Shape of Things

Shape of Things

Written by Neil LaBute | Directed by Rich Ferraioli
July 28 - August 7, 2010

Nerdy, shy English major Adam is surprised and thrilled when sexy art student Evelyn takes an interest in him—an interest that leads to a makeover of his life. Under Evelyn’s direction, Adam begins to work out, buys contact lenses, and even has plastic surgery. At first Adam’s friends Philip and Jenny are impressed by Evelyn’s positive influence, but when they begin to feel she’s gone too far, Evelyn orders Adam to abandon them. When his transformation is complete, Adam finds out that his relationship with Evelyn was about something other than love, and is left to ponder whether he is better or worse for having known her.

Artistic Director Rich Ferraioli brings his minimalist approach to this well known Neil LaBute play. With the help of designer R. Allen Babcock, Ferraioli creates a world where we constantly look at ourselves on display. We search or ponder for what it all means and how LaBute’s play was originally produced in 2001 at the Almeida Theatre in London starring Paul Rudd and Rachel Weisz. It has since been turned into a movie directed by Mr. LaBute himself.

reviews

— Bina Sharif, Arts International

— Perrin Drumm, SUNfiltered

— Alan J. Miller, Theatre Is Easy

— Jennifer Rathbone, NY Performing Arts Examiner

Written by Neil LaBute
Directed by Rich Ferraioli

Starring

Adam: Kirk Gostkowski
Evelyn: Alice Bahlke
Jenny: Melissa Haley Smith
Phil: Deven Anderson

Oregon

Oregon

Written by Jay Prasad | Directed by Rich Ferraioli
December 13 - 18, 2010

Oregon is the story of Stanley Tannenbaum, rabid Yankee fan, real estate developer, and foulmouthed Brooklynite. During his struggle with Lou Gehrig’s disease the play asks provocative questions about
how to live and ultimately how to die.

The production stars Anthony Patellis as Stanley, JF Garcia as his devoted lover Hilda, Kirk Gostkowski as Michael, Richard McDonald as Nick, and Christina Elise Perry as Sara. The play is
directed by VTG artistic director, Rich Ferraioli.

The playwright, Jay Prasad, is a Manhattan transplant who hails originally from India. This is the follow-up to his success at the last year’s NYC Fringe festival, with his play Daily Sounds. Mr. Prasad is a published novelist whose current book, Fabulous Voyage Across the Sea, is available via Wings Press. His work has been seen also in the Strawberry Festival and throughout Manhattan.

Written by Jay Prasad
Directed by Rich Ferraioli

Starring

Stanley: Anthony Patellis*
Hilda: JF Garcia
Michael: Kirk Gostkowski
Nick: Richard McDonald
Sara: Christina Elise Perry*

*Actors appeared courtesy Actors Equity Association

An AEA approved showcase