April 25th Script Reading of Hal Carlton-Ford's Judas

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An undocumented immigrant confronts a dogmatic ICE agent as he’s being taken to an ICE detention center, bargaining faith for his sister’s freedom.

Please join us this Saturday for the script reading for my upcoming film Judas.

Due to COVID-19, we are presenting this reading via Zoom, please contact me for info on joining us.

John Grabowski, my mentor and Chelsea Rep Lab associate director, is directing the reading.

The film script Judas by Hal Carlton-Ford will be presented at the Chelsea Repertory Company as part of its Playwriting LAB.

Chris Chirdon plays the ICE agent.
Sebastian Montalvo plays The Boy.
Chris Clark plays Dennis.

The lab begins at 4pm and ends at 7pm. We hope to see you there!

Directing "Officer Down" Virtual Play Reading with the Chelsea Rep Lab

Please join us this Saturday for the play reading of Zachary Weg’s Officer Down. This one man show features Brian, a faithful police officer, confronting God about his untimely death. Officer Down employs a dizzying array of Classical and Christian themes in its terse running time.

Due to COVID-19, we are presenting this reading via Zoom, please contact me for info on joining us.

Officer Down by Zachary Weg will be presented at the Chelsea Repertory Company as part of its Playwriting LAB.

Mike Funk plays the role of Brian.

The lab begins at 4pm and ends at 7pm. Officer Down’s approx. runtime is 15 minutes. We hope to see you there!

Directing “A Trap Door” by playwright James James

Juliet Morrison and Caitlin Bongiorno in costume and make-up.

Juliet Morrison and Caitlin Bongiorno in costume and make-up.

I am thrilled to direct the premiere of James James’ A Trap Door. A Trap Door follows Francis, a recovering alcoholic, as she confronts Thora, her sister, about their family’s traumas. This darkly comedic drama fearlessly explores issues of addiction, sexual abuse and family secrets.

A Trap Door debuts as part of Evening C in the Emerging Artists One-Act Play Festival. Tickets are $20 cash at the door. For reservations email: tickets@actingstudio.com. Showtimes listed below:

Jan 17 Fri 9:00 Evening C
Jan 19 Sun 5:00 Evening C
Jan 23 Thu 7:30 Evening C
Jan 25 Sat 5:00 Evening C
Jan 26 Sun 3:00 Evening C

LOCATION: Theatre 54, 244 W 54th St 12th Floor, New York, NY 10019

CAST:
Francis – Juliet Morrison
Thora – Caitlin Bongiorno
The Man – Jesse Hapke

CREW:
Lighting Design – Kathrine R Mitchell
Sound Design – Joe Sebring

Please invite your friends! The Facebook event and full festival schedule are linked below:
Full e-MERGING ARTISTS ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL schedule

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Directing Brian Henry's The Dove play reading with Chelsea Repertory Theater

Please join us this Saturday for the play reading of Brian Henry’s The Dove. This mysterious, playful and sinister play tackles the influence of foreign powers on America and the nature of espionage. Don’t miss it!

The Dove by Brian Henry will be presented at the Chelsea Repertory Company as part of its Playwriting LAB.

The Acting Studio - New York
Room 1209
12th Floor, 244 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019 (Broadway & 8th Ave.)

Cast:

Vera Bulder as Amelia and Jesse Hapke as Borgon.

The lab begins at 4pm and ends at 7pm. The Dove's approx. runtime is 25 minutes. We hope to see you there!

Styx Artwork On Display In NYC Art Exhibition

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I am pleased to announce two things - fine artist Beth A. Gilbert is collaborating with me on a series of photo-sculptures that will be featured in the film Styx. These artworks chart Styx’s heroine, Peggy, as she comes to terms with Christy’s death and adopts Christy’s persona as artist.

Not only this, but the first in Gilbert’s series has been accepted in the Under the Magnifying Glass art exhibition in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Come join us and celebrate its unveiling on July 11!

More info on the exhibition and Beth A. Gilbert’s work in links below:

http://www.bethgilbert.net/

https://artindumbo.com/event/under-the-magnifying-glass/

http://www.halcarltonford.com/styx

Play Reading with the Chelsea Repertory Theater on June 22

Please join us this Saturday for the play reading of A Spoon of Honey. This shocking play tackles addiction and romantic love in both their difference and connection. I am thrilled to be directing this!

A Spoon of Honey by Alex Pierce will be presented at the Chelsea Repertory Company as part of its Playwriting LAB.

The Acting Studio - New York
Room 1209
12th Floor, 244 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019 (Broadway & 8th Ave.)

Cast:

Christine Romulus as Lisa, Aaron Smallwood as Gregg, Justine Robinson as Sam, Morgan Winston as Mrs. Lewis, Corey Buford as Carl and Dani Bryan as Jaz.

The lab begins at 4pm and ends at 7pm. A Spoon of Honey's approx. runtime is 30 minutes. We hope to see you there!

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Box Office Opens for Director's Choice

The box office is open! See dates and times below! Abortive closes "Evening B."

I hope to see you there!

Hal

 

Facebook Event Page

June 6-10
CHELSEA REP LAB presents the annual

DIRECTOR'S CHOICE -
SPRINGFEST 2018 ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

at THEATER 54
244 W 54 ST FL 12
(between Broadway & 8 AV)

SHOW SCHEDULE
6.6: A@7:00
6.7: B@7:00 / A@9:00
6.8: A@7:00 / B@9:00
6.9: A@3:00 / B@5:00 / B@7:00 / A@9:00
6.10: B@5:00

Box Office:
http://www.actingstudio.com/tix/
DONATION: $15. suggested (Cash Only)
RESERVATIONS by EMAIL: tickets@actingstudio.com
INFO: 917-982-5083
 

 

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