OCTOBER 19 – NOVEMBER 19
DIRECTED BY: Peter Jensen
PRODUCED BY: Halle Morse
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Jennifer Weiser
SCENIC DESIGNER: Miguel Urbino
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Ana Dratz
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Eric Cope
SOUND DESIGNER: Andy Evan Cohen
COSTUME DESIGNER: Sherry Martinez
PROPS MASTER: Lilian Sun
FIGHT COORDINATOR: Randall Rodriguez
MASTER ELECTRICIAN: Mitchell Ost
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER: Clarissa Marie Ligon
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Tai Thompson
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Jessica Baird
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Raquel Loving
PUBLICIST: Andrea Alton PR (www.altonprandproduction.com)
GOLDSTAR Reviewers Say:
“Absolutely fantastic serious play with a lot of laughs. The acting was superb; you won’t see better anywhere. With only three rows of seats in the theater, you’re right there. Best play I’ve seen in a while, on or off B’way. Highly recommended.”
“Wow! These five actors dug deep and projected the gamut of human emotion–passion, jealousy, fear, anger, rage, love, hate, glee and took us along for the ride. Moving, challenging and relatable. The set design and props nearly flawless. The stage crew, entertaining in their own right, and direction– masterful.”
SHOW-SCORE Says:
“T. Schreiber always picks profound plays and puts up high-value productions with excellent direction. I will continue to see their work and encourage all theater lovers to check out this studio. The props and fight choreography deserve a special mention.”
“I have seen other productions at T. Schreiber Studio and they always do a good job. This was probably the best I’ve seen there. Go see this play. It’s a really worthwhile theatrical experience. I will remember it for a long time.
“This was a wonderfully acted production. Each cast member made big, brave, believable choices. They were all fascinating and compelling to watch. See it!”
Theatre is Easy gives MOFO a RAVE REVIEW!
CAST
Jackie…………………… Omar Bustamante
Ralph D……………………… Casey Braxton
Veronica…………………….. Viviana Valeria
Victoria………………………… Jill Bianchini*
Cousin Julio…………………Robby Ramos
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association
Omar Bustamante as Jackie
OMAR BUSTAMANTE (Jackie) is filled with gratitude to return to T. Schrieber Studio! He was last seen here in Stephen Adly Gurigis’ The Last Days of Judas Iscariot as Pontious Pilate. He is currently workshopping his one man show American Sons on the mortgage crisis, and recently starred in Lindsay B. Davis’ Bad Dates in the City at the Manhattan International Theatre Festival. Special thanks to Peter for his excellent direction, and the talented cast and crew! To my mother for being the anchor of love to me and my family. My heart to all those just trying to make it a day at a time.
Casey Braxton as Ralph
CASEY BRAXTON (Ralph D.) is a Theater graduate of Virginia Tech. Recent N.Y. credits include: The Exonerated by Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen (The Secret Theater), Love Me Tinder by Martin Dove (Midtown Theater Festival), The Atomic View Motel by Scott Seiffert (Producer’s Club). Casey can also be seen in the new film release of “Cycle” staring Dawnn Lewis (Major Crimes) and R&B legend Tony Terry, and a new web series called “City Of Mercy”. This performance, as every performance, is dedicated to his mother, Gladys Maria Lefavour. RIP Birdie.
Viviana Valeria as Veronica
VIVIANA VALERIA (Veronica) is proud to be making her TSS debut in The Motherfucker With The Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Born in Miami, to Cuban/Honduran parents, she moved to NYC at age 18. Viviana came into the T. Schreiber Studio in March of 2015 and has been taking Peter’s scene study class ever since. She recently made her film debut in ROACH, a short film by Cyrus Salvia. She would like to thank her family & friends for all of their support, EVERYONE at TSS, Peter, for trusting her with this electric, beautiful character. And Ryan, for your never ending love and encouragement. Instagram: @veeeveee
Jill Bianchini* as Victoria
JILL BIANCHINI* (Victoria) is a graduate of NYU where she studied drama at the Tisch School of the Arts at Circle-in-the-Square and is a member of Articulate Theatre Company. She is thrilled to be working with director Peter Jensen for the fifth time: she recently appeared as Suzy in Hot L Baltimore and Ann in Balm in Gilead for which she was a New York Innovative Theatre Best Lead Actress nominee. Jill was named Number Four on Show Business Magazine’s 11 Best Performers of the Year (2011). AEA and SAG-AFTRA Member.
Robby Ramos as Cousin Julio
ROBBY RAMOS (Cousin Julio) is a graduate of T. Schreiber Studio’s One Year Conservatory. Recent NY credits include: Swallow by Aminta De Lara (La MaMa), Entremeses by Cervantes (INTAR Theatre), Contigo by Paola Lazaro Munoz (Signature Theatre). Robby won the 2014 Best Actor Award at the Venus/Adonis Theatre Festival for his role in Aminta De Lara’s ‘At The End of The Century’. He is an active member of INTAR theatre’s Unit 52.