Monday, December 27, 2010
Merry Christmas
Had a delightful Christmas with Susan, Son Thomas, Susan’s mother Catherine , son David and wife Natalie.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Lincoln and God at Dramatists Guild of America
The Dramatists Guild of America
1501 Broadway Suite 701 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-398-9366
The old Paramount Building “In the heart of Broadway”
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE-LLC AND EASTERN MARKET STUDIOS STAGED READING OF
LINCOLN AND GOD
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTLIGHTS
FREDERICK LOEWE R OOM
Friday January 7, 2011 6 PM
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
This two-act drama examined our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Did 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 . Was he an American Moses….or an American Herod? Remain for lively discussion afterward.
Cast
President Lincoln Robert Goolrick
Reverend PhineasGurley Colin Davies
Nico Hay Shanker Singhaman
Mary Todd Lincoln Mellicent Singham
Mrs.. Colchester Gloria Rall
Emily Helm, Woman, Willie, Eddie Helenmary Ball
Benjamin Helm, John Wilkes Booth, Roger Taney Bruce Brennan
Captain, Thomas Jones Ed Molnar
Narrator Gloria Rall
Musical Director Helmut Licht
INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 NO CHARGE
1501 Broadway Suite 701 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-398-9366
The old Paramount Building “In the heart of Broadway”
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE-LLC AND EASTERN MARKET STUDIOS STAGED READING OF
LINCOLN AND GOD
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTLIGHTS
FREDERICK LOEWE R OOM
Friday January 7, 2011 6 PM
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
This two-act drama examined our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Did 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 . Was he an American Moses….or an American Herod? Remain for lively discussion afterward.
Cast
President Lincoln Robert Goolrick
Reverend PhineasGurley Colin Davies
Nico Hay Shanker Singhaman
Mary Todd Lincoln Mellicent Singham
Mrs.. Colchester Gloria Rall
Emily Helm, Woman, Willie, Eddie Helenmary Ball
Benjamin Helm, John Wilkes Booth, Roger Taney Bruce Brennan
Captain, Thomas Jones Ed Molnar
Narrator Gloria Rall
Musical Director Helmut Licht
INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 NO CHARGE
The Vatican and the Holocaust at the National Press Club
ational Press Club of Washington
www.press.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: Tony Gallo, agallo2368@verizon.net, or Dipka Bhambhani, dipka@hotmail.com
The Vatican and the Holocaust
Washington, D.C., December 27, 2010 – The National Press Club Events Committee will present the second program of its series on the role of religion in the press on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Gary Krupp, founder of the Pave the Way Foundation, also known to the world as the Seventh Jewish Papal Knight in history, will speak about the Vatican, the Holocaust, and whether Pope Pius Xll was Hitler’s Pope or actually a Jewish savior.
The program will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday January 12 in the conference rooms at the National Press Club.
Please RSVP by January 11 at reservations@press.org. Reservations can also be made at www.press.org. Reservations can be made after January 1.
The event is free for NPC members. Non-members must pay $5 in advance or $10 at the door. The price includes complimentary hours d’ouevres.
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www.press.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: Tony Gallo, agallo2368@verizon.net, or Dipka Bhambhani, dipka@hotmail.com
The Vatican and the Holocaust
Washington, D.C., December 27, 2010 – The National Press Club Events Committee will present the second program of its series on the role of religion in the press on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Gary Krupp, founder of the Pave the Way Foundation, also known to the world as the Seventh Jewish Papal Knight in history, will speak about the Vatican, the Holocaust, and whether Pope Pius Xll was Hitler’s Pope or actually a Jewish savior.
The program will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday January 12 in the conference rooms at the National Press Club.
Please RSVP by January 11 at reservations@press.org. Reservations can also be made at www.press.org. Reservations can be made after January 1.
The event is free for NPC members. Non-members must pay $5 in advance or $10 at the door. The price includes complimentary hours d’ouevres.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Lincoln and God
We are preparing for first New York City staging of Lincoln and God at the Dramatists Guild of America on 43rd and Broadway on January 7.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Roland Gomez will direct Lady Logan Meets the Senator, Eastern Market Studios first feature length motion picture.
