I got cast in the lead role of Brent Reynolds as Alexander Barrington. If that sounds a bit confusing it's not that bad. The story is a play within a play where what can go wrong in the theater world does go wrong. My character is a 40 to 50 year old washed up actor trying to make his big comeback playing a posh British character in a play not even worthy of an off off broadway opening. It is going to be a ton of fun, and really funny!! I get to grey out my hair and add some facial hair to really polish off the older look. I'll post pics as they come in.The rest of the cast include:
Cy Creamer
Claudine Claudio
Bill Doherty Jr.
Shelly Hacco
Eddie Liu
Mews Small
Timothy Alonzo
Barry Brisco
Mark Vazquez
Grey Rodriguez
Show runs June 6th to June 28th. Four shows a week Thursday through Sunday. Thursday through Saturday are 8 o'clock shows with 3 o'clock Sunday matinee's.
Here is the press release used to promote the show:
Producer Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 are proud to present DROP DEAD! - By playwrights Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore - Opening June 6th at The NoHo Arts Center. This will be the 29th anniversary of the original production, and 23 years since the Los Angeles production originally opened. Marmo and Theatre 68 are elated to be granted the rights for this show for the first time since its original premiere. Landing Van Zandt as the director was the icing on the cake.
A cast of desperate actors attempt to revive their careers in Drop Dead!, a potboiler murder mystery directed by "Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage" Victor Le Pewe. When several actors are murdered during the opening night performance, the remaining thespians must save the show and their careers, solve the mystery, and stay alive long enough to receive their curtain calls.
Originally produced in 1986 Off-Broadway and then in Los Angeles (1991), starring Adrienne Barbeau, Rose Marie, Donny Most, Craig Bierko, Barney Martin, and the authors. It was a smashing success and a hysterical farce, playing to sold out houses.
Here is a link to purchase tix: Plays 411
