Based on a true story, THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY brings the audience front and center as an intimate circle of mourners gather within The Maiden Tower brothel to hold a wake for beloved former madam Dorcas Kelly, while a riot rages outside on the streets of Dublin, 1762.
spit&vigor will present the World Premiere of THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY, a dark comedy written and directed by Sara Fellini (2015 NYIT Award nominee, 2014 Planet Award winner, 2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee).
spit&vigor brings the world premiere of LUNA ECLIPSE to livestream audiences
spit&vigor, a NYC-based, traveling non-profit theater company dedicated to makeshift, skin-of-your-teeth, ad hoc theater, is now on-the-air. Offering videos of their most recent productions as well as Monday night readings and radio-style plays.
Spit&vigor will be presenting the world premiere of another intriguing period piece. THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY, a dark comedy written by Sara Fellini (NYIT Award nominee and Planet Award winner) on nominee) is the story of an executed brothel madam and the friends, family, and secrets she left behind. The piece – taking place in Dublin, 1762 – is staged in the round with minimal set pieces, with the audience embedded in the walls and furniture of the brothel-turned-funeral home. Sex, lies, murder, and the untold secrets of the dead are unearthed and exposed.
spit&vigor is thrilled to announce the world premiere of THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY, written by Sara Fellini (2015 NYIT Award nominee, 2014 Planet Award winner // 2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee). Performances are Wednesdays thru Saturdays at 8PM, March 25th to April 12th at The New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St 1E, New York, NY 10002). Tickets are $30. For advance reservations, please visit www.spitnvigor.com.
The critically acclaimed and award-winning company, spit&vigor will present the story of a high-stakes competition among literary legends that produced Frankenstein
spit&vigor invite you on a journey into the mind of the woman who created a monster. Mary's Little Monster by Thomas Kee; Directed by Sara Fellini.
Zachary Levi (Shazam!, Thor), the 'Charmed' duo of Holly Marie Combs and Brian Krause, Samm Levine ('Freaks and Geeks,' 'Undeclared'), Jason Faunt (Power Rangers Time Force), Lou Ferrigno ('The Incredible Hulk,' 'The King of Queens'), Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie), and pro wrestling legend Devon Dudley are among the early wave of celebrities scheduled to attend the third annual Wizard World Pittsburgh, July 26-28 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
The cutting-edge performance company, spit&vigor invite you on a journey into the mind of a brilliant woman ... who created a monster. Mary's Little Monster by Thomas Kee; Directed by Sara Fellini
Jason Momoa, who rocketed to superstardom in Justice League and Aquaman, Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, “Stranger Things 2”), Chris Kattan (“Saturday Night Live,” A Night at the Roxbury) and Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, “Desperate Housewives”) are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend the seventh annual Wizard World St.Louis, April 5-7, at America's Center.
Melissa Benoist, who headlines the CW series 'Supergirl,' and Tyler Hoechlin, who had a key role in MTV's 'Teen Wolf' as well as a recurring spot on 'Supergirl' as Superman, are among a few popular celebrities added to the lineup at the seventh annual Wizard World Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, February 22-24. Benoist, making her first Wizard World appearance, will attend on Saturday, February 23, while Hoechlin will appear on Saturday and Sunday.
Further expanding its primetime lineup of entertaining and socially-relevant content that attracts a young, multicultural audience, Fuse Media has acquired the exclusive TV rights to WTF Baron Davis. At launch on January 20, 2019 (11pm/ET), the new, eight-episode comedy series starring two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davisand NBA impersonator and social media star Brandon Armstrong (bdotadot5), becomes the first scripted sitcom to have its first-run TV premiere on Fuse.
spit&vigor brings THE BRUTES to The New Ohio Theatre.
spit&vigor brings THE BRUTES to The New Ohio Theatre.
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its ninth trip to the Austin Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Austin, September 21-23. The 'Doctor Who' duo of Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory), Henry Winkler ('Happy Days,' 'Barry'), Holly Marie Combs ('Charmed,' 'Picket Fences'), Charisma Carpenter ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel'), Brian Krause ('Charmed'), Kevin Sorbo ('Hercules,' 'Andromeda') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza. Capaldi, Mackie and Carpenter will appear on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22; Heder and Krause will attend on Saturday and Sunday; the others are scheduled to attend all three days. Wizard World Comic Con Austin will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon. Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Austin will feature Mike Grell ('Green Arrow,' 'Batman'), Jonathan Glapion ('Dark Knights Metal,' 'Wonder Woman'), Tom Cook ('Masters of the Universe,' 'Smurfs'), Jason Meets ('Superhero Tykes,' 'Spawn'), Steve Pulawa ('Aurora Rise,' 'Patriotica'), Tracy Lawson ('Revolt,' 'Counteract'), Jeremy Clark ('Grimm Fairy Tales,' 'Day of the Dead'), and more. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 12th event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Austin show hours are Friday, September 21, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, September 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Wizard World Comic Con Austin is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening. For more on the 2018 Wizard World Austin, visit http://wizd.me/AustinPR. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with a return to the Cox Business Center for the fourth Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa, September 7-9. The 'Sons of Anarchy' duo of Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Ryan Hurst ('Bates Motel'), Holly Marie Combs ('Charmed,' 'Picket Fences'), Brian Krause ('Charmed'), Drew Fuller ('Charmed'), Charisma Carpenter ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel'), Henry Winkler ('Happy Days,' 'Barry'), Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza. Perlman, Combs, Carpenter and Fuller will attend on Saturday and Sunday, September 8-9; the others are scheduled to appear all three days. Additional celebrities will be announced closer to the event date. Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa will also feature non-stop live entertainment, table and video gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, kids zone activities, meet-and-greets and more. Details to follow soon. Wizard World held three Tulsa shows from 2014-2016, and last year produced a show in Oklahoma City. Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Tulsa will feature Arthur 'Zombie King' Suydam ('Marvel Zombies,' 'The Walking Dead'), Mostafa Moussa ('Superman,' 'Fantastic Four'), Steve Pulawa ('Aurora Rise,' 'Patriotica'), Mike Grell ('Green Arrow,' 'Batman'), Jai Nitz ('El Diablo,' 'Fu Jitsu'), Jason Meents ('Superhero Tykes,' 'Spawn'), Mark Kistler ('Secret City,' 'Imagination Station'), Jim Mehsling ('Star Wars,' 'Topps') and more. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, Sci-Fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 11th event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Tulsa show hours are Friday, September 7, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, September 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening. For more on the 2018 Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa, visit http://wizd.me/TulsaPR. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.
In the tradition of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, comes this hilarious new film noir spoof/parody Murder Wrapped In Plastic, recently performed at The Peoples Improv Theater.
John Patrick Shanley is the author of more than 23 plays, appearing on broadway, of broad way and all over the country. His early works are acting school staples, with many a young actor cutting their teeth on meaty scenes from Danny and the Deep Blue Sea and Dreamer Examines his Pillow, yet these plays do not often get produced in their entirety.
