PROGRAM 16

Laundry by Gloria Craig

Not My Circus by Duncan Pflaster

Spin by James Zebooker

Monologues performed by Nick Cincera and Mila Besson

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Gloria Craig (Playwright) “Laundry” is part of her collection of short plays called “The Nine Noisettes”. The collection is said to be a depiction of the human state, with each play being a delicious and rich morsel. Gloria Craig is an accomplished playwright with thirteen dramas and two musicals under her belt. She has studied playwriting with Ken Wolf at Manhattan Repertory Theatre, and at HB Studios and with Charles Maryan. She is a member of the Dramatist’s Guild, and the Episcopal Actor’s Guild. Gloria thanks Ken Wolf, Theresa Della Valle and Danny McWilliams for their wonderful work.  

Theresa Della Valle (Gladys) has been doing theater in and around New York for many years.  She can be seen at The Secret Room in the longest-running Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery, Murdered by the Mob. Her stage credits include:  Rawshock (Chain Theater) Life is Short (Michael Chekhov Theatre), For Whom the Southern Bell Tolls (the Acting Studio), Merry Wives of Windsor (Blackfriars Theater Company) and The Dining Room (the Krane). TV credits include: Law & Order and QVC.  Film credits include: Mambo Café and La Mastas. Theresa would like to thank Ken for his guidance, kindness, and wonderful direction.  She is also so grateful to Bob and Isabelle for their continued love and support.   

Danny McWilliams (Walt) has performed in numerous one-act plays and full-length plays produced by Manhattan Repertory Theatre. He also is an actor at The Gallery Players in Park Slope, Brooklyn and The Heights Players in Brooklyn Heights.

Ken Wolf (Director) is the Artistic Director of Manhattan Rep, where with his partner, Jennifer Pierro, they have produced over 1000 full-length plays and 6000 short plays. Ken has directed over 100 plays and written over 20 plays, all produced in Manhattan. He is a playwriting coach, and the author of The 10 Principles of Playwriting, How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days, and How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours and Release Your Fear, all can be found on Amazon.com. Special thanks to this awesome team: Gloria, Theresa, and Danny, and to Jen and Roma, the Wonder Dog.

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Mila Besson (Carlotta): Mila is a French and Italian actress based in the Big Apple. She recently performed for the PhysFest and shot her first long feature alongside with Dean Edwards. She will be a part of the upcoming play Mad Mystic for the Labyrinth Theater Company. She loves food. @mila_besson

Peter Bryan (Giuseppe) is thrilled to be making his debut at the Chain Theater. He’s always dreamed of running away to join the circus. This is probably the closest he’ll ever get to doing it. He is also very excited to shave once this show is over.

Nick Cincera (Lorenzo): One of the first costumes that Nick ever had made by his mother was a fabulous clown outfit worn for Halloween in the 3rd Grade. Though he is not fulfilling his youth's dream of circus clowning, acrobatics will have to do! It must! He is grateful for the talent and attention of this team, and sends his regards to his family back West.

Heather Lee Rogers (Madeline) can most often be seen as Nurse Constance in the serial-theatre soap opera It's Getting Tired Mildred, and doing classical theatre with Stag & Lion where she is a proud company member.  Other collaborations with Duncan Pflaster have included playing neurotic protagonists in his full length plays: The Douchegirl Play (better name pending), and Sweeter Dreams. She also does voice overs and film. www.heatherogers.com

Amy Overman (Costume Designer) is a theater artist and costumer.  She is excited to be working with Duncan again, having previously designed costumes for Nothing But Thunder.  You can see more of her historical sewing & costumes on Instagram @overmama

Olivia Kormos (she/her) Intimacy Direction: Olivia  is a NYC-based intimacy professional working across theater and film. She’s thrilled to be working with Duncan again after working with him on Harmony Hall at Frigid Fringe last year. Additional credits include: The Importance of Being Earnest (Under St. Marks), Tell Your Mom I Miss Her! (The Tank), SENDER (Playwrights Horizons Theater School), Heathers (Broad Street Players); Film: "Chapped Lips", "Heartstrings", "Ludus in Ashes", "My Best Friend's Boyfriend is a Vampire".

Duncan Pflaster (Playwright/Director): Duncan is a multi-award-winning New York indie playwright. He is best known for his Beckettian romp The Underpants Godot. Two of his plays are published by Next Stage Press. He has written around 40 full-length plays and a plethora of one-acts, which have been produced all over. His gay heist comedy Strapped for Danger films are available streaming. www.duncanpflaster.com or look him up on New Play Exchange for more.

James Zebooker Film: “The After Party” (Netflix). Off-Broadway: "Merrily We Roll Along" (Roundabout, Fiasco Theater Staged Reading), "Held Momentarily" (NYMF). Assistant Director: “Merrily We Roll Along” (Roundabout); Director: “Only The Dead Know Brooklyn" (The Bushwick Starr). Training: Fiasco Theater FTI; LaGuardia Arts, Drama. Red Bull Short Play Finalist for “Spin.” jameszebooker.com

Kelsey Puttrich is a writer/actor/singer, who can be seen in Law and Order, Birdman, and Person of Interest. She previously played “Ava” in Spin when it won The Secret Theatre’s One Act Fest. As a writer, her plays and monologues have been performed at various theatres in and around NYC, and her poetry was recently published in Fresh Words Magazine.