This young & talented ensemble, Kevin & Kristen Seto as violionists and Stephen Seto playing the piano will delight all with a Mother's Day special concertat Cinema Paradiso
about THE SETO TRIO:
Kevin Seto, a junior at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, is majoring in violin performance. He has also studied violin at the Boston Conservatory. Kevin began his violin studies at the age of 3 and joined the Florida Youth Orchestra in third grade. During his time at F.Y.O. Kevin enjoyed many performance opportunities including performing in America’s 400th Anniversary celebration with the Virginia Symphony and playing in Carnegie Hall in New York City. In May of 2009 the Florida Youth Orchestra presented him with the prestigious Joseph Leavitt Award. During his high school years, Kevin participated in the All County and All State Orchestras, was concertmaster of the Flanagan High School Orchestra, and in his senior year was nominated for the Miami Herald’s Silver Knights Award in Music. At FGCU, he was chosen to participate in the Florida Enhanced Learning Through Music programs in Collier County teaching the pre-k violin literacy program, recognized by Florida’s Department of Education, at the Guadalupe Early Childhood Center in Immokalee, Florida. Recent accomplishments include winning third place in the Big Arts Concerto Competition, first place in the Young Artists Awards and first place in the Jillian Prescott Music Awards in Fort Myers.
Kristen Seto:
As a violin performance major at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, Kristen Seto is currently studying with Mrs. Carol Cole and previously studied with Huifang Chen and Thomas D. Moore. Kristen was selected among the nations greatest to play in the National High School Honors Orchestra in Atlanta, Georgia. As a member of the Florida Youth Orchestra for 11 years, Kristen had the opportunity to serve as assistant concertmaster of the Principal Orchestra and first violinist of the Aurora Strings Quartet, where she was awarded the prestigious Joseph Leavitt Music Award. In 2012, Kristen was awarded honorable mention in the New World Symphony concerto competition and was selected as concertmaster for their Side-By-Side Concert. In high school she participated in All-County, All-State, and Florida Federation of Music Clubs Finals where she won first place in violin solo and honorable mention in violin concerto. In 2007, Kristen performed in America’s 400th Anniversary in Jamestown, Virginia where she was one of the 400 musicians chosen from around the country to play her violin with the Virginia Symphony for the President of the United States. Recent accomplishments include winning first place in the Ars Flores Young Artists Concerto Competition, honorable mention in the Miami Herald’s Silver Knights Award in Music and second place in the Big Arts Concerto Competition.
Stephen Seto:
currently pursuing a Professional Performance Certificate in Piano Performance at Lynn Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Dr. Roberta Rust. He recently completed his Master’s Degree from Lynn Conservatory of Music at Lynn University and received his Bachelor of Music with honors from the University of Miami where he studied piano with Tian Ying and harpsichord with Frank Cooper. Stephen has participated in piano master classes with pianists Ory Shihor, Jon Kimura Parker, Santiago Rodriguez, Luis Ascot, Louis Lortie, and Margarita Shevchenko. He was first place winner of the Fourteenth Annual Scholarship Competition presented by the Palm Beach County Music Teachers Association and has participated in the Florida Federation of Music Clubs State Convention where he was awarded 2nd place in Piano Solo and 2nd place in Piano Concerto. In 2006 Stephen was among 11 outstanding pianists performing for the Chopin Festival Concert in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His music has been played on local and national public radio stations. Stephen accompanies students of all instruments but enjoys making music with his brother Kevin and sister Kristen, who are violinists. He has also accompanied student’s participating in the Florida Orchestra Association music ensembles of Broward County Schools. Recently, he was the pianist for the award winning musical “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” and “Nine to Five” at West Boca High School. Stephen balances out his time with the ukulele, guitar, composing, recording, astronomy, nature, spear fishing, and surfing.
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WINNERS OF THE 37TH ANNUAL CARBONELL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE SWEEPS MUSICAL CATEGORIES
AT ANNUAL CEREMONY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. --- On Monday night, April 1, at the 37th annual Carbonell Awards, when the statuettes were all handed out, the musical numbers had concluded and the audience had left Broward Center for the Performing Arts to attend the after-party, two things could not be denied: South Florida is home to a rich, vibrant theatrical community packed with talent; and it was a good night to be the Maltz Jupiter Theatre.
