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PAST PERFORMANCES
"Keep Your Kids At Home" Naughty Readings fundraiser
Another sell-out night! November 17th at 8:00PM upstairs at The Old Court Tavern, corner of Central and Middle Streets, downtown Lowell!
Distant Music
A new kind of Irish play by James McLindon, presented by Image Theater at Skelligs Irish Tavern, 240 Moody Street, Waltham Sat, Oct 13, and 20th at 4PM and 8PM and Sun 14, 21st at 4PM. “…wisdom, wit at a real bar...” Sandy MacDonald, Boston Globe Tickets $19 and $17 for Seniors, Students.
Mill City Minutes 2007
September 14, 15, 21, 22nd the Annual Mill City Minutes Festival at the McDonough Freshman Academy Theater, corner of John and Paige Streets, downtown Lowell.
Kerouac's Last Call
a new play by Patrick FentonA fully staged reading of Newsday writer Patrick Fenton's moving new play about Jack Kerouac's last days in Ozone Park, Queens, NY.No admission fee required, suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated.
Thursday, July 5th at 8PM
National Park Visitor's Center Theater
246 Market St., Lowell.
Reserve your seat by calling 978-441-0102
Distant Music
a new play by James McLindonAward winning Northampton, MA playwright James McLindon’s ode to the power of faith, friendship and all things Guinness.
While a blizzard howls outside, three extraordinary people reach out to each other in a pub in Cambridge. As inviting as a warm woolen sweater, Distant Music is an immensely literate play that weds the joys of the fine art of conversation with a distinct sprinkling of Irish humor, and possesses a quiet power that will remain with you long after the curtain falls.
Distant Music will perform April 13, 14, 20 and 21 at The Old Court, a wonderful Irish Tavern at 2931 Central Street, downtown Lowell. There will be two performances on April 14 and 20, at 4:00PM and 8:00PM. Curtain on the 13th and 20th is at 8PM.
Phil Thompson as Connor Curtin
Sally Nutt as Maeve Moore
Jonathan Popp as Dev Hart.Director: Jerry Bisantz
Stage manager: Ann Garvin.Proudly presented by the Image Theater.
NAUGHTY READINGS SELLS OUT!
Thanks to all participants in this year's "Naughty Readings"! A sell out crowd witnessed the hilariously bawdy works of George Masselam, Holly Jensen, Peter M. Floyd, J.F. Dacey, Jerry Bisantz, and Phyllis Rittner and the songs of Steve Gilbane, Don Schuerman, and Barry Rosenberg.
For wonderful pictures to view of this sold out event, go to the "Steppin Out" link at www.Lowellsun.com
Triple Play: The musical!
A collection of three original short, hilarious musicals:The History Of Nails by Schuerman, Cannavo, Coen, and Gilbane
The hilariously silly journey of a young boy and his Dad as they travel through time, and watch the innovative and creative uses of the common nail!
Hollywood Insider by Jerry Bisantz and Steve Gilbane
The investigative reporter from “Hollywood Insider” studies the sad, cliché- ridden life of “Little” Tommy Pulsifer, 1950’s child star gone bad.The Tragic Tale of Young Tom Collins by Gilbane and Bisantz
Tom Collins, the fastest bartender in the world, is off his game since the tragic death of his sweetheart. A twisted morality tale about drinking and driving.With Cliff Zawaski, Allie Ritts, Bob DeVivo, Phil Thompson, Max Bisantz, Ryan Garvin, Lauren Possee, Heather Tobin and Kelsi Garvin. Directed by Jerry Bisantz.
Each evening will feature guest visual artists as they literally create the background scenery in front of the audience's eyes! Every night a different stage!
6 performances only!
May 11, 12, 13, and May 19-20 at 8pm
Plus a matinee show at 4pm on May 20.
ARTISTS SCHEDULE:
Thursday, May 11th: T. Stover, Elizabeth Bedard, and Isaiah StephensFriday, May 12th: William TurvilleSat, May 13th: Pam Dixon and Alyshia LienFriday, May 19th: Ted Lavash, Eleni Zohdi, and Setheyney PenSat, May 20th at 4PM: Robert Bryan and Setheyney PenSat, May 20th at 8PM: Alyshia Lien
McDonough Freshman Academy Theater
40 Paige St.
Lowell, MA
The Image Theater Company is excited to announce the first annual night of:
GUY STUFF
PLAYS FOR GUYS WHO HATE BEING DRAGGED TO PLAYS
Saturday, April 8th
8pm
Lowell Doubletree Hotel
Featuring the "acting talent" of STEVE BUCKLEY and PETE "THE MEAT" SHEPPARD from local talk radio WEEI, LENNY MEGLIOLA, sportswriter for the Metro West Daily News and frequent WEEI guest, and CHAZ SCOGGINS, head sportswriter for the Lowell Sun and the official scorer for the Boston Red Sox.
