WordPlay
May 21, 2010WordPlay is the monthly performance event for the English speaking community. Monologues and short scenes, storytellers, poets and comedians…seasoned professionals and ‘newbies’ getting up in front of an audience for the first time… this is your sneak peak at the performers who create theatrical magic for you when they ‘tread the boards’ in productions here and abroad.
May highlights
The Opening Monologue: Shakespeare
The Immigrant Interview: Chantz Perkins, American Artist gone Dutch
Claartje van Swaai & Ben Silburn with another awesome act
maslow anchors our poetry corner
…and an exciting lineup of Open Mic performers!
Want to WordPlay with us?
Performers should sign up on the list via the reservations link; be sure to mention which genre you're working in. On the WordPlay evening, come at 8pm, warmed up and ready to perform. You’ll meet the host and confirm your spot on the line-up.
Keep in mind that you will be strictly limited to a maximum of 7 minutes! This is a no-tech evening: you’ll be given our attention and some time to shine - pared down and basic. No ‘sound check’, no on-site rehearsal. And remember: the focus is on you, the story you are sharing with us, and your talent. Don’t muddy the waters with costumes and props if they aren’t absolutely necessary!
About the host
Donna DuCarme is the Director of the ABC Treehouse. She earned her degree and worked in Theater/Dance in California, then moved to New York City where she wrote, directed and/or acted in numerous productions before becoming the Associate Producer at the Westbeth Theater Center (now Westbeth Entertainment). At Westbeth, she worked with well-known and up-and-coming artist on concerts, “Off-Off”, and Off-Broadway productions, while directing the ‘New Works’ program. She moved to Amsterdam in 2000.
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