Great fig crop this year from my 20 year old tree.

See The Botticelli Cruise at the Kennedy Center  on Saturday, September 1 at 1 PM in the Terrace Gallery.  Agallo2368@verizon.net

Especially designed for sinners.  Misses being politically correct.  Is the play disrespectful of religions?

Four strange humans!  They travel the dangerous East Coast of Africa. WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?.   Where do they come from?  Are they who they say they are?   Will psychiatrists help?  Probably not  .  What do they want?  What are they looking for?   Why are they on this trip .Only three bizarre and confused characters, plus an elusive captain,  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 is taking his fortieth cruise.  BOO, now on her tenth cruise, early forties five times married likes her gin..   And Arthur, the accommodating Somalian waiter is very obliging toward both, but seems secretive.  They cruise toward dangerous ports with revolutions, terrorists, and pirates.  All rumors of course. They each claim they want nothing.   And then the weird ship captain?   

Hi:

At the end of last year, I signed an agreement to have the Nederlander Browne Group work with me to bring Margherita to Broadway early next year.

As one of my long-time supporters, I need your help to get it produced. Together we can make a commitment to actually see Margherita on Broadway.

This is what I am asking help on and this is what we get back for our efforts:

- We need to raise $275,000 to produce the show and open it on Broadway.

o The investment basic unit is $25,000, but a unit can be shared by a group of investors ( there are a couple of ways of doing this) and of course you can purchase as many whole units as you desire.

- Investors get their investment back first (we call this recoupment). Then profits are split 50% to the investors and 50% to the producers.

o The average show on Broadway sells about 80% of its seats. My show would breakeven on a weekly basis if we sold only 60% of the seats and show a profit of almost $20,000 a week if we sold 80% of the seats.

o There are many perks for investors, which include acknowledgement in advertising, programs, etc. for larger investors and opening night tickets and parties (in NY and DC); access to house seats and meet and greets with cast and creative team (also in NY and DC) for all investors.

Attached to this email is more information about the show, and important financial information, like a breakdown of where the money goes on pages 6-8.

Investing in shows can be an interesting, exciting and lucrative proposition.

I can give you access to my partners, who can help you learn more about investing on Broadway, and help you to decide if to help me bring Margherita to Broadway next year.

Call Tony Gallo at 202-544-6973 or David Groelinger at (212) 822-4200 for information and send funds to David Groelinger at Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment
1450 Broadway, 20th Floor
New York City, N.Y. 10018

Broadway Margherita:  http://Broadway.aegallo.com

Lincoln and God was an artistic and financial success at the Greenbelt Arts Center.

See The Botticelli Cruise at the Kennedy Center for the Arts on Saturday September 1,  from 1 to 3 PM.  Part of the Page to Stage Festival. Questions:202 544 6973 or agallo2368@verizon.net

Review of Lincoln and God At GAC 2012

Abraham Lincoln, Prophet, Is Theme of GAC Play

by Carol Griffith   Greenbelt News Review

A Review

Intelligent and entertaining, dramatic and detailed – all are descriptions of “Lincoln and God,” the latest play by Anthony Gallo now showing at the Greenbelt Arts Center. This is Gallo’s third and best-yet production at GAC.

Was Abraham Lincoln a human messenger of God? A prophet? What was his relationship with his God? These are the questions the play explores through showing how Lincoln related to family members – even those who opposed his politics, to his staff and to the clergyman with whom he developed a close friendship. Gallo, who has clearly done a considerable amount of research into Lincoln’s life and  associations, has unearthed a number of historical figures and events that, though largely lost to history, played a role in Lincoln’s life. The scenesand characters flow so easily, the play is thoroughly engrossing and entertaining.  The play begins its chronology shortly after Lincoln’s first inauguration as he debates his Confederacy-sympathizing brother- in-law (played by Pat Martin), offering him a position to no avail in the Union Army. Soon he is visited by the Reverend Phineas Densmore Gurley, pastor of the (still-standing) New York Avenue Presbyterian Church (played beautifully by David Weaver). Their debates about God, religion and life are among the best scenes. Lincoln called for Gurley’s advice at difficult times during his terms as president and their imagined conversations are  Intelligent and entertaining,

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The play begins its chronology shortly after Lincoln’s first inauguration as he debates his Confederacy-sympathizing brother-in-law (played by Pat Martin), offering him a position to no avail in the Union Army. Soon he is visited by the Reverend Phineas Densmore Gurley, pastor

of the (still-standing) New York Avenue Presbyterian Church (played beautifully by David

Weaver).

Their debates about God, religion and life are among the best scenes. Lincoln called for Gurley’s advice at difficult times during his terms as president and their imagined conversations are insightful. One of the most touching scenes finds Lincoln and a critical Gurley participating in a séance conducted by a known charlatan, to appease Mary Todd Lincoln as she grieves the loss of her two sons.

Gettysburg Address

James McDaniel shows Lincoln’s humanity well. His dramatic reading of the Gettysburg

Address is spine-tingling. As Nico Hay, Lincoln’s assistant, Mark Mueller gives a great performance.

And special kudos to Shirl Weaver for stepping into the role of Mary Todd Lincoln on a two-hour notice on opening night and carrying it off so beautifully.

