"Posterity"- A Look At What Legacy Really Means by Byrne Harrison

By Judd HollanderEvery so often in the theatre there are moments when an actor can come on stage and literally suck the air right of the room, so strong is his performance. Such a moment occ…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:47am on April 9, 2015[SHARE]

Interview with Antony Raymond and Stacey Roca of "Pretty Babies" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonAntony RaymondPretty Babies, a new play written and directed by Antony Raymond, had its world premiere at 13th Street Rep on February 26th. The ensemble cast is led by Stace…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 9:57pm on March 18, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Noah Casey of "Playing for Advantage" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow:  Playing For Advantage Website: Playing For Advantage NYCPhoto credit: Jon TaggartNoah Casey's training began with Barb Barker in Vancouver, and continued with Ka…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 3:03pm on March 8, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Gillian English of "Get Around Me" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Get Around MeWebsite: www.thetheatreelusive.comPhoto credit: Dahlia KatzGillian English is the Artistic Producer and founder of The Theatre Elusive. Originally from No…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 2:54pm on March 8, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Mike Lemme of "Where I'm From" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Where I'm FromWebsite: mikelemme.comPhoto credit: Michael ToyMike Lemme was a quiet kid, because he never knew how to relate to his peers. They would talk about t…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 2:41pm on March 8, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview: Molly Craven of "Whiskey Pants: The Mayor of Williamsburg" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Whiskey Pants: The Mayor of WilliamsburgWebsite: http://www.mindtheartentertainment.com/Photo credit: Ze' Castle PhotographyOriginally from Austin, TX, Mollie Craven j…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 2:15pm on March 8, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Dipti Bramhandkar of "The Accident" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow:  The AccidentWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Accident-A-Play/602028526570518Photo credit: Nelson SalisDipti Bramhandkar started writing at age 9 in a …

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 7:18pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Matt Panesh of "300 to 1" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: 300 to 1Photo credit: Susie CavillAs Monkey Poet, Matt Panesh is a regular on the fringe circuit, writing and performing solo theatre plays (Welcome to Afghanistan, Mu…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 6:39pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Shannon Holmes of "The Crook of Your Arm" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: The Crook of Your ArmWebsite: www.somotheatre.comPhoto credit: Yukiko OnleyShannon Holmes is a singer, actor, director, Doctoral Researcher, educator and artistic dire…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 4:29pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Todd Brian Backus of "Let's Play Play" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Let's Play PlayWebsite: www.poweroutnyc.com/current-showPhoto credit: The cast of Let's Play Play (Zachary Clarence, Brittany K Allen, and Emeka Nw…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 3:45pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - John Patrick Bray of "Erik" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: ErikPhoto credit: Kisha PeartJohn Patrick Bray (Ph.D., Theatre, LSU; MFA, Playwriting, Actors Studio Drama School at New School University) has written plays under gra…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 2:56pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Samantha DeSimone of "Erik" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: ErikPhoto credit: Kisha PeartSamantha DeSimone is a New Jersey native who graduated from Wagner College with a B.A in Theatre in 2012.  Samantha has been working …

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 2:54pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Keenan M. Scott II of "Thoughts of a COLORED MAN on a day when the sun set too early" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow:  Thoughts of a COLORED MAN on a day when the sun set too earlyWebsite: www.toacm.comPhoto credit: Headshot by Lauren E. BanksKeenan M. Scott II, a native of Queen…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 1:57pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Antonia Lassar of "Post Traumatic Super Delightful" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Post Traumatic Super DelightfulWebsite: PTSDtheplay.comPhoto credit: Angela DumlaoAntonia Lassar is first and foremost a Beyoncé enthusiast. She is also an actor, poe…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 1:15pm on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Jeremy Cone of "The Field: A Musical Myth" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: The Field: A Musical MythWebsite: facebook.com/thefieldprojectPhoto credit: Jane ClausenJeremy Cone mixes words, music, stories, and photography to create a …

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 11:42am on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York - "Cootie Catcher" - Circle, circle, dot, dot, now I've got my cootie shot by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonWhile it is one of my favorite NYC festivals, the fates conspired to keep me away from much of this year's FRIGID New York Festival.  I did, however, carve out time to …

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 12:19am on March 6, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Mark Bentley Cohen of "Bi, Hung, Fit… and Married" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Bi, Hung, Fit… and MarriedWebsite: www.bihungfit.caProduction stills: Sean CummingsStanding in the Alley: Rita IvanauskisMark Bentley Cohen is a writer, performer, c…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 11:39pm on March 5, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Dandy Darkly of "Dandy Darkly's Pussy Panic!" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Dandy Darkly's Pussy Panic!Website: www.dandydarkly.comPhoto credit: Laura Pardo 2014Dandy Darkly is an internationally acclaimed cabaret showman and ribald racon…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 11:10pm on March 5, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Cristina M. Ramos of "Heart of Oak" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Heart of OakWebsite:  http://www.everydayinferno.com/HeartofOak/Photo credit: Anais KoivistoCristina M. Ramos, alumna of Columbia University and The Lee Strasberg…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:55pm on March 5, 2015[SHARE]

Signature's Serves up an Original Hit: You'll Want Seconds at This "Diner" by Byrne Harrison

By Mark A. NewmanPhoto by Christopher MuellerAdmittedly, the number of rock stars who have made the jump from the iPod to the stage has been a mixed bag. For every Kinky Boots by Cyndi Laupe…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:01pm on March 3, 2015[SHARE]

"Lives of the Saints" - A Mixed Bag of Tricks by Byrne Harrison

By Judd HollanderPlaywright David Ives looks beyond the surface of what seems normal in Lives of the Saints, his latest batch of one act works. Presented by Primary Stages, this collection o…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 9:39pm on March 3, 2015[SHARE]

Review - "The Temple, or, Lebensraum" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonOverall, I have been very disappointed in adaptations I've seen of H.P. Lovecraft's work.  Other than some very successful radio-theatre performances, the adaptations I…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 2:41pm on February 28, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Taryn Parrish of "Hey '90s Kids, You're Old" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Hey '90s Kids, You're OldWebsite: www.hey90skids.comPhoto credit: Photo of Taryn Parrish by David FranczakTaryn Parrish is a film graduate from Wilfrid Laurier Univers…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 3:00pm on February 27, 2015[SHARE]

FRIGID New York Interview - Robin Rice Lichtig of "Everyday Edna Mae" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: Everyday Edna MaeWebsite: www.dramamama.net - on Facebook: Everyday Edna MaePhoto credit: Audrey WeatherstoneRobin Rice Lichtig is the author of over 50 plays (includi…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 7:33pm on February 17, 2015[SHARE]

"The Artist & The Scientist" - Inventive and deeply moving by Byrne Harrison

By Rob HartmannPhotos by Jenny AndersonThe Artist & The Scientist is an inventive and deeply moving new musical currently running at CAP21. Bookwriter/lyricist Jenny Stafford and compose…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 6:21pm on February 14, 2015[SHARE]