The Family Shakespeare was a play written by David Stallings. It was MTWorks tenth full production premiering April 13th, 2010 and playing through April 30th, 2010  at the June Havoc Theater, NYC. The production was directed by Antonio Miniño.

The cast included Eric C. Bailey, Sarah Chaney, Alexandra Cohen-Spiegler, Jason Emanuel, Diánna Martin, Frankie Seratch, Peter B. Schmitz, Corey Tazmania and Cotton Wright.

Produced by Martha Goode. Set Design by Blair Mielnik; Costume Design by Rachel Dozier-Ezell; Lighting Design by Dan Gallagher; Original Music by Jessie Montgomery; Production Stage Management by Carolynn Richer; Assistant Stage Manager was Jean Marie Hufford; Dialect Coaching by David Malcolm Wells; PR: Katie Rosin, Kampfire PR ; the Producing Consultant was Michael Roderick, Small Pond Entertainment.

Synopsis:

Henrietta has always been enraptured by the works of William Shakespeare. When she dangerously invites an innocent boy into her magical world, she discovers her family has not only censored the Bard, but also kept her from one of his most scandalous tales. Will their actions crush her imagination, make it spin out of control, or will they join her in a land of Ophelias, Calibans and Kings?

References:

Check out a scene from The Family Shakespeare at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)

A Home Across the Ocean was a play written by Cody Daigle. It was MTWorks ninth full production premiering September 13th, 2010 and playing through October 30th, 2010  at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row. The production was directed by Dev Bondarin.

The cast included Alex Bond, Lavita Shaurice-Burr, Mark Emerson, David Stallings and Dathan B. Williams.

Produced by Martha Goode; Set Design by Blair Mielnik; Costume Design by Rachel Dozier-Ezell; Lighting Design by Dan Gallagher; Sound Design by Kim Fuhr; Production Stage Management by Carolynn Richer; Assistant Stage Management by Nichol C. Rosas Ullman; Dramaturgy by Cristina Alicea; Public Relations by Kampfire PR; Artwork design by Lindsay Moore.

Synopsis:

Connor and his boyfriend think they're ready to start a family; Connor's recently widowed mother thinks she needs to re-start a family herself. When a thirteen-year-old foster child and a poet from London arrive into their lives, they'll find out exactly how ready they are.

References:

Check out a scene from A Home Across the Ocean at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)

Good Lonely People was a play written by Carol Carpenter. It was MTWorks eighth full production premiering June 4th, 2010 and playing through June 26th, 2010  at the Robert Moss Theater in New York City as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The production was directed by Diánna Martin.

The cast included Barrie Kreinik, Robin Madel, Maureen O'Boyle, Trip Plymale, Marvin Starkman, Misti Tindiglia and Susan Wallack.

Winner 3 Planet Connections Awards: Best New Play (Carol Carpenter), Best Supporting Actress (Susan Wallack), Best Activist (David Stallings). Nominated for Best Production, Best Leading Actress (Misti Tindiglia), Best Supporting Actor (Trip Plymale).

Produced by Julie Griffith & Martha Goode; Set Design by Julie Griffith; Costume Design by David Stallings; Sound Design by Martha Goode; Dramaturgy by Cristina Alicea; Production Stage Management by Carolynn Richer.

Synopsis:

On election night, while the only white democratic family in Bush oil country holds an Obama party, they discover they are split on a California issue that hits close to the core, raising questions about their own sense of "family." Winner Audience Favorite Award at the 2010 National NewBorn Festival.

References:

Check out a scene from Good Lonely People at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)

Barrier Island was a play written by David Stallings. It was MTWorks seventh full production premiering April 30th, 2010 and playing through May 22nd, 2010  at Center Stage in New York City. The production was directed by Cristina Alicea.

The cast included Alex Bond, David L. Carson, Anthony Crep, Mark Emerson, Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown, Carol Hickey, Stu Richel, Frankie Seratch and Jennifer Laine Williams.

Produced by Julie Griffith & Martha Goode; Set Design by Craig Napoliello; Costume Design by  David Withrow; Lighting Design by Dan Gallagher; Sound Design by Martha Goode; Production Manager was Courtney Drakos; Production Stage Manager was Carolynn Richer; Dialect Coach was Barrie Kreinik; Assistant Stage Manager was Nichol C. Rosas-Ullman. Press Representative was Kampfire PR.

Synopsis:

Barrier Island tackles the nature of a fearless community that chooses to stake their lives on the strength of the historic Galveston seawall -- built to protect the island from natural disasters -- as they await the arrival of one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit the United States since Katrina, Hurricane Ike. Nominated for the 2009 Weissberger Award (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Barrier Island is the first play in "The Galveston Cycle."

