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Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Jun 04 - Jun 20, 2010
Friday & Saturday @ 8PM; Sunday @ 2PMWritten by Steve Martin, Directed by Ryan Pifher
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This long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century's achievements and prospects as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso' agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso's date, an elderly philosopher, Charles Dabernow Schmendimen and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark haired singer time warped in from a later era. "Highly credible and ... very funny. The subject matter is daring.... You get giggles in plenty [and] moments of enlightenment.... The introduction of the final, exquisitely selected visitor from the future is a master stroke."-N.Y. Post "Consistently entertaining."-N.Y. Daily News "Very engaging.... Martin sends ideas onstage in baggy pants, with a cigar .... mix[ing] the sublime with the ridiculous [so] that they can't be easily disentangled.... Very good fun."-N.Y. Times "A major treat."-Newsday Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off Broadway Play
Praise for Porch Light's 'Picasso'
...cast of colorful, zany and enjoyable characters fully paint a philosophical, funny and optimistic portrait of the world empowered by the past and intrigued by the future. read more »Cast & Crew
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Mitchell Conway
Mitchell Conway is a founding member of No. 11 Productions, creating innovative off-off-broadway theatre, and a member of the Village Playback Theatre, improvising personal stories from audiences from socially underrepresented populations. This Spring he is in Schedule of the Crucifix, an installation by Pawel Althamer at the New Musuem. In the summer of 2009 he performed in 3 main stage shows, 2 kids shows, and taught stage combat to young performers, with TUTS Shakespeare in the Valley. He has performed HIV awareness plays in public schools throughout New York City, as well as directed 2 shows, web designed and edited video content for Pride Not Prejudice. He is a graduate of Skidmore College with a major in Theatre, and a minor in Government. |
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Ricky Dunlop
Ricky Dunlop (Einstein) is excited to be in this crazy piece of historical fiction. He did his training at The University of Florida ??? the home of Tim Tebow, Joakim Noah, lots of championships, and an occasional Taser incident. Now based in the city, his NYC stage credits include: Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Shopping & F**king, Ask Someone Else God (World Premier), Wild Thing, as well as a handful of readings. You can follow Ricky through his acting page on Facebook or www.rickydunlop.com. Member of AFTRA. |
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Charles Gould
Charles is very happy to be making his debut with Porch Light Productions he'd like to thank Ryan and Jenn for giving him the opportunity to take NJ Transit. Charles has appeared in NYC Fringe Festival, traveled the country with a children's show about math and Law and Order. He is also a stand-up comedian and his work can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/user/CassiusClayComedy. |
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Julie Ann McMillan
Julie Ann is happy to be a part of the talented cast of Picasso at the Lapin Agile. New York acting credits include Andrea in Andrea/Agave at the New York Fringe Festival, Juliet in Hell Hath Three Furies at The Looking Glass Theatre, and Viola in Twelfth Night at The Waterloo Bridge Theatre Company. Regional credits include Elizabeth I in Mary Stuart at The Actor’s Theatre, Marina in Pericles at The Texas Shakespeare Festival, and Desdemona in Othello at Hudson Shakespeare Company. Julie Ann has worked as a teaching artist with Porch Light Productions, The Texas Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Unplugged, The Children’s Aid Society, and Kid’s Theatrix. She has her MFA in Acting and Creating New Work from The Ohio State University and is the playwright of Destinopolis, Thel, and The Monogamy Project, three plays produced at The Ohio State University. Thanks to Porch Light for all the fun of creating this production of Picasso at the Lapin Agile! |
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Jen Ponton
Jen Ponton (Germaine) is a home-grown, NJ-ripened actor! NY Theatre: The Soles of Her Feet (off-B'way, Playwrights Horizons), 13 Fat Girls and a Dead Cat (Producers Club), The Little Mermaid (off-B'way, The Players Theatre). NJ Theatre: Psycho Beach Party (The Theater Project), Sea Story (Art House Productions), Kate Smith: The Gould Biographies (Georgian Court). BA in Theatre from her beloved Ramapo College. Other interests include bunnies, horror movies, and Muppets. www.JenPonton.com |
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Thane Floreth
Thane Floreth (Sagot) is delighted to be making his Porchlight debut. He is an Illinois-born, New York-based actor whose favorite credits include: Banquo (Macbeth), Gordon Post (The Rose of Youth), and Yepikhodov (The Cherry Orchard). Training: Vassar College. E-mail: thfloreth@gmail.com |
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J. Michael Polisano
J. Michael Polisano (Gaston) Is a recent Rutgers University graduate where he majored in both Theater and Communication. At Rutgers he was a member of several theater groups including the College Avenue Players, where he played Billy Bibbit in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and The Livingston Theater Company where he played Robbie Hart in 'The Wedding Singer!' He has most recently wrapped on Grindhouse Pictures' independent film 'Sorrow Hill'. Mike would like to thank all of his awesome castmates, Ryan and everyone at Porchlight, as well as his supportive and amazing friends and family! Beacoup Amore and Enjoy! |
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Timothy Ryan Bartlett
Timothy Ryan Bartlett is thrilled to be performing in Picasso. He holds a BA in Acting from Christopher Newport University. New York credits include Billy Ray in Who Killed Harvey (Madison Avenue Theatre Productions) and Judas & John in No Greater Love (The Xavier Company). He is also a recognized Actor/Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors. See more at www.timothyryanbartlett.info. |
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Matthew Bayer
Matthew Bayer is a 2008 graduate of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Since moving to New York a year and a half ago he has done several plays with Left Hip productions. His latest role was in Lysistrata at the Wings Theatre in downtown Manhattan. Matt is a big fan of Picasso at the Lapin Agile and has had a great time working with Ryan and the cast. He especially enjoyed the late night journeys on the NJ transit with his cast mates. He wants to give a very special thanks to the town of Glen Rock for being a lovely, weekly escape from NYC. |