The Naked Shame of Procrastination

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 conflicts in this comedy is the clash between a well-organized mother and her wayward daughter.  Instead of studying for an important exam, MEREDITH keeps stalling and sabotaging herself.  Rather than devote herself to a worthy goal, MEREDITH keeps interfering with her own performance.  Why do people procrastinate?
• • According to Joseph Ferrari, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at De Paul University in Chicago:  Procrastinators actively look for distractions, particularly ones that don't take a lot of commitment on their part. Checking e-mail is almost perfect for this purpose. They distract themselves as a way of regulating their emotions such as fear of failure.
• • Timothy Pychyl, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada adds to this discussion.  He emphasizes this: Procrastinators are made not born. Procrastination is learned in the family milieu, but not directly. It is one response to an authoritarian parenting  style. Having a harsh, controlling father keeps children from developing the ability to regulate themselves, from internalizing their own intentions and then learning to act on them. Procrastination can even be a form of rebellion, one of the few forms available under such circumstances. What's more, under those household conditions, procrastinators turn more to friends than to parents for support, and their friends may reinforce procrastination because they tend to be tolerant of their excuses.
• • Instead of procrastinating, buy a ticket.
• • 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

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Lila Smith to Portray Meredith

The cast for Naked Came the Painting, a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, will begin rehearsals on Monday 18 October 2010 in Manhattan.
• • Lila Smith is a New York City actress, singer, and director. She is also the co-founder and Executive Director of Shakespeare Anywhere — — an event-services company with a focus on classical performance talent.  Companies she has performed with include:  The Naked Bard (NYC), Connecticut Free Shakespeare, Xoregos Performing Company (NYC), Orpheus Theatre (Oneonta, NY). Favorite roles have included Bobbi Michele (Last of the Red Hot Lovers), Nancy (Oliver!), and the Nurse (Romeo and Juliet). This arresting ingenue has been cast as the reluctant graduate student MEREDITH, who lives with her widowed mother, an innkeeper.  Follow this saucy Shakespeare lover on www.ShakespeareAnywhere.com.
• • This spirited three-character comedy will make its debut  at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival next month, which opens on Wednesday evening, 10 November 2010 at LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y, New York, NY. 
• • Shela Xoregos will direct. 

• • Specific performance dates and times will soon be finalized and announced.

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Katherine Mylenki to Play Amelia

The cast for Naked Came the Painting, a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, will soon begin rehearsals in Manhattan.

• • New Yorker Katherine Mylenki, who trained at HB Studios and AADA, has been seen onstage in Don't Drink the Water and Sorry, Wrong Number and other favorites. Recently, the seasoned actress has worked on diverse projects helmed by Shela Xoregos and staged in The Big Apple.  The striking blonde has been cast as the recently widowed AMELIA — — who runs a quiet inn and who cherishes her unquiet escapades as a high-kicker.   The versatile Miss Mylenki is also a gifted Tarot card reader.
• • This spirited three-character comedy will make its debut  at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival next month, which opens on Wednesday evening 10 November 2010 at LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y, New York, NY. 
• • Shela Xoregos will direct. 

• • Specific performance dates will soon be finalized and announced.

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Naked Came the Painting: Director Aboard

Naked Came the Painting, a one act comedy by LindaAnn Loschiavo, will debut at the 2010 Harvest One-Act Play Festival Festival next month on Wednesday evening,  10 November 2010 in Manhattan.

• • An acclaimed director has been chosen — — and a cast of three will be selected. 
• • Shela Xoregos (Director) has directed and choreographed for many New York and regional companies. Recent productions she has helmed include Medea, Harlem on My Mind, Brief Shorts (five danced one acts).  Regional productions include  The Importance of Being Earnest, Miss Julie, Antigone, Romance, Romance.  Based in Manhattan, Shela is the Artistic Director of Xoregos Performing Company, which premieres new and  forgotten plays, dances, and music.
• • Specific performance dates will soon be finalized by Variations Theatre Group and announced.

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