I Will Perform at 75th Anniversary “Grapes of Wrath” Celebration at Smithsonian in D.C.

I know that our wonderful Asolo Repertory Theatre production of The Grapes of Wrath closed last Saturday night.  But three of us actors have been invited to perform two scenes from our production as part of a celebration co-hosted by the Smithsonian and the National Steinbeck Center this Thursday evening in D.C. The evening pays tribute …

Farewell to “Grapes” and Asolo Rep

Okay, how did 5 months of acting work go so fast?? Oh, right–it was rotating repertory! Today we give the final two performances of this wonderful production of “The Grapes of Wrath” and then there will be many tearful farewells late tonight. Honestly, I’m so filled with emotion that I can’t even think about it. This …

Farewell to “Vanya” and “Philadelphia” at Asolo Rep

Well, all good things must come to an end, they say.  Last night, we gave the final performance of Frank Galati’s beautiful production of Brian Friel’s Philadelphia, Here I Come! And at this afternoon’s matinee, we also say farewell to Peter Amster’s sublime production of Chris Durang’s uniquely wonderful Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. My thanks …

New Promotional Trailer for “The Grapes of Wrath” at Asolo Rep

Here’s the new promo “sizzler” reel for The Grapes of Wrath in which I appear as Jim Casy. This production is a beauty, and plays at Asolo Rep through 4/19. Come down to Sarasota and see this and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (through 4/13 only)!  (If the video doesn’t display, try reloading this …

New Trailer for Our Hit Production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Asolo Rep

Our hit production of Chris Durang’s wonderful comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike directed by the equally wonderful Peter Amster continues its record-breaking run at Asolo Rep.  Some performances are already sold out for the rest of the run, so if you’re going to be in the area and are thinking of seeing the show, …

First Trailer is Out for “The Grapes of Wrath” at Asolo Rep

Here’s the first trailer for “Grapes of Wrath,” which starts performances on 3/12 at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL. I’m not shown in this teaser, but am busy growing my beard to play former preacher Jim Casy.  We’ll have fire, a river, rain, a truck, great live music, and a lot of wonderful performances. Stay …

Fun New Sign for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at Asolo Rep

I had to share this snapshot.  My husband Tim came to see the show the other day, and on our way to the box office to pick up his tickets, we came across this new placard in front of the theatre.  What fun!  The director of our upcoming production The Grapes of Wrath actually has me …

New Trailer for “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” at Asolo Rep

Here’s a new trailer for our lovely production of Brian Friel’s classic play Philadelphia, Here I Come! directed by Frank Galati at Asolo Rep.  If you don’t blink, you’ll catch a fleeting glimpse of me as Canon O’Byrne!  I also make a brief appearance in this production (though not in this video clip) as Ben Burton, the …

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Opens Tonight at Asolo Rep!

Well, it’s here already.  The past two nights we’ve had great previews, and now tonight at 8pm, we’ll officially open Asolo Rep’s production of Chris Durang’s wonderful, Tony-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directed by the inspired and inspiring Peter Amster. I am beyond thrilled to be playing Vanya with this director, cast, designers, …

Interview About “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” Opening Friday 1/24

We’re halfway through Tech rehearsals now, and we’re on schedule to open Chris Durang’s wonderful Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike this Friday evening at Asolo Rep.  Even as we add Ann Wrightson’s elegant lighting, Jennifer Caprio’s witty costumes, and Matt Parker’s playful sound design to Ray Klausen’s beautiful set (which already feels like home), …