Food For Thought Productions

08/07/2014

Food For Thought Productions opens it's new season September 29th with a play by A.R. Gurney, starring Tony award winner Carole Shelley, directed by Antony Marsellis.

04/11/2014

Dear Valued Patron:

Tony Award Winner Tammy Grimes will be performing at Food For Thought Productions on Thursday, April 24th at 2pm.

Ms. Grimes will be starring in a deeply moving one-act play entitled Steps Must Be Gentle by Tennessee Williams, directed by Antony Marsellis. Join us for this special show, a Q&A with the cast and director, followed by a reception on the Terrace overlooking Rockefeller Center. Purchase your tickets for this show by Monday, April 14th and you'll receive a 40% discount.

REMINDERS:

For the entire Spring 2014 schedule,

http://www.foodforthoughtproductions.com/ #!schedule/c1om7.

For the entire Fall 2014 schedule,

http://www.foodforthoughtproductions.com/ #!next-season/c1qnr

Wednesday, April 30th
The one and only KT Sullivan joins Tony Nominee Penny Fuller and veteran critic Rex Reed in Christopher Durang's Wanda's Visit and August Strindberg's The Stronger.

Monday, June 2nd
See Tony Award winner Richard Easton in the wickedly funny A Slight Ache by Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter. And speaking of wickedly funny, Mr. Easton will be joined by Tony award winner Carole Shelley, who starred in Wicked, as well as The Elephant Man and was one of the Pigeon sisters in The Odd Couple.

Also, on Monday, October 20th our sister company, Cause Celebre, will have its annual Gala. So join us for dinner and a show with a fabulous line-up of celebrities including Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Lainie Kazan. Though October may seem far away, our Gala is over 50% sold out. There are only a few discounted tickets left. So call right away and make sure you don't miss out on this extraordinary evening.

LUNCH:

And, if you are a Food For Thought member, you can have a fabulous buffet lunch in the dining room from noon to two right before the show. Dine with your friends in an intimate setting and then enjoy a different kind of feast right afterwards--one acts performed, written and directed by the best of Broadway. A true Food For Thought. All that you have to do is become a member--see below. You must make lunch reservations in advance by calling 646-366-9340.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Take a look at our exciting memberships by visiting: http://www.foodforthoughtproductions.com/ #!member-plans/cnaj. Each category offers all kinds of benefits. Do you prefer seating that is up close and personal; discounts to restaurants and parking; the opportunity to cancel your tickets at the last minute; or the chance to sit in on a Food For Thought rehearsal? Just pick which membership suits your needs. Then all you have to do is call or email us with the category you are interested in.

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, visit: http://www.foodforthoughtproductions.com/ #!sponsors/cvja or to make a donation to Cause Célèbre, visit: http://www.causecelebre.info/ #!sponsors/c16vq. You may not have had a chance to make a donation or contribution in 2013. But it is never too late to support us.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Take Care,

Susan Charlotte
Founding Artistic Director
Food For Thought/Cause Célèbre

09/20/2013

Dear Valued Patron:

In just two weeks from today we will open another exciting Food For Thought season at our new location--the 3 West Club. The address is 3 West 51st Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Again we want to remind you that THREE OF THE SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT--OCTOBER 3rd, 7th and 23rd. That means that almost all of October is sold out. So please DON'T WAIT to reserve your seats. Call 646-366-9340 or email [email protected]. For full schedule go to http://www.foodforthoughtproductions.com/ #!schedule/c1om7

DISCOUNT TICKETS

Two half-priced tickets to any of the shows except for 10/3, 10/7 and 10/23 (if space permits), if you call or email us by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd BY 6 PM.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Take a look at our exciting membership series by going here:
http://www.foodforthoughtproductions.com/ #!member-plans/cnaj

Each category offers all kinds of benefits. Do you prefer seating that is up close and personal; discounts to restaurants and parking; the opportunity to cancel your tickets at the last minute; or the chance to sit in on a Food For Thought rehearsal? Just pick which membership suits your needs. Then all you have to do is call or email us with the category you are interested in.

