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Fiction Friction by Vivian C. LermondSynopsis: A chance meeting changes the course of two lives caught in a no-man’s land between ambivalence and complacency.Carrie Wesolowski (Director/Irene) Born and raised in NYC, Carrie Wesolowski is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who has appeared in international news programs, film, television and theatre productions. Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio where she studied with Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted Movie Talk Show from 2014-2018 and served as its Associate Producer, interviewing indie film actors, writers, and directors and giving them a platform for their work. Carrie’s recent projects include directing and playing Destiny in Coni Koepfinger’s SIMON SAYS which was a finalist in the 1st Annual Playbill Virtual Theater Festival 2020 and was most recently streaming worldwide as part of Manhattan Rep’s STORIES Film Festival, and playing Mandy in Dermalogic as part of Theater for the New City's "On the Air'' series which can

Synopsis: In this surrealist one-act, Chauncey Faust, a very aggressive, out-of-work television actor, is about to enter into a business partnership that he thinks will be the opportunity of a lifetime. Although very lucrative financially, it may cost him his soul. His new business associate, Mr. Stuart Morgan, has created a one-of-a-kind service. The play opens with a dream job interview that quickly turns into a nightmare.Coni Koepfinger (Playwright) Artist and Educator, Coni Koepfinger is the host of AIRPLAY, a weekly virtual theatre program now in its 12th season that brings the voices of artists, actors, playwrights from all over the world together. Also via new media, Koepfinger has created DETERMINED WOMEN, a monthly feature that interviews women who share stories to encourage and inspire. In addition to teaching theatre and composition, Koepfinger is an internationally published and produced playwright and theorist. As a Media Advisor for the Lifeboat Foundation, her play Get the Message was in their

Synopsis:Rhonda Sue Twain, determined to make it as a country singer, even if she’s only a little bit country.Shirley King (Playwright) Shirley King's s plays and monologues have been produced in the US, The UK, Canada, Scotland and Korea. She is a member of The Dramatists Guild and The International Center for Women Playwrights.Christy Donahue (Rhonda): Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings - in person, online, and via livestream. When not acting Christy enjoys other creative pathways, such as mixed media, collage art, and wreath making.

Show Synopsis: In this fractured fairy tale, a family remains forever dysfunctional. Troy Trisk can not leave the house and won't open the door.... After witnessing his son kill his own baby, Troy was paralyzed- he couldn't even testify. His wife Andrea begs him to come back to reality - Is that possible?Coni Koepfinger (Playwright) Artist and Educator, Coni Koepfinger is the host of AIRPLAY, a weekly virtual theatre program now in its 12th season that brings the voices of artists, actors, playwrights from all over the world together. Also via new media, she has created DETERMINED WOMEN, a monthly feature that interviews women who share stories to encourage and inspire. She has written well over 40 plays, short stories, books and commissions. As the artistic director of AIRPLay and Determined Women, Coni understands the necessity of the creative process especially in times like these... and she is grateful to be able to bring you this work thanks to all of the wonderful artists that contribute!!!!Carrie Wesol

Play: Straight Out of the ClosetSynopsis: None, so that the twist isn't revealed. Playwright Long Bio: Trish Ayers is an award winning playwright with play readings and productions across the United States and Japan including at Live Girls!, Hedgerow Theatre, Iowa State University, Berea College, and Manhattan Theatre Source. She is resident playwright for Mountain Spirit Puppets and has received three Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) grants and was honored to be the recipient of the 2011 Sallie Bingham Award from KFW. She was the founder of Kentucky Women Playwrights Seminar, a ten-year playwriting project.Tim: You may have seen Timothy on tour, in NYC, or perhaps more recently in the comfort of your own home via zoom.Actor Long Bio: Brandy Chapman is an actress and singer from Kentucky, having performed in the United States, Ireland, and Italy. Her experience draws from the teachings of Chekov and Stanislavski, as well as her own independent devising of pieces and projects throughout the past ten years.