Roland Gomez will direct Lady Logan Meets the Senator, Eastern Market Studios first feature length motion picture. Script by Anthony E. Gallo is based on the stage play Charleston Revisted.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sally Quinn at National Press Club
THE EVENTS COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
Presents
RELIGION AND THE PRESS
A new pilot series beginning with
An intimate evening with Sally Quinn
Washington Post Journalist and Moderator of “On Faith”
December 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM
National Press Club, Zenger Room, 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045
.
WHY JOURNALISTS MUST UNDERSTAND RELIGION
Washington Post journalist, author and Washington DC insider, Sally Quinn founded and moderates “On Faith,” an interactive feature on religion from The Washington Post. It features a panel of renowned religious scholars, theologians and thinkers of all faiths and no faith. “On Faith” is the first worldwide, interactive discussion about religion and its impact on global life. Over the last four years, Quinn has pursued a religious education with the same drive and rigor she once gave to politics, leveraging her rolodex from 30 years as a columnist. Participants on “On Faith” include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Karen Armstrong, Martin Marty, Elaine Pagels, Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes, Richard Dawkins and Ingrid Mattson among others. To gain perspective, she traveled to many of the world’s holy sites in Rome, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tibet, Delhi, Cairo, Ethiopia and Istanbul, and began attending religious services and ceremonies at churches, temples and mosques. Her goal as Moderator of “On Faith” is to educate people about the importance religion plays in every aspect of our lives.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION WILL BE VERY MUCH ENCOURAGED. Moderated by club member Anthony E. Gallo.
No charge. Reservations 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net or Dipka Bhambhani dipka@hotmail.com or National Press Club 202 662 7500
Sally Quinn at the National Press Club on December 1
Presents
RELIGION AND THE PRESS
A new pilot series beginning with
An intimate evening with Sally Quinn
Washington Post Journalist and Moderator of “On Faith”
December 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM
National Press Club, Zenger Room, 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045
.
WHY JOURNALISTS MUST UNDERSTAND RELIGION
Washington Post journalist, author and Washington DC insider, Sally Quinn founded and moderates “On Faith,” an interactive feature on religion from The Washington Post. It features a panel of renowned religious scholars, theologians and thinkers of all faiths and no faith. “On Faith” is the first worldwide, interactive discussion about religion and its impact on global life. Over the last four years, Quinn has pursued a religious education with the same drive and rigor she once gave to politics, leveraging her rolodex from 30 years as a columnist. Participants on “On Faith” include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Karen Armstrong, Martin Marty, Elaine Pagels, Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes, Richard Dawkins and Ingrid Mattson among others. To gain perspective, she traveled to many of the world’s holy sites in Rome, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tibet, Delhi, Cairo, Ethiopia and Istanbul, and began attending religious services and ceremonies at churches, temples and mosques. Her goal as Moderator of “On Faith” is to educate people about the importance religion plays in every aspect of our lives.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION WILL BE VERY MUCH ENCOURAGED. Moderated by club member Anthony E. Gallo.
No charge. Reservations 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net or Dipka Bhambhani dipka@hotmail.com or National Press Club 202 662 7500
Sally Quinn at the National Press Club on December 1
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Shooting Motion Picture
Enjoyed 8 day Rhine River Cruise. Begin first motion picture shooting of Lady Logan Meets the Senator November 17.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Preparing for a new National Press Club pilot series on RELIGION AND THE PRESS. Sally Quinn will be the first speaker on December 1.
Preparing for a new National Press Club pilot series on RELIGION AND THE PRESS. Sally Quinn will be the first speaker on December 1.
Religion is the most pervasive yet least understood topic in global life. From the caves of the Afghan-Pakistan border to the cul-de-sacs of the American Sunbelt, faith shapes and suffuses the way billions of people-Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and nonbelievers-think and act, vote and fight, love and, tragically, hate. It is the most ancient of forces. As Homer said, "All men need the gods." Even the most ferocious atheists find themselves doing intellectual battle on a field defined by forces of the faithful.
