All Aboard This Stunning Murder on the Orient Express!

As someone who devoured Agatha Christie’s novels when I was a teen, I’m still pinching myself that at last I have stepped into the stylish shoes of her legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot to star in Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Dame Christie’s masterpiece Murder on the Orient Express at the gloriously expanded Maltz Jupiter Theatre. It’s …

A Tribute to Frank Galati

I woke today to the news that the great artist and lovely human Frank Galati has passed. In the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s 2013-14 season, Frank directed me in a gorgeously detailed PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! In the rehearsal room with Frank, every word, every silence, every image, and everyone’s input mattered. He wept a lot. …

Another Hit Production of “The 39 Steps”–10 Years Later!!

I’ve been lucky enough to be so busy performing that I’m just now catching up with doing some blog posts. For up-to-date info on my activities, I hope you’ll check out my Instagram and/or Twitter accounts: @AndrewSellon After the early closure of Carousel due to covid cases, I went straight into rehearsals for a production of …

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 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, …

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), …

Teaser Video for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Asolo Rep

We’re now in Tech rehearsals for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directed by the brilliant Peter Amster, and our official opening is this coming Friday, January 24th.  Even Tech is fun for this show!  Here’s a little teaser that the clever folks at Asolo Rep have just released for the show (if the image …

Philadelphia Here I Come! Opens Tonight at Asolo Repertory Theatre!

Well, it’s here at last!  Tonight I make my formal Asolo Rep debut as we open Frank Galati’s eloquent production of Brian Friel’s early masterpiece, Philadelphia, Here I Come! Working with Frank has been a quiet revelation.  His rehearsal room is a nurturing environment for organic collaboration; all ideas are given genuine and gracious consideration, and …

Newspaper Article and Photos on Celebrating the Holidays in Style at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Well, my goodness.  Time is just flying by!  I’m in rehearsals for two plays now, but I’m happy to report that the folks at Asolo Repertory Theatre make sure that all of us out-of-towners feel included when they take time out for holiday festivities. Last week there was a very entertaining Alice in Wonderland-themed holiday party …