MURDER! FONTS! ESPIONAGE!

Opens this Thursday!

Art House Productions presents

FONT OF KNOWLEDGE
A new comedy by Jonathan Goldberg

A washed-up word jockey and a sexy librarian team up to stop the world's deadliest font from falling into the clutches of the Commies in this mash-up of 1950s genres, from noir to sci-fi.

PERFORMANCE DATES
Thurs - Sat, June 20-22 at 8pm
Sun, June 23 at 4pm
Thurs - Fri, June 27-28 at 8pm
Sat, June 29 at 7pm**

SPECIAL EVENTS
** Saturday, June 29: Special 7pm show followed by the Art House Summer Blowout, our annual end-of-season party w/live music, food, raffles & more ($10)

TICKETS
$18 general admission
$12 students/seniors

VIP TICKETS
$25 VIP seats with Complimentary Refreshments (limited availability)

$35 VIP Opening Night Reception
Includes a pre-show wine & cheese reception
at Madame Claude Wine (7pm)
and premium seating

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
http://fontofknowledge.brownpapertickets.com

STARRING
Baltsar Beckeld, Lindsay Brill, Terence MacSweeny*, Paul Nugent*,
Alexandra Pflaster, Elena Zazanis*

WRITTEN BY: Jonathan Goldberg
DIRECTED BY: Mason Beggs
STAGE MANAGER: Amanda Levie
MUSIC AND AUDIO DESIGN: Michael Flinck
LIGHTING DESIGN: Lance A. Michel
DRAMATURG: Carolyn Light
SET DESIGN: Gail-Marie Boykewich
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Shimeon Nandlal
PROP ASSISTANT: Jovelle Melgar
BOX OFFICE MANAGER: Samille Ganges

LOCATION
Art House Productions Theaterspace
Hamilton Square, 1 McWilliams Place, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie St./8th St.)

Wheelchair accessible
Pre-Show Tactile Tours, Braille/Large Print Programs Available

Sponsored by Hamilton Square, Jersey City Independent, and SILVERMAN: Building Neighborhoods

Made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, and by the County of Hudson, Thomas A. DeGise, Hudson County Executive, and the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders


* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract


www.arthouseproductions.org

READ THE FULL ARTICLE:
http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/ ... ndidates-tough-questions/

Artists Ask Mayoral Candidates Tough Questions

By JCI Staff • May 13th, 2013


Over the course of the mayoral campaign, local nonprofit arts groups Pro Arts, Art House Productions, and Nimbus Dance Works joined forces to create an arts-specific questionnaire in hopes of coming to a better understanding of how each mayoral candidate will support the thriving arts scene in Jersey City if elected.

Each candidate responded, providing an in-depth look into their views on the arts and their importance to the future of the city.

Q: Where and how do the arts fit with your vision for the future of Jersey City? What policies would you propose and enact that would provide a supportive environment for successful Jersey City artists and arts organizations.

Jerramiah Healy (incumbent): Jersey City’s arts community is unique, active and vibrant, making our city a better place to live and visit…The arts are also a vital component for maintaining the economic stability of Jersey City… I happen to be a music lover. I play the piano and guitar and most know that I love to sing, so the performing arts are near and dear to my heart…I look to Jersey City artists to help set the agenda and identify what they feel will best move our city forward in regards to the arts…That is why I have taken on the initiatives of our local groups and provided assistance to them in the form of staffing, funding, rentals, etc….My administration’s focus is to foster an environment that encourages new art-related development, while supporting and expanding local arts initiated programs. I will continue to do that while also looking for creative methods to address the need for new venues.

Steven Fulop: Generally speaking, my approach to fostering an even stronger arts community has three components: education, incubation and implementation. We will accomplish art education in partnership with our schools; helping them to find their creative voices while they’re young will bring about a new generation of artists who consider Jersey City home…Art incubation means creating an atmosphere in Jersey City government which is supportive and helpful to aspiring artists. I will accomplish my third goal, implementation, with what I like to call the NewSpace program (which will be) a collaboration between the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation, the Division of Cultural affairs, local artists, and investors.

Abdul Malik: I believe that art plays a vital role in a society and shows how vibrant and culturally diverse a society is. As mayor, I will provide needed help to the artists and different art groups both in funding as well as other support that city can provide and will encourage Department of Cultural Affairs to work with different groups in an encouraging and supportive way.

Jerry Walker: (What the Walker administration) would propose and enact to provide a supportive environment for JC artists and art organizations would be more collaboration between artists and organizations, (artist-organization coalitions) to strengthen the arts districts, (artists and organizations wherever and) whenever possible working (as) joint ventures…My administration would assist in seeking donations, grants and foundation funding for artist and arts organizations (and also) work with our colleges and universities.



Q: Jersey City has few viable art venues. Quality venues are indispensable for a thriving art scene for multiple reasons: They help to bolster an art group’s identity with a clear destination for events and practice; they help build the legitimacy of arts organizations in the eyes of funders; they create a focus and a buzz contributing to the sense that something is happening in Jersey City; and they help with artistic quality by allowing for improved production and presentation in the areas of lighting, set design/construction, exhibition space, audio/acoustics, etc. Without professional venues for exhibition and performance, the arts are severely impeded. What will you do as mayor to address this critical need?

Healy: I have an obligation to keep taxes stable, to meet housing needs of low income families, and address unemployment…Those needs must be prioritized with the needs of local nonprofits. That said, there are plenty of things my administration has been doing…new art venues can be encouraged through zoning and property use changes, such as the new Riverview Arts District… In addition to that, my administration is committed to sustaining the majestic Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Journal Square…The long-awaited restoration of the Van Wagenen House, affectionately known as the “Apple Tree House” is near completion…Lastly, we are very excited about the new White Eagle Hall project located on Newark Avenue…Plans are to develop the property as a mixed-use arts center and performance space.

Fulop: My NewSpace program will address this need…(by first acting) as a scout, identifying properties which meet criteria such as vacancy or underutilization, size and availability. NewSpace will then hold a public forum where businesses, organizations and individuals will have the opportunity to present proposals for the property…A board made up of representatives of the artistic community, city government and neighborhoods near the property will vote on a winner…The winner will then work closely with the JCEDC to negotiate financing and help via public-private partnership. New locations should be driven by the arts community not just a select organization.