Although the nominations were spread among 18 of South Florida theaters, three theaters dominated Monday night’s ceremony. Maltz Jupiter Theatre was honored with nine awards, winning every musical category, a feat that hasn’t happened in 34 years, when the Miami Beach Theatre of the Performing Arts swept the musical categories at the third annual Carbonell Awards. The awards for Maltz Jupiter Theatre were spread across three productions: The Music Man took honors for Best Musical, Best Actor/Musical, Matt Loehr; Musical Direction, Anne Shuttleworth; Choreography, Shea Sullivan; and Costume Design, Jose M. Rivera. Marcia Milgrom Dodge won Best Director for Hello Dolly!, a production that also saw wins for Best Actress/Musical, Vicki Lewis; and Best Supporting Actor/Musical, Matt Loehr. Angie Radosh won the Best Supporting Actress/Musical award for Cabaret.
The awards in the play categories were divided between GableStage in Coral Gables and Zoetic Stage in Miami. GableStage won four awards: Best Production of a Play for the drama Ruined; Best Director, Joseph Adler; Best Actress, Lela Elam; and Best Supporting Actor, Robert Strain, all for their work in Ruined. Zoetic Stage won three awards: Best Actor, Tom Wahl in I Am My Own Wife; Best Supporting Actress, Elena Maria Garcia, for Moscow; and Best New Work, Moscow, by Michael McKeever.
Four other theaters were honored with one award each. Broward Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs won the Best Ensemble award for Rumors. Matt Corey won Best Sound for The Birds at Mosaic Theatre in Plantation. Margaret M. Ledford won Best Lighting for The Turn of the Screw at Naked Stage in Miami. And Michael Amico won Best Scenic Design for Talley’s Folly at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach.
Palm Beach County theaters earned 10 awards, followed by Miami-Dade theaters with 8 awards and Broward County theaters with 2 awards. (A full listing of the award winners follows.)
Along with honoring excellence in theater, a highlight of the annual Carbonell Awards ceremony is recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the arts.
The prestigious George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, awarded to an individual (or team) who has contributed significantly to the artistic and cultural development of the region, was presented to Mario Ernesto Sanchez, founder and Producing Artistic Director of Teatro Avante and the International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami. Sanchez has worked with a passion to preserve, promote and develop Hispanic theater across the Americas with a major impact locally and internationally since founding Teatro Avante in 1979.
The Ruth Foreman Award, which recognizes significant contributions to South Florida theater development by an individual or group, was awarded to Actors' Equity Association, the union that represents professional stage actors and stage managers across the U.S. Working to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society, Actors’ Equity was honored in recognition of 100 years representing professional American theater on the occasion of their centennial.
The Carbonell Awards also awarded $1,000 scholarships to four South Florida students pursuing careers in theater or journalism: Sammi-Jack Martincak (Miami Dade County) who attends of New World School of the Arts; Christian Frost (Broward County) who attends J.P. Taravella High School; Vanessa Contreras (Palm Beach County) who attends John L. Leonard High School; and Jade Zaroff (Palm Beach County) who attends West Boca Community High School.
Generous Sponsors Help Set New Record
The Carbonell Awards, a not-for-profit organization, is funded by tax-deductible donations and award sponsorships. This year’s ceremony set a record for the most money raised in a single year. The generosity of this year’s sponsors shows a growing commitment from the community to the Carbonell Awards and their mission to advance theater in South Florida.
This 37th annual Carbonell Awards was generously supported by a leadership gift from the South Florida Cultural Consortium, Additional major support was provided by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Actors’ Equity Association, Dr. Margaret and Mike Eidson, Rita and Jerry Cohen, Don Walters, Kerry and Scott Shiller, South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Ann Kelly, Mary Ellen and Michael Peyton, Tony Finstrom, Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation & Cirque Dreams, Esslinger Wooten Maxwell (EWM) Realty, designel, Broadway Across America, Broward Cultural Division, ArtServe, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, and the South Florida Theatre League.
