| | COMPANY ONE/PHOENIX THEATRE PRESENT SUPERHERIONE MONOLOGUES Company One and Phoenix Theatre Artists unite to bring Audiences a truly “super” theatrical experience. WHAT: Phoenix Theatre Artists (formerly Way Theatre Artists) and Company One present John Kuntz and Rick Park’s The Superheroine Monologues: A Parody of Super Proportions WHEN: April 10-26, 2009 Friday 4/10– 8 pm (also: Press Reviews)
Saturday 4/11 – 4pm & 8 pm (also: Press Reviews)
Wednesday 4/15 – 8 pm
Thursday 4/16 – 8 pm
Friday 4/17 – 8 pm
Saturday 4/18 – 4 pm & 8 pm
Sunday 4/19 – 4 pm
Wednesday 4/20 – 8pm
Thursday 4/23 – 8 pm
Friday 4/24 – 8 pm
Saturday 4/25 – 4 pm & 8 pm
Sunday 4/26 – 4 pm Press Review: Friday and Saturday 4/10 and 4/11 Approximate Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission WHERE: Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02155 TICKETS: $20-$25 (certain discounts available) Available online at www.superheroinemonologues.com or by phone at 866-811-4111 or in person at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Box Office, one hour prior to show time. ABOUT “THE SUPERHEROINE MONOLOGUES” What do you get when you put Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Storm, Lois Lane, Batgirl, Dark Phoenix, and Catwoman on the same stage? An ass-whooping evening of theatre! Company One and Phoenix Theatre Artists are thrilled to combine forces this April to bring Boston a unique and exciting world premiere - The Superheroine Monologues: A Parody of Super Proportions. Based on an idea by Phoenix Theatre Artists’ artistic director Greg Maraio, the play is written by two of Boston’s most talented playwrights, Rick Park and John Kuntz. Touching, funny and campy, SUPERHEROINES is an action-packed parody, which travels through the decades. Beginning in the 1940s, the play is a glimpse into the life of each heroine set against the backdrop of women’s evolving role in society. You already know that they can stop speeding bullets, control the weather, and scratch your eyes out, but these dynamic divas promise to answer all the questions you never dreamed to ask. A portion of proceeds will be donated to a Boston-based women’s shelter. ABOUT THE CAST SUPERHEROINES features an incredible cast of Boston’s most talented actresses. Shawna O’Brien, last seen in Phoenix’s The Memory of Water, takes on the role of the very first superheroine, Wonder Woman. Stage veteran Maureen Adduci, last seen in Phoenix’s Love-Lies-Bleeding and The Kentucky Cycle portrays Wonder Woman’s mother, the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta.
Amanda Good Hennessey, cast of the award-winning Kentucky Cycle and The Memory of Water, slips into the stockings of Superman’s one true love, Lois Lane. Elizabeth Brunette, cast of the award-winning Stuff Happens and The Memory of Water slinks onto the stage as America’s most beloved burglar, the Catwoman. Playing the part of the Batgirl is Melissa Baroni, who was part of Phoenix’s inaugural show, Dancing at Lughnasa as well as The Kentucky Cycle. Cheryl D. Singleton, who was last seen in the Seagull with the A.R.T., portrays Storm, the first African American superheroine. Having worked with Phoenix Theatre, and Zeitgeist Stage Company in numerous award-winning productions such as The Kentucky Cycle and Stuff Happens, Christine Power will join the cast as the omnipotent Dark Phoenix. A newcomer to the Boston theatre scene and recent BC graduate, Jacqueline McCoy dons the cape of the man of steel’s cousin, Supergirl. Rounding out this cast of extraordinary women is a trio of male ensemble members; Terrence Haddad, Jordan Harrison, and Art Hennessey will portray numerous roles in our journey from the 1940’s to today. ABOUT RICK PARK- WRITER Rick Park is an actor, director and playwright who has written the books for six one-act (and one two-act) musicals as well as several 10-minute plays. Rick’s work has been performed in Boston, Washington, DC, Miami, Huntsville, AL and at a variety of colleges throughout the US. Rick also taught playwriting, acting and improv for several years with the International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) in Zurich, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Cologne and Thorpe, England, where he was the artistic director for a summer-long program. As an actor, Rick has most recently appeared in After