2011 Archive
Off Center for the Dramatic Arts presents
a very off x-mas
December 16 & 17, 2011, 8 pm
The members of Off Center are excited to present A Very Off X-Mas, a comedic holiday romp with four favorite local theatrical groups—Potato Sack Pants Theater, Green Candle Theatre Company, Firefly Productions, and The Off Center Players—with Saturday night musical escapades from Rue Mevlana, the electro-pop supergroup. Emcee for the evenings: Santa and his helper—but leave the kids with grandma.
Tickets, $10.00 at the door (check or cash only)
This show was dedicated to the memory of Peter Carlough.
Tickets, $10.00 at the door (check or cash only)
This show was dedicated to the memory of Peter Carlough.
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Potato sack pants theater presents
a mini series: a series of mini comedy shows parts i & !!
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This is the first out of TWO new mini shows! The second show will take place on the 19th of November! Same time!
Admission is $6! Two new shows! Each one hour! Hope to see you there! 
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Author Thea Lewis, creator of Queen City Ghostwalk teams up with ghost investigating team, Vermont Spirits Detective Agency to teach you the fine art of stalking the supernatural. Learn how to research a haunting, scout a location, the importance of ghost hunting gizmos and more! This seminar is filled with ghost history, local ghost stories, great facts and fun for anyone interested in the paranormal.
Produced by: Queen City Ghostwalk
Featuring: Matt Borden and Gloria DeSousa -Vermont Spirits Detective Agency and Thea Lewis, creator of Queen City Ghostwalk and author of Haunted Burlington: Spirits of Vermont's Queen City
Date: October 20th, 7 PM
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com and at the door if still available
Produced by: Queen City Ghostwalk
Featuring: Matt Borden and Gloria DeSousa -Vermont Spirits Detective Agency and Thea Lewis, creator of Queen City Ghostwalk and author of Haunted Burlington: Spirits of Vermont's Queen City
Date: October 20th, 7 PM
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com and at the door if still available
The Boycott
by Kathryn Blume
September 22 - 24, 2011, 8 pm
Packed to the rafters with moxie and magic, The Boycott tells the story of the First Lady of the United States launching a nationwide sex strike to fight global warming and save the world. Come for a raucous tour of Oval Office affairs, psychedelic absinthe trips, enchanted frogs, movie star cameos, and land in a heap of unabashed hope.
For more information, please visit www.theboycottplay.com. And no, Al Gore hasn't seen it.
For more information, please visit www.theboycottplay.com. And no, Al Gore hasn't seen it.
Vermont My Home
A CelEbration: Music, Songs, & Stories
September 18, 7 pm
CATASTROPHE: A Variety Show
by Jen Berger
September 10, 2011, 7 PM
A Variety Show to address issues, such as climate change, that have created catastrophic events. All proceeds will be donated to local flood relief efforts.
$10 suggested donation
Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm. Show will run between one hour to 1 1/2 hours.
In the last few year we have seen the increasingly devastating effects of climate change and human greed on the world. Both our planet and the people populating it are experiencing and responding to these effects. * The earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. * The BP oil spill on April 20, 2010. * The earthquake in Haiti left on January 12, 2010. * The after effects of the events of September 11th, 2001.
And now we recover from Hurricane Irene....
All proceeds will be donated to a local organization(s) doing flood relief work in Burlington/Vermont.
Salmagundi: A Stage Where Change Takes Place is a series of variety shows that are fundraisers for community based non-profits. Each show has a theme for its content and fundraising recipients.
$10 suggested donation
Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm. Show will run between one hour to 1 1/2 hours.
In the last few year we have seen the increasingly devastating effects of climate change and human greed on the world. Both our planet and the people populating it are experiencing and responding to these effects. * The earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. * The BP oil spill on April 20, 2010. * The earthquake in Haiti left on January 12, 2010. * The after effects of the events of September 11th, 2001.
And now we recover from Hurricane Irene....
All proceeds will be donated to a local organization(s) doing flood relief work in Burlington/Vermont.
Salmagundi: A Stage Where Change Takes Place is a series of variety shows that are fundraisers for community based non-profits. Each show has a theme for its content and fundraising recipients.
CageS A new theater performance
by Donny Osman
directed and developed by Jonathan Paul Cook
Thursday, September 8, 2011, 8:00pm
Dear Friends,
I hope you can come see a staged reading of my new theater show @ Off Center. It has been a long time since I have done theater work and I am very excited about this new show and the reception of the material. I have been writing the show for a year and have recently returned from Denmark where I worked and shaped the piece with my old friend Jonathan Paul Cook. No admission but please make a donation to Off Center.
