MERRY CHRISTMAS
It is that time of year again. I turned 70 in February. Susan’s a bit younger. Our relationship continues to flourish.
The last two years have been delightful. Susan and I have travelled a lot. We have taken four transatlantic cruises. In spring 2008, we visited France, Spain, Italy, Britain, France and Denmark. In the fall we cruised the Mediterranean to Turkey, Greece, Slovenia, and Italy, Then in 2009 to East Africa, stopping in Mauritius, Madagascar, Kenya the Suez, Egypt, Yemen . In September, we went to Northern Europe Greenland, Iceland, Edinburgh, the American West and the Carolinas. In addition I average about 13 day trips to Rehoboth Beach each summer
We have the same interests. Bridge, ballroom and country and western dancing, theatre, travel are our major hobbies . Other pastimes include public service activism, antiques and oil painting acquisitions, swimming, exercise, and bicycling. Susan enjoys being a chef. Historic preservation continues to be of great interest to us. We also enjoy our club activities. Investment management continues as our second job. Income has to come in from somewhere. Susan’s career as a full time commercial real estate agent in a down market continues to do well. We continue to enjoy both our Falls Church and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.
My son Thomas is doing fine. He is now 26, and has a delightful girl friend Melissa and owns a home with four other guys in the Takoma Park section of Washington which they are restoring. After graduating from St. John’s College in Annapolis (Great Books), he is pursuing a career as a businessman. He is in charge of finance at Fragers Hardware, and also works in a bicycle shop to learn the bicycle business. He begins his MBA program at George Washington University in January. Two other significant accomplishments that need mentioning are his successful construction supervision of two H Street projects, the Rock and Roll Hotel and Sticky Rice Restaurant, both now landmarks on Capitol Hill
My life as a dramatist is busy. ,Next August will mark my thirteenth year as a playwright. 2009 has been an especially busy year.. Charleston Revisited was copyrighted and performed at the Corner Store and Cosmos Stages. I currently have twelve works in progress: three plays, three screenplays, three operas and translating three plays into Italian. In 2010, the Seventh Street Playhouse will tentatively be producing 14 stagings, including at least two full productions.
Over the past 2 years, the plays have been staged thirty times in such venues as The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The National Press Club, Universalist Stage, Cosmos Theatre, Playwrights Forum, and the Dramatists Guild of America in New York. We ;have also performed at New York University, Casa Italiana, Peter Marshall Stage at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Capital Fringe , Capital Fringe/ Universalist Stage, Silver Spring Stage/PF, The Arts Club of Washington, New York International Midtown Festival/Dorothy Strelsin Stage, Abingdon Theatre (NYC) and about ten others.
In addition, Robert Trifiletti , Director of the Boston Office of Italian Center of New York City, sponsored a successful symposium on The Racial Laws of Italy at the Harvard Club of Boston in October, where we performed Margherita.
On the publication front, New Theatre Publications in Great Britain relased two plays, Margherita and Vandergrift, while Browns Court Publishing Company in the United States released Charleston Revisited and Eight Plays by Anthony E. Gallo.
The plays are receiving more notice in the press. There were about two hundred press notices for play stagings, in such publications as Washington Post, the Washington Examiner, the Washington Times, the City Paper, Winding Streets, the Valley News Dispatch, the Wharton Magazine, several Catholic and Jewish weeklies, the William and Mary Gazette, Vandergrift News, WETA, Columnist Jack Blair, and the Dramatist. We received a number of reviews, most very good and a few very bad. --Smile
I have been forced to become director and producer. The Seventh Street Playhouse-LLC has an active ensemble of 60 actors and technicians. I am also becoming more technologically adept. Am now using camcorders, digital cameras, and created 20 new websites on Verizon when Geocities closed, blogging daily, using a scenery projector and upload videos, a major step for an old man. In addition, the small film company I started, Eastern Market Studios is filming its first s motion picture this fall.
Our health is fine. My knees seem to be holding up so as not to impede my ballroom dancing. I struggle with my weight constantly however, even though I swim, bicycle, dance, do yoga, and exercise daily. Susan’s back problem comes up from time to time.