School Special with John Kuntz at Company One and as Tony Whitcomb in the long-running Shear Madness. Other roles have included The Lion in Whizzin'! with Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans; Cole in Hiding Behind Comets and Pfeiffer in Valhalla with Zeitgeist Stage Co. (IRNE Nomination, Best Supporting Actor); Gary in Gagarin Way with Sugan Theatre (Elliott Norton nomination, Best Ensemble); Dopey in Balm in Gilead with Speakeasy Stage Co., as well as in shows at Centastage, Delvena Theatre, The Playwrights' Platform, Lyric Stage West and many others in and around Boston. ABOUT JOHN KUNTZ- WRITER Rick’s longtime friend and collaborator, John Kuntz, has also become a staple in the Boston theatre community. He received both an Elliot Norton Award and New York International Fringe Festival Award for his solo show Starfuckers and his plays Sing Me To Sleep and Freaks both received Elliot Norton Awards for "Outstanding Fringe Production". He has received playwrighting commissions from SpeakEasy Stage Company, Boston Theatre Works, The Boston Museum of Science, The New Rep, The Huntington Theatre Company (where he was an inaugural Playwrighting Fellow); staged readings at The Publick Theatre (NY) and the Huntington's Breaking Ground Festival; and a ten-day residency at the O'Neill Center. His latest play, Jasper Lake, received both the Michael Kanin and Paula Vogel National Playwrighting Awards, with productions at the Kennedy Center (Washington DC) and the NY Fringe. Jasper Lake was published by Samuel French and his various monologues and short plays have been published by Baker's Plays and appear in "Best Men's Stage Monologues 2006" (Smith & Kraus). His play Jump/Rope was recently produced Off-Off Broadway by Square Peg Productions at Urban Stages. His other plays include Glitterati (SpeakEasy Stage Company), Miss Price (Boston Playwrights Theatre – IRNE Award for “Best Solo Performance”), Emerald City (CentaStage), My Life with the Kringle Kult (Boston Theatre Works), After School Special (Company One), The Hotel Nepenthe (Boston Conservatory), Actorz with a “Z” (Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre) and The Salt Girl (upcoming 2008 production at Boston Playwrights Theatre). ABOUT GREG MARAIO – DIRECTOR Greg directed Phoenix's 2007 debut production of Dancing at Lughnasa and its recent controversial regional premiere of Don DeLillo's Love-Lies-Bleeding and also played key roles in Phoenix's recent co-production The Kentucky Cycle with Zeitgeist Stage Company, portraying Jeremiah Talbert, Abe Steinman and ensemble, and serving as graphic designer. He most recently directed Phoenix's critically acclaimed The Memory of Water this past spring. As Artistic Director of Phoenix, he often directs and advises on everything from play selection to casting. A Boston native, Greg has worked as an actor with Zeitgeist (Flesh & Blood, Stuff Happens, Sacred Hearts), Company One (Gibson Girl, Mr. Marmalade, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot), Pastimes (Romeo & Juliet), AYTB (Death & You) and 11:11 (Director: Our Hearts As Fiction, Actor: in Under Her Umbrella, Yellow Ribbons, The Autumn Hours, The Ocean Room, and Softly Unsaid. He received a BFA in Illustration from The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University where he studied acting with Anne Pluto. He also teaching acting throughout the Boston Area. CALENDAR LISTING INFORMATION Play by John Kuntz and Rick Park Cast : Maureen Adduci, Elizabeth Brunette, Melissa Baroni, Terrence Haddad, Jordan Harrison, Art Hennessey, Amanda Good Hennessey, Jacqueline McCoy, Shawna O’Brien, Christine Power, Cheryl Singleton. Director: Greg Maraio Production Stage Manager: Gabi Logan Design Team: Jared Fennelly, Greg Maraio, and Edwin Johnson - Scenic Design Greg Maraio -Costume Design, P.J. Strachman- Lighting Design Performing at: The Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA Press Performances: Friday April 10th at 8pm, Saturday April 11th at 4PM and 8PM Performance Schedule: April 10th – April 26th 2009 Wed., Thurs., Fri. at 8 PM; Sat. at 4 & 8; Sun at 4PM Ticket Prices: $25 General Admission, $20 students and seniors Box Office: 866-811-4111. Website: www.superheroinemonologues.com Press Contact: Greg Maraio – 617- 224-3753, or GVMaraio@aol.com Previous Page Back to News Next Page |