Bio: Donny Osman has a long history in theater. Upon graduating from Ecole Jacques LeCoq, the famous Paris theater school, in 1972 Donny started the Two Penny Circus. Two Penny toured New England the United States and Europe for ten years. Two Penny did all original shows: “ The Clowns’ Show,” “The Masked Mime Show.” And a Commedia Del Arte production, "The Misfortunes of Signor Pantlone or Bad Day in Bergamo. “ After Two Penny Osman created Donny Osman Theater Productions and performed in schools and theaters across the US and Europe with his shows original shows: “Who was that Masked Man” and “Mission Nutrition.” He also toured three collaborations, ‘Liberty Street Boy” written by Geof Hewitt, “Democracy Rules,” written by Dana Yeaton and “Manhattan Download” written and directed by Jonathan Paul Cook. Donny played a leading role in the creation of Circus Smirkus and was the shows’ Ringmaster for three years. In 1992 Donny Osman was elected and served three terms in the Vermont Legislature as a State Representative. “Cages” is the first new theater work by Donny Osman in more than eighteen years. The show is a series of autobiographical monologues written by Osman. The show is directed and developed by Donny’s old friend and mentor Jonathan Paul Cook.
I hope you can come see a staged reading of my new theater show @ Off Center. It has been a long time since I have done theater work and I am very excited about this new show and the reception of the material. I have been writing the show for a year and have recently returned from Denmark where I worked and shaped the piece with my old friend Jonathan Paul Cook. No admission but please make a donation to Off Center.
Bio: Donny Osman has a long history in theater. Upon graduating from Ecole Jacques LeCoq, the famous Paris theater school, in 1972 Donny started the Two Penny Circus. Two Penny toured New England the United States and Europe for ten years. Two Penny did all original shows: “ The Clowns’ Show,” “The Masked Mime Show.” And a Commedia Del Arte production, "The Misfortunes of Signor Pantlone or Bad Day in Bergamo. “ After Two Penny Osman created Donny Osman Theater Productions and performed in schools and theaters across the US and Europe with his shows original shows: “Who was that Masked Man” and “Mission Nutrition.” He also toured three collaborations, ‘Liberty Street Boy” written by Geof Hewitt, “Democracy Rules,” written by Dana Yeaton and “Manhattan Download” written and directed by Jonathan Paul Cook. Donny played a leading role in the creation of Circus Smirkus and was the shows’ Ringmaster for three years. In 1992 Donny Osman was elected and served three terms in the Vermont Legislature as a State Representative. “Cages” is the first new theater work by Donny Osman in more than eighteen years. The show is a series of autobiographical monologues written by Osman. The show is directed and developed by Donny’s old friend and mentor Jonathan Paul Cook.
Off Center for the Dramatic Arts presents
The First Annual Burlington Fringe Festival
The members of Off Center are excited to present The First Annual Burlington Fringe Festival, July 28-30, 8 p.m., an entertainment by 12 local theatrical groups and individual artists over three nights, to benefit Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington's non-profit, black box theater.Off Center is located at 294 N. Winooski Ave., Suite 116C, Burlington, Vermont 05401 (near the corner of Archibald and No. Winooski)
Free parking/air conditioned for your comfort.
Performance Schedule
Thursday, July 28th
1). Green Candle Theatre Co.
2). Dennis McSorley & Maura Campbell
3). Mickey Western
4). Moxie Productions
Friday, July 29th
1). Small Potatoes Theatre Co.
2). Potato Sack Pants Theater
3). Actors Anonymous
4). Kathryn Blume
Saturday, July 30th
1). Lydia Stein & David Symons
2). Burlington Dances
3). Woodhead
4). Lee Anderson
Free parking/air conditioned for your comfort.
Performance Schedule
Thursday, July 28th
1). Green Candle Theatre Co.
2). Dennis McSorley & Maura Campbell
3). Mickey Western
4). Moxie Productions
Friday, July 29th
1). Small Potatoes Theatre Co.
