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June 28, 2010
4TH WALL ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR “THE FOURTH WALL” AND “THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND”
Bloomfield, NJ (June 28, 2010) 4th Wall Theatre will hold open auditions for all roles in two one-act plays, The Fourth Wall by A.R. Gurney, to be directed by Gwen Ricks-Spencer and The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard, to be directed by Cat Parker.
The plays will be staged at The Westminster Arts Center, corner of Franklin and Freemont Streets in Bloomfield, NJ, where the company is in residence. Auditions will be held on Monday, July 12 and Thursday, July 15 at 7:00 pm at the Westminster Arts Center, corner of Franklin & Fremont, Bloomfield NJ. Sign up starts at 6:30 pm. Those auditioning must sign-in by 8:00 pm. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, July 18 beginning at 2:00 pm. The directors may choose to double cast between the two plays.
These two comedies tinker with the theatrical idea of the fourth wall. The Gurney play tells the story of the husband and friends of a woman who has rearranged her living room furniture to face a blank fourth wall because she feels that if she can just break through it, she can make big things happen. In the classic Stoppard play, the theatre critics attending a murder mystery end up crossing the fourth wall and becoming characters in the play.
Auditioning actors should prepare sides from the play (available on the 4th Wall Theatre website listed below – memorization not necessary). Sides will also be provided at the audition. Auditioners are encouraged to read the plays in advance. All roles are open.
The production opens September 24 and runs 2 weekends. Non-union/small stipend paid. Seeking actors of all types (ages 18-50”s) with the ability to create vivid characters. British accents will be required for HOUND. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together. A complete breakdown of cast and downloadable sides at: www.4thwalltheatre.org/auditions.
4th Wall Theatre sets the highest standards of excellence in producing diverse, seldom performed and original productions, celebrating a wide spectrum of visions and voices in theatre. 4th Wall is committed to breaking through the wall of imagination, to make cutting edge works accessible, and to foster a positive theatre experience for our artists and audience.
4TH WALL PRESENTS THE LIFE AS SEASON CLOSER AT
WESTMINSTER ARTS CENTER IN BLOOMFIELD
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May 6, 2010
BLOOMFIELD -- 4th Wall Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with The Life with book by David Newman and Ira Gasman, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Ira Gasman. This Tony-nominated musical opened on Broadway in 1997.
Featuring a strong company of performers, the 4th Wall cast is led by Rasha Jay of Bloomfield, Matt Burns of Summit, Gwen Ricks-Spencer of Lumberton, Jaclyn Ingoglia of North Caldwell, James Ryan of New York and Brandon Wright of Newark. Featured are Michele Dalia of Pine Brook, Roxy Arrojo of Jersey City, Adrienne Reuss of Morristown, Candice Gibson of Montclair, Sasha Nosonowitz of New Rochelle, New York, Richard Colonna of Garwood, Nick Adler of Bloomfield, Roger Turner of Hackensack, Miles Jackson of Northfield, Charles Frisk of Union City and Erin Edelle and Joshua Gunn of New York.
Greg Allen of Hawthorne directs. He is joined by Deborah Martin of Mountain Lakes, who serves as the musical director. Kate Swan of Teaneck is the choreographer. Kathi Iannacone, formerly of West Orange, is the Production Manager, and Martha Thalheimer of Glen Ridge serves as the Stage Manager.
4th WALL THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2010 - 2011 SEASON
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April 4, 2010
Contact: Bruce McCandless, 4th Wall Press Manager
973-324-9859, publicity@4thwalltheatre.org
(Bloomfield, NJ) – 4th Wall Theatre Executive Director, Gwen Ricks-Spencer announces the group’s 2010-2011 season, which opens with a double dose of comedy, followed by a concert production of a classic Broadway musical. In the spring, 4th Wall will present a workshop production of a new musical, and close the season with a moving and thought-provoking main-stage musical. New Artistic Director, Kate Swan is “thrilled to present a season of great shows which tell stories about art, love, forgiveness, and acceptance.”
4th Wall Theatre Appoints New Artistic Director
February 15, 2010
BLOOMFIELD—4TH Wall Theatre-- Gwen Ricks-Spencer, Executive Director of 4th Wall Theatre, a non-equity, professional theatre company in residence at Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, announces a change in artistic leadership beginning in the 2010-2011 season, with the appointment of Kate Swan as the new Artistic Director. Swan succeeds Gregory Allen, who is stepping down to concentrate on other creative endeavors, after leading the organization artistically for six seasons.
“Kate has a passion for the kind of work we do” says Ricks-Spencer. “The Board is very excited she accepted the challenge. We believe that Kate’s extensive theatre knowledge and experience working artistically with organizations across the country will help us move to the next level. Although she does not formally join us until the fall, Kate has been working on selecting next season’s shows and working with Gregory Allen to ensure a smooth transition”, concludes Ricks-Spencer.