Merry Christmas again, and keep in touch.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Charleston Revisited
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Margherita In Israel
Margherita, the drama about Benito and Margherita Sarfatti, is under consideration as a full professional stage production in Israel
Monday, November 9, 2009
Solomon at National Press Club in DC
The National Press Club Presents A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE-LLC AND EASTERN MARKET STUDIOS STAGED READING OF THE LAST DAYS OF KING SOLOMON Following triumphal performances at the Kennedy Cerner for the Performing Arts, the Dramatists Guild of American, and the Artomatic Festival
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo. This two-act “black comedy” is about doubt and faith during the latter days of Solomon, long-time ruler of militarily and economically powerful Israel. The legendary monarch, who holds together a diverse Nation by shrewd domestic and foreign marriages, has lost God’s favor. He is the laughing stock of the nation because he supposedly can not even see the temple he built. Foreign countries wait to attack the borders, and the twelve tribes of Israel are at odds. Division and conflict everywhere! What will become of his world? Cast
Solomon- Lenny Levy: Bathsheba; Cora- Alter: Absalom -Coin Davies Sheba Helenmary Ball: Zadok- Julian Ball: Tamar- Meera: I AM- Allan C. Brownfeld Narrator - Allan C. Brownfeld. MURROW ROOM Friday November 13, 2009 8 PM 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 202 662 7500 Information or Reservations:: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 NO CHARGE
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo. This two-act “black comedy” is about doubt and faith during the latter days of Solomon, long-time ruler of militarily and economically powerful Israel. The legendary monarch, who holds together a diverse Nation by shrewd domestic and foreign marriages, has lost God’s favor. He is the laughing stock of the nation because he supposedly can not even see the temple he built. Foreign countries wait to attack the borders, and the twelve tribes of Israel are at odds. Division and conflict everywhere! What will become of his world? Cast
Solomon- Lenny Levy: Bathsheba; Cora- Alter: Absalom -Coin Davies Sheba Helenmary Ball: Zadok- Julian Ball: Tamar- Meera: I AM- Allan C. Brownfeld Narrator - Allan C. Brownfeld. MURROW ROOM Friday November 13, 2009 8 PM 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 202 662 7500 Information or Reservations:: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 NO CHARGE
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Busy
All new websites. Making my first motion picture. Solomon opens in NYC at Dramatists Guild on November 6. No charge. 202 544 6973
Saturday, August 29, 2009
King Solomon at Kennedy Center
The Last Days of King Solomon by member Anthony E. Gallo will be presented at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Terrace Gallery on Saturday, September 5 at 2 PM. NO CHARGE. This two-act “black comedy” is about doubt and faith during the latter days of Solomon, long-time ruler of militarily and economically powerful Israel. The legendary monarch, who holds together a diverse Nation by shrewd domestic and foreign marriages, has lost God’s favor. He is the laughing stock of the nation because he supposedly can not even see the temple he built. Foreign countries wait to attack the borders, and the twelve tribes of Israel are at odds. Division and conflict everywhere! What will become of his world? Directed by Anthony E. Gallo Cast: Lenny Levy, Cora Alter, Brian Doyle, Helenmary Ball, Julian Ball, Meera, Jean Hudson Miller. No Charge. More information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Charelston Revisited Premieres at Corner Store Stage in DC on August 19
The Corner Store Stage
Presents
The Seventh Street Playhouse and Eastern Market Studios
Premier Staged Reading of
CHARLESTON REVISITED
Written and Directed Anthony E. Gallo
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8 PM
People of the past appear in various forms in this two-act mystery-comedy set on Logan Street in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina’s renowned Historic District. Indomitable Charleston matron Charlotte Butler raises thousands of flowers to the hum of classical music, cultivates birds, plays championship bridge, ballroom dances daily, sometimes cleans her own house, and spars with both her parrot Jacob and flighty neighbor Ginny (Gin) Middleton. Gin's latest flame is the distinguished former New Hampshire Senator Mark Smythe, now a Logan Street resident, who appears to have a curious interest in Charlotte. When Gin has to cancel one of her dates with Mark because of an emergency in Savannah, he slips in and visits Charlotte. The visit proves to be more than one of mere curiosity, as we discover that these two bizarre people have much in common. Charlotte makes Mark accompany her to St. Phillip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see. The drama is scheduled for performances in Greenbelt, MD and Charleston, SC in 2010, and at the Cosmos Theatre in October.
Cast:
Narrator Meera
Charlotte Butler Bonnie Jourdan
Mark Smyth Brian Doyle
Gin Middleton Helenmary Ball,
Jim Haywood Rob Weinzimer
Parrot Jacob Meera
Mr. Bluejay Julian Ball
Madame Finch Meera
Suggested Donation: Ten Dollars
Location: Ninth and South Carolina Avenue, SE Washington, DC Two Blocks from Eastern Market Metro
Reservations: http://www.cornerstorearts.org/ or 202 544 8507 or Swantelier@earthlink.net Limited seating.