And so, in a time of extremism -- for extremism is to the 21st century what totalitarianism was to the 20th -- how can people engage in a conversation about faith and its implications in a way that sheds light rather than generates heat? At The Washington Post and Newsweek, we believe the first step is conversation-intelligent, informed, eclectic, respectful conversation-among specialists and generalists who devote a good part of their lives to understanding and delineating religion's influence on the life of the world. The point of our new online religion feature is to provide a forum for such sane and spirited talk, drawing on a remarkable panel of distinguished figures from the academy, the faith traditions, and journalism. Members of the group will weigh in on a question posed at least once a week, perhaps sometimes more often, depending on the flow of the news. We encourage readers to join the conversation by commenting on what our panelists have to say, offering their own opinions and suggesting topics for future discussions.
From the nature of evil to religious reformation, from the morality of fetal stem-cell research to the history of scripture, from how to raise kids in multi-faith households to the place of gays in traditional churches -- of the asking of questions, to paraphrase Ecclesiastes, there shall be no end. We think that the online world, with its limitless space, offers us a unique opportunity to carry on a fruitful, intriguing, and above all constructive conversation about the things that matter most.
Posted by Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on November 9, 2006 10:19 AM
Religion is the most pervasive yet least understood topic in global life. From the caves of the Afghan-Pakistan border to the cul-de-sacs of the American Sunbelt, faith shapes and suffuses the way billions of people-Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and nonbelievers-think and act, vote and fight, love and, tragically, hate. It is the most ancient of forces. As Homer said, "All men need the gods." Even the most ferocious atheists find themselves doing intellectual battle on a field defined by forces of the faithful.
And so, in a time of extremism -- for extremism is to the 21st century what totalitarianism was to the 20th -- how can people engage in a conversation about faith and its implications in a way that sheds light rather than generates heat? At The Washington Post and Newsweek, we believe the first step is conversation-intelligent, informed, eclectic, respectful conversation-among specialists and generalists who devote a good part of their lives to understanding and delineating religion's influence on the life of the world. The point of our new online religion feature is to provide a forum for such sane and spirited talk, drawing on a remarkable panel of distinguished figures from the academy, the faith traditions, and journalism. Members of the group will weigh in on a question posed at least once a week, perhaps sometimes more often, depending on the flow of the news. We encourage readers to join the conversation by commenting on what our panelists have to say, offering their own opinions and suggesting topics for future discussions.
From the nature of evil to religious reformation, from the morality of fetal stem-cell research to the history of scripture, from how to raise kids in multi-faith households to the place of gays in traditional churches -- of the asking of questions, to paraphrase Ecclesiastes, there shall be no end. We think that the online world, with its limitless space, offers us a unique opportunity to carry on a fruitful, intriguing, and above all constructive conversation about the things that matter most.
Posted by Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on November 9, 2006 10:19 AM
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Eastern Market Studios is preparing a digital motion picture titled Lady Logan Meets the Senator.
Only four bizarre and confused characters appear in this two-act drama about a cruise on a small exclusive cruise ship, The Botticelli, which sails around the east coast of Africa along the warm Indian Ocean. Bernard (Colin Davies), late forties, is taking his twelfth cruise. Bergthora “Boo” Brodersen, Boo (Mellicent Singham) , now on her tenth cruise, early forties five times married likes her gin. cognac, scotch, bourbon martinis, but anything will do. And Arthur (Jonathon Gadsden), the accommodating Somali waiter is very obliging toward both. They seem to like him too. Bernard proclaims he’s more than one person. She enjoys being on deck and reading her favorite novelist and philosophic guru, J. B. Roehard. Bernard likes her legs. Arthur seems secretive. They cruise toward dangerous ports facing revolutions, terrorists, and pirates. All rumors of course. And then there is that Captain Botticelli(Brian Doyle).
Jill Scharff (Narrator) guides the ship.
Jill Scharff (Narrator) guides the ship.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Charleston Revisited at Soldiers Home in DC
THE U.S. ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME
Located a few steps from the Lincoln Summer Cottage
AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Presents
CHARLESTON REVISITED
By
Anthony E. Gallo
Tuesday, October 12, 6:15 PM Scott Stage
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. Philip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see.