About the Carbonell Awards
The Carbonell Awards fosters the artistic growth of professional theater in South Florida by celebrating the diversity of our theater artists, providing educational scholarships, and building audience appreciation and civic pride by highlighting achievements of our theater community. Over 25 professional theater companies in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties participate in the awards process every year. Each season volunteer panelists and judges choose nominees and recipients from hundreds of shows produced on our area stages. The Carbonell Awards also celebrate the accomplishments of our artistic leaders by presenting ‘Special Awards’ and support the next generation of artists and journalists by awarding scholarships. Along with New York's Drama Desk and Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Awards, the Carbonell Awards are among the nation’s senior regional arts awards and predate others, including Washington, D.C.'s Helen Hayes Awards. The Carbonell Awards are named after Manuel Carbonell, an internationally-renowned sculptor, who designed the original solid bronze and marble award in 1976, the signature trophy that is given to Carbonell Award winners.
Below is a complete list of this year’s Carbonell Award winners, followed by a breakdown of the awards by county, theater and production.
Carbonell Award Winners, 2012
Best New Work (play or musical)
Moscow, Michael McKeever, Zoetic Stage
Best Production of a Play
Ruined, GableStage
Best Director/Play
Joseph Adler, Ruined, GableStage
Best Actor/Play
Tom Wahl, I Am My Own Wife, Zoetic Stage
Best Actress/Play
Lela Elam, Ruined, GableStage
Best Supporting Actor/Play
Robert Strain, Ruined, GableStage
Best Supporting Actress/Play
Elena Maria Garcia, Moscow, Zoetic Stage
Best Production of a Musical
The Music Man, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Best Director/Musical
Marsha Milgrom Dodge, Hello Dolly!, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Best Actor/Musical
Matt Loehr, The Music Man, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Best Actress/Musical
Vicki Lewis, Hello Dolly!, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Best Supporting Actor/Musical
Matt Loehr, Hello Dolly!, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Best Supporting Actress/Musical
Angie Radosh, Cabaret, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Musical Direction/Musical
Anne Shuttleworth, The Music Man, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Choreography/Musical
Shea Sullivan, The Music Man, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Best Scenic Design/play or musical
Michael Amico, Talley’s Folly, Palm Beach Dramaworks
Best Lighting Design/play or musical
Margaret M. Ledford, The Turn of the Screw, The Naked Stage
Best Costume Design/play or musical
Jose M. Rivera, The Music Man, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Best Sound Design/play or musical
Matt Corey, The Birds, Mosaic Theatre
Best Ensemble Production (play or musical)
Rumors, Broward Stage Door
Awards by County
10 Palm Beach
8 Miami-Dade
2 Broward
Awards by Theater
9 Maltz Jupiter Theatre
4 GableStage
3 Zoetic Stage
1 Broward Stage Door Theatre
1 Mosaic Theatre
1 The Naked Stage
1 Palm Beach Dramaworks
Awards by Production
5 The Music Man Maltz Jupiter Theatre
4 Ruined GableStage
3 Hello, Dolly! Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1 I Am My Own Wife Zoetic Stage
2 Moscow Zoetic Stage
1 Cabaret Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1 The Turn of the Screw The Naked Stage
1 The Birds Mosaic Theatre
1 Rumors Stage Door Theatre
1 Talley’s Folly Palm Beach Dramaworks
Born in Zurich, Switzerland, the son of Polish refugees, Dr. Leon Botstein was raised in the Bronx
where he graduated from the High School of Music and Art. He received his B.A. from the University
of Chicago and his M. A. and Ph.D. in history from Harvard University. Since 1975, he has been President of Bard College in New York, where he holds the Leon Levy Chair of Arts and Humanities. A
highly acclaimed conductor and impresario, Maestro Botstein has been the music director and conductor of both the American Symphony Orchestra (1992--) and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
(2003--), and the co-artistic director of the Bard Music Festival since 1990. Dr. Botstein’s wideranging expertise in higher learning earned him the appointment of Board Chair of Central European
University (Budapest), as well as memberships on such prestigious boards as the Foundation for Jewish Culture, the National Council for Chamber Music America, and the New York Council for the Humanities, to mention but a few. The long-time editor of The Musical Quarterly, Dr. Botstein is a
widely published author in both English and German. His interests are expansive—art, education,
music, history, exile, literature—and his book publications include
Jefferson’s Children: Education and Promise of American Culture;
Judentum und Modernität: Essays zur Rolle der Juden in der Deutschen und Österreichischen
Kultur, 1848–1938; The History of Listening: How Music Creates Meaning; and Music and Modernism. His writings reflect an intimate understanding of the perils of exile and emigration, which,
in turn, informs his continuous support for Bard College’s long-standing tradition to provide refuge
to exiled intellectuals from countries in crisis.