Presents
The Seventh Street Playhouse and Eastern Market Studios
Premier Staged Reading of
CHARLESTON REVISITED
Written and Directed Anthony E. Gallo
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8 PM
People of the past appear in various forms in this two-act mystery-comedy set on Logan Street in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina’s renowned Historic District. Indomitable Charleston matron Charlotte Butler raises thousands of flowers to the hum of classical music, cultivates birds, plays championship bridge, ballroom dances daily, sometimes cleans her own house, and spars with both her parrot Jacob and flighty neighbor Ginny (Gin) Middleton. Gin's latest flame is the distinguished former New Hampshire Senator Mark Smythe, now a Logan Street resident, who appears to have a curious interest in Charlotte. When Gin has to cancel one of her dates with Mark because of an emergency in Savannah, he slips in and visits Charlotte. The visit proves to be more than one of mere curiosity, as we discover that these two bizarre people have much in common. Charlotte makes Mark accompany her to St. Phillip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see. The drama is scheduled for performances in Greenbelt, MD and Charleston, SC in 2010, and at the Cosmos Theatre in October.
Cast:
Narrator Meera
Charlotte Butler Bonnie Jourdan
Mark Smyth Brian Doyle
Gin Middleton Helenmary Ball,
Jim Haywood Rob Weinzimer
Parrot Jacob Meera
Mr. Bluejay Julian Ball
Madame Finch Meera
Suggested Donation: Ten Dollars
Location: Ninth and South Carolina Avenue, SE Washington, DC Two Blocks from Eastern Market Metro
Reservations: http://www.cornerstorearts.org/ or 202 544 8507 or Swantelier@earthlink.net Limited seating.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Vandergrift! published in Great Britain
New Theatre Publications is proud to announce the release of an exciting new play, Vandergrift!, a two-act historically based dramedy by American playwright, Anthony E. Gallo.
The play is about the actual town the playwright grew up in, but is the story of any town that sees the rise and fall of the industrial revolution. The play about an especially created workers paradise has been staged at twelve distinguished venues in the United States including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The National Press Club, the Cosmos Theatre, the New Kensington Civic Theatre, the Seventh Street Playhouse, the St. John’s Stage, and the Playwrights Forum.In the early 1890’s, steel tycoon George McMurtry, tries to produce a unique marriage between architecture and industrialism to build a workingman's paradise in southwestern Pennsylvania. But his goal is also to destroy strikers and keep compliant workers happy. He hires Frederick Law Olmsted, the Nation's preeminent architect, to design the town of Vandergrift, named after his partner, Captain Jacob J. Vandergrift. The Vandergrift plant becomes the largest steel mill in the world Ida Tarbell, who will someday expose J. D. Rockefeller, is intrigued by the idea and visits the town. She and McMurtry clash over his flawed idealism and her subconscious biases. She revisits the town four times over the next half a century, each time reexamining her own and McMurtry’s ideals as the Nation goes through wars, depressions, the New Deal, the Union movement, and the final collapse of the steel industry. McMurtry’s dream and Olmsted’s design live on despite the collapse of both the steel industry and almost all large American corporations existing at the time of Vandergrift’s inception.
