Geoffrey Nauffts News

Naked Angels, the eclectic downtown theater company that recently partnered with the New School for Drama under the leadership of Naked Angels founding company member Pippin Parker, is pleased to announce that New School alumna Liz Carlson will assume the role of Artistic Director of Naked Angels beginning May 1, 2013, further enhancing the relationship between the two companies. Current Artistic Director Andy Donald, who succeeded Geoffrey Nauffts in July 2011 after two years as Associate Artistic Director, departs the company for a new position as a creative producer at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

On Friday, May 3rd at 12 noon, Brave New World Enterprises, LLC will present a Special Pre-Broadway Workshop Table Reading of the new musical based on Aldous Huxley's novel, BRAVE NEW WORLD. The presentation, directed by SHERYL KALLER, with musical direction by JOHN McDANIEL, will take place at the Snapple Theatre Center (1627 Broadway) for invited industry audiences only.

Lincoln Center Theater presents an LCT3 Special Event of Mr. Joy, a 90-minute one-man show written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Sheryl Kaller. The workshop production will be performed tonight, April 9, April 12-15, and April 17-21 at 7:00 pm at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Following its critically acclaimed Broadway run, AstonRep Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts, directed by Derek Bertelsen, playing April 25 - May 25, 2013 at The BoHo Theatre @ Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. in Chicago. NEXT FALL features Mark Jacob Chaitin, Ryan Hamlin, Curtis Jackson, Lona Livingston, Jim Morley and Aja Wiltshire. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129. The press opening is Friday, April 26 at 8 pm.

Following its critically acclaimed Broadway run, AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts, directed by Derek Bertelsen, playing April 25 - May 25, 2013 at The BoHo Theatre @ Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. in Chicago. NEXT FALL features Mark Jacob Chaitin, Ryan Hamlin, Curtis Jackson, Lona Livingston, Jim Morley and Aja Wiltshire. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129. The press opening is Friday, April 26 at 8 pm.

Lincoln Center Theater presents an LCT3 Special Event of Mr. Joy, a 90-minute one-man show written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Sheryl Kaller. The workshop production will be performed April 8, April 9, April 12-15, and April 17-21 at 7:00 pm at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Next Fall tells the story of two men in a committed, long-term relationship and the family and friends that are an intrinsic part of their lives. This 2010 Tony Award-nominated play provides a deep examination of faith, commitment, unconditional love and hope. It challenges the audience to consider what it means 'to believe' and what it can cost us if we don't. Next Fall runs from now through April 6, 2013 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery in West Seattle.

The New School for Drama will welcome Naked Angels, the eclectic downtown theater company, as its producing partner, training young theater artists in an environment of experimentation and collaboration. Naked Angels will be housed in New School facilities and provide undergraduate and graduate theater students a critical professional association with working artists in New York theater.

Next Fall tells the story of two men in a committed, long-term relationship and the family and friends that are an intrinsic part of their lives. This 2010 Tony Award-nominated play provides a deep examination of faith, commitment, unconditional love and hope. It challenges the audience to consider what it means "to believe" and what it can cost us if we don't. Next Fall runs from March 13 - April 6, 2013 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery in West Seattle.

Next Fall tells the story of two men in a committed, long-term relationship and the family and friends that are an intrinsic part of their lives. This 2010 Tony Award-nominated play provides a deep examination of faith, commitment, unconditional love and hope. It challenges the audience to consider what it means 'to believe' and what it can cost us if we don't. Next Fall runs from March 13 - April 6, 2013 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery in West Seattle.

San Jose Rep will be postponing its scheduled production of Next Fall until October, 2013. San Jose Rep is thrilled to announce that they were able to secure actor Danny Scheie to play the lead role in the thoughtful, moving story written by Geoffrey Nauffts, but his availability for the project required San Jose Rep to push the production to a later date.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the romantic comedy The Philadelphia Story January 11 through 26, 2013.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Maine in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

StarStruck Theatre presents the area premiere of Geoffrey Nauffts' award-winning play Next Fall. Directed by mARTie Award Winner Jennifer Jones, Next Fall will play a limited engagement January 18-20, 2013. Meet the cast in the photos below!

StarStruck Theatre presents the area premiere of Geoffrey Nauffts' award-winning play Next Fall. Directed by mARTie Award Winner Jennifer Jones, Next Fall will play a limited engagement January 18-20, 2013.

Trustus Theatre will bring acclaimed director Sharon Graci of Charleston's PURE Theatre to the Capital City to direct the moving and Outer Critics Award-winning Next Fall. The show opens on the Thigpen Main Stage Friday October 26th, 2012 at 8:00pm and runs through Saturday November 10th, 2012.

NEXT FALL continues the Blank Canvas's streak of well conceived productions of challenging scripts. Though viewers may have to set aside their own individual beliefs in order to buy into the play's ending, this is an overall positive theatrical experience and very well worth seeing.

Ron Jones, Founding Artistic Director of Celebration Theatre, deserves endless praise for the bold mission and theatrical experiences he is fearlessly bringing to the Houston Theatre Scene. Dedicated to producing compelling plays that handle LGBT issues with sensitivity and integrity, Ron Jones is opening Celebration Theatre's inaugural season with Geoffrey Nauffts' riveting and emotionally charged drama NEXT FALL. The small audience gathered at Obsidian Art Space at the performance I saw witnessed history in the making, and hopefully Celebration Theatre will grow a loyal audience and experience many years of success in Houston.