Born in Zurich, Switzerland, the son of Polish refugees, Dr. Leon Botstein was raised in the Bronx
where he graduated from the High School of Music and Art. He received his B.A. from the University
of Chicago and his M. A. and Ph.D. in history from Harvard University. Since 1975, he has been President of Bard College in New York, where he holds the Leon Levy Chair of Arts and Humanities. A
highly acclaimed conductor and impresario, Maestro Botstein has been the music director and conductor of both the American Symphony Orchestra (1992--) and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
(2003--), and the co-artistic director of the Bard Music Festival since 1990. Dr. Botstein’s wideranging expertise in higher learning earned him the appointment of Board Chair of Central European
University (Budapest), as well as memberships on such prestigious boards as the Foundation for Jewish Culture, the National Council for Chamber Music America, and the New York Council for the Humanities, to mention but a few. The long-time editor of The Musical Quarterly, Dr. Botstein is a
widely published author in both English and German. His interests are expansive—art, education,
music, history, exile, literature—and his book publications include
Jefferson’s Children: Education and Promise of American Culture;
Judentum und Modernität: Essays zur Rolle der Juden in der Deutschen und Österreichischen
Kultur, 1848–1938; The History of Listening: How Music Creates Meaning; and Music and Modernism. His writings reflect an intimate understanding of the perils of exile and emigration, which,
in turn, informs his continuous support for Bard College’s long-standing tradition to provide refuge
to exiled intellectuals from countries in crisis.
Born in Zurich, Switzerland, the son of Polish refugees, Dr. Leon Botstein was raised in the Bronx where he graduated from the High School of Music and Art. He received his B.A. from the University of Chicago and his M. A. and Ph.D. in history from Harvard University. Since 1975, he has been President of Bard College in New York, where he holds the Leon Levy Chair of Arts and Humanities. A highly acclaimed conductor and impresario, Maestro Botstein has been the music director and conductor of both the American Symphony Orchestra (1992--) and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (2003--), and the co-artistic director of the Bard Music Festival since 1990. Dr. Botstein’s wideranging expertise in higher learning earned him the appointment of Board Chair of Central European University (Budapest), as well as memberships on such prestigious boards as the Foundation for Jewish Culture, the National Council for Chamber Music America, and the New York Council for the Humanities, to mention but a few. The long-time editor of The Musical Quarterly, Dr. Botstein is a widely published author in both English and German. His interests are expansive—art, education, music, history, exile, literature—and his book publications include Jefferson’s Children: Education and Promise of American Culture; Judentum und Modernität: Essays zur Rolle der Juden in der Deutschen und Österreichischen Kultur, 1848–1938; The History of Listening: How Music Creates Meaning; and Music and Modernism. His writings reflect an intimate understanding of the perils of exile and emigration, which, in turn, informs his continuous support for Bard College’s long-standing tradition to provide refuge to exiled intellectuals from countries in crisis.
PANEL DISCUSSION ON REPRESENTATIONS OF VIOLENCE IN THE CINEMA: Coral Gables Art Cinema, Books & Books, and the Center for the Humanities in an Urban Environment (CHUE), FIU, co-sponsor a lively panel discussion on representations of violence in the cinema. Panelists include Phillip Church, Theater Department, FIU; Lucas Leyva, filmmaker and founder of the Borscht Film Festival; Robert Rosenberg, Director, Coral Gables Art Cinema, Barbara Weitz, Director of Film Studies, FIU, and other guests to be announced. The panel will be moderated by Michael Patrick Gillespie, CHUE, FIU. The discussion will consider how violence enhances or detracts from one's viewing experience, the limits, if any, that should be imposed on representations of violence, and the responsibilities of filmmakers who integrate representations of violence into their work.
