Reading Takes 'Buffalo Project' to New 'Heights'

'The Buffalo Project' team on February 12, 2014

 

On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Tongue in Cheek Theater Productions welcomed an appreciative audience of 30 to a sneak peek staged reading of its new original work, Buffalo Heights.  The reading was held in the Penthouse 1 performance space at Shetler Studios in midtown Manhattan, where audiences saw a script-in-hand performance of the comedy about an unexpectedly contentious school election that heats up with the arrival of a new teacher and when the school's mascot goes missing.

A company-created piece, TIC launched 'The Buffalo Project' in November, meeting from November 2013 to January 2014 to explore characters, plot development and backstory for the piece.  The work lead to a draft entitled Buffalo Heights, drawing inspiration from the school scandal of The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman and the absurd humor of Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. The ensemble is comprised of playwright Adam Harrell, stage manager Shelby Arnold and 6 actors: Nina Leese, Allison Lemel, Jake Lipman, Shelley Little, Joe Mullen and Matt Whitfield. 

Following the reading, the Buffalo Heights script will evolve further, incorporating audience and ensemble feedback.

Tongue in Cheek is pleased to premiere a fully-staged two-week run of the comedy, running May 7-17, 2014 at The Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.  For more about the show, visit www.tictheater.com.

The Buffalo Project Reading Tonight @ 7 pm

Laugh away the cold at tonight's free reading of a new comedy, 'The Buffalo Project'.

What: a free staged reading in midtown of a new comedic work, 'The Buffalo Project'
When: tonight!  Wednesday, February 12 at 7 pm
Where: Shetler Studios in midtown (244 W. 54 St, 12th Fl., follow signs to Penthouse 1)
Who: the seriously funny folks of Tongue in Cheek, including (but not limited to) Jake Lipman, Adam Harrell, Allison Lemel, Shelley Little, Joe Mullen, Nina Leese and Matt Whitfield
Wait, what is this about?
The fall semester at Buffalo Heights High heats up with the arrival of a new teacher, an election upset and the missing school mascot, Stumpy.
Will there be free wine there? Yes!

And we're pleased to announce the play's name: Buffalo Heights

 

Seeking Solo Shows for Spring 2014 Plus 1!

Now on its 11th iteration, TIC's Plus 1 Solo Show Festival is seeking original solo shows for the Spring 2014 fest.

This festival is always a joy to behold: 4 short pieces, with a singer-songwriter singing and emceeing between the pieces.  We nearly always sell out, and many festival participants have gone on to other festivals with their work.

Everything you need to know is here: http://www.tictheater.com/plusone-spring2014.html

Submissions are due to scripts@tictheater.com by midnight on Friday, March 14, 2014.