Announcing: Environmental “Poison Apple” One Night Only, Saturday 10/22

HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL FAVORITE
AND CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THRILLER
POISON APPLE BY SEAN GALUSZKA
FEATURING GALUSZKA AND CHRIS SAMS
DIRECTED BY SUSAN LAMBERT

SET FOR A ONE NIGHT ONLY, ENCORE PERFORMANCE
AT A DOWNTOWN LOFT APARTMENT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 8PM

Dancing Barefoot Productions and 134 West Productions have announced an exclusive, one-night-only encore performance of Poison Apple, written by Sean Galuszka and directed by Susan Lambert, on Saturday, October 22, at 8pm. This critically acclaimed thriller, which is set in a New York City loft, will become a unique environmental theatre experience as it is performed in an actual downtown loft apartment.

Poison Apple is a psycho-sexy, tragic love story. Based on true events that took place in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, this frightening tale follows two men (Galuszka and Chris Sams), who are forced to confront their innermost demons and, ultimately, take unimaginable action. Of the world premiere during this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival, Back Stage called the play, “Ominous … harrowing … seductive.” And LATheatreReview.com said, “A Hitchcockian game of cat and mouse with Grimm results. Edge of your seat thrills.”

Seating is very limited. From its sold out world premiere at Celebration Theatre during the Hollywood Fringe Festival, and subsequent six week run at Space 916, the one-act play runs 70 minutes with no intermission.

Sean Galuszka is a writer, performer, singer, and songwriter. He graduated from Syracuse University with a triple major in acting, directing, and English. On stage in Los Angeles, he originated the role of Leo in the American premiere of Fucking Men at Celebration Theatre. He has also appeared in a revival of The Boys in the Band at the Coast Playhouse and the Los Angeles premiere of K2. Galuszka’s television and film credits include Taming the Wild West: The Legend of Jedediah Smith (TNT), Water for Elephants, Miracles, and The Ghost Whisperer. Chris Sams has been seen locally in the GLAAD Award-winning production of Revolver and The Boys in the Band, among others, and director Susan Lambert received an LADCC Award nomination for her work on An Appalachian Twelfth Night.

This special performance of Poison Apple is on Saturday, October 22 at 8pm. Admission is $25, and tickets may be purchased by calling (323) 848-4561. Seating is limited, and the one-act play runs 70 minutes with no intermission. For exclusive details, news about other performances and locations, and a pre-story dialogue via text messages between the characters, text POISON to 41411.

The downtown LA loft space where this performance of Poison Apple will take place, is located at 312 West 5th Street #315, in Pershing Square, only steps away from the Pershing Square Metro stop. Metered street parking is available, as well as a $5 lot.

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10-11-11

Announcing: World Premiere Production of “The Animal Within” by Ralph Tropf Opens Saturday 11/12

THE ALL ROSES COMPANY
ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF
THE ANIMAL WITHIN
A NEW COMEDY BY RALPH TROPF
DIRECTED BY LYNN STEVENSON

OPENING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011

The All Roses Company has announced the world premiere production of The Animal Within, a new comedy by Ralph Tropf, directed by Lynn Stevenson, with one preview performance on Friday, November 11, and opening night set for Saturday, November 12 at 8:00. The limited engagement will run through January 15, 2012.  No performances are scheduled December 19 through January 5.

This sexy new comedy tells the tale of wealthy socialite Sylvia Argus, who hires a sexy young girl as a live in housekeeper. As Melody gushes about living at Sylvia’s elegant house on the beach, her youth and enthusiasm awaken Sylvia’s long-repressed attraction to women. Sylvia’s husband, Dr. Robert Argus, arrives home surprised to find an attractive young woman having moved into his house, and fears that having Melody there will disrupt his marriage. Sylvia insists that Melody stay, and that’s all it takes to bring out The Animal Within.

The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Nathan Bouldin, Carrie Madsen, and Howland Wilson. The scenic design is by Staci Walters, lighting design is by Paige Selene Luke, and costume design is by Lori Lee Gordon. Kevin Story serves as stage manager. The Animal Within is a guest production at the Elephant Space.

Playwright Ralph Tropf’s play Shadow Hour was produced in Los Angeles in 1998, and it was subsequently published by Samuel French. Tropf’s screenplay The Orchid and the Cross was a semi-finalist for a Nicholl Fellowship, and he wrote for Fox Television’s World’s Wildest Police Videos. For more, visit www.ralphtropf.com.

Director Lynn Stevenson has directed for many LA theatre companies, including Theatre Neo, West Coast Ensemble, Company of Angels, and Sacred Fools, most recently staging Whatever I Want and Surprises for Neo Theatre Ensemble. As a staff producer for Delta Entertainment, Stevenson produced and directed nine documentary, biography, and non-fiction films.

The Animal Within will play one preview performance on Friday, November 11 at 8pm. Opening night is set for Saturday, November 12 at 8:00. The regular run will be Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm and 10pm, and Sunday at 7pm, through January 15, 2012. Admission is $20 for all performances, and tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.theanimalwithin.com, www.plays411.com/animalwithin or by calling (323) 960-7738.

The Elephant Space is located at 6322 Santa Monica Boulevard (just west of Vine), in Hollywood, 90038. Street parking is available.

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10-11-11
Revised 10-21-11

L to R: Nathan Bouldin, Carrie Madsen, Howland Wilson. PHOTO BY MICHAEL LAMONT.