonsturiale.com

The Black Box New Play Festival is The Gallery Players’ signature season-ending festival of new works by both new and established playwrights. More than 400 plays have graced our stage in the 15 years of producing the festival, including Nat Cassidy’s The Reckoning of Kit and Little Boots, a New York Innovative Theatre Award-winner for Best Play in 2008. Every year is formatted differently, and you’re bound to discover something new and exciting in this year’s “Box”!

Plays and schedules will be announced in the Spring.

This delightful staple of the musical theatre canon is about the adventures and misadventures of two sisters who move from small-town Ohio to the bohemia of 1935 Greenwich Village. Eileen is gorgeous, sweet and an aspiring actress with men falling at her feet. Ruth, while a gifted writer, is average, brazen and has a talent for repelling gentlemen callers. With a glorious score of swinging tunes by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Wonderful Town is the quintessential New York musical comedy about tackling your dreams and finding love in the most unexpected places. Winner of five Tony Awards in 1953 including Best Musical.

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Performance Schedule

Saturday, April 28 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, April 29 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, May 3 at 8:00 PM
Friday, May 4 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, May 10 at 8:00 PM
Friday, May 11 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, May 12 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 13 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, May 17 at 8:00 PM
Friday, May 18 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, May 19 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 20 at 3:00 PM – final performance

The Staff

Producer – Heather Siobhan Curran for The Gallery Players
Director – Mark Harborth

This groundbreaking play set on Chicago’s South Side revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, her son, has other plans, however: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha, her daughter, dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form the backbone of this seminal American drama about retaining one’s dignity within a harsh and changing world.

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Performance Schedule

Saturday, March 17 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 23 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, March 24 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 25 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, March 29 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 30 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, March 31 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 1 at 3:00 PM – final performance

The Staff

Producer – Brian Michael Flanagan for The Gallery Players
Associate Producer – Priya Sircar
Director – Reginald L. Douglas
Production Stage Manger – Kristine Schlachter*
Assistant Stage Manager – Mauli Delaney
Set Designer/Properties – Casha Jacot-Guillarmod
Technical Director – Steven Brenman
Costume Designer – Roejendra Adams
Lighting Designer – Jake Fine
Sound Designer – Jacob Subotnick
Casting Director – Destiny Lilly/Destiny Lilly Casting

*appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

This musical by the Tony Award®-winning team behind Ragtime tells the story of Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor in 1964 Dublin who is struggling with a secret he can’t even admit to himself. When he’s not driving his route, Alfie pursues his artistic passion and directs theatrical productions for a local troupe in a church hall. He is soon forced to confront his fears, shame and the bigotry of others. Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, A Man of No Importance is a tender and beautifully woven tale of family, friendship and acceptance, teaching us that it really is a wonderful thing to “love who you love.”

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Get a glimpse behind the scenes:

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 28 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, January 29 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, February 2 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 3 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 5 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, February 9 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 10 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, February 11 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 12 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, February 16 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 17 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 PM – final performance

Pictured (l to r): Charlie Owens, Spencer Robinson, John Weigand, Lorinne Lampert and Julianne Katz in The Gallery Players’ A Man of No Importance. Photo by Bella Muccari.

The Staff

Producer – Robert Earle Jones/The Gallery Players
Director – Hans Friedrichs
Musical Staging – Christine O’Grady
Musical Director – Julianne Merrill
Production Stage Manager – Andrew Goddard
Scenic Designer – Kate Rance
Costume Designer – Sarah Cogan
Lighting Designer – Dan Jobbins
Sound Designer – Julian Evans
Projections Designer – Daniel Heffernan
Props Designer – Jackie Rivera
Hair and Make-Up Design – Jon Jordan
Assistant Director – Patrick Hunter
Assistant Stage Manager – Laura Nelson, Rosalie Siler

Pictured (l to r): Megan Opalinski, Eric Morris, Spencer Robinson, Charlie Owens, Adam Kee, Eric William Love and Rachel Green in The Gallery Players’ A Man of No Importance. Photo by Bella Muccari.

