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"A trenchant look at post-Katrina New Orleans... Powers' solidly written play (Last Call on Bourbon Street) is funny but also resonates with the indomitable spirit of people determined to keep New Orleans their home despite the storm, the blundering government response, and the unsympathetic insurance man. As the characters relate their experiences and express their love for their city, the script, along with the terrific performances of the six actors under Alexa Polmer's direction, puts an affectingly human face on the ravages of Katrina." -BackStage
"The
premise alone of Counting
is fascinating- two women facing opposite ends of a prison
term and the discovery that their hurt, loss, and fears are more
similar than either character would have thought. The dialogue
sparkles, and is interwoven with humor and intelligence...
Both actresses do fine work in this piece, thanks to their undoubted
talents and Farrell's direction. Maria Elizabeth Ryan infuses Gianna
with a sympathetic vulnerability, while Gabriele's energy and humor are
captivating from the first line.
Ian Morgan's direction (of Linda Faigao-Hall's Sparrow) is solid and so are the performances. Luz Lor is an absolute delight as Tina. She is adorable, and her comic timing is dead-on. Although the play carries the darkest themes of the evening, the laughs are the most plentiful, thanks to Tina's Americanized scrappiness. And at the other end of the emotional spectrum, Cris is the hardened more grown-up of the two, yet Banaue Miclat's subtle and moving performance makes it clear that under this Sparrow's exterior is a lot of love, longing, and pain.
Both Sparrow and Counting, which together make up the first hour of the evening, could easily be extended into full-length plays. The writing is solid and interesting and the characters are distinct. As with any good play, after 20 minutes of each, I cared enough to want more and was disappointed to see them end." -NYTheatre
with a sympathetic vulnerability, while Gabriele's energy and humor are
captivating from the first line.
Ian Morgan's direction (of Linda Faigao-Hall's Sparrow) is solid and so are the performances. Luz Lor is an absolute delight as Tina. She is adorable, and her comic timing is dead-on. Although the play carries the darkest themes of the evening, the laughs are the most plentiful, thanks to Tina's Americanized scrappiness. And at the other end of the emotional spectrum, Cris is the hardened more grown-up of the two, yet Banaue Miclat's subtle and moving performance makes it clear that under this Sparrow's exterior is a lot of love, longing, and pain.
Both Sparrow and Counting, which together make up the first hour of the evening, could easily be extended into full-length plays. The writing is solid and interesting and the characters are distinct. As with any good play, after 20 minutes of each, I cared enough to want more and was disappointed to see them end." -NYTheatre
Starring
Amanda Bruton, Tyler Bunch*, Todd Davis*,
Andrew Eisenman*, Maria Gabriele*, Luz Lor*, Banaue Miclat,
Stu Richel*, Maria Elizabeth Ryan*, Raushanah Simmons*
Sparrow
by Linda Faigao-Hall
Directed by Ian Morgan
New York artist, Tina (the Filipina Georgia O’Keefe) has returned to the Philippines after 10 years,. When her childhood frend Cris arranges a secret meeting, Tina discovers that Chris has become entangled with militant Maoist organization. Now they must both face the choices that life has forced upon them and the consequences of their lives apart.
Counting
by Maria Gabriele
Directed by Christine Farrell
Wanda is on her way out of prison after six years. Gianna is on her way in. Stuck in the same holding cell, an extraordinary and intense friendship emerges. Wanda,in a moment of selflessness shares with Gianna her secret of how to survive on the inside.
Last Call on Bourbon Street
by William K. Powers
Directed by Alexa Polmer
It’s the first Mardi Gras since Katrina at the Bourbon Street Bar and Grille. The waters have receded and the sound bites have dried up. There ain’t no customers and the Insurance Man is on his way to shut ‘em down. But bar owner Benny and his motley crew of regulars ain't goin' down without a fight. The Insurance Man doesn’t know what he’s in for ‘cuz like Benny says Nawlins ain’t goin’ back to the vines!
Sarah B. Brown Set Scott Hay Lights Sara James Costumes
Keith Rubenstein Sound Treasa O’Neill Production Stage Manager
Jay Ballesteros Graphic Design Emily Owens PR Press Representative
Peter Marsh and Mia Vaculik Producers
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Artistic
Director
Peter
Marsh
Executive Director Mia Vaculik
Executive Director Mia Vaculik
Have You Ever Come Back to a Home You Don't Remember?
Three poignant, powerful and funny plays about the untold experiences of modern American life. From Hurricane-battered New Orleans to the holding cell of a Women’s Prison to the Jungles of the PI, the characters of these plays struggle, with beauty and humor, to return to a life now unrecognizable.
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PLAYING
May 29 to June 14th
THE LION THEATRE
Previews:
May 29th & 30th
Thursday & Friday at 8pm
Performances:
May 31st through June 14th
Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm
Matinees:
Sundays June 1st & 8th and Saturday June 14th at 3pm
The One-Act Festival continues at The Lion Theater with
LIA’s WORKSHOP PRODUCTION
Saturday, June 7th @ 2pm & Monday, June 9th @ 7:30pm
featuring
And I Dance,
And I Dance
by Christopher Ceraso
directed by Jamie Richards
and
Shit Happens, Pens Die
by Julie Fitzatrick
directed by Mia Aden
&by Christopher Ceraso
directed by Jamie Richards
and
Shit Happens, Pens Die
by Julie Fitzatrick
directed by Mia Aden
LIA's STAGED READING SERIES
Monday, June 2nd @7:30pm
with
Charles Winn, As in Winner
By C.S. Hanson
Dove Season
By Tony Zertuche
&
Sunday, June 8th @ 1pm
with
Die Methuselah Die
By Robert Askins
Siesta
By Neal Zupancic
$10 Requested Donation
at the Door
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2008-09 Recipient
National Partnership for
New Plays: Partner Theater
Living Image Arts'
Emilie's Voltaire
by Arthur Giron
premiering January 2009
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410 West 42nd St, at 9th Avenue
Subway: A/C/E to 42nd St