2). Potato Sack Pants Theater
3). Actors Anonymous
4). Kathryn Blume
Saturday, July 30th
1). Lydia Stein & David Symons
2). Burlington Dances
3). Woodhead
4). Lee Anderson
Fringe Elements by Pamela Polston [SEVEN DAYS 7-20-11]
| seven_days_fringe2011_preview.pdf |
Moxie Productions presents
Tivo la resistance
Off Center for the Dramatic Arts presents, as part of
the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival,
Burning Bridges
by Stephen Goldberg
Directed by Allan Nicholls
June 1 - 11, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Cast (In Order of Appearance)
Stephen Goldberg………………….Tony
Tracey Girdich………………………Sheily
Emily Day……………………………Peggy
James Harvey……………………....Freddy
Ben Littenberg………………………Bill
Paul Schnabel……………………....Phil
Crew
Allan Nicholls……………………..…Director
Brad “Bear” Ingalls…………............Lighting Designer
Tobin Jordan…………………..…….Stage Manager
Director’s Note: Life Is A Journey…Not.
--Allan Nicholls, Director
Stephen Goldberg………………….Tony
Tracey Girdich………………………Sheily
Emily Day……………………………Peggy
James Harvey……………………....Freddy
Ben Littenberg………………………Bill
Paul Schnabel……………………....Phil
Crew
Allan Nicholls……………………..…Director
Brad “Bear” Ingalls…………............Lighting Designer
Tobin Jordan…………………..…….Stage Manager
Director’s Note: Life Is A Journey…Not.
--Allan Nicholls, Director
When a musician can't hit those notes anymore, what's left? by Brent Hallenbeck [Burlington Free Press 6-5-11]
| bfp_burningbridgesreview.pdf |
Goldberg play offers jazz as well as heart by Jim Lowe [Times Argus 6-4-11]
| timeargus_burningbridgesreview.pdf |
An Original Play Adds Drama to the Jazz Fest by Erik Esckilsen [SEVEN DAYS 5-25-11]
| seven_days_burningbridgesreview.pdf |
Potato Sack Pant Theater presents
Character Flaws
May 26, 2011
Sketch comedy meets vaudeville when Meredith Gordon and her troupe, known as Potato Sack Pants Theater, performs the show "Character Flaws" at 7:30 tonight through Saturday at
Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington.
$6. www.brownpapertickets.com.
$6. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Best Bets by Brent Hallenbeck [Burlington Free Press 5-26-11]
| the_burlington_free_press_best_bets_may_26.pdf |
Theatre Mosaic Mond presents
Mrs Warren’s Profession
by George Bernard SHAW
May 19 - 22, 2011
...with 3 nights benefiting PIE, Puppets In Education.
TMM thanks the wonderful Cast,Crew, Ushers & Cashiers who made “Mrs warren’s Profession” possible.
The Cast
Vivie: Catherine Domareki
Praed: Ethan Alsruhe
Mrs Warren: Mary Scripps
Crofts: Bob Carmody
Frank: Matthew Winston
Rev: Don Loeb
The Crew
Light & Sound Designer: Brad “Bear” Ingalls
House Manager: Paula Higa
Costume Designer: Winnie Loobie
Tech Designer: Andrew Albright
Stage Hand: Landing “Papis” Badji
Program Editor: Roger Putzel
Georgette Garbès–Putzel founded TMM in 2009 as a vehicle for expressly professional theater, an outlet for highly trained actors, and remains its Artistic Director. Mrs Warren’s Profession follows productions of A Visit from Miss Prothero and No Exit/ Huis-Clos (in English and French, back-to- back). TMM productions seek to cut through the audience’s preconceptions (“British comedy,” “existential nihilism”) to expose the human and social relationships – the mosaic – in each play. For this production Georgette has worked as Stage Manager, Director, Set Designer, Stage Hand, and Costume Designer (with the able assistance, of course, of Winnie Loobie and her amazing hats and the actors).
TMM thanks the wonderful Cast,Crew, Ushers & Cashiers who made “Mrs warren’s Profession” possible.
The Cast
Vivie: Catherine Domareki
Praed: Ethan Alsruhe
Mrs Warren: Mary Scripps
Crofts: Bob Carmody
Frank: Matthew Winston
Rev: Don Loeb
The Crew
Light & Sound Designer: Brad “Bear” Ingalls
House Manager: Paula Higa
Costume Designer: Winnie Loobie
Tech Designer: Andrew Albright
Stage Hand: Landing “Papis” Badji
Program Editor: Roger Putzel
Georgette Garbès–Putzel founded TMM in 2009 as a vehicle for expressly professional theater, an outlet for highly trained actors, and remains its Artistic Director. Mrs Warren’s Profession follows productions of A Visit from Miss Prothero and No Exit/ Huis-Clos (in English and French, back-to- back). TMM productions seek to cut through the audience’s preconceptions (“British comedy,” “existential nihilism”) to expose the human and social relationships – the mosaic – in each play. For this production Georgette has worked as Stage Manager, Director, Set Designer, Stage Hand, and Costume Designer (with the able assistance, of course, of Winnie Loobie and her amazing hats and the actors).