The Cast

Alfie Byrne – Charlie Owens*
Lily Byrne – Renee Claire Bergeron*
Robbie Faye – Eric Morris*
Adele Rice – Julianne Katz
Mrs. Mary Patrick – Katie Bruestle*
Carney – Greg Horton*
Breton Beret – Danny Randerson
James “Baldy” O’Shea – John Weigand*
Father Kenny / Carson – Eric Folks
Miss Oona Crowe / Kitty Farelly – Megan Opalinski
Mrs. Maureen Curtin – Lorinne Lampert*
Mrs. Margaret Grace – Rachel Green
Ernest Lally – Spencer Robinson
Rasher Flynn – Adam Kee
Sully O’Hara, et al – Eric William Love*
Peter, et al – Jake Mendes
Oscar Wilde – Sean Patrick Murtagh*

*appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Pictured (l to r): Sean Patrick Murtagh and Charlie Owens in The Gallery Players’ A Man of No Importance. Photo by Bella Muccari.

“Director Heather Siobhan Curran delivers up Reckless at the high level of professional entertainment typical of TGP. As an alternative to cheesier holiday fare, Reckless offers up generous portions of humor, senseless violence and gratuitous love. The play is also full of plot twists and surprises. However, it was no surprise to me that The Gallery Players continues their tradition of high-quality theatrical productions that are worth the trip to Brooklyn.” -Heather Lee Rogers, nytheatre.com

On Christmas Eve, Rachel is informed by her guilty husband that he has hired a hitman to kill her. Scrambling out the kitchen window into the snowy night, she embarks on a manic journey involving a deaf woman in a wheelchair (or is she?), numerous psychiatrists, a TV game show, and her own increasingly shaky sanity. Craig Lucas’ Reckless is a zany, comic, and ultimately poignant reflection on living in, and escaping from, the past.

“A bittersweet Christmas fable for our time. Reckless has an emotional pull akin to that of a Crosby ballad born of the lonely World War II home front.” —NY Times

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Pictured (l to r): Jan-Peter Pedross and Carey Van Driest in The Gallery Players production of Reckless. Photo by Bella Muccari.

Performance Schedule

Saturday, December 3 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, December 8 at 8:00 PM
Friday, December 9 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, December 15 at 8:00 PM
Friday, December 16 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, December 17 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 PM – final performance

Pictured (l to r): Jan-Peter Pedross, Lauren Roth, and Carey Van Driest in The Gallery Players production of Reckless. Photo by Bella Muccari.

The Cast

Rachel – Carey Van Driest*
Lloyd – Jan-Peter Pedross*
Pooty – Lauren Roth
Tom, Tom Jr. – Zac Hoogendyk*
Trish – Lara Knox*
Doctors – Allison Moody*
Roy, Tim Timko, others – Jason Jacoby
*appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

The Staff

Producer – Neal J. Freeman for The Gallery Players
Director – Heather Siobhan Curran
Production Stage Manager – Ashley Nelson
Set Designer – Jason Sherwood
Costume Designer – Kristina Sneshkoff
Lighting Designer – Annie Wiegand
Sound Designer – Julianne Merrill
Props Master – Ashley Cavadas
Assistant Stage Manager – Ryan Oliveira
ASL Coach – Brenda Scott

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Pictured (l to r): Jan-Peter Pedross, Carey Van Driest, and Lauren Roth in The Gallery Players production of Reckless. Photo by Bella Muccari.

One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name thanks to a highly successful film version and a lively Motown rock ‘n’ roll score by the legendary songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Charming, tuneful, and hilarious, Little Shop of Horrors is campy, tongue-in-cheek fun.

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Pictured (l to r): Philip Jackson Smith and Emily McNamara in The Gallery Players’ production of Little Shop of Horrors. Photo by Bella Muccari.

Performance Schedule

Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, October 23 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, October 27 at 8:00 PM
Friday, October 28 at 8:00 PM – alumni night
Saturday, October 29 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 30 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, November 3 at 8:00 PM
Friday, November 4 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, November 5 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 6 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, November 10 at 8:00 PM
Friday, November 11 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 13 at 3:00 PM – final performance

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The Cast

Seymour – Philip Jackson Smith*
Orin – Paul Sadlik*
Audrey – Emily McNamara*
Mushnik – Ryan Hilliard*
Voice of Audrey 2 – Babs Rubenstein*
Audrey 2 puppeteer – Thomas Bradfield
Chiffon – Vasthy Mompoint*
Ronnette – Debra Thais Evans
Crystal – Tamala Baldwin
*appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Pictured (l to r): Paul Sadlik and Philip Jackson Smith in The Gallery Players’ production of Little Shop of Horrors. Photo by Bella Muccari.