Join us at the lovely Lowell Doubletree Hotel, 50 Warren Street, Lowell at 8PM for an evening of hilarious short plays dedicated to the "real" men of America! On Saturday, April 8th, we will present six new short plays by local playwrights Roberrt Mattson, Peter Floyd, Sandy Burns, Patrick Brennan, George Sauer and Jerry Bisantz that cover everything from what really goes on during a football game to internet Spam coming to life!
Sure, these guys can talk ... and we know they can write ... but can they act? Come see for yourself and sample "tailgate" cuisine, hobnob with the sports celebrities and the actors, and show the world that "guys"... yes... "guys" REALLY can get away from their "ESPN Classics" and go to the theater!
*Tickets for this great fundraising event are $20 if you call 978-441-0102, or $25 at the door the night of the event.
THE BIG APPLE
written and directed by Jack Neary
Feb 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 2006"When you bite the apple ... sometimes the apple bites back!" Lowell playwright Jack Neary's hilarious trip into the brain of a hapless playwright as he struggles to bring his latest opus to the bright (and bewildering) lights of Broadway. The cast includes Eve Passeltiner, Mark Leahy, Tom Vittorioso, Justin Budinoff, Sally Nutt, Lida McGirr, Erin Cole, and Jon Pease.C. G. McDonough Arts Magnet Theater
40 Paige St, Lowell, MA
Mill City Minutes Festival #1
Sept. 15-17 & 22-24, 2005“Mill City Minutes a sharp start for Lowell troupe” - Lowell Sun
Wow! What a terrific beginning for the Image Theater! Mill City Minutes surpassed our wildest expectations “…shedding an inspirational light on the craft of playwriting…” Kathleen Deely, The Lowell Sun. Hundreds of new friends showed up to see brand new plays by local playwrights and to witness the birth of Lowell’s hottest new theater company. “…adds to the vibrancy of the city’s up and coming arts scene..” Mary K. Pratt, the Boston Globe.
THE HISTORY OF NAILS
Book, Music & Lyrics by Christine Cannavo, Larry Coen, Stephen Gilbane & Don SchuermanLittle Bobby and Dad take a journey through time as they discover the history (perhaps) of the common household nail. As we watch cavemen, Romans, French royalty, forgotten English inventors, and American settlers sing about how the little nail changed their world, we learn with Bobby that history - and family members -may not be the thing you expected.
ROMANCE 101
Book by Jerry Bisantz, Music & Lyrics Jerry Bisantz & Steve GilbaneJeff and Amy meet, go on their first date, fall in love, meet friends and family, bicker, fall out of love and break up in eight pages! True love and the resillience of the human heart played out at ":fast forward".
THE SPARROW AND THE KING
by Frederic WeinsteinThe first “official” production of The Image Theater Company was the successful staged reading of Frederic Weinstein’s play, The Sparrow and the King on Friday, February 11th at The Abbott Theater, home of the Hovey Players in Waltham, MA (more)
IMAGE THEATER RENT PARTY A SMASH
Who knew that Monday night could be such a great night for a party? On Monday, April 25th, the Image Theater Company hosted its first (and wildly successful) fundraising & "awareness-raising" party at Club Cafe on Columbus Ave in Boston. The fabulous John O'Neil provided his brilliant brand of entertainment on the keyboards, but notable local talent was more than capable of giving him a run for his money! In keeping with the Image Theater's mission of original works, highlights included original songs by Steve Gilbane, Gail Phaneuf, and Stephen Price, beautifully rendered by Elaine Theodore, Max Bisantz, Peter Adams, Gail Phaneuf, and Jane Eyler. Rob Mattson, Jen Conden, Liana Leahy, "Chip" Piatti and so many others too numerous to mention were standouts in belting out tunes that kept the party going for hours.
As usual Jerry Bisantz was humorously long winded, Steve Gilbane was brilliantly talented, and Ann Garvin was lovely (and the ultimate hostess.) The food was great (have to remember Club Cafe in the future... great staff!) and by the end of the evening, the Image Theater had certainly made an impression on many terrific theater people. Our thanks go out to the many friends who were unable to attend, but were generous enough to mail donations to our cause. As we head up to Lowell we know that we will see many of our great "Boston" friends again and again!.
