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Theatrical CV [PDF]

Theatrical Productions...

The Broker's Nose [Jan 2015] (writer)
Presented as part of RhinoFest
More info here

Assistance [Feb/Mar 2014] (director)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
More info here
* Review

A Permanent Image [Apr/May 2013] (director)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
More info here
* Review

A Bright New Boise [Nov/Dec 2011] (director)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
More info here
* Review

The Not King - Script Development [August 2011-present] (writer)
Act I reading at University of Chicago's Summer Inc program
Act II reading at Liminality/Stage 773
An absurd comedy about the royalization of celebrity in America.
Directed by Chris Zdenek
More info here

! [July 2011] (co-writer)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre at City Lit's Art of Adaptation festival
Conceived and directed by Chris Zdenek
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Short Straw [November 2010] (director)
VisionFest3: Feast presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
More at livewirechicago.com/vision/vf3.html
* Review

Lower Debt [Mar/Apr 2010] (writer)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
Directed by Rebekah Scallet
Set in the turbulent times we will live in, "Debt" tells the story of an everyman who falls from his white collar existence, ending up among the residents of a tent city looking for another way to live.
More info at livewirechicago.com/lowerdebt
* Review

Lower Debt - Workshop [October 2009] (writer/director)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre in association with Chicago DCA Theater
Set in the turbulent times we will live in, "Debt" tells the story of an everyman who falls from his white collar existence, ending up among the residents of a tent city looking for another way to live. The questions of community, economy, commodity and happiness are explored in this poetic and heartbreaking play.
More info at livewirechicago.com
* Review

Recognition [August 2009] (director)
VisionFest 2009 presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
More at livewirechicago.com/vision
* Review

When Jaina Met Jared [June 2009] (writer/director)
Private Commission
A play for a Sangeet.

Her Brilliant Sway of the Moral Hinge by Holli Gipson [May 2009] (director)
Presented by Inchworm Playreading Series
A morally fascinating tale of youth.
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Red Angel by Eric Bogosian [Oct/Nov 2008] (director)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
A refocusing the age-old game of cat and mouse.
More at livewirechicago.com/redangel
* Reviews

Green by Sebasitan Aguirre / Happy Hour by Scott Glander [August 2008] (director)
VisionFest 2008 presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
More at livewirechicago.com/vision
* Article

Soldiers: The Desert Stand © 2008 [Apr/May 2008] (writer)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
Directed by Glenn Proud
A dark comedy about America's war department absurdities.
More info at livewirechicago.com/soldiers
Watch at wetcityproductions.com/soldiers
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Soldiers: Recruitment © 2008 [December 2007] (writer)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts as part of Mordine & Company Dance Theater's '800lb. Gorilla in the Room'
Directed by Glenn Proud
A short dark comedic take on the absurdities of America's Army recruiting system.
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White (Finalist in 2008-09 Reva Shiner Playwriting Contest)
Full-length, Failing to be accepted into a doctoral program sets Aron Davis on a downward spiral. Can his mentor, Dr. George Carter, talk sense to him before he hurts them both? Draft available.

A/other Lover © 2007 [February 2007] (writer/director)
Presented by LiveWire Chicago Theatre
A dark tale of a writer who steals another's work.
More at livewirechicago.com
* Review

The Bout © 2006 [August 2007] (writer/director)
Presented by LiveWire & WCProductions at the Abbie Hoffman Theatre Festival XVIII
A little story about Opus and Celeste, two ex-lovers who can't call it quits.

Blame [July 2006] (writer)
Published by Ghoti Magazine
A mother's hope to bring her son to Russia comes true.
Read at ghotimag.com

Night Out [July 2006] (writer)
Published by Ghoti Magazine
A regular night out at the theatre.
Read at ghotimag.com

Night of Innocent Games © 2006 [Apr/May 2006] (writer)
Presented by LiveWire
Directed by Christopher Dennis
Adaptation of Strindberg's 'Miss Julie', a classic tale of sex, class & power.

F. [January 2006] (writer)
Presented by GroundUp Theatre & LiveWire in association with National Pastime Theatre
Directed by Don Johnson
Adaptation of the old English History of Dr. Johann Faustus.

Echoes of a Dream [July 2004] (writer)
MFA Thesis
Directed by Chuck Gorden
Further developed into the screenplay 'The Gypsy Spot'
Exploring the life of Daniel Gypsy, a young musician unsure of his place in the world, with his family, friends and with his music. A series of moments, like tracks on a record, tell Daniel's tale.

Love on Planet Telex © 2007 [May 2004, January 2002] (writer)
Presented by FirstStage LA at the Playwrights' Express
Directed by Lilly Thomassian
Presented in an Evening of One-Act by MFA Playwrights
Directed by Ani Cadelli
Love in the future where two neighbors so close together are so very far apart.

Toy Soldier © [April 2004] (writer)
Presented by Not-A-Penny Productions at the 1st Annual New Play Festival
Directed by Edward Fairchild
Further developed into the full-length 'Soldiers: The Desert Stand'
Three new recruits come to sign up and are met by an overzealous recruiting officer.

Sing You a Song [August 2003] (writer)
Summer studio project
Directed by Cara Gerlock
Further developed into short film 'Urbana'
Sing You a Song explores two songwriters in love with each other and their music, friend and family surround them.

Bugs [February 2003] (writer)
Presented at the ACTF 10-minute play competition
An artist, his muse and a deadly virus.

Putting Him Down [November 2002] (writer)
Presented at the William Inge Theatre Festival - 24-Hour Plays
Three sisters are through taking abuse from their Father.

Being Fein [October 2002] (writer)
2nd year playwriting project
Directed by Dr. Roger Gross
A family drama surrounding two brothers who must live under their mother's roof again and confront their past to live better in the present.

Click_Here [August 2002] (writer)
Summer studio project
Directed by Morgan Hicks
A series of vignettes surrounding the dreams of a writer as he picks away at what it means to be a writer and alive.

Unconditional [January 2002] (writer)
Presented in an Evening of One-Acts by MFA Playwrights
Directed by Lina Khoury
Parents must find love for their daughter who has not lived up to their expectations.

Film/Video Productions...

Vinny ® 2009 (director)
WCProductions Film
A short film about two men, a dog and a bet. Naming your dog after a famous painter has it's set backs when Charlie makes a wager with his roommate Joe about whether or not Vinny has "done his business" in their apartment.
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IML ® 2008 (co-creater/director)
WCProductions Film
An ongoing original comedy series of sketches surrounding the irreverent antics of a lively young girl clad in fuzzy ear muffs and Pea-coat.
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Handshake of a Stranger © 2007 (co-writer/director)
WCProductions Film
A short awkward comedy exploring the moment before meeting someone special.
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Urbana © 2007 (writer/director)
WCProductions Film
A short abstract piece expressing the relationship between two songwriters who meet in a small town and fall for each other almost as quickly as they fall apart.
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Synchronicity [Summer 2003] (co-writer)
Hero Status Productions
Guy is through with love.
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