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"People Of The Book"
Urban Stages
by Yussef El Guindi
Directed by John Langs
October 4th-November 3rd 2024
This play examines issues I have been thinking about for a long time. Really excited to be joining this cast and production.
"August Osage County"
St. Louis Rep
by Tracy Letts
Directed by Amelia Acosta Powell
March 19th-April 7th 2024
Happy to report getting to do a bucket list play in hometown. Working with some great friends on this one, and we are all excited to bring this production to St. Louis
"Ramona at Midlife"
Written and Directed by Brooke Berman
World Premiere at Bentonville Film Festival 2023
Returning to work with the incredible Brooke Berman! This is an incredible story and an incredible feature debut. So excited it is getting accolades!
"Gruesome Playground Injuries"
St. Louis Rep
by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Becks Redman
April 14th-May 14th 2023
I have loved this play from the first time I read it. So excited to be able to put this piece up in my hometown with amazing people.
"The Lifespan of a Fact"
St. Louis Rep
by Jeremy Kareken, Daved Murrell and Gordon Farrell Directed by Meredith McDonough
October 16th-November 10th 2019
Making my hometown debut in a play that hits very close to home. Could not be more excited to work with this group in this theater!
Chicago PD, Season 7, Ep. 5
Brother's Keeper
October 23rd, 2019
These actors and crew were a blast to work with. My first time firing a weapon on screen...I liked it.
"Brainworks: The Theatre of Neuroscience"
Nine Network
Created by Dr. Eric Leuthardt and Dr. Albert Kim Directed by Seth Logan
July 19th-21st 2019
This is a set of plays that hit very close to home for me. It will be a live performance for three nights, and available in the future on PBS.
"Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
Actors Theatre of Louisville
by Simon Stephens Directed by Meredith McDonough
September 18th-October 10th 2018
Returning to Actors Theater of Louisville in this moving play about a young man's journey.
"Murder Bury Win"
Feature Thriller
Written and Directed by Michael Lovan
May 2018
These people could not be more fun and imaginative. Really excited to see how this one turns out.
"Angels in America"
Actors Theatre of Louisville
by Tony Kushner Directed by Meredith McDonough
August 29th-October 14th 2017
So excited to make my Actors Theater of Louisville debut playing Joe Pitt in both parts of this iconic play. Cannot wait to work with this amazing cast.
"Do I Ever Cross Your Mind"
South Coast Rep
by Tracy Thorne
May 30th 2017
Really happy to participate in a reading with these incredible folks down at South Coast. Hope to see a full production of this show soon.
"Black Super Hero Magic Mama" Pasadena Playhouse
by Inda Craig-Galván
May 16-20, 2017
Did a workshop of this show with some familiar faces. It is getting an LA premiere this year and all should check it out. Inda is a new voice, and a very important one.
Steppenwolf run of "Straight White Men" extended to March 26th!
"Straight White Men" at The Steppenwolf Theater
by Young Jean Lee
February 2-March 19, 2017
I am so excited to join the cast in a new production of "Straight White Men." Have wanted to work at this theater with these people for a long time.
https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons/2016-17/straightwhitemen/
Archduke
by Rajiv Joseph
November 2016
Joined an incredible cast of artists for the CTG workshop of Rajiv Joseph's new play. This show will be at the Mark Taper Forum from April 18th-May 28th. I cannot wait to see it.
Masters of Sex Season Finale
Nov. 13, 2016
These people were amazing to work with. Loved everyone on set. Hope this show keeps going for a long time.
Madoka Raine wins screenwriting award!
Oct. 23rd, 2016
Madoka Raine, the writer/director/producer of "Happy 40th" gets top screenwriting honors at LA Femme International Film Festival.
Flash Fest 2016
Oct. 2016
For three weekends, Chalk put up 15 plays with a diverse point of view on religion and politics. This is the cornerstone of our productions because it focuses on site specific works with a diverse group of writers, actors and directors. This was a major sucess and a lot of fun to work on.
"Death and Cockroaches" by Eric Reyes Loo gets workshop.
August 2016
Eric's play about a gay "Chexican" writer learning about life and loss while he takes care of his dying father was a play that I loved from first read. The reading was at Circle X, and we are now looking for a space to mount a full produciton. I produced and acted in this one.
"Happy 40th" gets Amazon raves!
July 2016
"Tangles in the Brain" by Kristen Jones gets workshop production.
June 2016
After hearing this play at writers group, chalk decided to do a week long intensive workshop that ended with a reading at a proposed space for a future fully mounted production. I produced the workshop which featured Chalk members Teri Reeves and Peter Wylie.
"Straight White Men" at Kirk Douglas Theater
by Young Jean Lee
Nov. 20-Dec. 20, 2015
I am really honored to be a part of this production. It is an important play for this city and this moment in time. Excited to join this amazing group of artists and be directed by Young Jean Lee.
"Happy 40th" Opening Night Film
at High Falls Film Festival
Nov. 12-16, 2015
Happy 40th offered the opening night slot at festival that celebrates female filmmakers! Get your tickets at:
highfallsfilmfestival.com
"Happy 40th" hits another festival!
Oct. 8-11, 2015
To go along with the distribution deal with Global Genesis Group, Happy 40th is going to Bend Film Festival. www.bendfilm.org
"Happy 40th" gets 1st runner up for audience prize at Woods Hole
August 1, 2015
Keep going Happy 40th. Great to see audiences loving it.
Rizzoli & Isles Season 6: Misconduct Game
July 14th 2015
Had a blast working on this show. Great experience, such wonderful people to work with. Could do that everyday!
Bent
June 16th 2015
Joined a great cast and production at the Mark Taper Forum today. Playing various bad guys, and looking forward to working with Moisés Kaufman.
SIFF Grand Jury nomination
May 28th 2015
"Happy 40th" is screening well at Seattle International Film Festival. Got to visit Seattle for first time. Film nominated for Grand Jury Prize!