Amy Wilson News

Before Fifty Shades of Grey, there was Rona Jaffe's scandalous 1958 bestseller THE BEST OF EVERYTHING. Now this controversial novel, which was the basis for the hit 1959 movie starring Joan Crawford, comes to the stage courtesy of the new theater company 95 WordsPerMinute. It is adapted and directed by Julie Kramer, and developed with actor and writer Amy Wilson. Two additional performances -- Monday, Oct. 15 at 8:30pm & Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4pm -- have been added to the performances schedule at HERE.

Before Fifty Shades of Grey, there was Rona Jaffe's scandalous 1958 bestseller THE BEST OF EVERYTHING. Now this controversial novel, which was the basis for the hit 1959 movie starring Joan Crawford, comes to the stage courtesy of the new theater company 95 WordsPerMinute. It is adapted and directed by Julie Kramer, and developed with actor and writer Amy Wilson. Previews begin tonight, September 29, with opening set for October 4 at HERE.

Before Fifty Shades of Grey, there was Rona Jaffe's scandalous 1958 bestseller THE BEST OF EVERYTHING. Now this controversial novel comes to the stage courtesy of the new theater company 95 WordsPerMinute. Adapted and directed by Julie Kramer and developed with actor and writer Amy Wilson, the show starts previews Sept 29, with opening set for Oct 4 at HERE. The cast will feature Jordan Geiger, Sas Goldberg (Stunning at LCT3), Molly Lloyd, Tom O'Keefe (Theatre Bedlam's Saint Joan), Alicia Sable (Gypsy with Patti LuPone), Hayley Treider (Double Falsehood at CSC), Amy Wilson, and Sarah Wilson.

Before Fifty Shades of Grey, there was Rona Jaffe's scandalous 1958 bestseller THE BEST OF EVERYTHING. Now this controversial novel, which was the basis for the hit 1959 movie starring Joan Crawford, comes to the stage courtesy of the new theater company 95 WordsPerMinute. It is adapted and directed by Julie Kramer, and developed with actor and writer Amy Wilson. Previews begin September 29, with opening set for October 4 at HERE.

Today, May 6th at 2pm at The JCC in Manhattan, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER, a national (ten-city) series of readings in celebration of all aspects of motherhood, will take center stage in the Big Apple. The mission of each LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER production is to give voice to motherhood in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor. In this third year of the series, nearly 150 authors, writers, bloggers and performers across the country will read their own essays which give voice to the beauty, beast, and barely-rested of motherhood.

Last year, BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theater website on the Internet, launched a comprehensive Student Database listing college and university performing arts programs across the country. This free service makes it easier for prospective students by showcasing programs searchable by schools, location, degrees and concentrations.

On Sunday, May 6th at 2pm at The JCC in Manhattan, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER, a national (ten-city) series of readings in celebration of all aspects of motherhood, will take center stage in the Big Apple. The mission of each LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER production is to give voice to motherhood in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor. In this third year of the series, nearly 150 authors, writers, bloggers and performers across the country will read their own essays which give voice to the beauty, beast, and barely-rested of motherhood.

MamaDrama is proud to be partnering with LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER, a national series of live readings by local writers in celebration of Mother's Day. This year will be the third for Listen To Your Mother nationwide, and the first for New York City.

People's Light & Theatre presents the World Premiere of Fallow, by Kenneth Lin, running January 11 - February 5, 2012 on the Steinbright Stage. Jackson Gay directs.

People's Light & Theatre presents the World Premiere of Fallow, by Kenneth Lin, running January 11 - February 5, 2012 on the Steinbright Stage. Jackson Gay directs.

The Red Tie Mafia, New York City's best short form improvisation comedy group, is pleased to announce their Fall 2011 season. They can be seen every Tuesday evening at 8:30pm at Triple Crown, 330 7th Avenue, NYC.

TV Land announced today that it has greenlit 10 episodes of the original sitcom 'Retired At 35' starring esteemed comedy and drama actor George Segal. The sitcom is a TV Land PRIME original production and is the network's second venture into scripted comedy series along with 'Hot in Cleveland,' which premieres on June 16, 2010. Chris Case ('Reba,' 'Spin City') is the writer for 'Retired at 35' and serves as an executive producer. Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis ('Rita Rocks,' 'Reba,' 'Titus') are also executive producers.

Producers Scott Morfee and Darren Lee Cole have announced the debut of the new Summer Solos Series, a celebration of the best in solo performance and shows by acclaimed playwrights and performers. The one-night-only performance series begins June 18, 2009, continuing through August 4, 2009 at Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). A special benefit performance of Spalding Gray: Stories Left To Tell is scheduled for July 16, 2009 with proceeds going to the Spalding Gray Scholarship Fund. All performances begin at 8:00 p.m. Immediately following each performance there will be a brief reception with the artist in the Huron Club, located inside the Soho Playhouse.

Producers Scott Morfee and Darren Lee Cole have announced the debut of the new Summer Solos Series, a celebration of the best in solo performance and shows by acclaimed playwrights and performers. The one-night-only performance series begins June 18, 2009, continuing through August 4, 2009 at Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). A special benefit performance of Spalding Gray: Stories Left To Tell is scheduled for July 16, 2009 with proceeds going to the Spalding Gray Scholarship Fund. All performances begin at 8:00 p.m. Immediately following each performance there will be a brief reception with the artist in the Huron Club, located inside the Soho Playhouse.

The critically acclaimed off-Broadway production of Amy Wilson's one-woman show MOTHER LOAD is embarking on a National Tour. Originally slated for a 7 week run in New York City in May 2007, MOTHER LOAD ran for 9 weeks to sold-out houses. After seeing the show, The Road Company knew that MOTHER LOAD belonged on the road. The tour will premiere in Charlotte, NC on September 30th at 7:30 pm, as the inaugural production at the Studio Theater (101 N. College Street Charlotte, NC 28202).

Billed as a performance audiences will enjoy whether they are mothers or just have one, Amy Wilson's one-woman show, MOTHER LOAD, offers laughs, tears and most importantly a breath of fresh air about her daily role as Mom.

Hyde Park and Lafayette and Brian Liebman have announced that they are extending the performance schedule of the Off-Broadway show Mother Load.

This week we interview Amy Wilson the creator and star of the new one-woman show 'Mother Load.' Amy also performs two comedic monologues from the show!

Mother Load, the one-woman show written and performed by Amy Wilson and directed by Julie Kramer will play at Off-Broadway's Sage Theater for an eight-week limited engagement, Saturday, April 21st through Saturday, June 16

MOTHER LOAD, the one-woman show written and performed by Amy Wilson (Broadway's The Last Night of Ballyhoo, 'Felicity,' Kinsey), and directed by Julie Kramer (New York Fringe Festival's It's a Hit) will play at Off-Broadway's Sage Theater (711 7th Avenue at 47th/48th St.) for an eight-week limited engagement, Saturday, April 21st through Saturday, June 16. Opening Night is Friday, May 4th.