Malik: I agree that quality venues are indispensable for a thriving art scene for multiple reasons and I believe that Jersey City needs a fully equipped art gallery for artists to plan exhibitions and without patronizing by the city, it’s very difficult for the art groups to survive… Without professional venues for exhibition and performance, the arts are severely impeded. As mayor, I will do all what I can within the (city’s)resources to help art groups.

Walker: JC needs a state-of-the-art performance center and cultural museum that will provide space for local groups and artists.

Q: Toll Brothers is committed to building a 500-fixed-seat theater (a proscenium theater) in the PAD as part of a development now under construction; but the real need in Jersey City is for two or three small, flexible theaters (black box theaters, capacity 50 to 200) that would cost about the same amount of money. Two or three such spaces would create a destination, a critical mass, that would make Jersey City recognized as a major player in the art world; small theaters are inexpensive and easier to fill; black box theaters can be used for a variety of purposes such as dance, theater, music, pop music, weddings and other events, so it would be easier to support itself. Theaters of this modest size would serve local artists much more effectively–giving local artists a much needed resource for their growth and emergence. On the other hand, a 500-seat theater is expensive to rent and would only be able to show major productions that would have to compete with New York City’s theater and entertainment resources. Jersey City already has theaters with 500 seats or more which are underutilized because they don’t meet the needs of Jersey City artists: they’re too large to fill and no one wants to present (or attend) a production with an empty house. Would you as mayor change the Toll Brothers redevelopment plan to call for black box theaters?

Healy: I am committed to working with Toll Brothers to allow public input about the best use of the theater space and other areas included in the project before construction begins. I understand the pitch for black box theaters in (the PAD) and will ask Toll Brothers to take that into consideration. Though there is an approved preliminary site plan, I will request a meeting with Toll Brothers and the artist community for input on the totality of performance space included in the project.

Fulop: The development in question is symptomatic of a deeper problem with Jersey City: its relationship with developers. Unfortunately, the story of the PAD over the last decade or so is a perfect example of money and connections trumping the will of the people…I want to shift the focus of the JCEDC away from land and real-estate development towards small businesses and startups…With regards to an overall amendment requiring black box theaters, it is not clear what the legal implications (would be)…or how that would be structured. I think the city would be best served by visiting multiple redevelopment sites around the city for amendments so that the arts community will flourish not only in one small pocket of the city but rather in every corner.

Malik: I agree that Jersey City needs small theaters as small theaters are inexpensive and easier to fill; black box theaters can be used for a variety of purposes such as dance, theater, music, pop music, weddings and other events, so it would be easier (for it) to support itself. Theaters of this modest size would serve local artists much more effectively–giving local artists a much needed resource for their growth and emergence. As mayor, I will do my best to help art groups to have a small theater by lobbying to different developers and the State of New Jersey.

Walker: My administration would go back and change the 500-seat theater and require smaller venues throughout the city that will not be underutilized.

Q: The city currently owns multiple unused buildings and properties which could easily be converted for temporary use as exhibition space, studio space, and, where possible, performance space. Such use would serve artists, beautify the streetscape, and promote pedestrian foot traffic. Would you enact legislation to make such spaces available to Jersey City artists and arts groups?

Healy: At this time there are no vacant buildings that I know of which would be appropriate for an arts center or performance space. The truth of the matter is that our Business Administrator has been charged with bringing in as many dollars as possible to balance the budget and keep taxes stable for our homeowners in this financial crisis. Part of that directive was to sell off city-owned properties and get them back on the tax rolls. Our city has experienced massive cuts from the State of New Jersey and we must make up that shortfall. That having been said, if available city owned properties pass fire code inspections they could be made available to nonprofit organizations on a case-by-case basis.

Fulop: Yes. This is exactly the kind of thing NewSpace will target.

Malik: Yes, I think that city can and should help in this regards and as mayor, I will provide the needed help.

Walker: My administration will allow for city-owned property to be used as temporary-use…artistic venues. Some properties may also become permanent.

Q: The Cultural Affairs Division is a hub for arts and culture in Jersey City. Given cut-backs in funding, how can resources be prioritized to ensure that they can effectively reach out and provide support to the diverse communities that make up Jersey City? Would you personally as mayor use your office to help artists and arts groups to reach out to corporations and individuals for funding?

Healy: In the face of staffing and budget cuts, I am proud of the work that the Division of Cultural Affairs has done… Though some festival funding cuts were necessary, Cultural Affairs went out and raised corporate dollars to provide seed money to our ethnic groups. In addition, they have raised corporate dollars to fund some of our concert series and assist ProArts annually with reaching out to corporate entities for tour sponsorships…City grants writers will remain cognizant of grant funding available for the arts and go after it aggressively. I have instructed our grants writers to partner with local nonprofits in seeking funding sources for citywide arts initiatives and to offer year-round assistance to local nonprofits who are writing grants. I have also encouraged our Redevelopment Agency and Economic Development Corporation to seek corporate sponsorship to help fund future art-related development and projects.

Fulop: City Hall, as well as other relevant city departments, needs to create an environment which fosters the arts…Navigating the maze of permits and regulations is so complex and time-consuming that developers pay politically connected expediters to do it for them. Those without the resources to do so, such as artists and cultural organizations, are left to fend for themselves. In addition to streamlining the city’s various approval processes, I want my office to be a resource for help securing state and federal grant funding, as well as donations and corporate investment.

Malik: Yes, I think that city can and should help in this regards and as mayor I will provide the needed help.

Walker: Yes, the Mayor’s Office can be utilized to support various artist endeavors including (submitting) grant applications to major corporations and foundations.

Q: The City Council by an 8 to 1 vote approved a resolution in October 2006 urging the City to set aside 1 percent of the hotel tax revenues (up to $100,000) for the promotion of tourism, particularly “Jersey City’s art community, its cultural resources, such as museums and theaters, and its historic sites and recreational opportunities, all of which should make Jersey City both a unique tourist and vacation destination”. To date this resolution has not been adopted. If elected, would your administration commit to making these monies available to Jersey City arts and cultural organizations? If so, what process/procedure would you propose to disburse these monies equitably?

Healy: The 1% for the Arts resolution has been instituted and funding has been committed to Destination Jersey City programming. I am instructing my Budget Director to meet with the Director of the Division of Cultural Affairs to identify how much funding is available this year to support art programming in conjunction with our local arts and cultural community.

