There Is No “t” In My Surname.

The weather reports all said it would rain heavily, but Friday night was actually very pleasant (despite the low turnout).

So, I won Best Actor and The Wildflower placed 3rd.

In addition, Barbara Singer of Mrs. Jones (directed by Jonathan Emmerling, who directed last year’s The Switch) won Best Actress!

Tropfest just put the finalists up on YouTube. Here’s The Wildflower:



Those of you who’ve seen “The Switch” might notice that I am getting typecast as an undateable weirdo. LOVE IT.

And here’s Mrs. Jones:

(More Tropfest finalists here.)

I starred in a short film (The Wildflower) that will be screened next Friday in Battery Park City as one of eight finalists in this year’s Tropfest NY. They’re also going to play a selection of finalists from last year, including The Switch which *cough* also starred yours truly and came in 3rd place. So I’m going to be on the big screen twice that night. Which is exciting.

Nicole Kidman, I’ve got my eye on your money.

On September 23, “The Switch” (dir. Jonathan Emmerling) will be one of sixteen short films (chosen from 161 submissions) premiering at Tropfest@Tribeca, a “free public outdoor short film festival” at Battery Park. I play Tom, the sad sack who’s so bad with the laydeez he’s never been on a second date. He finally meets an attractive someone who totally “gets” him and “crushes on” him and whatnot, but it’s a dude! Laughter, tears, lessons, etc. ensue. Watch a short clip here.

Not to be shallow (I’m not, but I know some of you are), but I understand the judges’ll be some, like, pretty famous peeps — last year Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon were two of ‘em. Maybe Robert DeNiro will ask you to save his seat when he goes for a pee. You can blog about it later.

So: I hope you’ll join my friends and me for what will, at the very least, be some pretty good short films. And maybe some wine, if we can bring wine in. (Probably not.) Entertainment starts at 5, and the screening starts around 8 (about when I imagine I’ll get there).

YAY

Jonathan

Untucked Films, the production company that produced “The Switch”:
http://www.untuckedfilms.com/news.html

I’ll be part of Gnome Camp this year at Burning Man and will thus be singing backup during The Ladies of Gnome Camp Striptease Cabaret.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME
Friday, May 18, 2007
Feast from 7:30pm - 9pm (read details below!)
Party from 9pm - 4am

Underwater Lounge
66 Water St in Dumbo
F to York St / A/C to High St

$7 costume or RSVP to rsvp at gnomecamp.com
$10 off the street

Get the flyer and thousands of gnome photos at http://www.gnomecamp.com/

This year’s line up includes:

• A gastronomical dinner party feast!
• A 10′ tall gnome sculpture suspended from the ceiling!
• Carl Saytor’s gnome photography booth!
• The gnome hat decoration station!
• Erotic gnome readings by Amy Shapiro!
• The tallest gnomes on stilts by Boring Incorporated!
• Woodland facepainting by Keelan!
• Immersive lost in the woods decor with thousands of arts and crafts leaves!
• Enchanting live music by Shanimal!
• Live analog electronic knob tweakin’ dance madness by Spiral Blaster (aka Orion)!
• DJs Love Rocket & BeenJammin bring you floor stompin’ funk and house!and of course…
• A brand new routine by The Ladies of Gnome Camp Striptease Cabaret!

Join Gnome Camp for our 2007 fundraiser extravaganza! The gnomes are hard at work at their underground compound in the forest of Brooklyn preparing art, music, dance, performance and magical activities designed to inspire and excite the senses.

Gnome Love, last year’s HH field trip fundraiser, was a blast and this year we’re using Friday so you don’t have to work the next day! All camp profits go to purchasing gnomes and cameras to be sent on adventures at Burning Man 2007.

There will be a magnificent dinner party feast from 7:30pm - 9pm! Please try to RSVP if you would like to join the feast spectacular, although walk ins are still welcome! A full meal will cost $20 - $30, plus $7 for the party.

See you there!
Gnome Camp

I’ll be playing the Ragpicker in Theatre Unplugged’s upcoming production of Jean Giraudoux’s The Madwoman of Chaillot, a delicious satire about greed, power, big business, and the ability of the “little people” (mad though they may be) to win the day! Joy, justice, and love return to the world once more.

The Ragpicker is a great, meaty, part. If you’ve ever said, “Hey, let me know when you’re in something really substantial” to me, this is the show you should come see.

Seating is very limited. Please, if you are coming, buy your ticket sooner rather than later — and come see it as early as you can in the run! Leah will be attending the 3/16 show.

MTB Studio presents THEATRE UNPLUGGED, an innovative new theatre company founded by acclaimed acting teacher and director Mary T. Boyer. The company strikes the set and ignites the satire in its inaugural production, French dramatist Jean Giraudoux’s The Madwoman of Chaillot.

THEATRE UNPLUGGED Presents
The Madwoman of Chaillot
by Jean Giraudoux
directed by Mary Boyer
March 15 thru April 1, 2007
Thursday – Saturday
Performances: 8PM
Saturday and Sunday matinées: 3PM

At: MTB Studio
330 West 38th Street #505
(Between 8th and 9th Avenues)

To make reservations, call
(212) 352-3101
or reserve online.
Tickets: $18
Latecomers will not be admitted.

