Jersey Shore House

This November there will be an invitational reading of
Michael Ferrell's Play Jersey Shore House with an exceptional cast including Tony winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, Young Frankenstein, 42nd Street), Lynn Cohen (Sex in the City, Munich, Manhattan Murder Mystery), Adam Heller (Les Miserables, Caroline or Change, A Class Act), Baron Vaughn (Encores’ Damn Yankees, Drowning Crow), as well as many others. Stephanie Yankwitt (This is a Cowboy Poem My Daddy Taught Me, November, The Receptionist) will direct.

-“Soon after the death of his fiancée, Nick Monaco and his family reunite at their Jersey Shore House for a weekend of comfort and healing. While his exasperating but well meaning family’s personal perplexities provide him with little comfort, their reunion does provide him with a house for healing. As Nick and the irascible Monacos stumble into the 21st century, can they emerge in solidarity from their Jersey Shore House?”-

Later this Winter there will be a showcase of Bill C. Davis' Play Avow We're planning a spectacular show under the direction of Jerry Less (Director of LOL, Austin's Bridge, Half The Battle, The Jazz Age)

-"Brian and Tom ask their liberal and forward-thinking parish priest, Father Raymond, to witness and bless their vows to each other. Although Father Raymond understands their affection for each other, he holds that they must live a celibate life if they wish to be part of the Church. Brian is outraged. Tom becomes reflective, as Father Raymond's words strike a chord in him. Brian's sister, Irene, a concert pianist, is single and pregnant from an affair. Brian has convinced her to have the baby, which he and Tom will adopt. Irene, desiring nothing more than her brother's happiness and security, tries to mediate between Brian and Tom and Father Raymond. Much to her surprise she discovers a deep attraction to Father Raymond. The attraction turns out to be mutual, forcing Father Raymond to reexamine his life of commitment and loneliness. In the meantime, Brian's and Irene's mother, Rose, works very hard through her confessor, Father Nash (who is also Father Raymond's confessor), to come to terms with her son's and daughter's "exotic" lifestyles. As Tom begins to pull away from Brian, Father Raymond moves closer to Irene. Tom's and Brian's catalytic request creates five separate and linked spiritual journeys, each seeking to balance passion and faith."-

More to come...

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Cast

Director - Stephanie Yankwitt

Starring: Jesse Presler*, Mary Guiteras, Katie Bender
and Stephen Payne* as Donald Judd

(*) appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association. This is an Equity approved showcase. This production has been made possible through The Field.

Stage Manager - Brianne Mueller
Costumes by Melanie Swersey
Set Design by Andrew Layton
Set and Prop Design: Stephanie Tucci
Costume Design: Jennifer L. Adams
Sound Design: Eric Dente
Lighting Design: John Wolf
Press Representative: Katie Adams
Stage Manager: Kayla Shriner-Cahn

Producers: Carly J. Price, DH Johnson, and Richard Pepenella.

Info & Dates

Tickets available through SmartTix:

or call (212) 868-4444

 

Previews: May 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 28th at 8pm

Performances: May 29th-June 15th

Thurs., Fri., and Sat. at 8pm and Sun. at 2pm

Location

The Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex
312 West 36th Street
New York, NY

Directions:

• South side of West 45th St., between 8th and 9th Avenues
• Closest subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.; walk north to 45th St., west to theatre

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