Fulop: I would certainly like to commit to making these funds available to the arts and cultural communities here but it would be subject to looking at the municipal budget post May 14th. Per recent Jersey Journal articles, the administration has been using overtime and raises as part of its campaign strategy and I would be hesitant to 100 percent commit on this front ‘til I saw what the final impact is of their decisions during that time–with that in mind I do think this sort of funding is crucial and would do everything to see it through.

Malik: Yes, my administration will commit to making these monies available to Jersey City arts and cultural organizations.

Walker: Under the Walker Administration the 1 percent set aside will be strictly enforced and we will review prior years’ allocation and wherever possible reallocate funds for the 1 percent set aside for arts. With regard to funding, my administration will use equal distribution of funds. For groups and or artist that demonstrate the need for additional funding, my administration will assist them in obtaining additional funds.

AUDITIONS
‘FONT OF KNOWLEDGE’

Christine Goodman (prod.) is casting Font of Knowledge by Jonathan Goldberg, a comedy set in the 1950’s that runs the gamut from detective noir, beatnik drug paranoia, cold war spy, sci-fi, monster movies, romance, and more. Mason Beggs, dir. Rehearsals begin immediately, evenings and weekends. Performances run June 20-29 at Art House Productions in downtown Jersey City.

Seeking— ELI CALIBRI: A font creator who’s fallen on hard times; KORINNA GOUDY: Young librarian with a yen for adventure; SAM SERIF: Reclusive millionaire; CALEB, SAUL AND WALTER TREBUCHET: The Trebuchet Triplets; DWIGHT EISENHOWER: President of the United States of America; JOHANNA FRUTIGAR: Former font creator; COL. LITERATURNAYA: Soviet Agent who is paralyzed from being experimented on; NURSE: granddaughter/caretaker of Literaturnaya; UBUNTU AND SYLFAEN: Aliens; COURIER HEAVY AND COURIER LIGHT: Members of the Courier font gang; ROBOTS: Servants of Sam Serif; WOMAN: Mysterious woman on a train; BARTENDER: Train bartender; SECRET SERVICE AGENT: Protector of the president; BUTCHER: Italian butcher; BEMBO: Servant to Korinna. All ethnicities encouraged to submit.

The majority of the cast will be playing multiple characters throughout the show. Actors should feel comfortable and be strong at jumping in and out of characters quickly.

Open call auditions will be held Friday, May 10 from 6-9pm and Saturday, May 11 from 12-4pm at Art House Productions, 1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (SE Corner of Hamilton Park, street parking). If you cannot attend, submit headshot and resume to info@arthouseproductions.org.
Bring a 1 minute comedic monologue; prepare to cold read. Union/Non-union. Pay.

www.arthouseproductions.org

The Last Celebrity opens tomorrow! 2 DAYS ONLY

Dinner and a show special for our audience! After the show, bring your ticket stub from "The Last Celebrity" to GP's Hamilton Park right across from Art House Productions and get 10% off your bill!

For families, tweens and teens - consider joining us for the 2pm show this Saturday, with opening performances by youth from the Writopia Lab and 16 year-old Daniel Wilson performing his one-man show about learning to drive, "Click, Spark, Vroom"

Art House Productions
proudly presents
the Premiere of

THE LAST CELEBRITY
A multimedia one-man show
written and performed by
Reg E Gaines

FRI, FEBRUARY 15 at 7PM
SAT, FEBRUARY 16 at 2PM
SAT, FEBRUARY 16 at 7PM

In celebration of Black History Month 2013

Tickets $10
Buy tickets here: thelastcelebrity.brownpapertickets.com

**ADVANCE PURCHASE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**

with Special Guests
2/15 at 7pm: RUDE
Written and Performed by Azeem

2/16 at 2pm: Writopia Lab Slam Poets
Click, Spark, Vroom
Written and Performed by Daniel Wilson

2/16 at 7pm: KOOKSPEAK
Written and Performed by Summer Dawn Hortillosa

A collage of poetry, music and monologue, The Last Celebrity is a non-linear look at reg’s accidental brush with fame and his journey from obscure street poet to writer of the Tony Award winning musical, Bring in da Noise/Bring in da Funk. This solo performance piece gives a dynamic view of Black History utilizing the vibrant energy of the current Spoken Word scene.

ABOUT REG E GAINES
reg e gaines is a two-time Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee, Bring in da Noise/Bring in da Funk, Heideman Award Finalist, The Beatles Killed Jazz, and winner of the 2003 Downtown Urban Theater Festival’s Best Play Award, Other Aspects. Directing credits include Underground Voices, Jerry Quickley’s Live from the Front, Regie Cabico’s Straight/Out, Marcella Goheen’s BLAK, Aileen Reyes’ Sadico, Brick City Blues, Lesson on the A Train, and Other Aspects.

reg has published three volumes of poetry, including The Original Buckwheat, and appears in the anthologies, Aloud: Voices from the Nuyorican Poets Café, The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry, Bum Rush the Page, City Works Literary Magazine, and The Paterson Literary Review. This former Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam Champ has read his poems on The Arsenio Hall Show, John Stewart Show, MTV’s Spoken Word Un-Plugged, Woodstock ’94, MSNBC’s Edgewise and Seasons Four/Five of HBO’s Def Poetry. His work as a composer includes the score for Senior Year, a thirteen episode series for PBS.

reg has facilitated his popular “Is Poetry Theater?” workshops during various residencies, including The University of Southern California, Oregon Shakespeare Festivals, Hip-Hop Theater Boot Camp, The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Nuyorican Poets Café, and Voz Alta Project Gallery. reg is returning for his fifth year as Artistic Director of the 2013 New York City Downtown Urban Theater Festival.

ABOUT THE SPECIAL GUESTS
Each showing of The Last Celebrity will open with a Special Guest performance.

Champion slam poet and Bay area hip hop legend Azeem will present his one-man show, RUDE at 7pm on Friday, February 15th. East Bay Express, which once crowned Azeem "Best of the Bay -Hip Hop Artist", calls RUDE “intense, revelatory, transcendent, brilliant, poignant, and tragic.”

The 2pm show on Saturday, February 16th will open with youth performances from Writopia Lab, a national community of young writers, and 16 year-old Jersey City resident Daniel Wilson’s one-man show, Click, Spark, Vroom.

