This was the first production I directed for Theatricks. Originally an English comedy, I set the action in Chicago of the late 30's as I had similarly done when I performed it in Albuquerque, NM in 1982.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The second production I directed for Theatricks. Great fun creating the special effects and magic illusions. Many I'd learned years ago while doing a magic show at the Limelight Dinner Theater, back in Kansas City, Mo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was the third production I directed for Theatricks. My stars, Pat Donohue, Billy Taylor and Rick Mertens were all in it as well as my newest lady from Blithe Spirit, Lynde Lafler.

 

 

 

A very bad hair day!

 

 

This is one of the finest plays I've had the privilege of performing in. I'd been searching for a vehicle that I could work with both Bill and Rick, whom I have admire both as friends and actors for years. I found this one in the Samuel French catalogue and sent away for it. The minute I read it, I knew this would be a wonderful production.

We've performed it in several location, both in 1993 and 1995. Ernie Schenk of the Little Victory Players in Hancock, NY directed the play and we opened there as well as other theatres in the area and even one performance at the Binghamton Library!

We're always ready to do it again when called upon-and the price is right! ;-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This marks my first production with the Ti-Ahwaga Playhouse in Owego.

 

I drew and created these Styrofoam cherubs for the set.

 

BY

DAVID MAMET

Directed by Mickey Ray

Rick Mertens as Donny, Tim Gleason as Teach, Eli Bosnick as Bobby

Marty Murray as Bobby

Performed at the Greater Binghamton Health Center

in the Keeler Building Theatre

June 16, 17, 18 & 23, 24 & 25

This was my first experience with the Know Theatre. My friend and fellow actor, Rick Mertens, suggested using me to direct this show to Mr. Tim Gleason, the Director of the Know Theatre and the man who would be playing the character "Teach", along with Rick's character, "Donny" and a young man with whom I've also worked with previously, Eli Bosnick as "Bobby".

Sunday, the 18th, Eli became very ill and the show was cancelled. Marty Murray joined our cast on Wednesday, the 21st, and performed the following weekend.

 

Know Theatre brings the show to Hancock, NY in partnership with The Little Victory Players

 

Ernie Schenk, owner of the Little Victory Players, along with his wife, Sherry Pagan (pronounced Pah-gahn), constructed this wonderful set for us!

 

 

 

 

DAVID CRAMPTON

DAVID & ESTHER (JUDY MCMAHON)

 

Roles

Alfred P. Doolittle & Zoltan Karpathy

 

Binghamton, NY

by Sam Shepard

The Old Man

And that's the 2000s, so far! Oh yes, there are loads more pictures and you're welcome to peruse at your leisure!

 

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You are also welcomed to merely send a basic announcement and I'll put that up along with a LINK to your website for further details.

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This is my personal resume page with links to the photo galleries of productions I've appeared in. Please feel free to browse. I also have a resume template page which you can copy/paste into a Word document and fill out the tables accordingly, then send your document on to me.

 

 

A listing of professional and community theatres educational programs teaching or training in acting, writing, singing, and technical courses. Free courses will always be listed first, when available.

 

 

This page may be used to announce performance fundraisers for various theatrical and charitable events.

 

 

 

 

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Remember When and Computergraphics will no longer be accessible starting July, 2008.
 

SOMETHING JUST FOR FUN

Take a walk down memory lane, or drive down in your '57 Ford Fairlane...

What do you remember about the 50s???
Now includes a link to hear Abbot and Costello's hilarious "Who's On First" routine!

 

 

 

My artwork made into transparent computer graphics, now free to use for your emails, web pages, greeting cards etc. NOT for resale!
 

All artwork, graphics and logos on this and other pages throughout, are my own and are copyrighted, with the exception of Theatrical and Business logos used as links to various enterprises.
 

 

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http://www.stagewhispers.net/
Homepage

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Photo gallery of Actors with links to their individual pages providing head shots and bios for agents, directors and theater companies.

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The shows, dates, times and locations of auditions sent to me by the theatre companies within a 2 1/2 hour radius of Binghamton, NY.

http://www.stagewhispers.net/computergraphics.asp
My artwork made into transparent computer graphics, now free to use for your emails, web pages, greeting cards etc. NOT for resale!

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A record of donations from theatre companies, organizations and individuals.

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Upcoming shows, dates, ticket prices, synopsis etc.

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Theatre courses in acting, dance, comedy etc. offered by various individuals and companies.

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This page may be used to announce performance fundraisers for various theatrical and charitable events.

 

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My personal theatrical resume plus sub links to photos of shows I performed from 1970 ~200-
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http://www.stagewhispers.net/pg80s.asp

http://www.stagewhispers.net/pg90s.asp

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http://www.stagewhispers.net/playgroups.asp
Links to all the theatre companies at StagewhisperS© who have websites.

http://www.stagewhispers.net/puppetry.asp
My venture into another theatrical art form!

http://www.stagewhispers.net/remember.asp
An entertaining look at the 50's.

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StagewhisperS© provides a template to help create your resume!
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