When Miami Beach’s self-described “people’s mayor,” Matti Herrera Bower, steps down in November, it will cap a more than 30-year career in community affairs and local politics – maybe. She says she hasn’t decided yet whether to run for city commissioner, a position she held for eight years before she was elected in 2007 to the first of three two-terms as mayor. She is a democrat, although city elections are nonpartisan, and is Miami Beach’s first woman mayor and its first Hispanic mayor.
Her final term has been a challenging one as controversy has marred Miami Beach City Hall. The last year has seen corruption probes of several city departments that have resulted in a string of arrests of city employees; longtime City Manager Jorge Gonzalez resigned and the mayor and commissioners are in the process of hiring a replacement – all while the city is taking on one of its largest projects ever: the development of a Miami Beach Convention Center District, never mind the more routine but never boring matters of governing one of the world’s most famous international beach resort communities.
Ms. Herrera Bower was raised in Miami after leaving Cuba with her parents when she was a girl. She eventually became a dental assistant, got married, moved to New York for about 13 years, got divorced, moved back to Miami, and met her second husband, a postal worker, who passed away about two years ago. She has four grown daughters and six grandchildren.
As a local community activist, she started out as a PTA mom, working to save an elementary school from closing, joined the campaign to save the historic Art Deco District in South Beach, and helped create affordable housing for low-income elderly and others. Aside from efforts to improve local schools and providing housing, she has supported social equality initiatives – including the first city-supported gay pride festival – and development of the arts, among other causes.
Mayor Herrera Bower discussed her career and current city issues with Miami Today reporter Scott Blake during an interview at her City Hall office.
When Miami Beach’s self-described “people’s mayor,” Matti Herrera Bower, steps down in November, it will cap a more than 30-year career in community affairs and local politics – maybe. She says she hasn’t decided yet whether to run for city commissioner, a position she held for eight years before she was elected in 2007 to the first of three two-terms as mayor. She is a democrat, although city elections are nonpartisan, and is Miami Beach’s first woman mayor and its first Hispanic mayor.
Her final term has been a challenging one as controversy has marred Miami Beach City Hall. The last year has seen corruption probes of several city departments that have resulted in a string of arrests of city employees; longtime City Manager Jorge Gonzalez resigned and the mayor and commissioners are in the process of hiring a replacement – all while the city is taking on one of its largest projects ever: the development of a Miami Beach Convention Center District, never mind the more routine but never boring matters of governing one of the world’s most famous international beach resort communities.
Ms. Herrera Bower was raised in Miami after leaving Cuba with her parents when she was a girl. She eventually became a dental assistant, got married, moved to New York for about 13 years, got divorced, moved back to Miami, and met her second husband, a postal worker, who passed away about two years ago. She has four grown daughters and six grandchildren.
As a local community activist, she started out as a PTA mom, working to save an elementary school from closing, joined the campaign to save the historic Art Deco District in South Beach, and helped create affordable housing for low-income elderly and others. Aside from efforts to improve local schools and providing housing, she has supported social equality initiatives – including the first city-supported gay pride festival – and development of the arts, among other causes.
Mayor Herrera Bower discussed her career and current city issues with Miami Today reporter Scott Blake during an interview at her City Hall office.
When Miami Beach’s self-described “people’s mayor,” Matti Herrera Bower, steps down in November, it will cap a more than 30-year career in community affairs and local politics – maybe. She says she hasn’t decided yet whether to run for city commissioner, a position she held for eight years before she was elected in 2007 to the first of three two-terms as mayor. She is a democrat, although city elections are nonpartisan, and is Miami Beach’s first woman mayor and its first Hispanic mayor.
Her final term has been a challenging one as controversy has marred Miami Beach City Hall. The last year has seen corruption probes of several city departments that have resulted in a string of arrests of city employees; longtime City Manager Jorge Gonzalez resigned and the mayor and commissioners are in the process of hiring a replacement – all while the city is taking on one of its largest projects ever: the development of a Miami Beach Convention Center District, never mind the more routine but never boring matters of governing one of the world’s most famous international beach resort communities.
Ms. Herrera Bower was raised in Miami after leaving Cuba with her parents when she was a girl. She eventually became a dental assistant, got married, moved to New York for about 13 years, got divorced, moved back to Miami, and met her second husband, a postal worker, who passed away about two years ago. She has four grown daughters and six grandchildren.