Rounding out the weekend, well known Hudson County arts and entertainment journalist Summer Dawn Hortillosa will open the 7pm show on Saturday, February 16th with her hilarious and heartwarming one-woman show, Kookspeak.

AUDITIONS



Art House Productions seeks cast for “Woman With Pocketbook,” a 30 minute musical comedy (Annie Kessler & Libby Saines - Book and Lyrics; Jeff Blumenkrantz - Music), set at the gate to Heaven and Prospect Park. Artistic Director Jack Halpin will direct.

Auditions will be held Sunday, Feb.10 from 3-6pm, and Monday, Feb.11 from 6:30-9:30pm at Art House, 1 McWilliams Place, Jersey City, NJ. PATH Trains and Light Rail stops are nearby.

Please prepare one or two 16 bar musical theater selections that show you at your best. The play will be part of Stagefest at the Historic Loews Theatre in Jersey City, NJ, over the weekend of March 22-24. Non Union. No Pay. All Ethnicities

Seeking: DORIS, age 55 or older. A determined, assertive woman, High Belt or Mix; DAVE, her huband, 55 or older, warm and loving, crazy about Doris, Bari-Tenor; HELEN, her mother 55 or older, a long suffering martyr, Alto; GOD, a lounge lizard, could be male or female, Swing Crooner; HEAD ANGEL, female, and 3 OTHER ANGELS, a mix of ranges, male and female; OTHER NEWCOMERS TO HEAVEN, Russian, Latin, and Italian, any adult age, could be male female; HOMELESS WOMAN. There will be some double casting.

Questions: call (201) 915-9911

www.arthouseproductions.org

SO LOW Theater Festival opens tonight!!

We've got "You Gotta Have Faith (or We'll Disown You)" at 7pm and "Kookspeak" at 8pm. JOIN US!

Here is an excellent article about the festival by The Jersey City Independent

http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/ ... as-comedies-to-the-stage/

All shows are $6 each, or you can buy a FESTIVAL PASS for $25 and catch as many as you can! 10 amazing shows celebrating the art of solo performance!

Thank you for your interest in the SO LOW festival, Moxiebaby!

The ticket price is $6 per show.

The one exception to this is our "shorts block" where we have bundled 3 shorter pieces together: Letters to My Mother (But Really for my Father), The Shim-Sham Slam: A Dancer's Manifesto, and Click, Start Vroom.

Also, in an effort to support the continuing development of original theater, Art House will be splitting 50% of the ticket price with the performer him/herself!

Hope you can make it out. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Art House Productions presents



Solo shows at low ticket prices!

Thursday, Sept 27
Friday, Sept 28
Saturday, Sept 29
Sunday, Sept 30

BUY TICKETS AT:
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All shows $6.00

Location:
Art House Productions Theaterspace
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ

Sponsored by
Hamilton Square
Silverman
Provident Bank

A full weekend of original one-person shows!

You Gotta Have Faith (or We'll Disown You)
9/27 @7pm, 9/28 @10:30pm
A hilarious, honest and provocative account of what it's like to be an atheist in a very Catholic family

Kookspeak
9/27 @8pm, 9/29 @10:30pm
A series of monologues from the mouths of people who live inside their heads.

Makeshift
9/27 @9pm, 9/29 @9:15pm
Beatbox stories of living on the urban grid.

Hurricane Alana
9/28 @7pm, 9/30 @5:45pm
A funny and touching story about a girl's search for love, a home and a good mold specialist.

Musical Theater for Asian Males (Only Edition)
9/28 @8:15pm, 9/29 @4pm
One Asian man looks at the role of his race in theater, media, and society.

RUDE
9/28 @9:30pm, 9/30 @ 8pm
A poetic world where Demetrius has a spirit child in his hand, Hipsters attempt the great revolution, and televisions are manufactured to watch people back.

Going to America
9/29 @5:15pm, 9/30 @3pm
A Welsh boy immigrating to the fantasy of a new life experiences the journey we all take from childhood to adolescence.

Fore/closure
9/29 @6:30pm, 9/30 @7pm
The riveting true account of a family's turbulent journey down the rabbit hole of unemployment, poverty and the threat of homelessness.

Letters to My Mother (But Really for my Father)
9/29 @7:45pm, 9/30 @4:15pm
Sometimes, the most important conversation you can have is with someone who is gone.

Click, Start, Vroom
9/29 @7:45pm, 9/30 @4:15pm
A 17-year-old explains the first time he ever experienced the thrill of being behind the wheel.

The Shim-Sham Slam: A Dancer's Manifesto
9/29 @7:45pm, 9/30 @4:15pm
Blending spoken word with dance, The Shim Sham Slam: a Dancer's Manifesto looks at the highs and lows of dedicating your life to a near impossible dream.


www.arthouseproductions.org

Art House Productions
presents



STAGES! Jr
Junior Theater Academy for Ages 6 – 9 years

With over a decade of experience producing theater in Jersey City, Art House Productions brings you an exciting new program just for young people!

STAGES! provides the opportunity for young performers, ages 6-9yrs to learn about all aspects of Musical Theater.
Have fun while building confidence on stage with Singing and Acting!

8-week Musical Theater (Acting/Singing) program

Wednesdays
6:15-7:15pm

September 5 – October 24, 2012

Register at: www.arthouseproductions.org

CLASS LOCATION
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
t. (201) 915-9911

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Lisa Villamaria (Voice and Music) Lisa Villamaria is a proud member of Music Education National Conference (MENC), American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), National Federation of Music Clubs (NJFMC), and Mid Atlantic Music Teachers Guild (MAMTG). Lisa holds a Bachelors of Music degree from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. Lisa is a public school certified music teacher for Grades K-12 where her teaching expertise ranges from Kodaly and Orff general music activities to advance music theory in voice and piano. Lisa has had experience in teaching general music and choir music to elementary through high school levels in East Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Jersey City, NJ. She has demonstrated a record of excellence as one of the New Jersey’s top 100 music teachers in music education.

Alongside Lisa’s teaching career, she is an accomplished performer being a member of Actors Equity Association (AEA) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). She has traveled throughout North America and New Zealand performing with various shows ranging from Miss Saigon, CATS, Cinderella, Godspell, South Pacific, Junie B. Jones, and Disney’s Aladdin. She is no stranger to New York City’s Off-Broadway scene performing as the title role in Naughty Marietta and more recently as Peony in Shanghai Lil’s. She has sung classically in concerts at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall and with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with Gospel singer, Sandi Patty and Broadway star, Ann Hampton Callaway. On T.V. she played multiple characters on CBS’s Guiding Light, Blue Bloods, and WB’s Gossip Girl.

