04/16/2013
Food For Thought Productions
FOOD FOR THOUGHT'S CURRENT SEASON
HIGHLIGHTS:
Below are descriptions of some of the highlights of our current season. You can EMAIL [email protected] or call 646-366-9340 to make reservations for our shows and seminars. Seating is limited so call or email right away. Also, ask about our latest discounts.
Monday, April 22nd--Tony nominee Anita Gillette and Ricky Aiello (21 Jump Street) star in Real to Reel by Pulitzer-Prize winning writer Frank Gilroy. This fast-paced witty one-act, filled with suspense, revolves around a leading man whose new film (which he also directed and produced), is opening the next day and a leading film critic, who has just been mugged. This very sexy actor happens to pass by the scene of the crime and escorts this very shaken, yet still tough critic to her apartment. He wants a great review once his film is released; she wants to be wanted. The stakes are high as they spar with each other verbally, each seduced by the other's power.
Wednesday, May 1st--Tony Nominees Tony Roberts and Penny Fuller star in the wickedly funny, The Lover by Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter, and Directed by Antony Marsellis. The play revolves around marriage, fantasies and game playing.
Thursday, May 9th -- For Whom The Southern Bell Tolls. This hilarious satire on Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie was written by Tony-Nominee Christopher Durang. Who else! You may have seen Durang's take on Chekov at Lincoln Center--Vania and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Now you can see his spin on Williams at Food For Thought!
Thursday, May 23rd--Tony Nominees Bob Dishy and Zach Grenier along with Judy Graubart star in two plays by Oscar nominated writer Murray Schisgal (for the movie, Tootsie). Join us for this hilarious two-hander, "The Man Who Couldn't Stop Crying and the premiere of Death, Thou Shalt Die! and you'll have a chance to speak to the actors and writer Schisgal during the Q & A.
Wednesday, June 5th-- Tony Award winner Fritz Weaver stars in The Real Thing by Henry James, adapted by Susan Charlotte. James explores the many shades of reality and shows us that sometimes imitation seems more real than the real thing. A truly thought-provoking work.
Also, we have a fabulous new website with pictures of celebrities who have been part of Food For Thought -- both on stage and off: Danny Aiello, Christine Baranski, Anne Jackson, Judith Light, Steve Martin, Liza Minnelli, Joyce Carol Oates, Rosie Perez, Vanessa Redgrave, Kyra Sedgwick, Marian Seldes, Elaine Stritch, and Eli Wallach.
A REAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT EXPERIENCE
Here's the menu:
12pm--LUNCH AT THE PLAYERS
On Wednesdays you can have lunch at
the Players in the celebrated Grill.
1pm--STIMULATING THEATRE SEMINAR
Right before each show there will be a seminar in which you'll have a chance to explore the works and themes
of the writer whose play we are presenting that day. Seating is very limited. You must make a reservation in advance.
2pm--FABULOUS FOOD FOR THOUGHT SHOW
See a show in an intimate environment with the
top actors, directors and writers.
3pm--THOUGHT PROVOKING POST PLAY DISCUSSION
Be a part of a Q &A with the actors and director.You'll have a chance to discuss the play, the actor's process
and presentation. And, if you like to sit back and observe, here's your chance.
3:30--RECEPTION --MINGLE WITH THE TALENT
Stay for a reception after the show. You'll have a chance to talk
to the actors, writer and director, up close and personal.
If you are pressed for time you can just come to the show or the show and Q & A or the seminars, show and Q &A, etc. There are many exciting options. The choice is yours.
In ADDITION to our Food For Thought program we are also presenting the short works of NYU students. These plays take place during the first ten minutes of the programs in April. So far we have presented three of the six short plays, and have received a great response. There is more of this new talent to come. Just check the schedule.
As you know, we need your help in order to keep presenting such high quality shows and seminars, updating the website , etc. etc. etc. We hope that you take this need very much to heart. To become a sponsor of Food For Thought, go to our website at http://www.foodforthoughtproductions.com/ or to donate to our sister company Cause Celebre, visit our website at http://causecelebre.info/.
We look forward to seeing you this season.