Jewtopia: An FST Mainstage Comedy
Jewtopia: An FST Mainstage Comedy
Hilarious Play by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson Opens January 30th.
(Sarasota, Florida) - Florida Studio Theatre presents Jewtopia, by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, a comedy of a Jewish guy and his gentile counterpart. The longest running original comedy in the history of Los Angeles Theater opened Off-Broadway on October 21, 2004 to sold-out houses. Jewtopia at FST will open with the largest advance of the 2007 – 2008 Season!
“Jewtopia,” referring to the world of Jewish singles on the World Wide Web JDate.com tells the hysterical story of Chris, a gentile, who wants to marry a Jewish girl so he’ll never have to make another decision. Adam, a Jew, wants to marry a Jewish girl to please his family but can’t get a date to save his life. Chris promises he will help Adam find the Jewish girl of his dreams if Adam will help Chris shed his gentile-ness. Stereotypes collide, cultures clash and chaos ensues. Audience Talkbacks will take place after most performances.
Bringing this amusing and feel-good play to the stage will be Brandon Beiles (Adam) will make his professional theatrical debut. He has performed in several Improv groups throughout New York and has been involved in voiceovers, commercials and film in New York City. Patrick Noonan (Chris) was last seen at The GEVA Theatre Center playing Howie Newsome in Our Town. Starring in the “longest running play in America,” Shear Madness, Noonan has numerous TV/film credits including the soon to be released feature film Frame of Mind.
The ensemble cast includes Bonnie Black as Arlene Marcy; Jon Kohler as Dennis Lipshitz/Party Guy; Peter Levine as Rabbi/Irving; Jessica Smolins as Crazy Jewish Girls and Leanne Cabrera as Rachel.
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Jewtopia will be directed by Jay Berkow, co-author and director of the Off-Broadway hit Jolson & CO. As a playwright Berkow is involved in the creation of numerous original works including The Cure for Love, that will premiere at the Barter Theatre in Virginia this season, The Right to Privacy at Ensemble Studio Theatre and Sherwood Forest, a musical based on Robin Hood. His work What a Glorious Feeling opened at the Mason Street Warehouse Theatre and was selected for presentation by the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
The production design team includes FST staff member Marcella Beckwith (Costume Design) and Nayna Ramey (Set Design) and Marty Vreeland (Lighting Design).
The antics of Jewtopia begin January 30 – March 28, 2008 at the Keating Mainstage. Tickets are $19 - $32 and may be purchased from the FST Box Office in person, by phone (941) 366 – 9000 or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org !
Known as Sarasota’s Contemporary Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre was founded in 1973 by Jon Spelman. Starting out as a small touring company, FST traveled to places such as migrant camps and prisons. The company eventually settled down into a permanent home, acquiring the former Woman’s Club building – now renamed the Keating Theatre. In the years that followed, Florida Studio Theatre established itself as a major force in American Theatre, presenting contemporary theatre in its three theatre venues: the Keating Theatre, the Goldstein Cabaret and its newest space, the Gompertz Theatre.
Even with its growth, Florida Studio Theatre remains firmly committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to a broad-based audience. Under Richard Hopkins, Artistic Director and CEO, FST develops theatre that speaks to our living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. As FST grows and expands, it continues to provide audiences with challenging, contemporary drama and innovative programs.
Florida Studio Theatre is grateful to Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy for underwriting the 2007 - 2008 Mainstage Season; Co-Producer’s Dale Berkowitz, Dorothy Waldron, Don and Jan Hevey, Jane Baisley and to the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Download the Scheduel for Jewtopia
Hilarious Play by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson Opens January 30th.
(Sarasota, Florida) - Florida Studio Theatre presents Jewtopia, by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, a comedy of a Jewish guy and his gentile counterpart. The longest running original comedy in the history of Los Angeles Theater opened Off-Broadway on October 21, 2004 to sold-out houses. Jewtopia at FST will open with the largest advance of the 2007 – 2008 Season!
“Jewtopia,” referring to the world of Jewish singles on the World Wide Web JDate.com tells the hysterical story of Chris, a gentile, who wants to marry a Jewish girl so he’ll never have to make another decision. Adam, a Jew, wants to marry a Jewish girl to please his family but can’t get a date to save his life. Chris promises he will help Adam find the Jewish girl of his dreams if Adam will help Chris shed his gentile-ness. Stereotypes collide, cultures clash and chaos ensues. Audience Talkbacks will take place after most performances.
Bringing this amusing and feel-good play to the stage will be Brandon Beiles (Adam) will make his professional theatrical debut. He has performed in several Improv groups throughout New York and has been involved in voiceovers, commercials and film in New York City. Patrick Noonan (Chris) was last seen at The GEVA Theatre Center playing Howie Newsome in Our Town. Starring in the “longest running play in America,” Shear Madness, Noonan has numerous TV/film credits including the soon to be released feature film Frame of Mind.
The ensemble cast includes Bonnie Black as Arlene Marcy; Jon Kohler as Dennis Lipshitz/Party Guy; Peter Levine as Rabbi/Irving; Jessica Smolins as Crazy Jewish Girls and Leanne Cabrera as Rachel.
-More-
Jewtopia will be directed by Jay Berkow, co-author and director of the Off-Broadway hit Jolson & CO. As a playwright Berkow is involved in the creation of numerous original works including The Cure for Love, that will premiere at the Barter Theatre in Virginia this season, The Right to Privacy at Ensemble Studio Theatre and Sherwood Forest, a musical based on Robin Hood. His work What a Glorious Feeling opened at the Mason Street Warehouse Theatre and was selected for presentation by the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
The production design team includes FST staff member Marcella Beckwith (Costume Design) and Nayna Ramey (Set Design) and Marty Vreeland (Lighting Design).
The antics of Jewtopia begin January 30 – March 28, 2008 at the Keating Mainstage. Tickets are $19 - $32 and may be purchased from the FST Box Office in person, by phone (941) 366 – 9000 or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org !
Known as Sarasota’s Contemporary Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre was founded in 1973 by Jon Spelman. Starting out as a small touring company, FST traveled to places such as migrant camps and prisons. The company eventually settled down into a permanent home, acquiring the former Woman’s Club building – now renamed the Keating Theatre. In the years that followed, Florida Studio Theatre established itself as a major force in American Theatre, presenting contemporary theatre in its three theatre venues: the Keating Theatre, the Goldstein Cabaret and its newest space, the Gompertz Theatre.
Even with its growth, Florida Studio Theatre remains firmly committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to a broad-based audience. Under Richard Hopkins, Artistic Director and CEO, FST develops theatre that speaks to our living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. As FST grows and expands, it continues to provide audiences with challenging, contemporary drama and innovative programs.
Florida Studio Theatre is grateful to Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy for underwriting the 2007 - 2008 Mainstage Season; Co-Producer’s Dale Berkowitz, Dorothy Waldron, Don and Jan Hevey, Jane Baisley and to the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Download the Scheduel for Jewtopia
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