Lisa is thrilled to be able to share her talents with Art House Productions’ Stages Junior. She is glad to be back in her hometown where she can share her stage experiences with the community she grew up in. She would like to share a special thanks to Christine Goodman and the Art House team for the wonderful opportunity.


Christine Goodman (Acting) Christine Goodman is Founder/Executive Director of Art House Productions, where she produces, directs, designs, and writes original theatrical productions. As an actor, she is an honors graduate of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Theatre Program, has studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and received a Best Actress in a Featured Role nomination by the New York Innovative Theatre Awards. Christine has taught acting for eight years. More information: www.christine-goodman.com and www.arthouseproductions.org


ABOUT ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
For over a decade, Art House Productions has been a pioneering force in the Jersey City arts movement. Art House aims to support artists in the creation and presentation of new work, encourage artistic growth and experimentation across all mediums, and foster a widespread appreciation for the arts in our community.

Art House Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you would like more information about our programs, please visit our website at www.arthouseproductions.org.

Art House Productions
presents

STAGES!
Art House Productions Theater Academy
and Performance Company for Youth in



The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast's enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., a beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.

SHOW DATES
WED, MAY 9 AT 7PM
THURS, MAY 10 AT 7PM
SAT, MAY 12 AT 7PM
SUN, MAY 13 AT 2PM

TICKETS
$12 ADULTS, $8 YOUTH (UNDER 18)
$15 AT THE DOOR

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STARRING
Mj Alejandrino, Steven Austin, Christine Bacuyag, Eleanor Bennett, Ashley Chavez, Viviana Chavez, Isabel Culpepper, Hannah Cunningham, Emily Diep, Jordan Giani, Kelsey Gonzalez, Maya Grutman, Chloe Kaufmann-Trappes, Isabella Levin, Siena Malmad, Michelle-Marie Marasigan, Jashlie Melgar, Iman Messado, Daniel Kenneth Mestre, Malichi Morris, Marisol Negron, Gao Pan, Angelina Perez, Acadia Reed, Beau Reed, Kathleen Pereira Shorey, Olive Sayre, Qu’Raun Scott-McKoy, Beata Snelling, Tiana Turner, Katie Welles

DIRECTOR: Kit Vogelsang
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Devra Seidel
CHOREOGRAPHER: Meagan Woods
STAGE MANAGER: Jessica Smith
COSTUME DESIGN: Oren Misholy
ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER: Amanda Levie
LIGHTING DESIGN: Lance Michel
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Jack Halpin
INTERN: YouJin Lee

BOOK BY: Linda Woolverton
LYRICS BY: Tim Rice and Howard Ashman
MUSIC BY: Alan Menken

Art House Productions Theaterspace
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302
SE Corner of Hamilton Park

Family-friendly. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

www.arthouseproductions.org

We "pay" for the date!

Each winning bidder will get a gift certificate to one of our fabulous sponsor restaurants for their date!

We hope you all will join us this Saturday - it really will be a fantastic night! Live music by FOLDEROL, refreshments courtesy of Parkside Bistro, and door prizes for some of our lucky guests!

Meet our Bachelors and Bachelorettes HERE:
We "pay" for the date!

Each winning bidder will get a gift certificate to one of our fabulous sponsor restaurants for their date!

We hope you all will join us this Saturday - it really will be a fantastic night! Live music by FOLDEROL, refreshments courtesy of Parkside Bistro, and door prizes for some of our lucky guests!

Meet our Bachelors and Bachelorettes HERE:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi ... 040628190&aid=jRbCGgqBtv8


Thank you to our Amazing Sponsors:

SPONSORED BY
YELP

THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL RESTAURANT DONORS WHO HAVE SPONSORED THIS EVENT:
HAMILTON INN, PARK & SIXTH, KOMEGASHI, BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, SATIS BISTRO, SAIGON CAFÉ, LITM, SKINNER’S LOFT, GP’S RESTAURANT, PARKSIDE BISTRO, SAWADEE, MORE, LIGHT HORSE TAVERN, AND BISTRO LA SOURCE.

BIG THANKS TO
Rich Kiamco’s THE LAUGH TOUR,
FIZZY LIZZY, and BALANCE SALON

Made possible by SILVERMAN and Hamilton Square. For more information, please visit www.LivingOnThePark.com


www.arthouseproductions.org

Art House Productions
cordially invites you to attend



SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST * 8PM-11PM

FREE ADMISSION!

DOOR PRIZES!
INCLUDING GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR DINNERS,
SALON SERVICES AND NIGHTS ON THE TOWN!

Hosted by Jersey City’s Own
DANCING TONY

Location
Art House Productions
Hamilton Square, 1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park, near Erie/8th St)

Putting a new spin on bachelor/ette auctions. Come on out and have fun!
Embrace the ridiculousness and help our participants promote themselves! Bid on someone you find interesting. Bid on someone you want to have a conversation with, learn from, break bread with. Then who knows? Maybe the sparks will fly!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
HAMILTON INN, PARK & SIXTH, KOMEGASHI, BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, SATIS BISTRO, SAIGON CAFÉ, LITM, SKINNER’S LOFT, GP’S RESTAURANT, PARKSIDE BISTRO, SAWADEE, MORE, LIGHT HORSE TAVERN, AND BISTRO LA SOURCE.

Big thanks to Rich Kiamco’s THE LAUGH TOUR, FIZZY LIZZY, and BALANCE SALON

Made possible by SILVERMAN and Hamilton Square. For more information, please visit www.LivingOnThePark.com


List of bachelors and bachelorettes can be viewed at: www.arthouseproductions.org

Art House Productions
presents



Acting Training + Performance!
Build Confidence on Stage!

Sessions for Ages 8-12 & 13-18!

The 2 WEEK MAINSTAGE PROGRAM
AGE GROUPS 8-12 AND 13-18
Discover your expressive power!

Confidence in acting is achieved through the acting process & performance!