Cast:
Charlotte Butler - Bonnie Jourdan;
Mark Smythe - Colin Davies;
Gin Middleton - Helenmary Ball;
Jim Haywood - Bryan Doyle
Mr. Bluejay- Bruce Brennan
Madame Finch Meera
Jacob- John A. Miller
Radio Announcer John A. Miller
Armed Services Baldwin 202 730 3319 or christine.baldwin@afrh.gov Retirement Home, Washington, DC, 3700 N. Capitol St., NW. Washington, DC. The only way on or off the property is at the Eagle Gate which is located at the intersection of Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street, NW. No charge. Reservations Required: Christina
Located a few steps from the Lincoln Summer Cottage
AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Presents
CHARLESTON REVISITED
By
Anthony E. Gallo
Tuesday, October 12, 6:15 PM Scott Stage
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. Philip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see.
Cast:
Charlotte Butler - Bonnie Jourdan;
Mark Smythe - Colin Davies;
Gin Middleton - Helenmary Ball;
Jim Haywood - Bryan Doyle
Mr. Bluejay- Bruce Brennan
Madame Finch Meera
Jacob- John A. Miller
Radio Announcer John A. Miller
Armed Services Baldwin 202 730 3319 or christine.baldwin@afrh.gov Retirement Home, Washington, DC, 3700 N. Capitol St., NW. Washington, DC. The only way on or off the property is at the Eagle Gate which is located at the intersection of Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street, NW. No charge. Reservations Required: Christina
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Charleston Revisited at United States Armed Services Home
THE U.S. ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME
Located a few steps from the Lincoln Summer Cottage
AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Presents
CHARLESTON REVISITED
By
Anthony E. Gallo
Tuesday, October 12, 6:15 PM Scott Stage
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. Philip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see.
Cast:
Charlotte Butler - Bonnie Jourdan;
Mark Smythe - Colin Davies;
Gin Middleton - Helenmary Ball;
Jim Haywood - Bryan Doyle
Mr. Bluejay- Bruce Brennan
Madame Finch Meera
Jacob- John A. Miller
Radio Announcer John A. Miller
Armed Services Retirement Home , Washington, DC, 3700 N. Capitol St. NW. Washington, DC. No Charge. Reservations Required: Christina Baldwin 202 730 3319 or christine.baldwin@afrh.gov
Located a few steps from the Lincoln Summer Cottage
AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Presents
CHARLESTON REVISITED
By
Anthony E. Gallo
Tuesday, October 12, 6:15 PM Scott Stage
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. Philip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see.
Cast:
Charlotte Butler - Bonnie Jourdan;
Mark Smythe - Colin Davies;
Gin Middleton - Helenmary Ball;
Jim Haywood - Bryan Doyle
Mr. Bluejay- Bruce Brennan
Madame Finch Meera
Jacob- John A. Miller
Radio Announcer John A. Miller
Armed Services Retirement Home , Washington, DC, 3700 N. Capitol St. NW. Washington, DC. No Charge. Reservations Required: Christina Baldwin 202 730 3319 or christine.baldwin@afrh.gov
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Artists' Bloc presents The Botticelli Cruise at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Thursday, Sept 23 8:00 PM. No Charge. 202 544 6973
THE ARTISTS’ BLOC
Presents
A Staged Reading of
THE BOTTICELLI CRUISE
AT THE WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE
By
Anthony E. Gallo
Thursday, September 23, 2010 8 PM
Only four bizarre and confused characters appear in this two-act drama about a cruise on a small exclusive cruise ship, The Botticelli, which sails around the east coast of Africa along the warm Indian Ocean. Bernard, late forties, is taking his twelfth cruise. Bergthora “Boo” Brodersen, Boo) , now on her tenth cruise, early forties five times married likes her gin. cognac, scotch, bourbon martinis, but anything will do. And Arthur, the accommodating Somali waiter is very obliging toward both. They seem to like him too. Bernard proclaims he’s more than one person. She enjoys being on deck and reading her favorite novelist and philosophic guru, J. B. Roehard. Bernard likes her legs. Arthur seems secretive. They cruise toward dangerous ports facing revolutions, terrorists, and pirates. All rumors of course. And then there is that Captain Botticelli
Cast
Bernard Philip Colin Davies
Boo Mellicent Singham
Arthur Jonathon Gadsden
Captain Botticelli Brian Doyle
Narrator Bruce Brennan
When: Thursday, September 23, at 8 PM
Where: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Melton Rehearsal Hall, 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
NO CHARGE.
