Get "NAKED" on Wild Card Night — — Friday, November 19th

The cast for "Naked Came the Painting," a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, has been rehearsing since October in Manhattan's theatre district for a premiere on Wednesday, the 10th of November.
• • In the cast are: Lila Smith [MEREDITH], Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].
• • Shela Xoregos directs.
• • The cast requests your presence on Wild Card Night.  Come show your support and vote for the performers and the play on Friday, 19 November 2010 at 8:00 PM.

• • In the play, MEREDITH exasperates her mother AMELIA by focusing on the Tarot deck and trying to predict how her scholastic exams will turn out — — instead of actually studying for them.

• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — will make its debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.


— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —
• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.
• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM
• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM
• • THIRD DATE: Friday, 19 November 2010 — — 8:00 PM
• • POSSIBLE DATE:  Saturday, 20 November 2010
• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.
• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival
• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line
• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/
• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml
• • PHONE: 646-400-3253 to get ticket information
• • TICKETS are $15; Buy Tix Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

A "NAKED" Interview with Susanne Nelson: Mysteries of the Tarot

"Naked Came the Painting," a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, will have its second performance  on Saturday, 13 November 2010 in Manhattan at LABA Theatre.
• • In the cast are: Lila Smith [MEREDITH], Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].
• • Shela Xoregos directs.
• • Here's an excerpt from an exclusive interview with the actress Susanne Nelson, who portrays Amelia, the captivating widow who often posed nude for her artist lover.
• • • • QUESTION: TAROT CARDS: any interesting experiences with Tarot readings in your life that you'd like to share? Any feelings about being around psychics, learning about the occult, or being around oil paintings, Susanne?
• • • • SUSANNE NELSON said:  I have been a student of metaphysics for a long time and it is second nature to me — — and acting  is a natural outgrowth of the infinite beauty of the Universe.
• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — is making its debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.
• • PHOTO: Susanne Nelson during a rehearsal for "Naked Came the Painting"
• • PHOTO CREDIT: Conrad Bradford

— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —
• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.
• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM
• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM
• • POSSIBLE DATES:  November 18th — 20th.
• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.
• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival
• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line
• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/
• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml
• • PHONE: 646-400-3253 to get ticket information
• • TICKETS are $15; Buy Tix Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

A "NAKED" Interview with David Green: A Con Artist in an Artful One-Act

"Naked Came the Painting," a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, had its first performance  on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 in Manhattan at LABA Theatre.

• • In the cast are: Lila Smith [MEREDITH], Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

• • Here's an excerpt from an exclusive interview with the actor David A. Green, who will portray the fascinating psychic MR.  ZIMBATATTA.

• • • • QUESTION: Your character, Mr. Zimbatatta  — —  what are some things you like about him and what are some things that make you empathize with this person who has some psychic ability but a far larger portion of con artist in him, David?

• • • • DAVID GREEN said:  I like that I (as Mr. Zimbatatta) have been able to find my little corner of the sky and uniqueness. I don't feel that I am hurting anyone and truly believe that I am helping in so many ways. I had a very lonely and somewhat isolated childhood (myself) and can relate to a person wanting to be someone interesting, exciting and noticed!

• • • • QUESTION:  Any interesting experiences with Tarot readings in your life that you'd like to share?  Any feelings about being around psychics, learning about the occult, or being around oil paintings?

• • • • DAVID GREEN said:  Not many Tarot experiences but I did see a psychic before I moved to NY (over 25 years ago) and found her to be intriguing and insightful (at the time) although I don't recall much of what she said now! I do believe that some people do possess this gift. Oil painitngs are always a focal point for me. Get me in front of a Van Gogh and I still get excited!

• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — will make its debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.

• • PHOTO: David A. Green during a rehearsal for "Naked Came the Painting"

• • PHOTO CREDIT: Conrad Bradford

— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —

• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.

• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM

• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM

• • POSSIBLE DATES:  November 18th — 20th.

• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.

• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival

• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line

• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/

• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml

• • PHONE: 646-400-3253 to get ticket information

• • TICKETS are $15; Buy Tix Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

An Interview with Actress Lila Smith

The cast for Naked Came the Painting, a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, is excited about opening night at LABA Theatre in Manhattan on 10 November 2010.

• • In the cast are: Lila Smith [MEREDITH], Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

• • Here is an excerpt from an exclusive interview with the actress Lila Smith, who is starring as the character MEREDITH. 

• • • •  QUESTION:  What are some experiences you have had in theatre creating various roles in comedies?

• • • • LILA SMITH:   Some of the most fun I've had performing has been in comedies, in roles like Bobbi Michele in "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," or as Rapunzel in "Into the Woods," but when you really look at either of them as a real person, you'll see that the situations they were in were entirely serious to them.

• • • • LILA SMITH:   Even the most serious roles in the darkest dramas I've done can have moments of pure comedy. That's just life. People are funny from the outside, especially when they're faced with situations they wouldn't have chosen to be in. They just don't necessarily know they are being funny.

• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — will make its debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.

• • PHOTO: Lila Smith during a rehearsal for "Naked Came the Painting"
• • PHOTO CREDIT: Conrad Bradford

— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —

• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.

• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM

• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM

• • POSSIBLE DATES:  November 18th — 20th.

• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.

• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival

• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line

• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/

• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml

• • PHONE: 646-400-3253 to get ticket information

• • TICKETS are $15; Buy Tix Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

"Naked Came the Painting" — — Tech Rehearsal at LABA Theatre

The cast for "Naked Came the Painting," a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, has been rehearsing since October in Manhattan's theatre district for a premiere on Wednesday, the 10th of November.
• • In the cast are: Lila Smith [MEREDITH], Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].
• • Shela Xoregos directs.
• • During our tech rehearsal, the cast posed for candids.

• • In the play, MEREDITH exasperates her mother AMELIA by focusing on the Tarot deck and trying to predict how her scholastic exams will turn out — — instead of actually studying for them.

• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — will make its debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.


— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —
• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.
• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM
• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM
• • POSSIBLE DATES:  November 18th — 20th.
• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.
• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival
• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line
• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/
• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml
• • PHONE: 646-400-3253 to get ticket information
• • TICKETS are $15; Buy Tix Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

Susanne Discusses a Fascinating Widow

The cast for "Naked Came the Painting," a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, has been rehearsing during October in Manhattan's theatre district for a premiere next Wednesday.
• • In the cast are: Lila Smith [MEREDITH], Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].
• • Shela Xoregos directs.
• • Chosen to portray AMELIA, actress Susanne Nelson  was born and raised on the West Coast, and has worked in film, TV, and theatre since her teens.   Blue-eyed Susanne is also a familiar face in commercials.
• • Here's an excerpt from an exclusive interview with the actress Susanne Nelson, who will portray Amelia, the fascinating widow who often posed nude for her artist lover. 
• • • • QUESTION: What made some things you like about AMELIA and what are some things that make you empathize with this character, Susanne?
• • • • SUSANNE NELSON said:  AMELIA in "Naked Came the Painting" is an independent woman who knows about love and loss. And has great humor along the way. And is a nurturer at heart.  I can identify with all of that.
• • In the play, prudish MEREDITH is shocked to see a nude oil painting in the lobby of the modest inn operated by her widowed mother AMELIA.  Ah, the panic of the unchosen.  This confrontation will expose long-hidden secrets — — and things will never e the same.  
• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — will make its debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.

— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —
• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.
• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM
• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM
• • POSSIBLE DATES:  November 18th — 20th.
• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.
• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival
• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line
• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/
• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml
• • PHONE: 646-400-3253 to get ticket information
• • TICKETS are $15; Buy Tix Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

Meet the "NAKED" Playwright November 9th, Clothing Optional

Selected to appear in the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival, the first performance of "Naked Came the Painting" has been scheduled for 7:00 pm on November 10th at LABA Theatre in Manhattan. 

• •  • • Invitational Preview: November 9th • •  • •
• • There will be a private invitational reading on November 9th at a studio on West 37th Street.  The "NAKED" playwright will be available for interviews at this event, which is clothing optional.
• • The cast for this short comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo has been rehearsing since October in Manhattan's theatre district for this USA premiere.

• • Here is the cast, in order of appearance:  Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], Lila Smith [MEREDITH], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

• • Cast interviews have been completed and are available for your publication.  Please inquire.

• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — will make its debut with several other one-act plays.  Each audience will vote for favorites to continue in competition for the second and third rounds.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.

• • "Get 'NAKED' onstage!" says the cast, suggesting you show up on November 10th — — and vote to get "Naked Came the Painting" onstage for successive showings.

— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —
• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.
• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM
• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM
• • POSSIBLE DATES:  November 18th — 20th.
• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.
• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival
• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line
• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/
• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml
• • PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLICATION: 646-400-3253 and to get ticket info
• • BUY TICKETS Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

Susanne Nelson Portrays Amelia, a Widow with Secrets

The cast for "Naked Came the Painting," a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, has been rehearsing during October in Manhattan's theatre district for a premiere next Wednesday.

• • In the cast are: Lila Smith [MEREDITH], Susanne Nelson [AMELIA], and David A. Green [Mr. ZIMBATATTA].

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

• • Chosen to portray AMELIA, actress Susanne Nelson  was born and raised on the West Coast, and has worked in film, TV, and theatre since her teens.   Some of her favorite motion picture projects since her arrival in NYC are:  "Stepford Wives," "Clown Kill," and "Network News."  Recently, she completed a new film "Clearview."  She has been admired onstage as Christie Valentine in "Soccer Moms from Hell" as well as Sheila in  "A Chorus Line."  Blue-eyed Susanne is also a familiar face in commercials.

• • In the play, prudish MEREDITH is shocked to see a nude oil painting in the lobby of the modest inn operated by her widowed mother AMELIA.  Ah, the panic of the unchosen.  This confrontation will expose long-hidden secrets — — and things will never be the same.  

• • This spirited three-character comedy — — that explores the boundaries between art and artifice — — will make its debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival.  Variations Theatre Group will offer performances between November 10th — 20th, 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y.

— —  — —  — —  WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE — —  — —  — —

• • First performance dates and times have been announced by Variations Theatre Group for the sprightly one-act comedy "Naked Came the Painting" by LindaAnn Loschiavo.

• • FIRST DATE:  Wednesday, 10 November 2010 — — 7:00 PM

• • SECOND DATE:  Saturday, 13 November 2010 — — 9:15 PM

• • POSSIBLE DATES:  November 18th — 20th.

• • WHERE: LABA Theatre, 344 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.

• • WHAT: 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival

• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line

• • http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/

• • Source:http://nakedtheatreny.blogspot.com/atom.xml

• • PHONE: 646-400-3253 to get ticket information

• • TICKETS are $15; Buy Tix Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com