Summer Stages class time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Drop Off: 8:30 AM-9AM
Pick Up: 1:00 PM (Aftercare Available)
Dates: Monday, July 9-through Friday, July 20 (ages 13-18yrs)
Dates: Monday, July 23 – through Friday, August 3 (ages 8-12yrs)

The two-week intensive theater program is for those who want to become skilled and confident stage actors. Learn about actor craft, stage combat, character building, and rehearse for an amazing play!

REGISTER AT www.ARTHOUSEPRODUCTIONS.ORG
Space is limited. Register early.

Led by Professional Actor and Director
JACK HALPIN

Jack Halpin is a working actor and Artistic Director of Art House Productions. Jack has directed many of Art House Productions’ multimedia plays including Murder on Ice, The Constant Never, Sea Story, Camino Real, and The Heist Project. Jack Halpin trained at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA) and is a member of Actors Equity, the professional stage actors union.

LOCATION
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park)


For more information, email info@arthouseproductions.org or call (201) 915-9911

Thanks to all who came out! What a wonderful day!

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... productions_hosts_fi.html


Art House Productions hosts first Kid Fest carnival
Published: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 1:30 PM
By Stephanie Musat/ For The Jersey Journal

Liam McGovern thinks he is Spiderman. He climbs on everything, shoots webs out of his hands - even wears Spiderman pajamas to bed.

So when his mom, Karen, heard that there was free face painting at Art House Productions today, she decided to let her 5-year old boy live out his dream.

McGovern got his face painted as Spiderman and ran through Art House Productions pretending he was the superhero.

"This makes him happy," Karen said. "These kinds of events make all kids happy."

That's why Art House Productions decided to host Kid Fest for the first time. It's a way to showcase the services available while also giving kids a place to interact and have fun, said Christine Goodman, director of Art House productions.

Plus, there aren't many festivals in the winter, so she knew kids would have a great time coming out and having fun, she said.

"I am thrilled with the turnout," she said, as kids whizzed past her. The room was an organized chaos with boots set up around the perimeter, allowing kids to roam free in the middle.

There was face painting, sewing, a stage for dancing and Goodman's favorite- chocolate mustaches so kids could pose with the facial hair and then eat it.

More than 100 kids attended the event that started at 10 a.m. It was constant movement until 2 p.m. when the event ended.

"I love the energy in here," Goodman said.

The event also featured samplings of creativity workshops, games, live performances and acting exercises featured in Art House’s year-round programs for youth.

The Art House paired with Story Haven, a workshop program for kids, to host the event. Amy Elise of Story Haven, said it will be an opportunity for kids to play during the winter months, as most festivals are held over the summer. “It gives the kids something to look forward to during these cold winter months,” she said.

Sure! We'll have face painting, a craft table, vendors and food, a raffle of FUNKY CITY BABY winter hats, music performances. Come on out!

-Christine

Art House Productions
presents

KID FEST!
A Festival of Story and Performance for Youth

SATURAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2012
10AM-2PM

FREE EVENT!

Face Painting * Giveaways * Crafts * Music * Yummy Food

Also enjoy free demos:

Story Haven
Creativity Workshops for Kids
GAMES & STORIES
11am
(Ages 3-5)

STAGES! Junior
Introduction to Musical Theater
ACTING & IMPROVISATION
12pm
(Ages 5-10)

STAGES!
Theater Academy and Performance Company for Youth
LIVE PERFORMANCES
1pm
(Ages 10-17)


LOCATION
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
info@arthouseproductions.org
201.915.9911


www.arthouseproductions.org

Art House Productions
Snow Ball Gala Committee
proudly presents the

6th Annual
SNOW BALL

A Gala to Benefit
Art House Productions’ innovative arts programs

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2012 AT 8PM
Light Fare * Live Music * Silent Auction

HONORING
The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development
Bill LaRosa, Director & Staff

Tickets $70 until January 16th, $80 after January 16th.

For ticket sales and general event information,
www.ARTHOUSEPRODUCTIONS.ORG

LOCATION
Art House Productions
Hamilton Square, One McWilliams Place
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park, near Erie & 8th)

8:00 – Welcome and Hors d’Oeuvres
8:30 – Silent Auction and Live Music by The One and Nines
9:15 – Presentation to Honoree
9:45 – DJ George “Soul” Fernandez of Global Soul Project

Art House Productions, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.
A portion of your ticket purchase will be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

* Black Tie Creative *

Sponsored by
CHOPIN VODKA
FIZZY LIZZY
HAMILTON INN
HAMILTON SQUARE
JERSEY CITY INDEPENDENT
KANE BREWING CO.
LITM
MADE WITH LOVE ARTISAN BAKERY AND CAFÉ
NEW MAGAZINE
SATIS BISTRO
SILVERMAN: BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS
WINE SISTERHOOD

www.arthouseproductions.org

For immediate release


ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS RECEIVES GRANT
FROM THE HORIZON FOUNDATION FOR NEW JERSEY

December 15, 2011, Jersey City, NJ: Art House Productions is proud to announce that it has received a grant from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

On December 8, Robert A. Marino, Chairman of the Board of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey (Foundation) announced the Foundation’s fourth and final round of grants for 2011, awarding $1,274,000 to 34 organizations. The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey supports charitable organizations that promote health and the arts throughout New Jersey. With this final round, the Foundation has awarded $3,207,500 in grants to 105 organizations in 2011.

Art House Productions received a grant of $10,000 to support its Arts Exhibits and Programs. The grant funds the cost of salaries for professional and administrative staff, marketing and promotion and the participation of students who exhibit artistic merit and financial need for the STAGES! program, a 12-week theatre academy and performance company for youths.

Christine Goodman, Executive Director of Art House Productions says, "we are honored to be recognized by The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and are looking forward to building our Horizon Rising Stars scholarship program as part of the exciting new STAGES! performance company for youth launched last September."

To read Horizon's full press release, visit:
http://www.horizon-bcbsnj.com/news_ro ... ses/article.html?id=32936

ABOUT STAGES!
STAGES! provides a unique opportunity for students in grades 4-12 to learn about all aspects of Musical Theater twice a week, after school. Students train with real world professionals, build confidence and acting skills, and perform in a full scale, mainstage musical. The next session of STAGES! will launch on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

ABOUT ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
For over a decade, Art House Productions has been a pioneering force in the Jersey City arts movement. Art House aims to support artists in the creation and presentation of new work, encourage artistic growth and experimentation across all mediums, and foster a widespread appreciation for the arts in our community. Art House Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you would like more information about our programs, please visit our website at www.arthouseproductions.org.