Information: 2202 544 6973 agallo2368@verizon.net
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Presents
A Staged Reading of
THE BOTTICELLI CRUISE
AT THE WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE
By
Anthony E. Gallo
Thursday, September 23, 2010 8 PM
Only four bizarre and confused characters appear in this two-act drama about a cruise on a small exclusive cruise ship, The Botticelli, which sails around the east coast of Africa along the warm Indian Ocean. Bernard, late forties, is taking his twelfth cruise. Bergthora “Boo” Brodersen, Boo) , now on her tenth cruise, early forties five times married likes her gin. cognac, scotch, bourbon martinis, but anything will do. And Arthur, the accommodating Somali waiter is very obliging toward both. They seem to like him too. Bernard proclaims he’s more than one person. She enjoys being on deck and reading her favorite novelist and philosophic guru, J. B. Roehard. Bernard likes her legs. Arthur seems secretive. They cruise toward dangerous ports facing revolutions, terrorists, and pirates. All rumors of course. And then there is that Captain Botticelli
Cast
Bernard Philip Colin Davies
Boo Mellicent Singham
Arthur Jonathon Gadsden
Captain Botticelli Brian Doyle
Narrator Bruce Brennan
When: Thursday, September 23, at 8 PM
Where: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Melton Rehearsal Hall, 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
NO CHARGE.
Information: 2202 544 6973 agallo2368@verizon.net
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Lincoln, God and the Press at the National Press Club
The National Press Cub celebrates The Lincoln Bicentennial on Monday, September 20 7:30 PM .The Events Committee program consists of singing of Civil War songs, a performance of Lincoln and God, a two act play by Anthony E. Gallo, and a presentation on the relationship between the Lincolns and the press Remain for lively discussion afterward. No charge. Reservations 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net or Dipka Bhambhani dipka@hotmail.com ADDRESS: 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 202 662 7500.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Agony of David at the Kennedy Center
THE KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
In the terrace theatre
**************presents***************
As Part of the 2010 Stage-to-Page Festival Presents
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE STAGED READING OF
THE AGONY OF DAVID
by Anthony E. Gallo
Last year you saw the black comedy, The Last Days of King Solomon. This year we visit his father in The Agony of David, a totally different play. This two-act tragedy of faith and sin is totally based on the life of David, second king of Israel, and pivotal to the two Davidic religions, Christianity and Judaism. David, once a shepherd boy and now the mighty King of Israel, rules the entire region after being crowned King of Israel in 1010 BCE. He has put together a kingdom against all odds. Even his enemies admit that he is God’s chosen. But this providentially endowed military and political genius, poet, spiritual, harpist, sportsman, and dancer is beset by tragedy. This husband of eight carefully chosen wives and father of seventeen children has proven to be a less than satisfactory father and husband, and while called upon to be the first to create a kingdom for God on earth, has incurred wrath. His is a life of faith and struggle reflected by conflicts with his God, political and military enemies, family of origin, King Saul, wife Micah, and children Amnon, Abijah, Tamar, and Absalom. THE AGONY OF DAVID attempts to show how ultimately David must face the tragic consequences of his decisions but in the end is sustained by a remarkable faith and strength of inner character.