ALSO: WE HAVE ONLY TWENTY TICKETS LEFT FOR OUR OCTOBER 28th GALA, given by our sister company, Cause Celebre. West Side Story's Carol Lawrence will be performing along with other surprise guests. And we are beginning a new series on Monday, November 18th at 6 pm called "You Are Not Alone/Mental Health Matters" which includes a screening of the film, Love Divided By, followed by a panel with TV and film star Louise Lasser and a reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres. ONLY A FEW DISCOUNT TICKETS LEFT. For further information click here:

http://www.causecelebre.info/ #!events/c1u5p

And finally, as some of you know, a play of mine entitled When Truth Is Not Enough which deals with voter suppression was presented in Philadelphia and New York in 2012 and 2013. This is an issue that seems to be featured on the news almost daily. Three branches of the League of Women Voters have joined together and are presenting When Truth Is Not Enough on Wednesday, September 25th at the Cinema Arts Center on Huntington, Long Island. Directed by Antony Marsellis, the cast features Kit Flanagan, Seret Scott and William Connell. The show will begin at 7pm and will be followed by a Q & A and reception. We would love to have you be part of this evening. If you are interested just call the Cinema Arts Center at 631.423.7611 or to order online CLICK HERE:

http://www.cinemaartscentre.org/event/when-truth-is-not-enough/

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, CLICK HERE:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=2mS_ao04CNMFfL41cx1aAqVY8IAmDgSv2wGikA8AP6tATpuuA7B_9fDXRW8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0038486cd0d9a2f30f3a21df7b0d0cee

To make a donation to Cause Célèbre, CLICK HERE:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=EXZa_q3CtHAsetZf_PFsq1EISjXTJOlp8Idf3fox2HgvxmoDKI4lLRRsheG&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0038486cd0d9a2f30f3a21df7b0d0cee
We look forward to seeing you in the fall at one or more of these wonderful shows.

Take Care,


Susan Charlotte
Founding Artistic Director
Food For Thought/Cause Celebre

NEXT SEASON

09/13/2013

OUR NEW HOME--3 WEST CLUB
The Terrace

After each of our Food For Thought shows
and Cause Célèbre events
you will have a chance to mingle with the cast
on the terrace as you overlook Rockefeller Center.


Dear Valued Subscriber:

Here are some important updates:


CAST UPDATES

More Tony winners come to Food For Thought. Tony Nominee Penny Fuller joins Fritz Weaver and Rex Reed for our opening show on October 3rd--The Masks--an episode of "The Twilight Zone" directed by Antony Marsellis.

Zoe Caldwell will not be performing in A.R. Gurney's The Love Course but Tony Award winner Carole Shelley will be joining Larry Pine in this wry and witty one-act on October 7th.


SOLD-OUT SHOWS

October 3rd, 7th and 23rd. Almost all of October is sold out so please DON'T WAIT to reserve your seats. Call 646-366-9340 or email [email protected]. For the entire schedule go to foodforthoughtproductions.com.


SCHEDULE CHANGE

We have moved William Saroyan's Hello Out There from October 16th to December 9th. The program on December 9th will also include Louise Fletcher's Sorry Wrong Number, which is on your schedule.


DISCOUNT TICKETS

Two half-priced tickets to any of the shows except for 10/3, 10/7 and 10/23 (if space permits), if you call or email us by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th BY 6 PM.


MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Take a look at our exciting membership series by going to foodforthoughtproductions.com. Each category offers all kinds of benefits. Do you prefer seating that is up close and personal; discounts to restaurants and parking; the opportunity to cancel your tickets at the last minute; or the chance to sit in on a Food For Thought rehearsal? Just pick which membership suits your needs. Then all you have to do is call or email us with the category you are interested in.


Also, don't forget two extraordinary events presented by our sister company, Cause Célèbre: Our GALA on Monday, October 28th at 6:30 with West Side Story's Carol Lawrence performing and a new series we are starting on Monday, November 18th at 6 pm called "You Are Not Alone/Mental Health Matters" which includes a screening of the film, Love Divided By, followed by a panel with TV and film star Louise Lasser and a reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres.ONLY A FEW DISCOUNT TICKETS LEFT. Please visit causecelebre.info for more details.

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 https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=o7NlxAKbsoXCy_NIJhI6o-ZxHxbUgoXlVmo_waaP3quITyH6VDjxb0FncLi&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0038486cd0d9a2f30f3a21df7b0d0cee.
To make a donation to Cause Célèbre, visit https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=Tu3EB4hbPKyJBGmwRMyt0Ctmp7FR94EB20YsELUmzWq4aAqwi910JJa_hGG&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0038486cd0d9a2f30f3a21df7b0d0cee.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall at one or more of these wonderful shows.