References:

Check out a scene from Barrier Island at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)

Look After You was a play written by Louise Flory. It was MTWorks sixth full production premiering August 14th, 2009 and playing through August 30th, 2009 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival at the SoHo Playhouse in New York City. The production was directed by David Stallings.

The cast included Jason Altman, Lowell Byers, Louise Flory and Adi Kurtchik.

The producer & set designer was Julie Griffith;  Costume design by Vincent Victorio; Lighting design by Dan Gallagher; Sound design by Martha Goode; Production stage management by Howard Tilkin; Props/Assistant Stage Management by Nichol S. Rosas-Ullman; Assistant Direction by Diánna Martin; Dramaturgy by David Stallings; Press representation  Kampfire PR.

Synopsis:

When a photographer's life is threatened by illness, everything she thought was secure turns upside-down, testing friendships, family and love.

References:

Check out a scene from Look After You at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)

The Oath was a play written by Jaqueline Goldfinger. It was MTWorks fifth full production premiering April 23rd, 2009 and playing through May 12th, 2009 at the ArcLight Theater in New York City. The production was directed by Cristina Alicea.

The cast included Sarah Chaney, Anthony Crep, Louise Flory, Diánna Martin, Maureen O'Boyle and Robin Madel.

The producer was Julie Griffith; Production Manager was Jarid Sumner; Set Design was by Blair Mielnik; Costume Design by Jessica Hooks; Lighting Design by Dan Gallagher; Wardrobe Supervisor was Jenny Leugemors; Production Stage Manager was Raisa Noelle; Assistant Stage Manager by Chelsea Chorpenning; Press Representatives  Kampfire PR. Postcard design by Lindsay Moore.

Synopsis:

In this Southern Gothic tale, a wandering preacher is embroiled in the passions and politics of a swampy Florida outpost ruled with a macabre sense of justice by two rival sisters during the Great Depression. A darkly comic look at balancing ambition and ideals in a time of crisis.

References:

Check out a scene from The Oath at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)

Anaïs Nin Goes to Hell was a play written by David Stallings. It was MTWorks fourth full production premiering August 8th, 2008 and playing to sold-out houses through August 24th, 2008 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival at the Connelly Theater in New York City. The production was directed by Cristina Alicea.

The cast included With Shelly Feldman, Jeremy King, Kristina Kohl, Madalyn McKay, Colleen Piquette, Marnie Schulenburg and Aly Wirth.

The producers were Julie Griffith & Antonio Miniño; Set Design by Stephanie Tucci; Costume Design by David Withrow; Lighting Design by Dan Gallagher; and sound design by Martha Goode. The Production Stage Manager was Stuart Shefter; Press Representative: Katie Rosin (Kampfire Films PR). Artwork by Lindsay Moore.

Synopsis:

Imagine an island in hell where Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Queen Victoria... wait for their men. What happens when women's lib icon Anaïs Nin arrives to turn their afterlife upside down? David Stallings' new comedy, Anaïs Nin Goes to Hell explores the question of whether Sartre was right and hell really is other people, or whether we carry around our potential for damnation or salvation within ourselves.

References:

Check out a scene from Anaïs Nin Goes to Hell at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)

Folie a Deux: Insanity in Pairs was a play written by David Stallings. It was MTWorks inaugural production premiering October 6th, 2006 and played through November 12th, 2006 at The Rock Theater in New York City (currently the Off-Broadway Theater). The production was directed by MTWorks founding member and former Executive Director Cristina Alicea (currently Producing Artistic Director for Vermont Stage Company).

The cast included Hella Bel, Brian Hathaway, Lauren Montgomery and David Stallings.

Executive Producer was Vincent Aparo and the line producer was Antonio Miniño. Set Design by Gabriel Fonseca; Costume Design by Tyson Murphy & Joseph Passavanti; Lighting Design & Production Stage Management by Jillian Zeman. The artwork for the show was designed by Felipe Leon.

Synopsis:

Narrated by legendary lawyer Clarence Darrow, the play digs into the psyches behind both the infamous Leopold and Loeb murder cases and the equally famed Papin Sisters simultaneously. Both couples were said to have created a "folie a deux" - seemingly justifying their senseless acts of violence. Examining the bizarre parallels between these unrelated, but equally gruesome stories in the hopes of determining a sense behind it all.

References:

Check out a scene from Folie a Deux at MTWorks 5th year anniversary celebration, FLASHBACKS, August 7th at 7pm (June Havoc Theater)