Auditions
Pride Films and Plays is holding auditions on April 10 for Five Decades of Great Gay Plays. Check out Pride Films and Plays on Facebook - the readings have a play from each decade - Boys In the Band (60's) to today. If you would like to audition send an email to prideactor@gmail.com!
John Nasca to direct staged reading of Beautiful Thing
Pride Productions, headed by David Zak, will be presenting Five Decades of Great Gay Plays, a series of staged readings which recognizes that an understanding of the history of great gay writing is a key to moving forward.
Pride Production strives to achieve this goal through classes, writing contests, staged workshops, and ultimately, the production of gay films and plays.
Five Decades of Great Gay Plays is an exploration of the history of gay drama, with readings performed on Sunday evenings at the Theatre Building Chicago from May 9 to June 20. Performances include:
May 9 -The Boys In The Band, Mart Crowley’s ground-breaker from 1968 Directed by Michael Lasswell
May 16 -Fifth of July, Lanford Wilson’s drama from 1973 Directed by Patrick Walsh
May 23 -As Is, William M. Hoffman’s searing drama, which opened on Broadway in 1985 Directed by Steve Scott
June 6-Beautiful Thing, Jonathan Harvey’s British love story from 1993 Directed by John Nasca
June 20 -Take Me Out, Richard Greenberg’s Broadway smash from 2003 Directed by David Zak
All performances are at 7:00pm at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont. All tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased by calling 773-327-5252 or online at Ticketmaster.com.
By The Stars
Coming March 18th 2009!
An informal reading of By the Stars
Music & Lyrics by R.J. Nestor
Book by R.J. Nestor and David Scoville
Original Concept by R.J. Nestor, David Scoville and John Nasca
Original musical spectacular with captivating lyrics, quick wit and a heartbreaking story.
Set in the area before talkies when the Follies were king, showgirls were striking, and dancers were alluring! Using the backdrop of New York's Broadway
By the Stars travels a path of hope, humor, heartbreak and truimph.
Check back often for more details!