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
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• • 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

"Naked Came the Painting" Frames Colorful Roles for Actresses

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

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

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

• • 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. 

• • According to a recent article by Arifa Akbar, Arts correspondent, The Independent [UK]:   It is a complaint common among actresses of a certain age: the dearth of meaty roles for women over 40.  Even the elder statesman of the theatre, Sir Ian McKellen, joined the protesting chorus last year, to urge playwrights to start penning interesting roles for older actresses if they want to attract bigger audiences.

• • Tony-winner Mario Fratti, who has created many fascinating roles for women in his Broadway musical "Nine" and other works for the stage, is familiar with the writing of LindaAnn Loschiavo.  Fratti enjoys the intricate parts the PEN-award-winning writer has fashioned for characters based on real life [such as Mae West and Texas Guinan in "Courting Mae West"]; or her purely fictional femmes such as Alison, the medievalist murderess in "A Worthie Woman All Hir Live" and Regina, the poignant she-male hostess, in "Cocktail" and also the electrifying voices at the center of her dramatic monologues such as "City of Angels,"  "Merchants of Venus," and the heart-breaking "Agnus Dei"  — — First Place winner of the 3rd tnr Poetry Award.   Fratti adds, "A poet at heart, she has the ability to write in several forms with grace and a refreshing intelligence."
• • Native New Yorker LindaAnn Loschiavo is a member of DG, TRU, and suspicious left-wing organizations.  Last year she starred in a 90-minute TV documentary on the Prohibition Era in America;  her Texas Guinan archive was featured in the footage.  Friends often regale her with Mae West quips.  Professional accomplishments include winning national playwrighting competitions, earning awards sponsored by PEN, and revising her Pulitzer acceptance speech since the last moonless night.  She has dated John Malkovich but did not notify TMZ's photographers, which she regrets.  Her tote bag holds a fistful of tattered press clips and a diary so she always has something sensational to read in the train.

• • 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

Stripping Her Soul Bare in "Naked Came the Painting"

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

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

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

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

• • Have you ever consulted a fortune teller or a psychic?  And what did you expect from this individual?  Were the psychic's statements the mighty whisper of night and blood?  Or pure hokum?

• • Seeking insight, MEREDITH invites the charismatic Mr. ZIMBATATTA to visit, never suspecting how he might scalp her naked soul with the sharp tomahawk of his persuasion.  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

MEDIA ALERT: "Naked Came the Painting" Debuts 10 November 2010

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.  The cast for this short comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo has been rehearsing during October in Manhattan's theatre district for this USA premiere.

• • In the cast are: Lila Smith, Susanne Nelson, and David A. Green.

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

• • Interviews have been completed and are available for your publication.

• • 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

Fezzed for Mayhem in "Naked Came the Painting"

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

• • In the cast are: Lila Smith, Katherine Mylenki, and David A. Green.

• • Shela Xoregos directs.

• • Handsome David Green, who plays the enthralling psychic Mr. ZIMBATATTA, wears a World War I trench veteran's fez in the play.

• • A Short History of the Fez • •

• • The fez was adopted in 1826 as the universal male headgear in the Ottoman Empire as part of the modernizing reforms of Sultan Mahmud II. Prior to this date, it was worn sporadically in the Maghreb (Northwest Africa) by some units of the Ottoman navy, and by the inhabitants of some Greek islands.

• • Initially a symbol of Ottoman modernity, the fez soon came to be seen as part of an "Oriental" cultural identity. In Turkey, however, wearing the fez was legally banned in 1925 as part of the modernizing reforms of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The origin of the name is controversial. The Turkish word "fes" may refer to the city of Fez in Morocco, or to the name of the crimson berry, which was imported from that country and was used to dye the felt.

• • The fez was initially a brimless bonnet of red, white, or black with a turban woven around. Later the turban was eliminated, the bonnet shortened, and the color fixed to red.

• • In the Western world, the fez occasionally serves as a symbol of relaxation. In cartoons, characters are shown wearing a fez often while lying in a hammock on vacation or relaxing after a hard day of work. This curious imagery may be a throwback to the late 19th century English practice of men wearing a loose fitting smoking jacket and braided fez-like headdress when relaxing informally in the evenings.

• • Punch cartoons of the period 1875 — 1890 frequently portray middle-class male figures dressed in this fashion. This practice is called "wearing mufti" and came from the habit of British officers and public servants wearing what was then Indian dress in the privacy of their homes. The dress was more comfortable in the Indian climate and created a sense of ease and relaxation such that the clothing, not unlike that of an Islamic scholar or mufti, came into the English language as a word meaning 'out of uniform' or undress.