Washington theatre critic Rosalind Lacey praised the play as “the passionate writing in Anthony E. Gallo’s Vandergrift” and “ this balanced slice of overlooked American history .” She continues “ Perhaps the most riveting scenes occur in the dialectic duels which show the mutual respect between Tarbell and McMurtry. As decades pass and Tarbell continues her crusades, McMurtry dies but his ghost whispers in her ear. Peaceful assembly for labor protest and profit making for incentive are American ideals, both argue. Once powerful mills decline and close, Vandergrift changes and exemplifies how America adapts.” Virginia critic, Carolyn Wells, says “If you’re not given to traveling to U. S. cities to check out their history, offerings and atmosphere, one that might attract you is Vandergrift in southwestern Pennsylvania if you had the good fortune to see Vandergrift, a play written by Anthony E. Gallo…. Vandergrift is a lively, fast-moving account of the origin of the city as complement to a profitable steel mill operation. …. Of especial interest is the way, without benefit of seeing any representation of the city beginning with its concept, construction and development over a 50-year period, the audience has a sense of even the intangibles of Vandergrift. … The playwright has a talent for finding the frequently subtly amusing notes in works of historical significance. One leaves the theatre—in the case of this performance
The play is about the actual town the playwright grew up in, but is the story of any town that sees the rise and fall of the industrial revolution. The play about an especially created workers paradise has been staged at twelve distinguished venues in the United States including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The National Press Club, the Cosmos Theatre, the New Kensington Civic Theatre, the Seventh Street Playhouse, the St. John’s Stage, and the Playwrights Forum.In the early 1890’s, steel tycoon George McMurtry, tries to produce a unique marriage between architecture and industrialism to build a workingman's paradise in southwestern Pennsylvania. But his goal is also to destroy strikers and keep compliant workers happy. He hires Frederick Law Olmsted, the Nation's preeminent architect, to design the town of Vandergrift, named after his partner, Captain Jacob J. Vandergrift. The Vandergrift plant becomes the largest steel mill in the world Ida Tarbell, who will someday expose J. D. Rockefeller, is intrigued by the idea and visits the town. She and McMurtry clash over his flawed idealism and her subconscious biases. She revisits the town four times over the next half a century, each time reexamining her own and McMurtry’s ideals as the Nation goes through wars, depressions, the New Deal, the Union movement, and the final collapse of the steel industry. McMurtry’s dream and Olmsted’s design live on despite the collapse of both the steel industry and almost all large American corporations existing at the time of Vandergrift’s inception.
Washington theatre critic Rosalind Lacey praised the play as “the passionate writing in Anthony E. Gallo’s Vandergrift” and “ this balanced slice of overlooked American history .” She continues “ Perhaps the most riveting scenes occur in the dialectic duels which show the mutual respect between Tarbell and McMurtry. As decades pass and Tarbell continues her crusades, McMurtry dies but his ghost whispers in her ear. Peaceful assembly for labor protest and profit making for incentive are American ideals, both argue. Once powerful mills decline and close, Vandergrift changes and exemplifies how America adapts.” Virginia critic, Carolyn Wells, says “If you’re not given to traveling to U. S. cities to check out their history, offerings and atmosphere, one that might attract you is Vandergrift in southwestern Pennsylvania if you had the good fortune to see Vandergrift, a play written by Anthony E. Gallo…. Vandergrift is a lively, fast-moving account of the origin of the city as complement to a profitable steel mill operation. …. Of especial interest is the way, without benefit of seeing any representation of the city beginning with its concept, construction and development over a 50-year period, the audience has a sense of even the intangibles of Vandergrift. … The playwright has a talent for finding the frequently subtly amusing notes in works of historical significance. One leaves the theatre—in the case of this performance
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Charelston Revisited opens at Corner Store Stage in DC on August 19
This two-act mystery-comedy takes place on Logan Street in the heart of the renowned Charleston Historic district. Indomitable Charleston matron Charlotte Butler, raises thousands of flowers to the hum of classical music, cultivates birds, plays championship bridge, ballroom dances daily, sometimes cleans her own house, and spars with both her parrot Jacob and flighty neighbor Ginny(Gin) Middleton. Gin's latest flame is the distinguished former New Hampshire Senator Mark Smythe, now a Logan Street resident, who appears to have a curious interest in Charlotte. When Gin has to cancel one of their dates because of an emergency in Savannah, Mark slips in and visits Charlotte. We then learn that the visit is more than a mere curiosity, as we find out that these two bizarre people have much in common. She makes him accompany her to St Phillips' Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Lincoln and God at Capital Fringe 09
THE CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE PRESENT
LINCOLN AND GOD
A Radio Show
At Warehouse Theatre Main Stage
Written by
ANTHONY ERNEST GALLO
Directed by
ROLAND BRANFORD GOMEZ
This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about?
Performance Times:
Friday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm
Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar, 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org
WHERE: Convenient location: Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Across the DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop
CAST
CAST
Mark Adams, Rebecca Lenahan. Eddie Page, Mary Ayala Bush, John Shackelford, Jeffrey Clarke, James Clarke
More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
LINCOLN AND GOD
A Radio Show
At Warehouse Theatre Main Stage
Written by
ANTHONY ERNEST GALLO
Directed by
ROLAND BRANFORD GOMEZ
This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about?
Performance Times:
Friday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm
Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar, 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org
WHERE: Convenient location: Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Across the DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop
CAST
CAST
Mark Adams, Rebecca Lenahan. Eddie Page, Mary Ayala Bush, John Shackelford, Jeffrey Clarke, James Clarke
More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Lincoln and God, The Radio Show at Warehouse Theatre
LINCOLN AND GOD, A RADIO SHOW by Anthony Ernest Gallo and directed by Roland Branford Gomez opens this at the Warehouse Theatre/Capital Fringe 09 in downtown Washington. This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about?
