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Crimes of the Heart – Publicity Photos
Carrollwood Players Theatre Presents
Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
Directed by Robin New
Produced by Marc S. Sanders
Tickets on sale now: http://carrollwood-players-theatre.ticketleap.com/crimes-of-the-heart/
The Magrath sisters have gathered in their Mississippi hometown to await news of 
their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the hospital. Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; while Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after having shot her husband. Their troubles, grave and yet hilarious, are highlighted by their priggish cousin, Chick, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail while falling in love with her.. 11 Performances – April 8th through April 30th, 2016
Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m.
Season Ticket Holders ONLY may reserve seating in advance.
By phone: 813-265-4000 (message line)
By email: boxoffice@carrollwoodplayers.org
Prepaid Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts and reserved seating. Book your group
today!
By phone: 813-265-4000 (message line)
By email: boxoffice@carrollwoodplayers.org
General Admission Tickets are available online with no transaction fees.http://carrollwood-players-theatre.ticketleap.com/crimes-of-the-heart/
CAST
The role of…..will be played by
Babe McGrath – Casey Adam
Doc Porter – Ryan Belock
Lenny McGrath – Mary Jordan
Chick Boyle – Georgia Kosloski
Barnette Lloyd – Constantine Kyriakou
Meg McGrath – Joie Marsh
Isabel
Almost, Maine – February 2016
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THE GRAND CENTRAL STAGE THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS
JOHN CARIANI’S PLAY
ALMOST, MAINE
Production Dates: February 26-28, 2016
Almost, Maine is a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine.ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The Grand Central Stage Theater Company will premiere its first staged production with the play, Almost, Maine. The upstart theater company hopes to make a mark in St. Pete’s growing theater community with writer John Cariani’s tale that takes place on a cold, clear, moonless Friday night in the middle of winter. Yet all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised; hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. But the bruises heal and the hearts mend – almost.
The New York Times called the play, “a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance (where) magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts,” in one of the many favorable reviews.
“Sweet, poignant and witty,” said The New York Daily News.
“John Cariani aims for the heart by way of the funny bone,” – The Star Ledger.
Almost, Maine is directed by the trio, Karleigh Chase, Michele Young and Jamie LaBudde, who make certain you’re in for a good time with an experienced crew of talented actors, many of whom are from The Andi Matheny Acting Studio.
Tickets are $20 at the door.
Performances are Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27th at 8:00 pm, and a matinee on Sunday February 28th at 3:00 pm.
For ticket reservations or information, call: 813-956-1186
The theater is located at the Andi Matheny Acting Studios, 2260 1st Avenue South (at 23rd Street), St. Petersburg, FL 33712
http://www.andimathenyactingstudios.
An Actor’s Reprieve
Reprieve, according to Merriam-Webster, reprieve is
“to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a prisoner who is sentenced to death). : to prevent (something) from being closed, destroyed, etc.”
Pretty strong words, I’m not sure I would say that pursuing an acting career is punishment but there is something to be said about those periods of auditions, callbacks, and cattle calls that end with no work, that feel like it.
In early December, I made the decision to take a break. December is crazy time, I was taking an acting class, carpooling the children to school, keeping up on my Mommy duties, and caregiving. This does not even include the incessant business that occurs during the holidays of finding the time to shop for family and friends, attend parties, concerts and those Christmas cards that must arrive by New Year’s Eve.
By taking a break, I mean, not auditioning. As an Artist, you can never take a complete break from your passion. I continued to watch plays, TV, write, read (Oh, how I love to read) and learn more about photography. The auditioning aspect of the job is what tends to drain you over time because of the rejections. I know you are not to take it personally, but after awhile of not getting a role, you can’t help it, you do start to question yourself.
Mark Ruffalo said he had 600 auditions before success. On AMC’s roundtable, you hear some of the most talented actors in the business discuss those dark days, months, and sometimes even years of not getting a role. During these times, these interviews and expressions from other Artists is what keeps you going. You see, even those with overwhelming talent find it hard.
The break has been beautiful, I focused on my family and the holiday ritual. I focused on my photography, continuing to take classes and learning to work with Photoshop. I read and also watched a lot of new programming that I normally don’t have as much time for. I read, read and read: relished in having the time to.
As soon as January hit, I was ready to get back out there. Went on my first audition and loved the opportunity to read with other actors, to connect, to play, to breathe. I’ve signed up for an actor’s workshop that will consist of meditating and writing. I’m helping fellow artist’s with staged readings, alerting them of casting calls, and monthly meetings to touch base and help each other thrive when those “down time” arrive and stay for a little while.
I have also decided to keep a regimen with my photography by joining a weekly challenge. The assignment will keep me behind the camera so that I can grow as a photographer and view the world from a different perspective.
No matter how crazy all of this gets, there really is nothing else I’d rather do.
Happy New Year,
Isabel
Tampa Bay Comic 2015
I received the news the other day, that the short film I’m in, Sister of the Other Kind, will be at Tampa Bay Comic Con.
If you want to see it, it will be shown on Friday, July 31st between 3 – 4 pm.
Thank you, Kapplan Bryant, for the opportunity to play a Doctor.
Isabel Natera
Sister of the Other Kind – The Beginning
Mind the Gap Fundraiser
So, several weeks back I was given the opportunity to audition for a film that will be shooting in the Orlando area in May. I loved auditioning and enjoyed what I read. If you have some money to give, this is definitely a worthwhile project.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mind-the-gap-the-film
More information about the film:
http://www.mindthegapfilm.com/
Isabel Natera
Much Ado
On Friday, I did two of my favorite things: I went to see a live performance and the performance was based on a Shakespeare play
The production was quite an undertaking and aside from the fact that I was totally exhausted from a day of working on my feet; I fell in love with the venue.
I had never heard of the Rialto Theatre, and now I don’t know how I lived without that knowledge. I loved the simplicity with a touch of the ornate in areas. Instantly, I wanted to come up with an event so that I could use it as a venue.
There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing a production that has a good friend in it. Unfortunately, Much Ado was only on Friday and Saturday.
Don’t worry though, Rodner Salgado is going to be in American Stage’s, In the Heights in April, don’t miss out.
http://about.me/rodner.salgado
Saying Goodbye
This weekend, TRT2‘s production of Bethany closed. It was my first production since the One Acts in early July of last year. I was thrilled to work with some of the areas finest actors and I absolutley loved the performance space, a small blackbox kind of theatre.
The run was only three weeks , Friday – Sunday, not the typical Thursday – Sunday I have done in the past. The rehearsal period was short but very focused. I knew what was wanted and expected and went to work instantly on fleshing out my character.
My favorite part of the process is meeting everyone and working as a cohesive group to tell the story. As a Stay at Home Mome (SAHM), interaction is limited so I take it and roll with it. Watching other actors and the process they go through is fascinating and also helpful as an actor. Friendships are always the icing on the cake and make going to the theatre fun as you see friendly faces onstage.
I said goodbye to Toni, the Social Worker that wants to do the right thing; even while she is overworked and always praying that someone is not harmed on her watch or by the choices she makes. There is always that moment of wishing for more opportunities to play but also the contentment of knowing that you have worked and the time has come to move on.
Into the tool box she goes, and out and about I go for the opportunity to work as an actor again.
Isabel Natera 