09/26/09
This in from "Mr. Email"... Passing along from Adrienne Wehr ...
DON'T MISS THIS VERY SPECIAL EVENT!
Artist Frank Ferraro was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at 42. His Collaborator and friend
Stephen Pellegrino, was a caregiver to his father-in-law who also suffered from Parkinson's. These two artists
have experienced the effects of a disease that changes lives. Together, they have created a contemporary
opera that will resonate with any person facing adversity and those who care for them.
When: September 25 & 26, 2009. Friday evening at 8 p.m.; Saturday matinee at 2 p.m., followed by a Q&A with the cast,
project creator and invited workshop speakers; Saturday evening at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 and $12.50 for
students with a valid I.D. Tickets are available through the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania,
412-365-2086, and at the door.
Where: Hillman Center for the Performing Arts, Richard E. Rauh Theater, Shady Side Academy Senior School,
423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Who: Project creator, Frank Ferraro, has battled Parkinson’s since 2000. As an artist, Ferraro was forced to
abandon his art studio and experiment with other forms of artistic expression. With his longtime collaborator,
Stephen Pellegrino, Ferraro began to develop a series of one-act plays that have become (gravity + grace).
Why: As many as 10,000 people in Western Pennsylvania have Parkinson’s Disease, a neurological and
degenerative disease, which can have a devastating effect on individuals and their families. The premiere of
(gravity +grace) will benefit the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, which provides support,
services and education for individuals, their families and caregivers.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
written by : Frank Ferraro
directed by: Stephen Pellegrino
choreography by : Jamie Erin Murphy
original music composed by : Stephen Pellegrino
lighting design : Andrew David Ostrowski
visual art direction : Frank Ferraro
video : Ben Hernstrom
costumes : Celina Ferencz, Ashley Capps
additional music by : Frank Ferraro
contributing artist: Jay Del Greco
starring: Brian Czarniecki, Adrienne Wehr *, Renee Smith, Jamie Erin Murphy, Stephen Pellegrino, and
the Rennisannce City Choir
Music performed by Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
with: Tracy Mortimore, conductor; Carmen Petote, sax; John Collins, sax; Kevin M McManus, Trombone;
Trumpet, Josh Boudreau; Emmitt Frisbee, piano; Michael F. Yaklich, percussion; Steve Kammerer, bass;
Stephen Christopher, guitar; Stephen Pellegrino, accordion
excutive producers : Gail Tucker, Maggie Schmidt ,John Vento
stage manager : Kiera M Philips
live sound mix : Charles Simeone
recording : Daniel Hunt
( Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association )
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09/26/09
Passing along from Annette Quinn …
I am in need of an actor age 15-20 for the part of Eddie in “Over The Tavern.”
Show dates Oct 24, 25 and 26 in North Hills.
They can contact me at 412-400-5605.
Thanks
Annette
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09/26/09
This in from "Mr. Email"... From Dan Handley, Ph.D. via Pitt in Hollywood
I need several on-screen actors (*no spoken lines or memorization required*) and two voice actors specified below for
some short historical re-enactment sequences for a documentary. You will be credited appropriately and very likely get
national exposure for this role. This is a pretty easy and fun gig for the right people.
I'm hoping to have the actors chosen soon so I can get the Victorian period costumes fitted. Looking at perhaps
November-December film dates. If interested, send me a photo and/or voice sample as appropriate. Pay is negotiable
depending on experience.
On screen:
Three distinguished-looking white males 40s to 60s, one to play Victorian-era professor and two to play wealthy
Pittsburgh industrialists circa 1858. All these actors will need to do on camera is converse amongst themselves,
smoke cigars, and drink brandy.
One person to play Samuel Langley. He will just walk up steps, hold and examine objects, etc. Nothing strenuous or prolonged.
Picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pierpont_Langley
One white male (30-40s) to play astronomer James Keeler looking into telescope. Very quick shoot. Picture:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Keeler
One white male, early 20s, thick dark hair. Must be experienced at riding horseback. No stunt riding involved,
just mounting a horse and riding through wooded trails in Victorian costumes. Will have to sign a waiver of liability.