As a local community activist, she started out as a PTA mom, working to save an elementary school from closing, joined the campaign to save the historic Art Deco District in South Beach, and helped create affordable housing for low-income elderly and others. Aside from efforts to improve local schools and providing housing, she has supported social equality initiatives – including the first city-supported gay pride festival – and development of the arts, among other causes.
Mayor Herrera Bower discussed her career and current city issues with Miami Today reporter Scott Blake during an interview at her City Hall office.
Space Apes
Joshua Jean-Baptiste
Time:10:45 am
Place: A Florida State Prison
Advisor: James Randolph
Stage Manager: Anissa Comonte
The first breath of fresh air a prisoner takes after he/she has been released is a meaningful one. Their “re-entry” comes with great responsibility. They are faced with many obstacles, such as family members disassociating themselves, and employers turning a blind eye. The biggest challenge is enduring disaffection, staying focused, and staying away from getting detained again. From the moment they take a step back into the community they are faced with a broken life, and often have no tools to repair. But there are those who can supply the resources to fix a damaged life, with a mere second chance.
Growing up in a setting where being a hoodlum was promoted; I came very close to walking down the path of being another disappointing statistic. It was not until I earned the faith of a few people who in turn offered me another shot. I found what I wanted out of life. This show is dedicated to those who have given and gotten a second chance.
Special thanks to my Mommy, and my Auntie who are still supporting me for being in a field where playing dress up can one day get them a big house.
Super Special thanks to New World School of the Arts, Troupe 3206, James Randolph, Patrice Bailey, NWSA Class of ’13, Daphnie Sicre, Keisha Smith, JR Miller, Edson Jean, Jeano, Steve Della-Valentina, Jean Zephyr, Maximo Santana, Frank Hernandez, Atom Phly Media, Jayy Black, Marckenson Charles, Elliot Jones, Hotel Urbano, and all of the goons in North Miami Beach and North Miami for inspiring this piece.
*This show contains Adult Language/Content
Time Steps
Colleen Campbell
Time: Now
Place: New York City, NY
Advisor: Patrice Bailey
Stage Manager: Kristian Bikic
Through song and dance Donna Mckechnie shares her life experiences and all that her theatrical journey encompasses. Despite the struggles of her life, she is able to overcome her set backs and start again with this brand new day.
Donna Mckechnie began her love affair with dance as a child in Detroit. At fifteen she ran away from home to join a touring dance troupe. Recounting her dazzling career, Donna also reveals the dark side of fame.
I would like to thank Patrice Bailey for encouraging me to find what I am most passionate about and giving me the freedom to really explore that. I would like to thank all of the teachers here at NWSA. I would like to thank my mom and dad for their constant love and support. My friends back home and the people who inspired me to follow my dreams in the first place. And lastly all of my classmates and now colleagues for always encouraging me to be at my best and to do my best.
My Lips Are Sealed
Malia’Kekia
Nicolini
Time: Present time, Q&A segment of the final workshop
Place: Any space equiped to hold a Vagina Convention
Advisor: Gail Garrisan
Stage Manager: Sahid Arnaud Pabon
They say to write what you are passionate about and in this time of my life… its vagi-nas. Not the vagina itself (though it is beauti-ful) I’m more interested in what she stands for, her voice or shall we say her lack of one. I am proud to be a woman in this day in age, now if only society would let me be the God-dess I really am! We are all born with happy little clams and unfortunately as we grow up that clam sometimes can decide to close up on us for various reasons. Why does that happen? What in our past silences our voice!? How can we move forward and allow her to speak again? China doesn’t know all the answers but what she might know is a key for further understanding. China has a gift, she is a vagina whisper and you’d be shocked if you could hear what she hears (or can’t hear)! And like many she wants the same, to find your inner beauty (literally) and to be HEARD!
I would first like to thank all the miraculous and inspirational women in my life: My mother Michelle, Terry Nicolini, Gail Garrisan, Patrice Bailey, Natalia Hunt, Estela Vrancovich, Felicia Kurtz, Barb, Pam, Ashley, Alyssa, and Gerardo! To the ever so handsome Sahid for stepping in so open armed, you’re the sweetest! To Mark for being a lifesaver and for making me “google dat shit”! Thank you to my family for their never ending support and loving me for who I am. Especially to my father who accepts the fact I need to talk about vaginas in public! To my Honeybadgers of 2013- I can’t be-lieve this is OUR year! I love you guys truly and deeply! Finally to China, I hope after this you can see how beautiful you truly are! Inside and out! Go get’em Kitty!