There's something for everyone at Art House this fall!

Art House Productions is pleased to announce the following exciting programs for children and youth, beginning this week!


STAGES!
Theater Academy and Performance Company
When: 12-week after school program
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5:30pm
Sept 20 - Dec 11
Ages: 4th grade - 12th grade
What: A unique musical theater training program that builds skills in acting, singing, and technical theater. Students perform in a full scale musical this December!

Link: http://www.arthouseproductions.org/events2011/Stages.html



STAGES! Junior
Introduction to Musical Theater
When: Wednesdays 6-7pm
Sept 28 - Nov 23
Ages: 5-10 years old
What: Young performers learn about all aspects of musical theater and perform in a final presentation!

Link: http://www.arthouseproductions.org/events2011/StagesJr.html



Story Haven
Creativity Workshiops for Kids!
When: Saturdays
Sept 24 - Nov 12
Ages: Pre-K 3&4 (10:00am - 10:45am)
K & 1st Grade (11:00 - 11:45am)
What: Story Haven uses story and drama to develop a child's creativity, expression and confidence.

Link: http://storyhaven.com/upcoming/art-house-workshops/


See you this fall at Art House!
www.arthouseproductions.org

For more information, check out this article on STAGES! in the Jersey Journal:

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... erfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Art House Productions
presents


Theater Academy and Performance Company for Youth

With over a decade of experience producing theater in Jersey City, Art House Productions brings you an exciting new program just for young people!

STAGES! provides a unique opportunity for students in grades 4-12 to learn about all aspects of Musical Theater. Train with real world professionals, build confidence and acting skills, and perform in a full scale, mainstage musical!

September 20 – December 11, 2011
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00 – 5:30pm

Performances
December 9-11, 2011

REGISTER AT www.arthouseproductions.org


CLASS LOCATION
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park)
Jersey City, NJ 07302

t. (201) 915-9911
e. info@arthouseproductions.org

ABOUT THE DIRECTORS

Kit Vogelsang (Director) studied Theatre and Performance at Bretton Hall (University of Leeds) during which time she began working with the Bradford Youth Players (BYP). She continued directing their annual productions and running weekly workshops with them while she began undertaking her Masters Degree in Performance Studies; which she also completed at The University of Leeds. She continues to perform professionally both onstage and behind the scenes and is very pleased to be working with Art House Productions and the youth of the Jersey City area.


Devra Aviva Seidel (Musical Director) has worked as musical director for the childrens' program of the John W. Engeman theater in Northport, Long Island where she put on five shows, including a 'Glee' showcase. She is also an accompanist for the Young People's Chorus of New York City and is currently the musical director for PS 69s' production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in the Bronx. Devra has participated in a number of music festivals including the Musicorda Summer Festival, the Las Vegas Music Festival, and the Alushta, Ukraine International Summer Music Festival where she was chosen to perform for a televised concert. Devra has a Bachelors' of Music degree from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and a Masters of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music where she studied as a piano performance major.


www.arthouseproductions.org

This Friday, as part of JC Fridays, we present a special performance in conjunction with "From Across the River"


Art House Productions
presents

“FROM ACROSS THE RIVER” and “10 for 10”
A Special Presentation as Part of JC Fridays

Friday, September 9, 2011
7-9pm
FREE

Sandra Swieder’s photography exhibition “From Across the River,” the story of September 11, 2001 from the New Jersey perspective will be on view at Art House Productions from 7-9pm.

At 7:30pm, we will present a short film of interviews and commentary compiled by Sandra on the days, weeks, and months following 9/11. (22min)

In conjunction with this exhibition, Art House Productions and Tony/Grammy nominee reg e gaines present “10 for 10” at 8pm, a series of performances to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11. This event is a sneak preview for the full performance, to be held at the Nuyorican Poets Café on 9/11/12 in New York City.

“10 for 10” will feature short performances by Mr Joz (song), Kristin Kato (poetry), Justina Mejias (song), Real Serious (poem), and will conclude with reg e gaines’ 10 –minute play, “Murphy’s Law,” performed by Jazzy G and Mr Joz.

Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park, near Erie/8th St)
wheelchair accessible

Art House Productions is honored to present "From Across the River," Photography by Sandra Swieder. This moving and engaging exhibition of fine photographic images, video interviews, and mixed media will be presented to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001.

OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 7-10pm

Gallery Hours:

JC FRIDAYS
Friday, September 9, 2011 from 7-10pm
To include poetry and performances:
Join us at 8pm for “Murphy’s Law,” a ten minute play commemorating the tenth anniversary of 9/11 by Reg E Gaines, followed by performers featured in his upcoming “10 for 10: Reflections on 9/11 Ten Years After” event at the Nuyorican Poets Café.

ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
September 10 and 11, 2011 from 12-6pm

CLOSING RECEPTION
Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 7-9pm

Address:
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302

www.arthouseproductions.org
www.sandraswieder.com

Art House Productions
presents

SUMMERSTAGE JC


ACTING CLASS FOR TEENS
5 Wednesdays, June 29 – July 27
3:00pm – 4:30pm

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Acting for Teens will help you embrace yourself as an actor -- in a safe, supportive environment. This class is for young adults who would like to explore the craft of acting and gain tools to help them feel more confident on stage when speaking or performing in public.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Kit Vogelsang studied Theatre and Performance at Bretton Hall (University of Leeds) during which time she began working with the Bradford Youth Players (BYP). She continued directing their annual productions and running weekly workshops with them while she began undertaking her Masters Degree in Performance Studies; which she also completed at The University of Leeds. She continues to perform professionally both onstage and behind the scenes and is very pleased to be working with Art House Productions and the youth of the Jersey City area.


SAY WHAT?
Teen Poetry Workshop

5 Mondays, June 27 – July 25*
3:00pm – 4:30pm

*July 4 class will be rescheduled based on participants’ availability

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
This workshop will explore an exciting selection of poetic styles. The stylistic focus will range from slam to short form to cutting-edge multimedia, and will be determined by the students' own preference. Teens will have ample opportunity to write, perform and discuss their own new work.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Mel is a poet, performer and professor from Rochester, NY. She earned an MFA at Naropa University. Her performances have been viewed both nationally and internationally, from New York to Warsaw.