Performance Times: Saturday July 11 @ 6pm, Sunday July 12 @ 9:15pm, Friday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org Where : Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net or Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
Performance Times: Saturday July 11 @ 6pm, Sunday July 12 @ 9:15pm, Friday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org Where : Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net or Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Lincoln and God at Capital Fringe 09
LINCOLN AND GOD by Anthony Ernest Gallo and directed by Roland Branford Gomez opens this at the Warehouse Theatre/Capital Fringe 09 in downtown Washington. This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about? The play premièred at our Church in June 2007
Performance Times: Saturday July 11 @ 6pm, Sunday July 12 @ 9:15pm, Friday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org Where : Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net or Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
Performance Times: Saturday July 11 @ 6pm, Sunday July 12 @ 9:15pm, Friday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org Where : Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net or Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Solomon at Artomatic Festival in DC
The Last Days of King Solomon, will have a second performance at the Artomatic Festival at 8 PM, Thursday, July 2. This two-act “black comedy is a modern –day saga about doubt and faith during the latter days of King Solomon. The Festival is located in a brand new building at 55 M Street, SE, Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20003. Easy metro access because the building is located above Navy Yard Metro Station (Green Line) and near Washington Nationals Park. No nationals ball games that night. There is no charge. Join thousands of participants after the play, and enjoy the works of over 800 visual artists, food, and live music. Stars Leonard Levi, Cora Alter, Brian Doyle, Jean Hudson Miller, Helenmary Ball, Julian Ball.
This two-act “black comedy” is about doubt and faith during the latter days of Solomon, long-time ruler of militarily and economically powerful Israel. The legendary monarch, who holds together a diverse Nation by shrewd domestic and foreign marriages, has lost God’s favor. He is the laughing stock of the nation because he supposedly can not even see the temple he built. Foreign countries wait to attack the borders, and the twelve tribes of Israel are at odds. Division and conflict everywhere! What will become of his world? Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
This two-act “black comedy” is about doubt and faith during the latter days of Solomon, long-time ruler of militarily and economically powerful Israel. The legendary monarch, who holds together a diverse Nation by shrewd domestic and foreign marriages, has lost God’s favor. He is the laughing stock of the nation because he supposedly can not even see the temple he built. Foreign countries wait to attack the borders, and the twelve tribes of Israel are at odds. Division and conflict everywhere! What will become of his world? Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Lincoln and God at Capital Fringe 09
THE CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE PRESENT
LINCOLN AND GOD
By
ANTHONY ERNEST GALLO
“Margherita”at Fringe 07 and “Eugenio” at Fringe 08
Directed by
ROLAND BRANFORD GOMEZ
This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about?
Performance Times:
Saturday July 11 @ 6pmSunday July 12 @ 9:15pmFriday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm
Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org
WHERE: Convenient location: Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop
CAST
Mark Adams, Rebecca Linahan. Eddie Page,Mary Ayala Bush, John Shackelford, , Jeffry Clark, James Clark
More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
LINCOLN AND GOD
By
ANTHONY ERNEST GALLO
“Margherita”at Fringe 07 and “Eugenio” at Fringe 08
Directed by
ROLAND BRANFORD GOMEZ
This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about?
Performance Times:
Saturday July 11 @ 6pmSunday July 12 @ 9:15pmFriday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm
Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org
WHERE: Convenient location: Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop
CAST
Mark Adams, Rebecca Linahan. Eddie Page,Mary Ayala Bush, John Shackelford, , Jeffry Clark, James Clark
More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Acting Troupe
The Seventh Street Playhouse and Eastern Market Studios are setting up an acting troupe. We have some very fine actors.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Theatrical Costumes
Today, I am searching for a costume designer or a costume rental firm for our production of Lincoln and God at Warehouse Theatre/Capital Fringe 09. I have been a playwright for twelve years , but am now also a producer and director of the Seventh Street Playhouse and Eastern Market Studios(film).
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Tony Gallo wants to hear from other local film producers.
I want to hear from other independent film producers.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
2009 Stagings
Charleston Revisited and The Last Days of King Solomon are scheduled for 7 stagings in 2009.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Lincoln and God is Cast
The Cast for Lincoln and God at the WarehouseTheatre/Fringe Festival is complete. July 11, 12, 17, 19.