Take Care,


Susan Charlotte
Founding Artistic Director
Food For Thought/Cause Celebre

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09/03/2013

Dear Valued Patron,

As you know we will be opening yet another exciting Food For Thought season at yet another exciting new space, 3 West Club. If you have not reserved your tickets yet please do so right away. A number of shows are on the verge of sold out. Also, we are thrilled to announce a number of projects and events that are being presented by our sister company, Cause Célèbre:

NEVER GIVE UP GALA
Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm

We will honor Tony Nominee Carol Lawrence, who created the role of Maria in West Side Story on Broadway. Ms. Lawrence will perform songs from that extraordinary show. We are also honoring the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Joel Connable, the son of Roma and Al Connable, two of our long-time Food For Thought subscribers. We will also be holding the Gala in our new home--3 West Club-- in the Grand Ballroom. ONLY A FEW DISCOUNT TICKETS LEFT. Please call 646-366-9340 for tickets.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE SERIES/ Mental Health Matters
Monday, November 18th, at 6 pm

You may have noticed that it is perfectly acceptable to say you have broken your leg. But it is not the norm to say you are sad or depressed or that you are having an anxiety attack. It is even less acceptable to say that you are bipolar or schizophrenic. Mental disorders still create a stigma and isolate the individual with the disorder as well as their family.

Join us for part one of our "You Are Not Alone" series which will provide individuals a chance to connect with each other, to learn about all the options that are open to them and to feel that they are part of a community. This very special evening will begin with a screening of Love Divided By, a short film which was chosen to reopen the MoMA's Titus II theatre, followed by a panel including Carolyn Wolf, Donna Berstein and film and TV star Louise Lasser who will discuss creating her very beloved, very emotional and very troubled Mary Hartman. You'll have a chance to ask questions of Ms. Lasser as well as experts in the legal field who are not only knowledgeable but innovative as well in their approaches.

This very special evening, sponsored by Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Einiger, LLP and Tom O'Connor & Associates will end with a reception on the Terrace overlooking Rockefeller Center, where you'll enjoy good food, good wine and good company.

Please call 646-366-9340 in advance for tickets. Space is very limited. Doors open at 6:00pm.


THE MARCIA ROTHBLUM SCHOLARSHIP

Due to the generosity of Philip Rothblum and the Foundation that he started with his late wife, Marcia Rothblum, Cause Célèbre is able to provide a workshop for five writers from NYU's Rita and Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing. These writers had their work presented at Food For Thought last year and they now have a chance to further develop their plays, incorporating the feedback they received from professors, actors, directors and our audience members. Their play will be presented once again during the fall series. This program allows young writers the rare opportunity to work on their craft and to move into the professional realm of theatre.

I had the privilege of knowing Marcia Rothblum, an artist and a true theatre lover. Her opinions were always interesting, her observations unique and her ability to articulate her thoughts clearly was unusual. Her comments were, in fact, so thought-provoking that one often had to reflect upon what she said. It is a great honor to present a program named after such a special and gifted woman.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall at one or more of these events.

Take Care,



Susan Charlotte
Founding Artistic Director
Food For Thought/Cause Celebre

07/03/2013

Dear Valued Patron,

We want to wish you a happy July 4th. And, in the spirit of celebrating, we want to offer you a pair of discounted tickets to any of our shows during the fall season if you email [email protected] or call us at 646-366-9340 by the end of the weekend--Sunday, July 7th. If we are out of the office just leave a message and we will get back to you. Remember, we are opening the season on Thursday, October 3 with a "Twilight Zone" script starring Fritz Weaver. For the full fall schedule CLICK HERE.

Also, don't forget about our fabulous Gala on October 28th. Carol Lawrence, who created the role of Maria in West Side Story on Broadway, will be performing songs from this great classic. Join us, Ms. Lawrence and other performers of note for dinner and a show that you won't forget. We are also honoring the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation and Joel Connable, the son of two of our very dear subscribers, Roma and Al Connable. Call or email us for further information and to purchase tickets.

And, if you have not yet become a Food For Thought member, take a look at the listing of all the wonderful benefits you'll receive including: discounts on Food For Thought tickets (save $30/ticket), selected restaurants and parking; better seating; last minute cancellation privileges; an opportunity to have lunch at the Players and a chance to sit in on a Food For Thought rehearsal. Whatever level you purchase, whether it is an opal or a sapphire, your membership will last for an entire year. So don't wait. Become a member and enjoy all the extra perks.