Saints & Poets Procuduction Company presents
Charlotte's Web
adapted by Joseph Robinette
April 28 - May 8, 2011
Based on the book by E.B. White.
Produced by Jess Wilson, Kevin Christopher, Jess Bernard
Directed by Jess Wilson
Chorus/Announcer/Loudspeaker Voice/Reporter.............Rick Homan
Wilbur................................................................................Jordan Gullikson
Fern...................................................................................Eva Espenshade
Martha Arable....................................................................Patricia Julien
John Arable........................................................................Ed Roberts
Avery Arable.......................................................................Eleanor Weisman-Rowell
Edith Zuckerman................................................................Mary Scripps
Homer Zuckerman..............................................................Bob Carmody
Lurvy...................................................................................G. Richard Ames
Goose/Gander....................................................................Marianne DiMascio
Templeton...........................................................................Seth Jarvis
Sheep/Lamb........................................................................Jess Bernard
Charlotte/Spiders.................................................................Chris Caswell
Uncle/Spectators/Judges/Fairgoers.....................................Kevin Christopher
Produced by Jess Wilson, Kevin Christopher, Jess Bernard
Directed by Jess Wilson
Chorus/Announcer/Loudspeaker Voice/Reporter.............Rick Homan
Wilbur................................................................................Jordan Gullikson
Fern...................................................................................Eva Espenshade
Martha Arable....................................................................Patricia Julien
John Arable........................................................................Ed Roberts
Avery Arable.......................................................................Eleanor Weisman-Rowell
Edith Zuckerman................................................................Mary Scripps
Homer Zuckerman..............................................................Bob Carmody
Lurvy...................................................................................G. Richard Ames
Goose/Gander....................................................................Marianne DiMascio
Templeton...........................................................................Seth Jarvis
Sheep/Lamb........................................................................Jess Bernard
Charlotte/Spiders.................................................................Chris Caswell
Uncle/Spectators/Judges/Fairgoers.....................................Kevin Christopher
Burlington Free Press Review of Charlotte's Web
Three Men on a Buffalo Productions presents
Orphans
by Lyle Kessler
March 9 - 26, 2011, 7:30 pm
Cast (In order of appearance)
Phillip…………………………Aaron Masi
Treat.…….……………………John D. Alexander
Harold…………………………Dennis McSorley
Crew
Director..………………………Tara Lee Downs
Stage Manager.………………Emily Hyman
Assistant Stage Manager….…Katie Owens
Set Construction Chief..………Mark Roberts
Lighting Designer..…………….Jeffrey E. Salzburg
Lighting/Scenic Crew …………Paul Schnabel, Genevra MacPhail, Alan Hefferon, Molly Ziegler, Gregory Sargent, Heather Maganzini, Kathryn Costello, Katelyn Brisson, Patrick Adigweme
Executive Producer…………….John D. Alexander
Phillip…………………………Aaron Masi
Treat.…….……………………John D. Alexander
Harold…………………………Dennis McSorley
Crew
Director..………………………Tara Lee Downs
Stage Manager.………………Emily Hyman
Assistant Stage Manager….…Katie Owens
Set Construction Chief..………Mark Roberts
Lighting Designer..…………….Jeffrey E. Salzburg
Lighting/Scenic Crew …………Paul Schnabel, Genevra MacPhail, Alan Hefferon, Molly Ziegler, Gregory Sargent, Heather Maganzini, Kathryn Costello, Katelyn Brisson, Patrick Adigweme
Executive Producer…………….John D. Alexander
Captive Assurance by Elisabeth Crean [SEVEN DAYS 3-16-11]
| orphans_seven_days_11_17.pdf |
'Orphans' - Gripping drama in dingy setting by Brent Hallenbeck [Burlington Free Press 3-13-11]
| orphans_freepress.pdf |
‘Orphans' a tough, black comedy by Jim Lowe [Times Argus 3-11-11]
| orphans_timesargus.pdf |
Out of Control: Two Plays by Maura Campbell
March 2- 5, 2011 at 7:30pm
This March at the OFF CENTER FOR THE DRAMATIC ARTS: See TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS by renowned Vermont playwright Maura Campbell:
The hilariously twisted 20/20 directed by Nathan Hartswick - "Murder is all in the family..."