“I Drive Killer 65” is the central piece of a collection of short plays called, appropriately, I Drive Killer 65 and Other Stories.” The plays address male/female relationships from a variety of angles. This play is named for Ohio River Boulevard, Route 65, a major commuting route from the northern suburbs to Downtown Pittsburgh. Once one of the most dangerous roads in Pennsylvania, its drivers bore the bumper sticker “Pray for Me – I Drive Killer 65.”In “I Drive Killer 65,” Woman has left her home in San Francisco to follow Man to Pittsburgh, where he has taken a very good job. The struggle of the long drive from coast to almost coast, coupled with the uniquely challenging driving conditions in Pittsburgh, the play uses the couple’s driving habits and vehicle choices to show a relationship on the brink.Carrie Wesolowski (Director/Woman) Born and raised in NYC, Carrie Wesolowski is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who has appeared in international news programs, film, television and theatre produ

Karen Hartman is a writer, voice over performer, singer, actress, comedienne, composer, lyricist librettist and designer. (Catch your breath)She started out as an opera singer, winning the prestigious Metropolitan Opera Auditions on the West Coast. Unable to keep a straight face with opera, she wrote a stand up act and decided to get into the comedy world. While at world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles, she developed a one-and-a-half woman show, Diva Takes a Dive, which she toured around the country.Karen has written and performed musical theatre, comedy material, music and lyrics for several musicals, HBO Comedy Specials, Showtime, and nationally syndicated television. She has appeared and starred in many movies and television series. She has also written and composed for the Emmy Award-winning children's television show Zoobilee Zoo, in which she starred as a half human cockatoo with Ben Vereen. Karen a proud member of The Dramatists Guild, National Board of Review, Actors’ Equity Association, Screen

Synopsis:Dale, an artist who loves Donatello, looks forward to entering the race-walk, not realizing she has mistaken the date, while Fred puts his trust in magic.Bios:Christy Donahue:Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings - in person, online, and via livestream. As always, she’s happy to be reunited with Tim on the virtual stage.Timothy Regan:A seasoned TV, film, and stage actor Timothy now comes to you via Zoom and other various facetime platforms! Tim is extremely excited to, once again, join forces with Christy on this piece. Shirley King:Shirley King's plays and monologues have been produced in the US, The UK, Canada, Scotland and Korea. She is a member of The Dramatists Guild and The International Center for Women Playwrights.

Synopsis:A new teacher at Happy Hill Pre-K discovers philosophical differences with an experienced associate: Should the children be taught World Peace or “The Farmer In The Dell?” The dispute escalates, ending as the two discover sisterhood in their common rejection of the minimum-wage child-care jobs.Carrie Wesolowski (Director/Erica) Born and raised in NYC, Carrie is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who has appeared in international news programs, film, television and Off Broadway/theatre productions. Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio where she studied with Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted “Movie Talk Show” from 2014-2018 and served as its Associate Producer, interviewing indie film actors, writers, and directors and giving them a platform for their work. Carrie’s recent credits include directing and playing Destiny in Coni Koepfinger’s SIMON SAYS which was 1 of 11 finalists in Playbill’s VTF Live and was most recently streaming worldwide as part of Manhattan Rep’s STO

“Layers” by ConiKoepfinger is a play about life...It’s origin and it’s destination. It was commissioned as a collaborative effort at Cosmic Orchid’s “ Voire Dire Project 2.0 “ for the Conscious Glass Residency .https://m.facebook.com/cosmicorchid/Bios: Brandy Chapman is an actress and singer from Kentucky, having performed in the United States, Ireland, and Italy. Her experience draws from the teachings of Chekov and Stanislavski, as well as her own independent devising of pieces and projects throughout the past ten years. With an MFA from the National University of Ireland in Galway, she has appeared in several Irish television shows including An Klondike and Jack Taylor (both available on Netflix). Recent stage performances include Harvey and South Pacific.Claude Isbell started out as a child actor, doing both TV commercials and theater from the age of 4. He and his sister did model work as well al over NYC. Appearing in the New York Times magazine and many others. He was a musician and songwriter in NYC,