The Staff

Producer – Regina Gatti/The Gallery Players
Director/Choreographer – Joe Barros
Production Stage Manager – Katharine S. Fergerson*
Music Director – Lilli Wosk
Casting Director – Daryl Eisenberg/Daryl Eisenberg Casting
Set Designer – Harlan Penn
Props Master – Katie White
Puppet Designers – Fergus J. Walsh, Michael Bush
Costume Designer – Ryan Moller
Lighting Designer – Dan Jobbins
Sound Designer – Julianne Merrill
Sound Consultant – Brett Jarvis
Associate Director – Nick Brennan
Assistant Stage Managers – Erin Ruth Logan, Alicia M. Thompson
Production Assistant – Jonathan Nadolny
Production Assistant/Follow Spot Operator – Clarissa Jimenez

Pictured: Philip Jackson Smith with Audrey 2 in The Gallery Players’ production of Little Shop of Horrors. Photo by Bella Muccari.

“Enormously funny, a top-draw staging, well designed and terrifically acted. The Gallery Players have done mighty fine work with this one. It is a wickedly funny night out.” -The Tyro Theatre Critic

“I had a damn good time at The Gallery Players, and certainly plan on heading down there again this season. This sarcastic comedy is just what I needed.” -F’d in Park Slope

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First New York City revival.

Love will either cost Mitchell Green $200 an hour, or his entire Hollywood career…

Mitchell is on the brink of superstardom with the role of a lifetime, but something isn’t right. One lonely night, Mitchell hires Alex, a male prostitute, and unexpectedly falls in love. Cut to Diane, Mitchell’s power-player agent, who will stop at nothing to set Mitchell “straight” and keep him from making a decision that could derail both of their lives, and more importantly, their careers.

“Beane’s fast-moving, poignant tale of self-discovery is blessed with excellent timing, meaty roles, and scene-chewing dialogue. The humor quotient is off the charts [and] the story still manages to be heartbreaking.”-Winnie McCroy, EDGE

Pictured (l to r): Maeve Yore and Brian W. Seibert in The Gallery Players’ production of The Little Dog Laughed. Photo by Bella Muccari.

Three-time Tony® nominee Douglas Carter Beane’s “bitingly funny” play is a pull-no-punches look at the film biz, and what it takes to be a movie star when coming out of the closet is the farthest thing from being in.

“Mitchell’s embittered agent Diane (Maeve Yore) keeps you laughing until you realize she’s stuck a knife in your chest, and you can’t help but root for Ellen (Tania Verafield) – Alex’s lost on-again-off-again girlfriend who loves the young hustler. This ‘Dog’ has teeth!” -Thomas Trach, The Brooklyn Paper

Note: For mature audiences only. Contains nudity and adult situations.

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Watch our cast, director, and producer discuss the show.

Performance Schedule

Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, September 11 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, September 15 at 8:00 PM
Friday, September 16 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 18 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, September 22 at 8:00 PM
Friday, September 23 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, September 24 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 25 at 3:00 PM – final performance

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Pictured (l to r): Jake Mendes, Brian W. Seibert, Maeve Yore, and Tania Verafield in The Gallery Players’ production of The Little Dog Laughed. Photo by Bella Muccari.

The Cast

Diane – Maeve Yore*
Mitchell – Brian W. Seibert
Alex – Jake Mendes
Ellen – Tania Verafield*
*appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

The Staff

Producer – Robert Earle Jones/The Gallery Players
Director – Patrick David Vassel
Production Stage Manager – Matt Remington
Set Designer – Chris Minard
Costume Designer – Ryan J. Moller
Lighting Designer – Heather Sparling
Sound Designer – Kim Fuhr-Carbone
Assistant Stage Manager – Stephanie Holser

Pictured (l to r): Jake Mendes and Tania Verafield in The Gallery Players’ production of The Little Dog Laughed. Photo by Bella Muccari.

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