Cast
David Colin Davies
Michel Cora Alter
Absalom Jonathon Gadsden
Tamar Mellicent Singham
Amnon Brian Doyle
Joab Rob Weinzimer
Nathan Lenny Levy
Abishag Meera
Bathsheba Norma Evenson
Narrator Scott Bringen
THEATRE: THE TERRACE THEATRE
DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973
DATE: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 2 PM No Charge
Take the complimentary shuttle from GW Metro Stop or park at the Kennedy Center
In the terrace theatre
**************presents***************
As Part of the 2010 Stage-to-Page Festival Presents
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE STAGED READING OF
THE AGONY OF DAVID
by Anthony E. Gallo
Last year you saw the black comedy, The Last Days of King Solomon. This year we visit his father in The Agony of David, a totally different play. This two-act tragedy of faith and sin is totally based on the life of David, second king of Israel, and pivotal to the two Davidic religions, Christianity and Judaism. David, once a shepherd boy and now the mighty King of Israel, rules the entire region after being crowned King of Israel in 1010 BCE. He has put together a kingdom against all odds. Even his enemies admit that he is God’s chosen. But this providentially endowed military and political genius, poet, spiritual, harpist, sportsman, and dancer is beset by tragedy. This husband of eight carefully chosen wives and father of seventeen children has proven to be a less than satisfactory father and husband, and while called upon to be the first to create a kingdom for God on earth, has incurred wrath. His is a life of faith and struggle reflected by conflicts with his God, political and military enemies, family of origin, King Saul, wife Micah, and children Amnon, Abijah, Tamar, and Absalom. THE AGONY OF DAVID attempts to show how ultimately David must face the tragic consequences of his decisions but in the end is sustained by a remarkable faith and strength of inner character.
Cast
David Colin Davies
Michel Cora Alter
Absalom Jonathon Gadsden
Tamar Mellicent Singham
Amnon Brian Doyle
Joab Rob Weinzimer
Nathan Lenny Levy
Abishag Meera
Bathsheba Norma Evenson
Narrator Scott Bringen
THEATRE: THE TERRACE THEATRE
DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973
DATE: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 2 PM No Charge
Take the complimentary shuttle from GW Metro Stop or park at the Kennedy Center
Saturday, July 31, 2010
See critically acclaimed Charleston Revisited at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt MD August 6-15 301 441 8770 $12-15
THE GREENBELT ARTS CENTER AND THE SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE PRESENT CHARLESTON REVISITED by Anthony E. Gallo Directed by Erica Drezek and Anthony E. Gallo Friday, August 6, Saturday, August 7, Friday, August 13, Saturday, August 14 @ 8 PM Sunday August 8 and 15 @ 2 PM
Eighty years ago, Charleston matron Charlotte Butler(Bonnie Jourdan) made a decision that changed the world. Tonight she faces that decision in her home and under the stars in St. Philip’s Cemetery. 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(Erica Drezek). Gin's latest flame is the distinguished former New Hampshire Senator Mark Smythe(Colin Davies), 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. Philip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see. Greenbelt Arts Center 123 Centerway. Greenbelt , Maryland Directions and Reservations: 301-441-8770. Questions 202 544 6973 Tickets: Regular - $15 Seniors/Students - $12 located in the historic greenbelt arts center, the nation’s first shopping center-1937
Eighty years ago, Charleston matron Charlotte Butler(Bonnie Jourdan) made a decision that changed the world. Tonight she faces that decision in her home and under the stars in St. Philip’s Cemetery. 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(Erica Drezek). Gin's latest flame is the distinguished former New Hampshire Senator Mark Smythe(Colin Davies), 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. Philip’s Cemetery at night where they encounter someone she does not want to see. Greenbelt Arts Center 123 Centerway. Greenbelt , Maryland Directions and Reservations: 301-441-8770. Questions 202 544 6973 Tickets: Regular - $15 Seniors/Students - $12 located in the historic greenbelt arts center, the nation’s first shopping center-1937
Friday, July 9, 2010
Charleston Revisited
We held our first rehearsal for Charleston Revisited. First performance at Greenbelt Arts Center is August 8.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Signed Contract
I have just signed a contract with the Nederlander Group in New York City for productions of Eugenio and Margherita.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Reunion
Susan and I attended her all school reunion in Minot, North Dakota. We had our first rehearsal for The Botticelli Cruise last night
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Reunion
Susan and I attended the Vandergrift High School Reunion(PA), which closed nearly 50 years ago. We had a great time. Now we leave for Minot, ND.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Charleston Revisited and The Botticelli Cruise
Working on completion of my tenth play, Saul or Paul, and preparing for productions of Charleston Revisited and The Botticelli Cruise in August.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Baltics and Saul or Paul
Susan and I just returned from a Baltic Cruise. Saul or Paul? my newest play is nearing completion. Hope to have my tenth copyrighted drama.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Copyrighted my ninth play THE BOTTICELLI CRUISE. .
