Second Wind Productions presents
Wanton Darkness
A double bill of Harold Pinter’s “Ashes to Ashes” and Conor McPherson’s “St. Nicholas”
April 16 - May 8, 2010 at The Phoenix Theatre (414 Mason St., 6th Floor)
More information and tickets available at Second Wind’s Website
I am unbelievably thrilled to announce:
I have been nominated for a Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical, Female for my role as Meredith in Bat Boy, the Musical at Foothill Music Theatre last year.
The awards will be granted at a ceremony on May 3.
See the full list of nominees here.
I will be performing in Harold Pinter’s “Ashes to Ashes” with Second Wind Productions.
Directed by Ian Walker.
Runs April 16 - May 8 at The Phoenix Theatre (414 Mason, 6th Floor).
Pinter is a new challenge to me, and I’m very excited!
A last minute addition to my schedule:
I will be reading “Bianca” in a reading of “Women Beware Women” by Thomas Middleton presented by Cutting Ball Theatre’s “Hidden Classics Reading Series”, directed by Jessica Holt, Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 1:00 at the Exit on Taylor. (Don’t worry, it will be over before the Superbowl begins.)
For more information see Cutting Ball’s website.
Sunday, January 17
I’ll be performing in a staged reading of a brand new, old-fashioned musical: “Tropicoro!” by Ken Malucelli.
This one isn’t open to the public, but hopefully there will be a full production sometime soon.
Now through December 20, 2009 (Thursdays - Sundays except Thanksgiving)
City Lights Theatre (www.cltc.org) presents
Another Night Before Christmas
Book and lyrics by Sean Grennan, Music by Leah Okimoto
Directed by Daren A. C. Carollo
With Lisa-Marie Newton as Karol and Michael Johnson as The Guy
ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is the story of burnt-out social worker Karol Elliot, who is having a crisis of Christmas spirit. While heading home on a lonely Christmas Eve, she shares her groceries with a homeless man who decides to rekindle her holiday cheer by breaking into her apartment later that night and insisting that he’s Santa Claus. Before long Karol begins to wonder: is this bearded stranger more than what he seems? A delight for the whole family, this witty and tuneful holiday romp is sure to win laughs from anyone who’s ever lost - or found - the holiday spirit.
Tickets available at cltc.org or call the box office (408) 295-4200
I am very excited to be deep into rehearsals for “Another Night Before Christmas” at City Lights Theatre in San Jose.
A West Coast premiere musical by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto.
Directed by Daren A.C. Carollo
Starring Lisa-Marie Newton and Michael Johnson
Previews November 19 & 20
Runs November 21 - December 20, 2009
Ticket info at www.cltc.org
Abigail Dreary
Obsession knows no boundaries
Tuesday, October 20 @ 7:30pm
Boxcar Theatre in SF
Staged reading of a great, new play by my friend Michelle Elaine Ianiro. Hope you can make it out! You’ll get goosebumps!
I have finally finished my grant proposal for the CA$H Grant from Theatre Bay Area. CA$H stands for “Creative Assistance for the Small (company) and Hungry (artist)”.
I’m hoping to receive the Individual award of $2,500.00 to help pay production costs for 2010 production of Befriending Shirley. I should know by the end of October. Wish me luck!
Theatre Bay Area (TBA) is a hugely valuable resource. I hope we can all support them in their great work!
I’m very excited to announce that I will be performing in a reading of a brand new musical by Ken Malucelli called “Tropicoro!” I play one of a trio of “goils” who sing and dance in a nightclub. The script and music are a HOOT, and I can’t wait to work on it. Performance on January 17, 2010. More info to come…