Written by Shirley KingPerformed by Padmini SukumaranSynopsis:Kate thinks she needs a good lawyer...But is that really what will help her move forward? After all, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Bio: Padmini Sukumaran is well-versed in Drama and Theatre: from various Angles and Dimensions! She has an English Literature Doctorate and wrote her Dissertation partially on the Shakespearean depiction of the Baroque-Metaphor, "The World is a Stage" in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Padmini has performed as Shelly in Chelsea Repertory Company's production of Michael Weller's Moonchildren and in the Lead-Role of Sally in HB Studio's production of Harold Pinter's Absurdist-Play, Night School. She has trained in Acting and Musical-Theatre at the HB Studio and The Acting Studio - New York and takes Private Acting and Voice Lessons. Padmini truly enjoys continuing to train in Acting and Musical-Theatre; and believes from the bottom-of-her-heart that training is a lifelong endeavor! She also deems tha

Mary Tierney started her professional acting career in 1971 in Dublin at Ireland’s National Theater, The Abbey’s experimental wing, The Peacock and from that continued to work for five years in Ireland; culminating in Dublin’s first rock musical, Stephanie by Emerson college graduate, Russell Mason. Upon returning to New York, her role as Josie, in Walter Macken’s Home is the Hero which ran for six months as the Irish Arts Center. The success of that play has a ripple effect; Moss Cooney, Cork city immigrant restaurant entrepreneur, built a theater above his BillyMunk restaurant on 45th Street just off Second Avenue for the play; redirected by Barbara Loden, thus starting the BillyMunk, non-for-profit resident company.At the suggestion of Barbara, Mary started directing there; a Sean O’Casey One Act Play Festival. From there she branded out to create New York’s first Lunchtime Series at the Quaigh with The Sea Plays of Eugene O’Neill starring William Hickey, Brian Dennehy and Jim DeMarse. Lunchtime continued

Susan is not only a single struggling NYC actress but struggling at life and she has even just lost her Mom. Will her visit to a renowned psychicseeking employment bring her much more than she planned and change her fate forever? Can Madame Lily get Susan to trust herself and allow her spirit to rise, so that Susan can overcome her fear of rejection, follow her heart, and finally find true love?BIOS: MARY ELLEN ASHLEY (Madame Lily): Actress, Singer, Dancer, and Producer of Broadway, Television, and Film, Mary Ellen Ashley has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional in her field through Women of Distinction Magazine. where she was featured in their 2016 edition. Born and presently living in the Big Apple of New York City, Mary Ellen Ashley has spent time living and working throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, California, as well as in Europe. Performing in her very first theatrical role at the age of four on Broadway, playing Laura Thornton in the original cast of 'The Innocent Voyage',

Would Lucy prefer seeing a doctor for cosmetic enhancement or hooking up with Mervyn, a time-traveler eager to transport her back to the forties?Bios:Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings - in person, online, and via livestream. As always, she’s happy to be reunited with Tim on the virtual stage.Tim -A seasoned TV, film, and stage actor Timothy now comes to you via Zoom and other various facetime platforms! Tim is extremely excited to, once again, join forces with Christy on this piece.CARRIE WESOLOWSKI (AirPlay Co-Host): Born and raised in NYC, Carrie is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who has appeared in international news programs, film, television and Off Broadway/theatre productions (at venues such as The Players Club, Theatre for the New City, Expanded Arts, Julia’s Reading Room). Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio where she studied with Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted “Movie Talk

A feisty Emmaline chases the elusive dollar.Bios: Playwright: Trish Ayers is an award winning playwright with play readings and productions across the United States and Japan including at Live Girls!, Hedgerow Theatre, Iowa State University, Berea College, and Manhattan Theatre Source. She is resident playwright for Mountain Spirit Puppets and has received three Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) grants and was honored to be the recipient of the 2011 Sallie Bingham Award from KFW. She was the founder of Kentucky Women Playwrights Seminar, a ten-year playwriting project.Brandy Chapman is an actress and singer from Kentucky, having performed in the United States, Ireland, and Italy. Her experience draws from the teachings of Chekov and Stanislavski, as well as her own independent devising of pieces and projects throughout the past ten years. With an MFA from the National University of Ireland in Galway, she has appeared in several Irish television shows including An Klondike and Jack Taylor (both available