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, visit
www.foodforthoughtproductions.com.

To make a donation to Cause Celebre,
visit www.causecelebre.info.


We hope you have a chance to enjoy the weekend, watch the fireworks, relax at a barbeque and have plenty of food for thought.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall.

Sincerely

Susan Charlotte
Founding Artistic Director
Food For Thought/Cause Celebre

06/18/2013

Dear Valued Patron:

Danny Aiello and I recently wrote to you about our plans to present The Shoemaker again. We heard from so many of you who were thrilled about our plans. We will keep you posted.

In the meantime, we wanted you to join us on June 23rd. Danny will be performing with his band, singing a combination of American standards, blues and more. You have seen him in over fifty movies and now you will have a chance to watch the beloved Oscar nominee up close and
personal at The Gotham Comedy Club (208 W 23rd St b/w 7th & 8th Ave).

This is a show not to be missed. So call 212-367-9000 right away for tickets. Seating is limited.

We hope to see you on June 23rd.

Sincerely

Susan Charlotte

06/18/2013

Carol Lawrence-performing at our Cause Celebre gala this fall!! Visit www.causecelebre.info for details.

06/18/2013

Dear Valued Patron,

We just finished another exciting Food For Thought season. And, as we have often said, you can come to Food For Thought and see celebrities up close and personal on stage and off.

Over the years we have had many theatre and film icons including Liza Minnelli, Daniel Day Lewis, Steve Martin, Dustin Hoffman and Vanessa Redgrave sitting in the audience right next to our loyal subscribers. And so Carol Lawrence, who created the role of Maria in West Side Story on Broadway, joined us yesterday for the last show of the season and charmed everyone at the post-show reception. If you missed yesterday's show, don't worry. This fall she will be joining us again at our Cause Celebre Gala (our sister company). On October 28th at The Players, Carol Lawrence will be performing songs from West Side Story. If you don't have tickets for this spectacular fall event call us at 646-366-9340 or email us at [email protected] right away for information including ticket prices (we still have a few discount tickets).

And speaking of spectacular fall events, Food For Thought starts up again on October 3rd. If you can join us for this opening it will be well worth your while. Tony Award winner Fritz Weaver will be starring in The Masks, which was part of the classic television series, "The Twilight Zone".

There are twelve other exciting shows--you can view the entire schedule online at our website.

And, if you have not yet become a Food For Thought member, take a look at the listing of all the wonderful benefits you'll receive including: discounts on Food For Thought tickets (save $30/ticket), selected restaurants and parking; better seating; last minute cancellation privileges; an opportunity to have lunch at the Players and a chance to sit in on a Food For Thought rehearsal. Whatever level you purchase, whether it is an opal or a sapphire, your membership will last for an entire year. So don't wait. Become a member and enjoy all the extra perks. Take a look at our membership offers by visiting our website

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, visit
www.foodforthoughtproductions.com.

To make a donation to Cause Celebre,
visit www.causecelebre.info.

We hope you have a wonderful summer. And we look forward to seeing you in the fall.

Sincerely,
Susan Charlotte

05/16/2013

Dear Valued Patron:

Food For Thought has had a very exciting season so far. We are so proud of the shows we have presented which include: Harold Pinter's The Lover with Tony Roberts and Penny Fuller, Chris Durang's For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls starring Carole Shelley, and Agatha Christie's The Patient starring Richard Easton, to name a few. We have four shows left starring: Bob Dishy, Judy Graubart, Zach Grenier, Karl Kenzler, Amanda Quaid, Lisa Bostnar and Fritz Weaver.

Though the quality of our shows remains, our expenses, including presenting shows at the beloved Players, have increased a great deal. We want to continue offering shows at Food For Thought, but In order to do so we are making certain changes for the fall season. Starting with our first fall show we will offer the following memberships:

MEMBERSHIP
-- For only $100 you will be entitled to discount tickets for one year. The tickets will cost only $35 each. You will also receive a membership card which will give you restaurant and parking discounts.

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
-- For $250 you will receive the above offers as well as better seating--the second and third rows, as available --and same day cancellation.

V.I.P. MEMBERSHIP
-- For $350 you will receive all of the above and first row seating, as available.

Your membership will be valid for a year and will allow you to roll over your tickets from the fall season 2013 to the spring season to 2014.

