Gary D. Morgan announced today that he will be “directing the world premiere of a one-act play
"I Knew You'd Say That".
August 12, 2005 (Press Release) --
Gary D. Morgan To Direct "I Knew You'd Say That".
Gary D. Morgan announced today that he will be “directing the world premiere of a one-act play entitled “I Knew You'd Say That!” by John Kearns. “I Knew You’d Say That!” is a quintessential New York City tale which takes place on the #6 train which travels from 59th Street to 86th Street. A couple discusses commitment issues, while the three major New York City newspapers are personified by passengers on the train.
Mr. Morgan stated that "there is no finer work for my directing debut than a John Kearns play." Mr. Morgan has appeared previously as an actor playing two parts in Designers with Dirty Faces a full length play by Mr. Kearns. Mr. Morgan is a New York native, currently living in Bayside, Queens. He has acted in film, theatre, and television and appeared in print. Mr. Morgan has had a varied career as a New York City civil servant, psychotherapist and college professor.
Mr. Kearns is the author of novels, short stories, plays, poems, and songs. Mr. Kearns grew up in Philadelphia. He currently lives in Manhattan. His novel, The World, was published in 2003. That same year, his one-act play, “World Piece,” was performed at the Bowery Poetry Club in Manhattan. His full length play, Designers with Dirty Faces, had a successful run in 2003 in Woodside, Queens, having had a staged reading at Manhattan’s Rocky Sullivan’s in January 2000. It will be performed on September 30, October 1st, and October 2nd at the Fashion PlayFest in Manhattan’s Garment District. His one-act play, “The Importance of Loving Shakespeare,” was produced at the Eugene Frankel Theatre in New York in 1999 and was a semif-finalist in the 8-Minute Madness Festival at the West Side Y in June 2005. His novel in progress, Worlds, was named a finalist in the 2002 New Century Writers’ Awards.
“I Knew You’d Say That!” will have two performances: Friday, August 26 @ 8PM & Saturday, August 27 @ 5PM.
The play is part of the Theatre-Studio, Inc./TSI Playtime Series, Producing Artistic Director A.M. Raychel.
Mr. Morgan, Director and Mr. Kearns, Assistant Director have assembled a stellar cast which includes: Brian Hathaway, Amanda Minker, Linda Blackstock, Vince Mazza, Mark Dunn, and Karen Summerton. Music and scenery will be by David C. Morgan.
Tickets can be obtained by calling Theatremania 212-352-3101
Theatre info and reservations can also be made by calling TSI 212-719-0500
Ticket prices are $15 Advance, $12 Student/Senior, $18 Day of Show
The theatre is located at 750 8th Avenue Suite 200 (46th Street)
To view Mr. Morgan's website:
http://hometown.aol.com/gdmactor/myhomepage/profile.html
To view Mr. Kearns website:
http://www.kearnscafe.com
Contact: John Kearns
Email: e-mail protected from spam bots
646-335-5461
Gary D. Morgan announced today that he will be “directing the world premiere of a one-act play entitled “I Knew You'd Say That!” by John Kearns. “I Knew You’d Say That!” is a quintessential New York City tale which takes place on the #6 train which travels from 59th Street to 86th Street. A couple discusses commitment issues, while the three major New York City newspapers are personified by passengers on the train.
Mr. Morgan stated that "there is no finer work for my directing debut than a John Kearns play." Mr. Morgan has appeared previously as an actor playing two parts in Designers with Dirty Faces a full length play by Mr. Kearns. Mr. Morgan is a New York native, currently living in Bayside, Queens. He has acted in film, theatre, and television and appeared in print. Mr. Morgan has had a varied career as a New York City civil servant, psychotherapist and college professor.
Mr. Kearns is the author of novels, short stories, plays, poems, and songs. Mr. Kearns grew up in Philadelphia. He currently lives in Manhattan. His novel, The World, was published in 2003. That same year, his one-act play, “World Piece,” was performed at the Bowery Poetry Club in Manhattan. His full length play, Designers with Dirty Faces, had a successful run in 2003 in Woodside, Queens, having had a staged reading at Manhattan’s Rocky Sullivan’s in January 2000. It will be performed on September 30, October 1st, and October 2nd at the Fashion PlayFest in Manhattan’s Garment District. His one-act play, “The Importance of Loving Shakespeare,” was produced at the Eugene Frankel Theatre in New York in 1999 and was a semif-finalist in the 8-Minute Madness Festival at the West Side Y in June 2005. His novel in progress, Worlds, was named a finalist in the 2002 New Century Writers’ Awards.
“I Knew You’d Say That!” will have two performances: Friday, August 26 @ 8PM & Saturday, August 27 @ 5PM.
The play is part of the Theatre-Studio, Inc./TSI Playtime Series, Producing Artistic Director A.M. Raychel.
Mr. Morgan, Director and Mr. Kearns, Assistant Director have assembled a stellar cast which includes: Brian Hathaway, Amanda Minker, Linda Blackstock, Vince Mazza, Mark Dunn, and Karen Summerton. Music and scenery will be by David C. Morgan.
Tickets can be obtained by calling Theatremania 212-352-3101
Theatre info and reservations can also be made by calling TSI 212-719-0500
Ticket prices are $15 Advance, $12 Student/Senior, $18 Day of Show
The theatre is located at 750 8th Avenue Suite 200 (46th Street)
To view Mr. Morgan's website:
http://hometown.aol.com/gdmactor/myhomepage/profile.html
To view Mr. Kearns website:
http://www.kearnscafe.com
Contact: John Kearns
Email: e-mail protected from spam bots
646-335-5461
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