The pressure is on when you’re a red-nosed reindeer and no one wants to play with you. Who WOULDN’T want to run away and hide for a bit? But then, when Christmas comes, and Santa can’t ride without him, Rudolph needs to trust in his friends to get the help he needs to get back to the North Pole in time.Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings - in person, online, and via livestream. When not acting Christy enjoys other creative pathways, such as mixed media, collage art, and wreath making. An animal advocate, she has 2 rescue cats and a rescue dog and loves being home with them and her husband.Katherine Elliot (SAG-AFTRA) Cofounder/Actor/Producer-Wild Banshee. Former producer/performer-The Tempest Ladies (The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Off-Broadway producer/performer (Sammy’s Bowery Follies, Dog Sees God). Producer/performer (Paulette Goddard) Hannah, Can You Hear Me? - Best Arts Film, Cannes Festival. Di

Become the Supraconscious Actor of your life. The one for whom life springs from spiritual intuition.Learn everything you need to become an authentic actor and experience multiple breakthrough transformations in your life.PAD Method - a special workshop with acclaimed Greek Director, Maria Olonwith our On Air Players Zoe Anastassiou and Claude Isbell Introduction andd dad endorsement by NYC Theatre veteran and award-winning director, Jak Prince.BiosZoe Anastassiou -Zoe is a Greek-Aussie British theatre/TV/film/voiceover actress. She was last seen physically on stage in Thomas Walters’ (Julie Walters’ brother) new play Help a Handicapped God Trot Across the Universe at the 13th Street Repertory Theater in NY, and can next be seen physically (once quarantine has lifted) in various new works she is helping develop; British Emma Gibson’s Water in my Hands as part of Miranda Theatre Company’s Liz Smith Reading Series at the Cherry Lane Theatre in NYC, and Jamie Ramburg’s Castles in the Air with Midtown Direct Re

Theo Herghelegiu is a theatre director, playwright, scriptwriter, lyricist, drama tutor and translator resident in Europe – Romania, Bucharest.She graduated the University of Bucharest - Philology in 92 and the National University of Theatre and Film – Theatre Directing in 98. She also has a MFA in Film Aesthetics, 2013.She directed over 55 shows and she wrote many plays, some of them being staged, either by her or by other Romanian, or foreign directors. She also performed in films and on stage, being awarded for Best Feminine part in The Angel, by Radu Dragomir, 1998. She worked in the field of journalism, acting coaching, scriptwriting and literary translations from English. In 1998 she founded the TEATRUL INEXISTENT private theatre company, which was the first and most active (at the time) independent company in the Romanian post-communist era. She led the company in partnership with a couple of colleagues until 2011 and directed over 20 performances with this company, which were a true avant-garde artist

Three Women Various By Brian McAvera Three Women Various By Brian McAveraNow. Imagine.Three women, all of whom have been friends since schooldays.Further imagine that each of these three women exists in three separate but parallel universes. In each universe any given woman retains her basic emotional baggage but the circumstances of her life, in terms of job, partner, culture, decisions taken, and so on, will have changed her.Carrie Wesolowski ("Three Women Various" Director/Amelia/Abby/Anne) is a NYC-based actor, director, host, and singer who has appeared in numerous community theatre and off-Broadway productions (at venues such as The Players Club, Theatre for the New City, Expanded Arts), independent film productions, television and international news programs. Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio where she studied with Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted “Movie Talk Show” from 2014-2018 and served as its Associate Producer, giving indie film actors, writers, and directors a platform fo

Three Women Various By Brian McAvera Three Women Various By Brian McAveraNow. Imagine.Three women, all of whom have been friends since schooldays.Further imagine that each of these three women exists in three separate but parallel universes. In each universe any given woman retains her basic emotional baggage but the circumstances of her life, in terms of job, partner, culture, decisions taken, and so on, will have changed her.Carrie Wesolowski ("Three Women Various" Director/Amelia/Abby/Anne) is a NYC-based actor, director, host, and singer who has appeared in numerous community theatre and off-Broadway productions (at venues such as The Players Club, Theatre for the New City, Expanded Arts), independent film productions, television and international news programs. Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio where she studied with Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted “Movie Talk Show” from 2014-2018 and served as its Associate Producer, giving indie film actors, writers, and directors a platform fo