“ALL THE COURT’S A STAGE”
A new series which features dramatic adaptations by Susan Charlotte, directed by Antony Marsellis.
The series is based on seven of the controversial cases of Marty Garbus, described by the Guardian as “one of the world’s finest trial lawyers.”
Opening of the Series:
The first show launched on January 23rd, 2023 and revolved around Penguin Books, “The Satanic Verses” by Salmon Rushdie and “The Last Chance Cafe”, the story of a black woman who was arrested for registering to vote in 1965!
ADAPTED BY: Susan Charlotte
DIRECTED BY: Antony Marsellis
STARRING:
Larry Pine
Zach Grenier
Darlene Hope
Michael Citriniti
Legendary singer Judy Collins joined the show via zoom!
“UNLUCKY GAL”
This is the second show in the series which revolves around a young black woman, age 27, referred to as Jane Doe.
On April 26, 1994 Jane Doe was raped in Prospect Park in broad daylight.
Two days later Mike McAlary, of the Daily News, wrote an article stating she was lying. He wrote two other articles stating the same, contrary to the evidence. She was devastated. She sued McAlary and the Daily News but lost. In 2013 a play named “Lucky Guy”, based on McAlary opened on Broadway.
Marty Garbus wrote an op ed piece for the New York Times stating that Jane Doe’s story was still not told and wrote, “Who will tell Jane Does’ story?
“Unlucky Gal” is that story!
In 2017 Mike Osgood, former NYPD Deputy Chief Mike Osgood reopened and solved the case!
“Unlucky Gal” stars Zach Grenier, Larry Pine, Nesha Ward, Kit Flanagn, Henry Clarke and Michael Citriniti.
Previous Performances:
- Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. 2 – 4pm.
- Sunday, April 21st, 2024. 2 – 4pm.
“THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE”
Don’t Miss Part Three of “ALL THE COURT’S A STAGE“
BASED ON THE CONTROVERSIAL CASE OF MARTY GARBUS.
“The People Versus Lenny Bruce” was presented on the following dates:
- October 3rd, 2023, at the 3 West Club
- It was brought back by popular demand at Ethical Cultural Society on November 15th, 2023
- And the audio was broadcast on version on WBAI on November 23rd, 2023
- The show returned to Ethical Cultural Society on January 11th, 2024
WRITTEN BY: Susan Charlotte
DIRECTED BY: Antony Marsellis
STARRING:
Zach Grenier
Penny Fuller
Bob Dishy
Larry Pine
Michael Citriniti
Alex Purcell
PAST OPENINGS:
Food for Thought Productions presents an afternoon of comedic gems and much needed laughter.
“COMMERCIAL BREAK”
By Oscar, Tony & Emmy winner Peter Stone
“AMICABLE PARTING”
By Pullitzer Prize and Tony Winner GEORGE KAUFMAN
“TALLULAH FINDS HER KITCHEN”
By Tony Winners NEIL SIMON & JOSEPH STEIN, and Emmy Winner DANNY SIMON
Program directed by ANTONY MARSELLIS
Stage directions by MICHAEL CITRINITI
Starring:
Tony Winner BLYTHE DANNER & Tony Nominee BOB DISHY
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022 2:00–4:00pm
or RECORDED SHOW on SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd
Q & A will follow with Blythe Danner and Bob Dishy.
READ ABOUT “COMMERCIAL BREAK”:
Originally written for AUDREY HEPBURN and rewritten for CARY GRANT!
Peter Stone wrote a monologue for Audrey which she recorded for his classic film, “Charade”. The monologue was edited out.
Stone revised the monologue for Cary Grant who starred in “Father Goose”. Grant recorded it and again it was edited out.
Stone did not give up! He developed the monologue into the one-act, “Commercial Break” which you will see on March 28th.
“Two Playwrights Go Camping”
See what the New York Times had to say about the opening show in 2021.
“FFTP has… a double bill that should be catnip for connoisseurs of theatrical camp. The program includes the Tennessee Williams one-act comedy “Lifeboat Drill” set on the Queen Elizabeth II, and Christopher Durang’s “For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls,” a wicked parody of “The Glass Menagerie” in which Laura becomes Lawrence, who collects swizzle sticks. Durang and the actress Carroll Baker are supposed to turn up for a post Q & A.”
Elizabeth Vincentelli
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