Funny Valentine at Dixon Place

Insufficient Funds, the independent theatre and film production company, presents Isabel Monk Cade's new play "Funny Valentine," starting Friday, February 13th at Dixon Place in New York City. Directed by fredwink, the play features performances by viviana valeria (2nd Stage's Between Riverside and Crazy, Atlantic Theater Company presents Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, LAByrinth Theater Company) and Dion Costelloe (God's Time - World Premiere - Tribeca).

Presented in cooperation with New Metropolitan Productions, an entertainment company that develops in-person multimedia experiences, the play run is split into two installments: from the 13th through the 16th the show will run as a standard performance, while from the19th through the 21st it will be presented as live film shoot, with a professional camera crew capturing the action as it unfolds.

"Funny Valentine" takes place on a snowy Valentine's Day as Julian Fanelli––a reserved city kid from Elmhurst––celebrates the luckiest night of his life. Fresh off hitting the biggest NY State Mega Million Jackpot in history, Julian crosses paths with his quick-witted childhood crush, Dee-Dee, in Union Square Park. An impromptu decision to celebrate together leads them to a rented cabin in New Paltz, where a blizzard keeps them trapped. As the storm outside intensifies, so does the storm within, forcing Julian and Dee-Dee to confront the unresolved ambitions, regrets, and desires that have shaped their lives.

"Funny Valentine" is the boldest realization of Cade's darkly-comedic oeuvre yet, which explores themes of self-determination, identity, and human connection.

INSUFFICIENT FUNDS

Insufficient Funds (NSF) is an independent media production company based in NYC. Founded in 2021, NSF develops artists' work in film, television, virtual reality and live performance. www.insufficientfunds.nyc

NEW METROPOLITAN PRODUCTIONS

New Metropolitan Productions is an entertainment company based in New York City that focuses on bridging the gap between the amusements of yesteryear and today’s fractured media landscape. They are responsible for the upcoming multimedia show Beijing Rodeo: The Movie Concert Experience.

www.newmetropictures.com

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

Isabel Monk Cade is a writer/actor/producer of theatre, film and essay from NYC. Her work has been read & produced at The Barrow Group, Primary Stages, Naked Angels, BasedIN, among others. Isabel's films and writing include 'Interim' (Screencraft Film Fund Semi-Finalist), 'While He Talks' (WMM Int'l Film Fest, Black Bear Film Fest), 'Her False Self' (dir. Rachel Mason). Additionally, her original solo work has been performed at The Makers Ensemble, Center at West Park, The Tank, Hamantaschen Monologues, El Barrio's Artspace, and more. As an actor, she has performed at NEW INC at The New Museum, Irish Rep, CSC, Vineyard Theatre, Playhouse on Park, amongother spaces. Most recently, she wrote and directed

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

fredwink is a Swiss-Vietnamese actor, producer, director, and founder of Insufficient Funds, based in NYC. His projects in performance have been presented at the Cannes Film Festival Court Métrage, LA Film Festival, Festival du Court Métrage de Clermont-Ferrand, on Disney +, NBC, ABC, et al. As a producer, his collaborative work has been presented at the Locarno Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, Cindependent, Tallgrass Film Festival, FIDLab, US in Progress, Mammoth Lakes Film Festival, in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and the with American Philosophical Association. He maintains his focus on developing work in film, live theater, and most recently in virtual reality.

CAST

• viviana valeria
• Dion Costelloe

"Funny Valentine" is developed and produced by Insufficient Funds, a company committed to championing bold, innovative voices across all art forms and mediums.