P.s- No need to point my feet Mom!
This show is for Kalea and for EVERY woman who has ever felt less than they are!
Audience participation is encouraged!
*This show contains Adult Language/Content
Moving Day
Jennifer Zabalo
Time: Present
Place: Studio Apartment
Advisor: David Kwiat
Stage Manager: Michelle Brino
Everyone knows what a roller coaster ride it can be before the big day, but wedding
bells aren’t ringing for Jane, it’s the big “Moving Day”. In the midst of her packing her memorabilia she is reminded of where she came from, who she really is, and would
leaving her past be the right move? Will Jane finally chase her dreams or will she
just settle to the comfortable lifestyle she’s been living? Time is ticking.
Special thanks to the “Honey Badgers” Class of 2013 we made it! I couldn’t ask for a
better class to have spent my four years with. Thank you to the professors at New
World you ALL have changed my life for the better. Special thank you to Lab9 Productions. David Kwiat you are the best advisor a girl could ever ask for! Your endless support allowed me to feel confident enough to tackle this One Person Show and Patrice Bailey who always made time for me even with her busy schedule, she’s not just a Queen of the Theater she’s a superhero. This show is dedicated to my biggest fans, the two people who have held my hand throughout my life and continue to do so, my parents. Hope you’re proud of your little girl! And of course none of this could’ve been possible without the big man upstairs, Papa Dios. Thank you for the countless blessings and the beautiful people in my life.
Does Anyone Love
Like Lucy?
Jessica Sanford
Time: Present
Place: Lucy’s living room. New York, New
York.
Advisor: Gail Garrisan
Stage Manager: Keith Shaw
Growing up Lucy Baker has always felt a
little disconnected in the love department.
While the world loved Ryan Gosling, Lucy
fancied James Dean. Instead of checking her
email for love letters, she waited by her mail
box. Wanting to find other people who also
have issues with love, Lucy starts a support
group for romantics.
Tonight is the first meeting and she's ready to
finally get this off her chest: she's in love with the past and she's not letting go.
First and foremost I want to thank my parents for raising me in the good old fashioned
black and white way. It may set me apart but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank
you for continuing to support this big dream of mine. I love you all so much. Ryan,
Kristin, Mark, my cousins, aunts, uncles and Nana, I couldn't ask for a more loving
family. Pop, we celebrate you everyday and I know you would've been front row
center. To Luke, Jonathan and Matthias, none of you can read yet but you light up my
life.
To my best friend Jillian who I met on the cheerleading bus in 7th grade, you are my
sister and I have no idea who I would be if I didn't have you in my life. I love you!
Gail, my advisor, thanks for all your encouragement and patience. To all my professors
past and present at this magical school, I never believed I'd be the actress I am today
and that credit goes to you. To my honey badgers, my second family, we have worked
and grown together. We've conquered this, now let's go out with a bang!
To all of you out there who are looking for love, be tenacious and it'll find you.
And Lastly, to NWSA... "Here's looking at you, kid!"
Final Statement
Andres Maldonado
Time: Present
Place: Execution Chamber at Florida State Prison
Advisor: Jim Randolph
Stage Manager: Freddy Valle
What do you say in the last moments of your life? What if you're only 32 years old and you know exactly when you will cease to exist? What if your last breath is being anticipated and watched by a crowd through a window? What if they see a monster and not a human being? Eduardo Prieto has been on death row since he was 17 years old and after 15 years of waiting, his time is about to finally come to an end. As protocol states, he is given just minutes to speak for the very last time. As he prepares to go, he prepares to confront who he blames, why he's there, the people watching, and most importantly, himself.