If you do not choose to become a member tickets will cost $65 for a single ticket and $55 per ticket for two tickets or more. None of the above privileges will apply such as discounts tickets, preferred seating and membership discount cards.

Any tickets purchased beginning January 2012 can be used through December 2013. After that they expire. Any tickets purchased before 2012 will expire as of June 30th 2013. There are people who have rolled over tickets for three, four and five years. We can no longer have such a generous roll-over policy. It goes without saying that Food For Thought cannot survive if our patrons don't purchase tickets every year. But since many of you have used your tickets for over several years and thus have not purchased new subscriptions, we feel we must say it--each year that we continue we need you to continue buying tickets.

We have been told by many of you that we have never let you down in terms of the quality shows that we provide. Now we need your help. Please don't let us down.

Feel free to call the office at 646-366-9340 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

To become a sponsor of Food For Thought, CLICK HERE or to make a donation to Cause Celebre, our sister company, CLICK HERE.

We look forward to seeing you.

04/30/2013

Dear Valued Patron:

On July 24th 2011 the lights came up on Danny Aiello who not only starred in The Shoemaker, he inhabited the role and became the shoemaker. As the New York Times wrote, “A wounded immigrant, he seethes with rage and sadness in the title role of an Italian Jewish shoemaker named Giuseppe, holed up in his shop in Hell’s Kitchen on 9/11, trying to shut out the chaos outside and the memories of loss it ignites.”

Many of you were there and experienced this extraordinary performance. But since the run was limited (only 27 performances) we were often asked if we would be presenting the show again. We heard from people who had missed the show, others who wanted to come again and still others who wanted to invite their friends and relatives. We have good news--we are planning on another production.

Danny and I wanted you to know how gratifying an experience this production was—and that was because of you. We had a chance to speak to so many of you who ranged in age from nine to ninety; who came from different backgrounds; and who lived in different parts of the country and abroad. We had a chance to meet three generations of people--grandparents with their children and grandchildren; firemen; Holocaust survivors; people who were at the World Trade Center on 9/11; and people who are drawn to thought- provoking theatre. Rarely does such a diversified audience exist, an audience with one common denominator—the desire to connect. As the Huffington Post wrote, “The Shoemaker" is about the power of connection, however momentary, and how traumatic events haunt us forever…(and) understands the tenuous nature of existence and the eternity of love.”

Danny and I have both had time to think about the show and your comments. Some exciting changes have been made. And, since many of you were in the audience during this special run, we wanted to keep you in the loop about our plans. Just let us know your response to the following questions by sending us an email at [email protected]. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 646-366-9340:

1) Do you wish to see The Shoemaker again? Would this be your first time or did you come to the last production? Do you want to bring other people?

2) Do you want to come to a show that is followed by a reception with Danny?

3) Are you interested in the film version of The Shoemaker?

4) Is there anyone you would like us to add to our Shoemaker mailing list?

Your responses to these questions will be very helpful to us. We will keep you posted and look forward to hearing from you.

Take good care,

Susan Charlotte Danny Aiello

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.

03/29/2013

We have gotten great feedback on our opening show, which was Agatha Christie's "The Patient" and Susan Charlotte's "The Pirates" starring Tony Award winner RIchard Easton and Lisa Bostnar, directed by Antony Marsellis.

In SIX DAYS we have our second Food For Thought show. The date is Thursday, April 4th. The play is Anthony Minghella's Cigarette's and Chocolate, which deals with sacrifices and what one character gives up for Lent. The season has just begun so there is still time to reserve.
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.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Monday, April 8th and Wednesday, April 10th--Tony Nominee Penny Fuller stars in Part One and Part Two of A Cheever Evening by Pulitzer Prize nominee A.R. Gurney, who adapted the work of Pulitzer Prize winner John Cheever, "the master chronicler of American's post war angst and alienation." Directed by Antony Marsellis this two part play is both poignant and entertaining.

Monday, April 22nd--Ricky Aiello (son of Oscar-Nominee Danny Aiello) stars 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. The play revolves around marriage, fantasies and game playing.

Thursday, May 9th --Two time Tony-Award winner, Frances Sternhagen, will be performing in 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 will take place during the first ten minutes of the programs in April. Many of you saw the short plays of four new writers last season and were delighted with the work. There is more of that 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. Check out our new website to become a sponsor and also see our spring and fall schedules as well as pictures of events with past and present celebrities!

We look forward to seeing you this season.