A note from Francisco Solorzano...

On behalf of the entire barefoot theatre company - we wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!!! Thank you so much for your generous support and loyalty. We look forward to the upcoming year with excitement.
Keep and eye out for photos from our most recent successful bareNaked Reading Series Weekend which featured the works of our Literary Manager, Stephen Gracia, advisory board members, Mary Gallagher, Israel Horovitz, & Joe Pintauro as well as new plays by Carmen Rivera and students of South Side High School in Rockville Centre, NY.
New Website to follow as well.
See you soon!!!
Best,
Francisco Solorzano
Producing Artistic Director

company member...

barefoot theatre company member, Anna Chlumsky takes part in the bareNaked Reading Series once again. Last seen in the reading of Joseph Sousa's Teeth of the Sons directed by Michael LoPorto.

Chlumsky was also seen in barefoot's 40th anniversary revival of Lanford Willson's Balm in Gilead directed by Eric Nightengale, opposite Francisco Solorzano.

Admission for the "bareNaked" readings, priced $10, includes live music and free drinks. Reservations are not required. The readings will take place at the Theaters at 45 Bleecker in Manhattan.

Chlumsky will join the rest of the barefoot theatre company along with special guests including Lynn Cohen, last seen in Israel Horovitz's New Shorts.

Playwrights featured: Israel Horovitz, Joe Pintuaro, Stephen Gracia, Mary Gallagher, Carmen Rivera and students of South Side High School in Rockville Centre, NY.

Lynn Cohen joins barefoot theatre company...

Lynn Cohen (Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park's MacBeth; Speilberg's Munich, Sex and the City) can be see once again working with the barefoot theatre company this coming weekend in the bareNaked Reading Series weekend (Friday, December 19th performance,) at the Theatres at 45 Bleecker. She was last seen in barefoot's Israel Horovitz's New Shorts at Theatre Row Theatres in January 08'.

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Barefoot_Theatre_Presents_BARENAKED_Reading_Series_12181220_20081215

http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/16635

join us at our 2nd bareNaked Reading Series...

Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 8pm

new short plays by Mary Gallagher, Carmen Rivera and students of South Side High School in Rockville Centre- Q&A with playwrights following reading, directed by Joli Tribuzio, Victoria Malvagno & Francisco Solorzano; musical guest: Electronic Indie Rock by Dave Triggiano(featuring Christopher LoPorto from A Love Like Pi)

Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 8pm

new works by Joe Pintauro and barefoot Literary Manager, Stephen Gracia; featuring Lynn Cohen, Anna Chlumsky, barefoot theatre company and special guests; directed by Michael LoPorto and Pamela Seiderman; musical guest: Folk-Punk by Rich Stremme and Michael LoPorto+

Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 8pm

a reading of Israel Horovitz's newest play (in progress); directed by Francisco Solorzano; musical guest: DJ Blest- 1 playing soul classics and live hip hop beats

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bareNaked Reading Series is proud to feature:Will Allen, Sandra Berrios*, Jeremy Brena*-, Susanne Bruno, Gabriel Buentello-, P.J. Cirino, Anna Chlumsky*-, Lynn Cohen*, Ron Cohen*, AnaMaria Correa*-, Bobby Ditta, Cassandra Dupler, Charles Everett-, John Gazzale-, Juliet Gennari, John Harlacher*-, Patrizia Hernandez, Josh Iacovelli*, Brittany Kahn, Dan Kriss, Jessica Langer, Kendra Leigh Landon-, Ruben Luque*-, Victoria Malvagno-, Dolores McDougal*, Sean Meehan*, Chiara Montalto-, Brendan Principato, Brian Remy, Kevin Remy, Lorraine Rodriguez*-, Gil Ron*-, Francisco Solorzano*-, Anika Solveig-, Joeseph Sousa, Steven R. Weinblatt, Regina Zarembas

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ALL EVENINGS WILL FEATURE LIVE MUSIC AND FREE DRINKS!!!!!!

ADMISSION: $10 - No Reservation Required

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The Theaters at 45 Bleecker

The Lounge Theater, downstairs

45 Bleecker StreetNew York, NY 10012

(bleecker & lafayette)

bareNaked is BACK!

After the success of our first ever bareNaked Reading Series with Joseph Sousa's The Teeth Of The Sons, we present three full nights of new works by some established and emerging playwrights...be sure to join us to celebrate these works at the Holiday Season is here!

Thursday, December 18, 2008
new short plays by Mary Gallagher, Carmen Rivera and students of South Side High School in Rockville Center, featuring the barefoot theatre company, students of South Side High School and special guests. Q&A with playwrights following reading directed by special guest directors

Friday, December 19, 2008
new works by Joe Pintauro and barefoot Literary Manager, Stephen Gracia
featuring Lynn Cohen, Anna Chlumsky, barefoot theatre company and special guests
directed by Michael LoPorto and Pamela Seiderman

Saturday, December 20, 2008
a brand new full-length play by Israel Horovitz
featuring special guests
directed by Francisco Solorzano

ALL EVENINGS WILL FEATURE LIVE MUSIC AND FREE DRINKS!!!!!!
ADMISSION: $10
All Readings at 8pm.
The Theaters at 45 Bleecker
The Lounge Theater, downstairs
45 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012
(bleecker & lafayette)

The bareNaked Reading Series are evenings of new plays by emerging and established playwrights for the purpose of fostering new works from staged readings, to workshops and on to full-productions. The focus on exploring these new works is on the collaboration between playwright, director and audience without the use of costumes, props, theatrical lighting, and sets. Bringing a compelling story to full life is our goal.

bareNaked Reading Series are made possible with the support of The Theaters at 45 Bleecker: C.J. Thom , Josh Iacovelli, Louise Salamone Joseph Sanchez

Company Member, Lorraine Rodriguez...

Ventures into producing as she takes on the role of Managing Director for East 3rd Productions...Lorraine Rodriguez was last seen in the role of Maria in the stage adaptation of Dog Day Aftternoon this past summer at Theatre Row Theatres. Featured in the cast is Susan Ferrara who was seen in the workshop production of Dog Day Afternoon in the spring of 2007.

East 3rd Ensemble will present its inaugural production, the world premiere of The Weird Sisters, written by Zack Calhoon & directed by Ricardo Riethmuller.

The Weird Sisters is a prequel to William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, wherein the story centers on the creation of the three witches and the psychology behind the infamous character of Lady Macbeth.

December 5 - 20, 2008TIMES: Wed. – Sat. @ 8pm, Sat. @ 2pmTHEATRE: The Gene Frankel Theater ~ 24 Bond StreetTICKETS: $18 Purchase HereRESERVATIONS: (212)352-3101 or (866)811-4111INFORMATION: (212)677-6407

Company Member Anika Solveig...

In keeping with Barefoot's commitment to community outreach andeducation, company member Anika Solveig was hired as a teaching artistfor Long Island University's production of Jean Paul Sartre's No Exit,in the role of Estelle.

Anika will be working with students on stageand off to create a full production of this famous play.