Featuring David DiLego, Mary Scripps, Bob Carmody, John Lyons & Natalie Miller
PLUS...
The dramatic and dystopian Ou Topos directed by Maura Campbell - "Science fiction is no longer a fantasy..."
Featuring Ben Wiggins, Xana Wolf, John Milton Oliver, Wendi Stein & Marianne DiMascio
Two shows! 2:00 pm (doors at 1:30pm) & 7:30 pm (doors at 7:00pm)
Tickets are available ONLY at the door (no pre-sales) so get there early! Admission is "pay what you can afford between $10 and $20."
The hilariously twisted 20/20 directed by Nathan Hartswick - "Murder is all in the family..."
Featuring David DiLego, Mary Scripps, Bob Carmody, John Lyons & Natalie Miller
PLUS...
The dramatic and dystopian Ou Topos directed by Maura Campbell - "Science fiction is no longer a fantasy..."
Featuring Ben Wiggins, Xana Wolf, John Milton Oliver, Wendi Stein & Marianne DiMascio
Two shows! 2:00 pm (doors at 1:30pm) & 7:30 pm (doors at 7:00pm)
Tickets are available ONLY at the door (no pre-sales) so get there early! Admission is "pay what you can afford between $10 and $20."
Two Tense New One-Acts to Play Burlington's Off Center by Erik Esckilsen [SEVEN DAYS 3-10-11]
| outofcontrolstate_of_thearts.pdf |
Collected Stories
by Donald Margulies
Directed by Walt Levering
February 16 - 26, 2011 at 7:30pm
Donald Margulies' provocative play, Collected Stories, is an emotional journey of two writers. Ruth Steiner (played by Geri Amori), the elder, learned teacher with a romantic past, and Lisa Morrison (played by Amy Burrell-Cormier), the hired student assistant and eager protégé. Set in Ruth’s Greenwich Village apartment in the early 1990s, the play develops and grows their professional relationship as well as their intimate friendship. Collected Stories reminds us that there are stories we read, stories we imagine, stories we tell and stories we live and Margulies uses the play as a forum to explore the question of who has the rights to someone's story.
Tickets $15 at the door (cash/ck only) or through www.flynntix.org or call 802-86-Flynn
Tickets $15 at the door (cash/ck only) or through www.flynntix.org or call 802-86-Flynn
}hexdump{: transfiguration
february 11, 2011
"}hexdump{: transmutation" is an experimental art performance installation that examines the meaning of alchemy in a digital context and the multiple impacts it has on the human species in today's world. Utilizing sound, light, video and interactive rituals, this event promises a unique experience for audience members on both individual and collective levels.
In addition to multiple sets by }hexdump{, the evening will feature musical selections from Gabriel Night (Insurrection), Tyrant (Insurrection) and ATRS\3 (in his Burlington debut!)
}hexdump{ will also be releasing their new physical media artifact entitled "protocol analysis volume one" during the evening of this event.
Admission $5; doors open at 7pm.
In addition to multiple sets by }hexdump{, the evening will feature musical selections from Gabriel Night (Insurrection), Tyrant (Insurrection) and ATRS\3 (in his Burlington debut!)
}hexdump{ will also be releasing their new physical media artifact entitled "protocol analysis volume one" during the evening of this event.
Admission $5; doors open at 7pm.
Hexed by Dan Bolles [SEVEN DAYS 2-9-11]; Random Notes by Brent Hallenbeck [BURLINGTON FREE PRESS 2-10-10]
| hexdumppress.pdf |
Jason Lorber presents
Comedy Fix
Moxie Productions presents
Sea Room
by Jordan Gullikson
January 12-22, 2011
Directed by Monica Callan
Featuring: Andy Butterfield, Tara Downs, Emer Feeney, Aaron Masi, Genevra MacPhail, John Oliver, Aaron Reil, & Todd Townsend.
The Vermont Contemporary Playwrights Forum 2010 winner!
January 12-22, Wed-Sat @ 7:30pm--Adults $20, Student/Senior $15 (with ID), Kids 13 + under $10; With a Discount Matinee on Sat 1/15, $15, $10 & $7.
Featuring: Andy Butterfield, Tara Downs, Emer Feeney, Aaron Masi, Genevra MacPhail, John Oliver, Aaron Reil, & Todd Townsend.
The Vermont Contemporary Playwrights Forum 2010 winner!
January 12-22, Wed-Sat @ 7:30pm--Adults $20, Student/Senior $15 (with ID), Kids 13 + under $10; With a Discount Matinee on Sat 1/15, $15, $10 & $7.
