2009-2010 SEASON

The John F. Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts 8th Annual Kennedy Center
Page-To-Stage Festival on September 5, 2009

Doorway Arts Ensemble and Producing Artistic Director Claire Myles presented…

Readings of SEX and EDUCATION by LISSA LEVIN, directed by MATT RIPA.
Featuring: Sarah Holt, DeShaude Barner, Kristin Garaffo

And

OWL MOON by LIZ MAESTRI directed by TIFFANY FORD
Featuring: Jeremy Brown [ member Actors Equity Association (AEA)], Bethany Hoffman, Karen Lange, Jean Hudson Miller, Sabrina Shahmir

2008-2009 SEASON

HERBIE: POET OF THE WILD WEST by Adam Szymkowicz
Directed by Cyana Cook
Producing Director: Claire Myles
Cast: Juan Carlos Sanchez, Christopher Herring, Branda Lock, Jim Epstein, Dave Bobb, Tammy Roberts, Madeline Russell, Bethany Hoffman, David Berkenbilt, Claire Myles

This world premiere of HERBIE was produced as part of the Capital Fringe Festival from July 15-26, 2009

"spirited light fare...and an energetic all around talented cast...that really doesn't have a weak link"
- David Winkler DC Theater Scene

"Herbie: Poet of the Wild West" by Adam Szymkowicz is a total laugh-out-loud parody of the "Hamlet" story done with gunslingers rather than dueling swords... Some additional characters...just added more laughs to the evening. The top star…Ophelia (Branda Lock as Amelia) with her languishing, contortionist body…has all of the comedic talent and "takes" of a Carole Burnett. Juan Carlos Sanchez as Hamlet (Herbie) gave a powerful extensive range of emotions as the "put upon" Dane..."
- Bob Anthony allartsreview4u.com

HERBIE: POET OF THE WILD WEST by the award winning Playwright Adam Szymkowicz offers a raucous parody of Hamlet. The play, set when the west was still wild, tells how Herbie the poet plans revenge on his uncle Dead Eye Dan, who has murdered his father, married Herbie’s mother and taken over the family’s saloon. The play humorously follows the action of Herbie’s quest for revenge, his Uncle’s lust for power, and a posse of clowns including a blind gunslinger, a performing bear, a desperately ugly saloon girl and a lesbian cowgirl.



Photos by Michael Paolantonio

SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day
in Georgetown March 28, 2009 Hosted by Georgetown Theater Company, Women In Film and Video and Doorway Arts Ensemble

Doorway Arts Presented a Staged Reading..
Assistance Without Resistance by Alexis Clements

Produced by Claire Myles
Directed by Tiffany Ford

Featuring: Alex Perez, Lynnie Raybuck* and Janey Richards
*member of AEA

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Page-to-Stage New Plays Festival on August 31, 2008 in Washington, DC

Readings of THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA written and directed by JOE CALARCO with music and lyrics by CHARLIE BARNETT (Co-produced by Issembert Productions, Inc. and P2 Creations, LLC)

"a terrific concept…vivid characters and some interesting themes…Joe Calarco’s book has sharp dialogue and the music of Charlie Bennett is sophisticated and entertaining. This musical has great potential." – DC Theater Review for Page to Stage August 08

and MAY 39th by CALLIE KIMBALL directed by CHRISTY DENNY

"[Kimball] combines futuristic fantasy with a plus ça change philosophy, her play adding up to a hopeful vision tinged with dark humor." – The Washington Post

"this thoughtful and entertaining one act play appears on the verge of readiness for the stage.”
– DC Theater Review for Page to Stage August 08

2007-2008 SEASON

ANIMA by Christiaan Greer
Produced by Claire Myles
Directed by Patrick Torres
Cast: Parker Dixon, Marissa Molnar, Andres Talero

The Washington, DC premiere was produced as part of the 2007-2008 Mead Theatre Lab Program at Flashpoint, 916 G. St., Washington, DC 20001 April 22-May 11, 2008.

"Riveting debut production … one emotionally taut script, brought vividly to life … the Washington actors 'enthrall' the audience ... a play worth seeing.”
- DC Theatre Scene

Critiques Choice: Theater "Anima" (Doorway/Flashpoint), Best Acting: Dixon/Molnar/Talero "Anima"
- Bob Anthony, AllArtsReview4U.com

ANIMA offers a gritty depiction of an interdependent and ultimately destructive relationship by illustrating the poisonous results of living one's life for someone else. Ella struggles to free herself from a volatile relationship with Vlad, a parasite reliant on her for his emotional survival. When James, a shaken Iraq war veteran arrives at Ella and Vlad's apartment needing a place to stay, a bloody power struggle explodes on stage.

Photos by Colin Hovde.

ANIMA by Christiaan Greer was presented as a staged reading at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Page -to- Stage New Plays Festival on September 3, 2007 in Washington, DC.

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