 Musical selections from the talented Homespun Ceilidh Band, popular performers at GAC, set the mood for the play. “Lincoln and God” has had  And special kudos to Shirl Weaver for stepping into the role of Mary Todd Lincoln on atwo-hour notice on opening night and carrying it off so beautifully.Musical selections from the talented Homespun Ceilidh Band, popular performers at GAC, setthe mood for the play.

“Lincoln and God” has had Kennedy Center, the National Press Club staged readings presented at the and the Dramatists Guild of America; this is its first

full-stage production. Gallo is in the process of composing, with Alan Gershwin, an opera based

on the play. We’re fortunate to have the play here in Greenbelt –don’t miss this opportunity. 

“Lincoln and God” will play on the Friday and Saturday evenings of August 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. A Sunday matinee will be held on August 5 at 2:30 p.m.  Reservations may be made through the box office at 301- 441-8770 or at the Greenbelt ArtsCenter at 123 Centerway, locatedbeneath the Co-op supermarket

GREAT SHOW  OUTSTANDING REVIEWS

On the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and  the 75^th anniversary of the founding of Historic Greenbelt  The Greenbelt Arts Center and

 The Seventh Street Playhouse present LINCOLN AND GOD By Anthony E. Gallo Directed by Lenny Levy  Friday, July 27, Saturday, July 28, Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4 @ 8:00 PM  Sunday, July 29 and Sunday, August 5  @ 2:30  PM

This two-act drama examines our 16^th President’s conflict with men and God through his defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War.  Did he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, Reverend Phineas Gurley, colleagues, and enemies?  Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim Church membership.  What was his relationship with God all about?  Was he an American Moses, or an American Herod?  The play traces his conflict with God as he heard God in the dialogue and actions of those closest to him. From his arrival in Washington dancing to the Mary Todd Lincoln Polka, to the Emancipation Proclamation, his Second Inauguration, and the end of the Civil War, we follow the President’s clashes with those closest to him.

   Cast–  Abraham Lincoln - James McDaniel;  Mary Todd Lincoln - Mellicent Singham;  Reverend Phineas Gurley- David Weaver;  Nico Hay- Mark Mueller;   Emily Helm - Sherman McDaniel;   Benjamin Helm, Captain Holmes, John Wilkes Booth - Pat Martin;  Chief Justice Salmon Chase, voice of Eddie Lincoln - Shirl  Weaver; Thomas Jones, Elizabeth Keckley, Woman and voice of Willie Lincoln - ZSun-nee Matema;  Dr. Colchester and Chief Justice Roger Taney –Lenny Levy  :  Music:    The Homespun Ceilidh Band; Alan Gershwin’s  “The Gettysburg Anthem”; Crew :  Sound - Beatrix Whitehall; Props Manager, Stage Manager and Understudy  - Elaine Vega:  Lighting Designer - David Weaver   Production Assistant Genie Baskir 

LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC GREENBELT ARTS CENTER The Nation’s First Shopping Center-1937 Greenbelt Arts Center  123 Centerway. Greenbelt, Maryland

Directions and Reservations: 301-441-8770. Tickets: Regular - $15   Seniors/Students - $12   Group Sales -$10

On the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and  the 75^th anniversary of the founding of Historic Greenbelt  The Greenbelt Arts Center and

 The Seventh Street Playhouse present LINCOLN AND GOD By Anthony E. Gallo Directed by Lenny Levy  Friday, July 27, Saturday, July 28, Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4 @ 8:00 PM  Sunday, July 29 and Sunday, August 5  @ 2:30  PM

This two-act drama examines our 16^th President’s conflict with men and God through his defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War.  Did he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of wife Mary, Reverend Phineas Gurley, colleagues, and enemies?  Lincoln is the only American President who did not claim Church membership.  What was his relationship with God all about?  Was he an American Moses, or an American Herod?  The play traces his conflict with God as he heard God in the dialogue and actions of those closest to him. From his arrival in Washington dancing to the Mary Todd Lincoln Polka, to the Emancipation Proclamation, his Second Inauguration, and the end of the Civil War, we follow the President’s clashes with those closest to him.

   Cast–  Abraham Lincoln - James McDaniel;  Mary Todd Lincoln - Mellicent Singham;  Reverend Phineas Gurley- David Weaver;  Nico Hay- Mark Mueller;   Emily Helm - Sherman McDaniel;   Benjamin Helm, Captain Holmes, John Wilkes Booth - Pat Martin;  Chief Justice Salmon Chase, voice of Eddie Lincoln - Shirl  Weaver; Thomas Jones, Elizabeth Keckley, Woman and voice of Willie Lincoln - ZSun-nee Matema;  Dr. Colchester and Chief Justice Roger Taney –Lenny Levy  :  Music:    The Homespun Ceilidh Band; Alan Gershwin’s  “The Gettysburg Anthem”; Crew :  Sound - Beatrix Whitehall; Props Manager, Stage Manager and Understudy  - Elaine Vega:  Lighting Designer - David Weaver   Production Assistant Genie Baskir 

LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC GREENBELT ARTS CENTER The Nation’s First Shopping Center-1937 Greenbelt Arts Center  123 Centerway. Greenbelt, Maryland

Directions and Reservations: 301-441-8770. Tickets: Regular - $15   Seniors/Students - $12   Group Sales -$10