LOCATION:
Art House Productions
Hamilton Square
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie St./8th St.)


This event is made possible by SILVERMAN and Hamilton Square. For more information, please visit www.LivingOnThePark.com.

www.arthouseproductions.org

The Art House INKubator is an artistic collective of writers, directors and actors whose complementary talents, skills and experience serve to scaffold new scripts in development. Monthly meetings and annual presentations series will serve to:

• Test the viability of new work
• Cultivate productive networks for artistic advancement
• Expedite the steps from the page to the ultimate medium
• Present members and their work to producers and industry professionals

Membership is free of charge,

TO PARTICIPATE
Writers’ submissions should include:
1) A cover letter including how the applicant discovered the INKubator, as well as contact info for direct correspondence;
2) A bio or resume of professional training and credits;
3) One or two recent writing samples.

Actors’ submissions should include:
1) A cover letter including how the applicant discovered the INKubator, as well as contact info for direct correspondence;
2) A bio or resume of professional training and credits;
3) Headshot

Writers’ submissions should include:
1) A cover letter including how the applicant discovered the INKubator, as well as contact info for direct correspondence;
2) A bio or resume of professional training and credits;

Email: INKubator@arthouseproductions.org
or
Mail: Art House Productions, P.O. Box 3264, Jersey City, NJ 07302,
Attention: INKubator

ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF MONTHLY MEETINGS
At least two weeks prior to a meeting, a writer may request a 5-20 minute slot via email with a script excerpt and casting requirements attached. The coordinator will schedule a reading of the excerpt for the next available meeting, confirm with the writer and coordinate actors. Excerpts will be forwarded to the actors in advance of the meeting, as actors are expected to be familiar with the work. At least one director will be present at each meeting.

Writers who do not wish to submit work for an upcoming meeting are not expected to attend; however, all members and their feedback are always welcome and appreciated.

Meetings begin with introductions and announcements, and then the floor opens for specific inquiries and recommendations to the group regarding current interests, as well as reflections on events and media relevant to ongoing projects.

Once initial questions and comments are exhausted, the readings ensue. After each excerpt, the writer may interview the group for feedback. Then everyone present is given a five-minute period to write comments, which are collected in an envelope and handed to the writer. Feedback should be as specific and constructive as possible, no matter how favorable. “It was excellent,” is not as productive as a thoughtful reflection on how the excerpt succeeded. Likewise, alternatives are usually less helpful than concrete reasons for why a particular segment could benefit from a rewrite.

The meeting concludes with a takeaway from the director(s) in attendance.

WHAT CAN BE GAINED?
For writers, particularly those working in isolation at the start of a new project, the INKubator offers perspective on a new scene, as well as the excitement of hearing the words come alive, presumably for the first time. Actors gain deeper insights into the development process and secure an inside track to casting when these scripts are professionally produced. Reading new material on a regular basis keeps the actor’s proverbial wheels oiled, which is helpful to the demands of auditioning, not to mention originating new roles. And directors benefit from broadening their networks, exercising moment-to-moment reflections on the artistic process and facilitating the development of production-ready scripts that will need professional direction.

Finally, the annual presentation series promises to showcase the work that has been developed in the group to a wide range of industry professionals with all eyes on advancing the projects and careers of the INKubator members.

For further information contact:
Elena Zazanis
INKubator@arthouseproductions.org
917-699-3181

Art House Productions
presents

THE LAUGH TOUR
An evening of hilarious Stand Up Comedy featuring Comedy Central's Dan Naturman + special guest Rich Kiamco

An evening of laughter with comedians from The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, The Howard Stern Show and more!

DATE/TIME
Friday April 15, 2011
7pm concessions/mingling
8pm SHOW

TICKETS
$15 in advance
$20 at the door
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/166143
24/7 Ticket Hotline: 1-800-838-3006

WEBSITE Tour info, video clips
http://www.TheLaughTour.com

VENUE
ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
HAMILTON PARK SE corner
Jersey City, NJ 07302


BIOS

HEADLINER

Dan Naturman
Dan began performing stand-up comedy while a student at Fordham University School of Law. After graduating, he decided to turn his back on the law, and devote himself to comedy full time. His legal education did not go totally to waste however, as his New York State Bar Association membership gets him discounts on rental cars.

Dan's charming, self-deprecating, sharp-tongued style has since made him a hit with comedy club audiences across the country. His joke telling and impeccable ability to work a crowd has a throwback quality of its own. With his quick-witted set-ups, Naturman speeds right into the hard-hitting punch lines he's know for- if ever there were a Groucho Marx of this century, Naturman would be the closest thing. Recorded at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, Dan's CD, "Get Off My Property" was widely praised for its ability to twist usually humorless topics into amusing ideas that anyone can recognize. Punchline Magazine has called Dan's act a success because of its UNIVERSAL APPEAL.

He was the favorite of celebrity judges Drew Carey and Brett Butler on Last Comic Standing Season 2 and has made several appearances on Late Show with David Letterman and Late Nite with Conan O'Brien. He is a regular at both The Comedy Cellar and Comix in New York. On a personal note, Dan has an intense fear of intimacy and has managed to avoid closeness with another human being his entire life. He lives alone on New York's Upper East Side.
www.DanNaturman.com

EMCEE/SPECIAL GUEST
Rich Kiamco
Rich is a force of nature that rips across the stage leaving laughter, tears and applause in his wake. His comedy career began with a sewing machine while attending the Fashion Institute Of Technology. He began performing stand-up at campus events and then became the costume designer for comedian Judy Tenuta. He then started performing with Judy as her "love slave" backup dancer, appearing in venues across the country, in Las Vegas and on The Howard Stern Show and a he's never left the stage since. His one man show, Unaccessorized, received the Overall Excellence Award at the NY International Fringe Festival and Best Solo Show at theMontreal GLBT International Theatre Festival. Rich has performed on campuses and venues across the USA, Canada, China and the Philippines. He is a frequent guest on Sirius XM Satellite Radio's OutQ: The Focus Group, was featured on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and co-hosted the WE channel's 3 Men And A Chick Flick. Rich is also co-founder of www.MakeLaughterCount.com an organization that brings comedians + entertainers together to increase awareness about bullying + raising funds for charities.
www.RichKiamco.com


Other comedians TBA!

This event is made possible by SILVERMAN and Hamilton Square www.livingonthepark.com