Voice:
One person to play the voice of an elder John Brashear (~70 years old). Voice of a short, thin, elderly man of
distinction, but from humble beginnings in Brownsville, PA. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brashear
One person to play the voice of Samuel Langley (~35-40 years old). Voice of a Boston-trained proper gentleman
who has spent a few years in Pittsburgh becoming Pittburghized.
The voiceovers will only take a few minutes each, and the on-screen segments will take no longer than a day each
to shoot except for the horseback rider, which may take two days at separate locations.
Thanks. Please reply to PIHactors@aothemovie.com
Dan Handley, Ph.D.
Producer, The Story of the Allegheny Observatory
In association with the Senator John Heinz History Center
www.AOtheMovie.com
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09/27/09
Stage Right presents the hilarious "Leading Ladies"
Stage Right is presenting “Leading Ladies,” a farce written by Ken Ludwig, at Boyd Community Center in O’Hara
Township. The show will run October 8-10 and 15-17.
In this hilarious comedy by the author of “Lend Me a Tenor,” Jack and Leo are down-on-their-luck English
Shakespearean actors who have been reduced to performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge
circuit in rural Pennsylvania in the 1950s. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and
leave her fortune to her long lost English relatives, they concoct a scheme to pass themselves off as her
beloved Max and Steve and get the cash. The plan goes awry when Max and Steve turn out to be Maxine and
Stephanie! Things get even more complicated when Leo falls madly in love with the old lady’s vivacious
niece, Meg, who is engaged to the local minister.
“Leading Ladies” is directed by June Beighley, and stars JoAnne Pasquerelli as Meg Snider, Mike Mazzocca as
Leo Clark, David Bielewicz as Jack Gable, Lauren Robison as Audrey, Bill Ivins as Rev. Duncan Wooley,
Naomi Frenkel as Florence Snider, Newt Pringle as Doc Myers, and Jacob McKinney as Butch Myers.
You may reserve tickets for by leaving a message including your name, the number of tickets, and which
night you would like to attend. An operator will call you back to complete your order.
Tickets will also be available at the door, first come, first serve. Seating is limited. So come early! The box
office opens at 7 p.m., Doors open at 7:30, curtain is at 8 p.m.
A limited number of tables may be reserved with a pre-PAID reservation of SIX or more people.
Tickets are $12.50 per person and include light refreshments served during intermission. Audience members
may bring wine and beer, no spirits please. Special $5 ticket deal for students with proof of I.D. for Thursday’s performances.
Boyd Community Center is located at 1220 Powers Run Rd., Pittsburgh, 15238
Remember, Stage Right is always looking for people to help behind the scenes, too. If you enjoy the magic
of live theater, come and let us know!
For more information or directions, visit www.stagerightboyd.org or call Boyd Community Center
for directions: 412-828-8566.
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09/27/09
This i from "Mr. Email" for Mark Southers...
Are you ready for a great evening of theatre? Well, if you have had enough of the G-20 circus, great theater will
be back in action next Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater. We will stage
a three-day production of “Trying,” by Joanna McClelland Glass. Directed by my good friend and PPTCO
Board Member Michael Ramsay, it features former Town Gate Theater Artistic Director and all around great theatre
person Hal O'Leary and actress C.J. Farnsworth.
Inspired by the playwright's personal experiences as secretary to American lawyer, and former Attorney General,
Judge Francis Biddle, “Trying” is a witty and bittersweet account of the strained relationship between
the young Canadian secretary and the aging judge. Associate Artistic Director Mark Whitehead and I took in this
show this past spring in Wheeling, and thought it would be a great show for our patrons to see. The cast has
graciously offered to do three performances as a fundraiser for the Pittsburgh Playwrights to assist with the
start of our new season.
We are sending this out to 2,500 folks. We have 255 seats available. We've decided not to charge admission
to save on advertising and box office cost. We just ask that you consider a donation before, at intermission, or after the show.
Please don't worry about the G-20. The garage will be open, and by Saturday our city should be back to normal.
Please click here to reserve your seats ASAP. I look forward to seeing you in the house! http://www.pghplaywrights.com/getres
Thanks,
Mark Clayton Southers
Founder/Producing Artistic Director
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre
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