*This show contains Adult Language/Content
Noise:
An Interruption
Vanessa Elise
Time: Present
Place: A Waiting Room
Advisor: Stuart Meltzer
Stage Manager: Michelle Hernandez
So many of us constantly just skim the sur-face of our lives. Without realizing it, we start racking up what-if's and I-should-have's. Amaya has taught me so much about living without regrets and that it's OK to be impulsive sometimes. Be fearless. The jour-ney of writing and rehearsing my OPS has served as a true reminder of why I love be-ing an actor; the discovery, the playing and the satisfaction of knowing you've potential-ly given someone in the audience a voice, is priceless. Through it all I have had the sensational support, relentless cheering-on, and the love of my family, my hero (my Mommy), and my angel, my husband, Jair. My love and appreciation goes out to my personal AAA: Angie, Ari, and Alma. Special thanks to Stuart Meltzer for always be-lieving in me and never allowing me to second guess myself. To all of the NWSA fac-ulty, thank you! Michelle Hernandez, you rock! Felicia Kurtz and Melissa Kollwitz, thank you for helping me find my voice and having faith in it. And I would be remiss if I failed to mention the brilliant actors that make up the class of 2013. My darling Honey Badgers, time IS life, and I know that I have been blessed by being able to learn from all of you these last four years. Peace and love.
*This show contains Adult Language/Content
To Bean, or Not to Bean
Stephanie White
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: Strictly Coffee, New York City
Advisor: Patrice Bailey
Stage Manager: Eddie Morales
There's a big difference between a working actor and a working actor.
To my family (Mom, Dad, Matt, Tias/Tios, Scola's, etc…) Thank you for all the love. You guys are the best. I couldn't have done any of this without your support. Bobby, thank you for making me laugh and keeping me sane. Patrice, thank you for believing in me and believing in this show. David, thank you for all of your insight throughout this incredibly daunting process. Eddie, thanks you keeping it together up in the booth. Carlo, thank you for being an inspiration.
To the freshmen, I'm thrilled to see the future of this school in good hands.
To the sophomores, keep fighting the good fight. Junior year will be a breeze.
To the juniors, you're next.
To my seniors, I'm honored to be a part of such a talented and tightly knit ensemble. Thank you for being incredible. -- Let's do this.
*This show contains Adult Language/Content
Where’s the War?
Katherine Du Bois
Time: May 5, 1970
Place: Interrogation room in Madison, Wisconsin
Advisor: James Randolph
Stage Manager: Jose Elosegui
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
George Santayana
Jim Randolph, you have a light that shines inside of you and I will always carry a piece of it with me. Thank you for sharing that light with me. Jose Elosegui, I wouldn’t have it any other way, LOVE YOU! Rayner Garranchan, I love you man, thank you for all your help. Estella and Angie, thank you for always answering all my questions. Mark Dellaventura, thank you for being you. Carlos Hincapie and Vincent Rodriguez you guys are the best! Thank you!
To my Honey Badgers of 2013, words will never express the joy you have all brought into my life - I will forever be grateful for the things you have taught me and for the laughs we have shared. I love you guys.
To all my professors at New World - Stuart, Gail, Andy, David, Jim, Matt, Helena, Dale, PK, Michael, Jeff, Dorset, Estella, Toohey and Sandra - you have shaped me into the actress I am today and I could never repay you for that.
Thank you Dean Bailey for being the Dumbledore to my Hogwarts.
To my family, thank you for always supporting me in everything I do, I would not have been able to do this without your love.
Natalia Hunt, thank you for always listening.
To Nathalie, keep following your dreams because nothing in this world will give you as much joy as the joy you feel when you follow your heart.
This show is dedicated to anyone that has been affected by war - past and present.
*This show contains Adult Language/Content
Plastic Makes
Perfect
Natalia Coego
Time: Christmas Eve
Place: Toys “R” Us
Advisor: Gail Garrisan
Stage Manager: Marie Becnel
"Barbie is not just a doll." To my Honey Badgers, I am so proud to be a part of the Class of 2013. We did it! Gail, thank you so much for believing in my show. You're an amazing advisor. I couldn’t have done it without you! Dorset, I appreciate all your help with my Barbie Doll Box. Patrice and David, thank you so much for your sup-port! Estela and Onelida, thank you for letting me borrow clothes from the costume shop. Seriously. It's saved me a lot of money. Spe-cial thanks to Marie, you’ve been a very helpful Stage Manager! Gregg, thank you for keeping me sane throughout this whole process. Muah! And last but not least, to my family, Mom, Chris, and Patrick, I love you all! <3
Imagination is key!
*This show contains Adult Language/Content