THE CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE PRESENT
LINCOLN AND GOD
By
ANTHONY ERNEST GALLO
“Margherita”at Fringe 07 and “Eugenio” at Fringe 08
Directed by
ROLAND BRANFORD GOMEZ
This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about?
Performance Times:
Saturday July 11 @ 6pmSunday July 12 @ 9:15pmFriday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm
Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org
WHERE: Convenient location: Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop
CAST
Mark Adams, Rebecca Linahan, James Howard, , Eddie Page,Mary Ayala Bush, John Shackelford, Nadir Clevenger, Jeffry Clark,Amdanda Helm
More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
THE CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE PRESENT
LINCOLN AND GOD
By
ANTHONY ERNEST GALLO
“Margherita”at Fringe 07 and “Eugenio” at Fringe 08
Directed by
ROLAND BRANFORD GOMEZ
This two-act drama examines our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Does he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, the Reverend Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim church membership. What was this relationship with God all about?
Performance Times:
Saturday July 11 @ 6pmSunday July 12 @ 9:15pmFriday July 17 @ 7:30pmSunday July 19 @ 9pm
Order Tickets ($15): 1.866.811.4111. Tickets will also be sold at the door and at the Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001- capitalfringe.org
WHERE: Convenient location: Warehouse – Mainstage 1021 7th ST, NW 20001: Next to DC Convention Center. One block from Mt. Vernon Square /7th Street Metro Stop
CAST
Mark Adams, Rebecca Linahan, James Howard, , Eddie Page,Mary Ayala Bush, John Shackelford, Nadir Clevenger, Jeffry Clark,Amdanda Helm
More Information: 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/linc.html
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
The Last Days of King Solomon at Artomatic Festival in Washington, DC
ARTOMATIC 2009
PRESENTS
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE-LLC STAGED READING OF
THE LAST DAYS OF KING SOLOMON
By Anthony E. Gallo
Date: Friday, May 29, 8 PM and Thursday, July 2, 8 PM
Where: 55 M Street, SE, Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20003
Above Navy Yard Metro Station and near Washington Nationals Park
This two-act “black comedy” is about doubt and faith during the latter days of Solomon, long-time ruler of militarily and economically powerful Israel. The legendary monarch, who holds together a diverse Nation by shrewd domestic and foreign marriages, has lost God’s favor. He is the laughing stock of the nation because he supposedly can not even see the temple he built. Foreign countries wait to attack the borders, and the twelve tribes of Israel are at odds. Division and conflict everywhere! What will become of his world? Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
Cast
Solomon Lenny Levy
Bathsheba Cora Alter
Absalom Brian Doyle
Sheba Helenmary Ball
Zadok Julian Ball
Tamar Jean Hudson Miller
I AM Meera
Narrator Meera
DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973
http://www.artomatic.org/ and http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/classic_blue.htmll.
NO CHARGE
BRAND NEW STAGE
JOIN THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS
GREEN LINE METRO RECOMMENDED
· AFTER THE PLAY, STAY AND ENJOY THE WORKS OF OVER 800 VISUAL ARTISTS
· NO NATIONALS BALL GAMES EITHER NIGHT
PRESENTS
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE-LLC STAGED READING OF
THE LAST DAYS OF KING SOLOMON
By Anthony E. Gallo
Date: Friday, May 29, 8 PM and Thursday, July 2, 8 PM
Where: 55 M Street, SE, Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20003
Above Navy Yard Metro Station and near Washington Nationals Park
This two-act “black comedy” is about doubt and faith during the latter days of Solomon, long-time ruler of militarily and economically powerful Israel. The legendary monarch, who holds together a diverse Nation by shrewd domestic and foreign marriages, has lost God’s favor. He is the laughing stock of the nation because he supposedly can not even see the temple he built. Foreign countries wait to attack the borders, and the twelve tribes of Israel are at odds. Division and conflict everywhere! What will become of his world? Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
Cast
Solomon Lenny Levy
Bathsheba Cora Alter
Absalom Brian Doyle
Sheba Helenmary Ball
Zadok Julian Ball
Tamar Jean Hudson Miller
I AM Meera
Narrator Meera
DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973
http://www.artomatic.org/ and http://www.geocities.com/aegallores/classic_blue.htmll.
NO CHARGE
BRAND NEW STAGE
JOIN THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS
GREEN LINE METRO RECOMMENDED
· AFTER THE PLAY, STAY AND ENJOY THE WORKS OF OVER 800 VISUAL ARTISTS
· NO NATIONALS BALL GAMES EITHER NIGHT
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