Copyrighted my nine play THE BOTTICELLI CRUISE. Premiere staging at The Corner Store Stage in August
Only three bizarre and confused characters, plus an elusivecaptain, appear in this two-act drama about a cruise on a small exclusive cruise ship, The Botticelli, which sailsaround the east coast of Africa along the warm Indian Ocean.
Bernard Angus Berrington Sheed Chesterton Churchill Montmartre Phillips, late forties, is taking his fortieth cruise. Bergthora “Boo” Brodersen, BOO , now on her tenth cruise, early forties five times married likes her gin. Cognac, scotch, bourbon martinis, but anything will do. And Arthur, the accommodating Somalian waiter is very obliging toward both. They seem to like him too.
All three appear to be what is on the surface, then more. Bernard proclaims he’s more than one person. She enjoys being on deck and reading her favorite novelist and philosophic guru, J. B. Roehard. Bernard likes her legs. Arthur seems secretuve. They cruise toward dangerous ports with revolutions, terrorists, and pirates. All rumors of course. They each claim they want nothing. But then pirates invade the ship. And more happens
Only three bizarre and confused characters, plus an elusivecaptain, appear in this two-act drama about a cruise on a small exclusive cruise ship, The Botticelli, which sailsaround the east coast of Africa along the warm Indian Ocean.
Bernard Angus Berrington Sheed Chesterton Churchill Montmartre Phillips, late forties, is taking his fortieth cruise. Bergthora “Boo” Brodersen, BOO , now on her tenth cruise, early forties five times married likes her gin. Cognac, scotch, bourbon martinis, but anything will do. And Arthur, the accommodating Somalian waiter is very obliging toward both. They seem to like him too.
All three appear to be what is on the surface, then more. Bernard proclaims he’s more than one person. She enjoys being on deck and reading her favorite novelist and philosophic guru, J. B. Roehard. Bernard likes her legs. Arthur seems secretuve. They cruise toward dangerous ports with revolutions, terrorists, and pirates. All rumors of course. They each claim they want nothing. But then pirates invade the ship. And more happens
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Boticelli Cruise
Preparing my ninth play, The Botticelli Cruise, for copyright and The Agony of David and Charleston Revisted for performances this summer
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Armed Services Retirement Home
Visited Arms Services Retirement Home to explore ways to begin a resident theatre company.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Kelly Writers Center
Met with students and spoke at the Kelly Writers Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Friday, April 9
Friday, March 26, 2010
The Botticelli Cruise
Working to finish what will be my ninth copyrighted play: The Botticelli Cruise. Two stagings have already been scheduled.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Charleston Revisited
The Seventh Street Playhouse had a superb rehearsal for Charleston Revisited which will open at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt, MD in August.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Rehearsals for New Productions
The Seventh Street Playhouse had a first rehearsal for Eugenio on Monday, and will hold rehearsal for Charleston Revisited next Monday.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Staged Redading of Eugenio
The Seventh Street Playhouse is holding a staged reading of Eugenio on Monday, February 25 at 7:30PM 202 544 6973 for reservations
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Lincoln and God at National Press Club
The National Press Club
presents
AN EVENTS COMMITTEE AND COSMOS THEATRE PRESENTATION OF
LINCOLN AND GOD
MURROW ROOM
Friday February 12, 2010 8 PM
529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 202 662 7500
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
This two-act drama examined our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Did 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 . Was he an American Moses….or an American Herod? Remain for lively discussion afterward. No charge
Cast
Musical Director Cora Alter
Narrator Gloria Rall
Abraham Lincoln Stan Cloud
Mary Todd Lincoln Vivienne Lassman
Phineas Gurley Colin Davies
John "Nico" Nicolay Eric Beshers
Benjamin Helm Brian Doyle
Emily Helm Norma Evenson
Thomas Jones Ed Molnar
Dr. Colchester Scott Bush
Woman Liane Atlas
John Wilkes Booth Scott Bush
Roger Taney Allan Brownfeld
Willie Liane Atlas
Eddie Lian Atlas
Captain Ed Molnar
Information or Reservations: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 Cash bar Dine at the Fourth Estate Restaurant next to the Murrow Room. $30 three-course meal. 202 662 7638 for reservations 5:30 or 6:00 seating. Free parking with dinner purchase. .