Seating is extremely limited;
Don’t wait…
Make your reservations now!

Equity Approved Showcase

Staff

Betty Howe - Stage Manager
Mary T. Boyer - Costume Conception

Cast and Company

Tricia Alexandro - Irma
Mary Aufman* - Constance
Michelle Bagwell - Gabrielle
Janelle Bernard - Marie
Edgar Contreras* - Street Singer
Chris Cousino - Pierre
Brian Deutsch* - Deaf Mute
Andrew Dufault - Prospector
Karen Eterovich* - Josephine
Ken Fuller - Little Man / Sewer Man
David Allen Green - Baron
Jonathan Harford - Ragpicker
Barry K. Johnson - Broker
Sara McGowan - Flower Girl
Noelle McGrath* - Countess Aurelia (The Madwoman)
Bruce Mohat* - President
Danny Nunez - Policeman
Chuck Saculla* - Sergeant
Doug Walter - Dr. Jadin

* Appears courtesy Actors’ Equity

Leah’s friend Romie did a medical elective in Brazil a few years ago, where she took a boat down the (Negro? Amazon?) River and provided medical care to tiny villages. This weekend she’s getting married to that boat’s nature guide. Can you think of anything more romantic?

We’ll be in Manaus save for a two-day excursion into the rainforest. Back on the 15th!

Edit: We’re back. Pictures.

January 13, 14 @ 5PM

Approach
(15 mins.)
Dir. Jon Burklund
Jonathan Harford & Juliet O’Brien

and

Hallelujiah Mall
(40 mins.)

and

Sunday’s Times, Thursday’s Voice
(15 mins.)

Theatre-Studio Inc.
123 East 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
Tickets: 212-352-3101

In two days, there will be a short (two days) run of the short (fifteen minutes) play that I’m in. It’s a sweet little romantic comedy about two strangers that meet and unexpectedly connect. Okay, the tickets are $20 (more if you buy online) — but hey you’ll also see two other plays and the stand-up comedian who opens for us. So, c’mon, whaddya say?

AT THE VERY LEAST WISH I SHOULD BREAK MY LEG

Come see me in keepingabreast; opening tomorrow night, and playing until next Saturday! Yeah, it’s about breast cancer, but it’s definitely not, y’know, a drag. Anything but! I’m really happy to be a part of it. And there’s some nudity, if you like that kind of thing.

What night should you come? Well, Leah’s coming next Wednesday. Buy your tickets now!

Ratutu Collaborative Presents
keepingabreast

by Jackie Rosenfeld
A Multimedia Black Comedy about Coping with Breast Cancer

Mina has a lump in her breast and it’s resisting the chemo therapy. Her doctor recommends she have a mastectomy, but she’s only 28 years old. She has two weeks to decide whether keeping her breast is worth risking her life. Will Mina’s parents have the right answer? Will her best friend know what to do? How about her local stripper or porn shop employee? The fact of the matter is that everyone has an opinion about breasts, and Mina is determined to examine as many sides as she can before making a decision that will change her life forever. Jackie Rosenfeld’s play is a touching and deeply funny exploration of one woman’s journey to define her breasts and herself.

Directed by Rebecca A. Trent
Assistant directed by James Nocito

November 1st – November 11th
Weekday performances start at 8 p.m.
Weekend performances at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
For tickets go to http://www.theatermania.com/content/show_cast.cfm/show/126328
Or call 212-714-5309
Shetler Studios 244 West 54th Street (12th Floor), between Broadway and 8th Avenue

About Ratutu Collaborative: Ratutu Collaborative presented its first show ‘Broke Hotel’ this June with great success. They are committed to creating relevant, but not pretentious theatre and supporting new playwrights in New York City and around the country. For more information about the collaborative please visit www.ratutu.com or send an email to ratutucollaborative@yahoo.com.

Karaoke & Improv collide!
An Interactive Entertainment Phenomenon.

How it works:
As the audience you sign up to sing karaoke songs and the cast performs improv scenes inspired by them.
Song > Scene > Song > Scene > Song > Scene > Brilliant Fun! You do not have to sing — but if you do perform a song you may go home a winner!

Now Playing:
Friday ~ October 20, 2006 ~ at 9:30 PM
The Duplex
61 Christopher Street (at 7th Ave.) NYC

Cover Charge: $8 in advance. $10 at door + 2 drink min.
Advance reservations can be made without any binding obligation here

Karaoke & Improv collide!
An Interactive Entertainment Phenomenon.

How it works:
As the audience you sign up to sing karaoke songs and the cast performs improv scenes inspired by them.
Song > Scene > Song > Scene > Song > Scene > Brilliant Fun!

Now Playing:
Tuesday ~ September 26, 2006 ~ at 7pm
The Duplex
61 Christopher Street (at 7th Ave.) NYC

Cover Charge: $8 in advance. $10 at door + 2 drink min.
Advance tickets purchased through brownpapertickets.com