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

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

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