presents
AN EVENTS COMMITTEE AND COSMOS THEATRE PRESENTATION OF
LINCOLN AND GOD
MURROW ROOM
Friday February 12, 2010 8 PM
529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 202 662 7500
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
This two-act drama examined our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Did 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 . Was he an American Moses….or an American Herod? Remain for lively discussion afterward. No charge
Cast
Musical Director Cora Alter
Narrator Gloria Rall
Abraham Lincoln Stan Cloud
Mary Todd Lincoln Vivienne Lassman
Phineas Gurley Colin Davies
John "Nico" Nicolay Eric Beshers
Benjamin Helm Brian Doyle
Emily Helm Norma Evenson
Thomas Jones Ed Molnar
Dr. Colchester Scott Bush
Woman Liane Atlas
John Wilkes Booth Scott Bush
Roger Taney Allan Brownfeld
Willie Liane Atlas
Eddie Lian Atlas
Captain Ed Molnar
Information or Reservations: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 Cash bar Dine at the Fourth Estate Restaurant next to the Murrow Room. $30 three-course meal. 202 662 7638 for reservations 5:30 or 6:00 seating. Free parking with dinner purchase. .
Monday, January 25, 2010
Caribbean Cruise
Susan and I just returned from a seven day Caribbean cruise. Perfect weather. Back to producing, directing and writing plays
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
LINCOLN AND GOD AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 8 PM IN THE EDWARD R. MURROW ROOM
The Events Committee of the National Press Club and The Cosmos Players present a staged reading of Lincoln and God by Anthony E. Gallo at the National Press Club on Friday, February 12 at 8 PM. Edward R Murrow Room With music. This two-act drama examined our sixteenth President’s conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Did 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 . Was he an American Moses….or an American Herod? Remain for lively discussion afterward. No charge. Reservations 202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net ADDRESS: 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 202 662 7500
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Charleston Revisited in New York City
Seventh Street Playhouse performed Charleston Revisited on Broadway (DGA) on January 8. The Seventh Street Playhouse cast gave a stellar performance
Friday, January 1, 2010
Charleston Revisited in New York City
The Dramatists Guild of America
1501 Broadway Suite 701 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-398-9366
The old Paramount Building “In the heart of Broadway”
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE-LLC AND EASTERN MARKET STUDIOS STAGED READING OF
CHARLESTON REVISITED
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTLIGHTS
FREDERICK LOEWE ROOM
Friday January 8, 2010 6 PM
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
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.
Cast:
Narrator Julian Ball
Charlotte Butler Gloria Rall
Mark Smyth Colin Davies
Gin Middleton Helenmary Ball,
Jim Haywood Randahl Lindgren
Parrot Jacob Katzi Carver
Mr. Bluejay Randahl Lindgren
Madame Finch Meera
Radio Announcer Katzi Carver
INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 NO CHARGE
1501 Broadway Suite 701 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-398-9366
The old Paramount Building “In the heart of Broadway”
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE-LLC AND EASTERN MARKET STUDIOS STAGED READING OF
CHARLESTON REVISITED
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTLIGHTS
FREDERICK LOEWE ROOM
Friday January 8, 2010 6 PM
Written and Directed by Anthony E. Gallo
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.
Cast:
Narrator Julian Ball
Charlotte Butler Gloria Rall
Mark Smyth Colin Davies
Gin Middleton Helenmary Ball,
Jim Haywood Randahl Lindgren
Parrot Jacob Katzi Carver
Mr. Bluejay Randahl Lindgren
Madame Finch Meera
Radio Announcer Katzi Carver
INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973 NO CHARGE
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