Coming in April 27, 28, 29 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8PM) 1998: 12gauge.com and writer’s group is sponsoring three performances of a triad of one-act plays, written by editors and members. The plays reflect the experience of young, creative urbanites trying to deal with the confusion and chaos that come as part of being; but each is unmistakably the product of a unique talent. One piece tells a story of impulsive greed, a seriously silly comedy of errors. The second is a slightly surreal tale of a not- so-average guy struggling to transcend the inanity that surrounds him. The third, though truly hilarious, depicts a wrenching moment in a young couple’s relationship.

Anyone within reach of New York City—you won’t want to miss this! Keep checking our Web site for further details.

-- Garrett Mok, Executive Producer

The Plays:

Tawk by Joe Cordaro
Director: Alex Echevarria
Assistant Director: Carol Mangis
Set Designer: Jason Roncallo

"Tawk is a New York story, set in Queens. Jimmy O'Toole and Lisa Fiore are a young couple in their late twenties still living at home. Lisa is ready to fly the coop. Is Jimmy, a young Ralph Kramden, also ready?"
--Joe Cordaro

Cast:

Kristin Armenia: Lisa Fiore


Kristin Armenia is currently studying for her BFA in Acting at Marymount Manhattan College. Coming from Captiva Island Fla., she is making her New York theater debut. Kristin is working on a student film "Something to Believe in." Previous credits include: "Naomi in the Living Room", "An Actor's Nightmare", " The American Way" and "Barry, Betty, and Bill".

Dean Dacian: Jimmy O'Toole

Dean Dacian is reprising his role as a mechanic (he was Lincoln Tech Institute's "Diesel Man" in the commercials), Dean has been acting in some form or another for some 10 years now. Hailing from Hunter College, he has an eclectic resum that includes roles in plays from Moliere to Mamet and Shakespeare to Shephard.

Patricia McCurdy: Mrs. O'Toole



Oversight by Peter Kane
Director: Peter Kane
Stage Designer: Christel Guarnieri

"The idea for "Oversight" is based on my own experience as an art school graduate working two years for a Reinsurance Intermediary in the Wall Street area. The battle between survival and dreams is very real. College loans, rent, and the money for a social life compete with the desire to do what's closest to my heart. But since tending a Japanese rock garden doesn't generate applause, I decided to write a play instead."
--Peter Kane

Cast:

Margaret Mattic (Joanna Rotchertsdam)

is a native of Detroit and a graduate of Wayne State University. Past credits include appearing as a guest artist at Dillard University (New Orleans) where she portrayed Alberta in "Sty of the Blind Pig." In New York she has performed with the Rainbow Repertory Arts Ensemble and was the Conjur Woman in The Kompanie! Inc. production of "Dark of the Moon." Her most recent work is with the Women's Theater Collective in association with the John Montgomery Theatre Co. Her future goal is to have her play, "Mother of Pearl," produced in New York.

Michael C. O'Day (Thomas Wynn)

was most recently seen as Silvius the lovesick swain AND Charles the wrestler in "As You Like It" at El Bohio. Some other new plays he's been honored to premiere in are "Hunting Wacamoo", "Never Eat Ice Cream Before You Go to Bed," and "Just a Season." The last took place at Colgate University, where he received his BA in English and Theater. He's also studied at A.C.T. in San Francisco and The Guthrie in Minneapolis---hell, he's been all around the world...and still can't find his baby.

Carlo Trigiani (Harold Wilberminster)

is an actor and a writer. He and his plays have been seen at EST, the Mint, and Pulse among others. He is developing his one man show, "Observations of Mine," for a fall staging. He is happy to be working with 12-Gauge.


Lucky Charms by A.M. Wheatley
Director: A.M. Wheatley
Co-Director: Deborah Clifford

"Lucky Charms throws all that serious art stuff out the window. It is a farce. Dry and almost silly with a splash of cheap red wine. Its driving purpose is to defy most of the ordinary concepts of the one act play. Well, it's actually more like one long skit or say, an English sitcom. Well, now that I think about it there are some very dark and disturbing themes about the effect of dry cereal on our daily lives. Very, very spiritual. That's what it is. Zen. Well, not actually Zen but more like a soap opera on rollerskates...rollerskates, now that's an idea... I am thinking about making it a musical...sort of and Andrew Lloyd Webber does Monty Python...."
--Ann Wheatley

Cast:

Cate Bottiglione: Valerie

Cate is a recent graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and is pleased to be making her first NYC stage appearance. Previous roles include Flavia in Hartke Theatre's Mad Forest and the understudy for Hecuba in Scena Theatre's The Women of Troy.

Bill Maddux: Mark

There is absolutely nothing interesting about William Maddux.

Erik Seadale: Man #1Erik lives in Manhattan and works for a newspaper. This is his first play.

Daniel Haywood: Man #2Daniel Haywood resides in Brooklyn and is currently attending Hunter College. He has appeared in productions such as Sheridan's The Rivals and in Shakespeare's Othello as Othello and A Midsummer's Night Dream as Puck. He would like to thank the whole cast – especially the lovely and talented Ann Wheatley. He would also like to send a special thanks to his family and friends, especially John T. And always first in his life God Almighty.

Terrence Canela: JackTerry is delightfully tickled to be making his theatrical debut … unfortunately it will be his last. He dedicates this performance to Jesse and Birdie. He and his beautiful wife live in Brooklyn.

Joe Cordaro: Cable GuyJoe established himself as a world-renowned actor with his stunning debut as "Laura" in The Glass Menagerie. His work includes Out of the Closet, an ABC After School Special. He has a feature role as Principal Strickland the summer blockbuster Buns of Summer.

Where & When:

April 27, 28, 29 8PM


Theater 22
54 West 22nd St.

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