• • One of the best-known wearings of a fez in a Hollywood film was by Victor Mature, playing Dr. Omar in Josef Von Sternberg's The Shanghai Gesture (1942).

• •  Laurel and Hardy wore fezzes in their film Sons of the Desert, and so the members of the international fraternal organization named after the film wear fezzes in tribute.

• •  The Shriners are notable for wearing fezzes.

• •  A Tarot card, the 7 of Swords, shows a man wearing a red fez.

• • The adjective — —  that refers to an individual who is wearing a brimless cone-shaped flat-crowned hat that usually has a tassel, is usually made of red felt, and is worn especially by men in eastern Mediterranean countries — — is "fezzed."

• • 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/

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

• • BUY TICKETS Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

The Naked Powers of David Green

The cast for "Naked Came the Painting," a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, had its first rehearsal on Monday, 18 October 2010 in Manhattan's theatre district.
• • In the cast are: Lila Smith, Katherine Mylenki, and David A. Green.
• • 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: What made you decide to become an actor, David?

• • • • DAVID GREEN said:  I had always been fascinated with the idea of creating a living, breathing human being within the "fictional confines" of a play. I love the idea of "exposing" myself and not being judged. I love story telling and there is no better vehicle for doing this!

• • 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 and Lila Smith rehearsing "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

• • BUY TICKETS Online — — http://www.variationstheatregroup.com

 

Naked Exploration of Psychic Abilities

The cast for Naked Came the Painting, a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, will begin rehearsals in Manhattan's theatre district on Monday, 18 October 2010.

• • One of the arguments between the mother and the daughter has to do with MEREDITH's belief that she possesses psychic awareness and an aura.

• • AMELIA scoffs:  "You don't have an aura, Meredith!  No one does!"

• • Do you believe that a human being has an aura or the ability to see these?

• •  Here's how Robert T.  Carroll defines the term:  An aura, according to New Age metaphysics, is a colored outline, or set of contiguous outlines, allegedly emanating from the surface of an object.  Under ordinary circumstances, auras are only visible to certain people with  special psychic power.

• • According to author Robert T. Carroll, Ph.D., his book The Skeptic’s Dictionary provides definitions, arguments, and essays on subjects supernatural, occult, paranormal, and pseudoscientific.   Carroll adds:  Another purpose of The Skeptic’s Dictionary is to provide references to the best skeptical materials on whatever topic is covered. So, for example, if that pesky psychology teacher won’t let up about “auras” or “chi” being inexplicable occult phenomena, you can consult your Skeptic’s Dictionary and become pesky yourself with more than a general skepticism.

• • Skeptics and believers will both enjoy this comedy.  But first you need to buy a ticket or make one materialize.

• • 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, 344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003.
• • In the cast are: Lila Smith, Katherine Mylenki, and David A. Green.
• • Shela Xoregos will direct.
• • Specific performance dates and times will soon be finalized by Variations Theatre Group and announced.
• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line
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David A. Green Originates the Role of Mr. Zimbatatta

The cast for Naked Came the Painting, a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, will begin rehearsals in Manhattan's theatre district on Monday, 18 October 2010.
• • David A. Green has been cast to play the mysterious and charismatic Mr. ZIMBATATTA.  David most recently appeared with the Xoregos Performing Company as Creon and the Messenger in its acclaimed production of Euripides' MEDEA. David is also a proud member of The Company, based in Hackensack, NJ and has appeared with them as Dal/Tony in APARTMENT 3A, Jim in RIVERSIDE DRIVE and Marvin in CALIFORNIA SUITE. Other favorite stage roles have included Judas/John the Baptist in GODSPELL, T.S Eliot in TOM AND VIV, Martin in LIGHT READING, King Henry VIII in A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS and Shamrayev in THE SEAGULL. David also made his NYC cabaret debut with LADIES' MAN in 2008 and recently performed a modified version of the show at Made With Love in Jersey City. David would like to thank Shela for this wonderful opportunity as well as all his supportive friends and family!

• • 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 the first group of performances on Wednesday evening, 10 November 2010 at the recently renovated LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003. 
• • Shela Xoregos will direct. 

• • Specific performance dates and times will soon be finalized by Variations and announced.
• • Subway: Union Square Station/ IRT Lexington, 4, 5, 6; First Avenue Station / L line

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

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