Monday, August 31, 2009

Francisco Solorzano and Israel Horovitz direct!

On September 1st, 2009 Barefoot Theatre Company's Producing Artistic Director Francisco Solorzano and Advisory Board member Israel Horovitz collaborate on the direction of Horovitz's newest drama, The P-Word. The full-length drama was originally presented in Barefoot's bareNaked Reading Series and NYPlaywright's Lab workshop with Marin Ireland (both directed by Francisco Solorzano.)

The reading of The P-Word is another entry in Barefoot Theatre Company's 70/70 Horovitz Project.

Sins of the Mother first week a SUCCESS!

Israel Horovitz's Sins of the Mother featuring Robert Walsh, David Nail and Barefoot Theatre Company members Francisco Solorzano and Christopher Whalen opened this week and ended with a sold-out house and a standing ovation. The New England Premiere is directed by the playwright, Israel Horovitz. Sins of the Mother, now playing at Glocester Stage Company in Gloucester, MA is part of Barefoot Theatre Company's 70/70 Horovitz Project.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/rockport/fun/entertainment/arts/x1566714719/Back-to-Gloucester-Horovitz-premieres-new-full-length-play-with-local-setting.
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/archivesearch/local_story_238230108.html

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Love Simple with Barefoot Members!!

check out the cool review of the independent romantic comedy starring Barefoot Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director, Francisco Solorzano, company member, John Harlacher and Advisory Board member, Israel Horovitz. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117940905.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=love+simple

Co. Member ANNA CHLUMSKY!!

Check out Barefoot Theatre Company member, Anna Chlumsky in the hit comedy IN THE LOOP now playing to rave reviews...!!
In the Loop

Thursday, August 27, 2009

70/70 Horovitz Project: SINS OF THE MOTHER OPENING NIGHT!

Israel Horovitz's Sins of the Mother makes it's New England
Premiere TONIGHT!!! featuring Barefoot Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director, Francisco Solorzano and Company Manager, Christopher Whalen along with Robert Walsh, David Nail and directed by Mr. Horovitz. Performances begin tonight at the Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester, MA. For further information visit: www.gloucesterstage.org.http://gloucestertimes.com/pulife/local_story_238225319.html

Sins of the Mother was seen as a reading on the opening of the 70/70 Horovitz Project directed by Jo Bonney and featuring Bobby Cannavale, John Doman, Michael Stuhlbarg and Francisco Solorzano. The opening night presentation took place on Mr. Horovitz's actual 70th birthday.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Terranova with JOHN GAZZALE

Terranova with Barefoot Theatre Company member, John Gazzale EXTENDED as part of the NYC Fringe Festival!!!
http://www.monrealeproductions.com/terranova.htm

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Barefoot in Gloucester, MA

Israel Horovitz's Sins of the Mother will have its New England Premiere this Thursday, August 27 featuring Barefoot Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director, Francisco Solorzano and Company Manager Christopher Whalen. Playwright Israel Horovitz directs. Also featured in the cast: Robert Walsh and David Nail.

This production is a proud participant in Barefoot Theatre Company's 70/70 Horovitz Project. For further information on this production visit: www.gloucesterstage.com http://www.gloucesterstage.com/gsc_currentSeason.htm#CB.

Francisco Solorzano and Christopher Whalen are pictured in the workshop production of Israel Horovitz's Beirut Rocks (keep an eye out this fall as they both return to the roles they created in the New York Innovative Theatre Award nominated play.)

Click both photos to enlarge.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Barefoot in Feature Film Love Simple

Producing Artistic Director, Francisco Solorzano, company member John Harlacher and Advisory Board Member Israel Horovitz star in the independent feature film Love Simple written and directed by Barefoot Theatre Company family member Mark von Sternberg - also starring Patrizia Hernandez (seen in Barefoot Theatre Company's Beirut Rocks directed by playwright Israel Horovitz for the Boston Theatre Marathon X).

Love Simple first premiered this summer at the HBO Latino Film Festival and then went on to appear in
the 2nd Annual Feel Good Film Festival in Hollywood, California (see pics). The romantic comedy will next be seen at the Orlando Hispanic Film Festival.

Stay tuned for another New York City screening this fall!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Project # 7 - 6 Hotels in Hollywood

After a two week break Barefoot Theatre Company is back and blogging! Stay tuned for recaps on our 2008-2009 season as well as announcements on our upcoming 2009-2010 10th Anniversary Season!!! Check out our updated website featuring more information all thats happening! www.barefoottheatrecompany.org


On Sunday, August 2nd Barefoot TheatreCompany presented Project # 7 of the 70/70 Horovitz Project inHollywood, California. A reading of Israel Horovitz's 6 Hotels was read at the Secret Rose Theatre in the NoHo Arts District in North
Hollywood.

Featured in the reading were Barefoot Theatre Company members, Victoria Malvagno, Francisco Solorzano,Dedra McCord-Ware, and Christopher Whalen with special guests Alona Dadiani (last seen in Barefoot's American Playwright's Festival in 'o2), Lucas Alifano and A. J. Handegard. The evening was directed by Barefoot's Producing Artistic Director, Francisco Solorzano. Keep an eye out for the New York Premiere of 6 Hotels in New York City this fall!

Friday, August 7, 2009

Barefoot Theatre Company in Hollywood

Several Barefoot Theatre Company members were seen this past week in Project # 7 of the 70/70 Horovitz Project at the Secret Rose Theatre in North Hollywood. Project # 7 featured the reading of Israel Horovitz's 6 Hotels with company members, Dedra McCord-Ware, Victoria Malvagno, Francisco Solorzano and Christopher Whalen with special guests Lucas Alifano, Alona Dadiani, and A. J. Handegard. The reading was directed by Barefoot's Producing Artistic Director Francisco Solorzano.


This weekend Francisco Solorzano, John Harlacher, Israel Horovitz can be seen in Mark von Sternberg's feature film LOVE SIMPLE at the Feel Good Film Festival this weekend at the Grauman's Egyptian Theater. Also in the festival will be the documentary MAD HOT BALLROOM featuring Managing Director Victoria Malvagno.


Tuesday, August 4, 2009

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED!!!


Check out our newly updated Website!!!

You'll be able to find out more about us and keep in touch as we update you with some really exciting news, photos, and press!

Keep an eye out for our company members as they continue to appear on stage and screen nationwide!!!

Anna Chlumsky can currently be seen opposite James Gandolfini in the motion picture IN THE LOOP. Francisco Solorzano, John Harlacher, and Israel Horovitz can be seen in LOVE SIMPLE; Horovitz in I KNEW IT WAS YOU (documentary on John Cazale); and John Gazzale in TERRANOVA at the New York Fringe Festival.

http://www.barefoottheatrecompany.org