Dog Sees God

Dog Sees God:
Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
by Burt V. Royal

Upcoming!
July 5-12th, 2009 8pm
July 11th, 2009 2pm

TBG Arts Center
312 West 36th Street
3rd Floor

General Admission $18
Seniors $14
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When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group’s bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that’s both haunting and hopeful

***Not appropriate for children under 13. Suggested violence, drug use, and sexual situations.***

Directed By Susanne Boulle
Featuring: Kaitlin Colombo, Ricky Dunlop, Dan Gershaw, Izze Gibson, Kate Erin Gibson*, Thomas Matthew Kelley*, Kevin Michael Murphy*, Emily Kenyon Scott, Andy Wagner, Emilea Wilson

Stage Manager: Marc Eardley*

*These actors and stage manager appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Thomas Matthew Kelley* (CB)  -  Off-Broadway: Dust (Westside Theatre) and Phenomenon (HERE Arts Center). Regional: Cardenio, Julius Caesar, and Donnie Darko (American Repertory Theatre); Pride and Prejudice, As You Like It, and Christmas Carol (Actors Theatre of Louisville).  Film: The Strangest Bullet in my Skull (AlphaSixty Productions). MFA: A.R.T./MXAT Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University.

Izze Gibson (CB’s  Sister) is thrilled to be making her stage debut with Red Door! Recently, she appeared in the world premiere of My Williamsburg Neighbors Downstairs at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre. Film credits include Yes Man and AFI’s Pawn. A graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, she had the pleasure of studying in both New York and Los Angeles.  Many thanks to teachers and peers, much love to F&F, C&C – B’lieve!

Ricky Dunlop (Van) studied Theatre at the University of Florida. Since relocating to New York last September, Ricky has been seen on stage in Shopping & F***ing (Rude Monkey Theatre Group), Wild Thing (The New Acting Company) and a staged reading of Escape From Happiness (Algonquin Productions).  He recently filmed a video for Shakira’s new single “She Wolf” and will be working on a web series entitled Desk Jockeys this Summer.  If you enjoyed Ricky’s performance, become his fan on Facebook!

Dan Gershaw (Matt) is ecstatic to be a part of this production of Dog Sees God! Previous credits include: Regional: Altar Boyz (Matthew), RENT (Roger- NJ Premiere), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Macbeth (Lennox), NYC: Songs for a New World , A Black Christmas Carol, Cleopatra: A Life Unparalleled. He would like to thank Susanne for being absolutely incredible, and all of his friends and family for endless love and support. “If I only had a magic carpet…”

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Kevin Michael Murphy* (Beethoven) Hailed by Gawker.com as “the most clueless boy in New York,” Kevin can be found on Youtube playing his alter-ego, Craig Stevens, or on stage in his live show,  Craig Stevens Guide to Making it on Broadway, which is playing at the Laurie Beechman Theater through the summer.  Other recent credits include: Max and the Truffle Pig(NYMF), With Glee(NYMF), Flora the Red Menace(Opening Doors), Snapshots(Seaside Music Theater) or doing musical improv with his group, Zamboni!  Kevin holds a M.A. from NYU, and a B.M. from James Madison University.  Thanks to Susanne, the cast, and his ever supportive parentals! www.kevinmichaelmurphy.com

Emilea Wilson (Tricia) is very “WOOT WOOT!!” to be a part of Dog Sees God. Recently, she has appeared at Theatre for the New City in the musical production of Who Murdered Love and in Jumpin’ the Gun a one-act play in The Network NYC One-Act Festival, where Emilea won Best Supporting Actress of the festival for her role as Julie. Emilea has been seen regionally in productions of The Ghost Sonata, Betty’s Summer Vacation and various other new works in conjunction with the University of Iowa.   Emilea has received her BA from the University of Iowa in Theatre Arts and Journalism and Mass Communications. Visit her website at www.emileawilson.com.

Kaitlin Colombo (Marcy) Making her stand-up comedy debut at the age of 13 at the world-famous Hollywood Improv,  Kaitlin Colombo’s extensive career in comedy has spanned a decade.  She has appeared on Last Comic Standing (Season 4, Winner- Week #1 Online Fan Favorite), MTV’s The Reality Show, and provides Comedic Commentary on numerous countdown specials for E! Entertainment Television.  At the age of 17, she sold a sitcom pilot, based on her standup, to FOX/FBC.  A recent graduate of the New York Film Academy’s Intensive Filmmaking Workshop, she is also a member of the Actors Studio’s Playwright-Directors Unit.  www.KaitlinColombo.com.

Kate Erin Gibson* (Van’s Sister) is happy to be returning to the stage with Red Door after playing Catherine in Proof last summer.  New York (Highlights): Emma and Company (Wings Theatre), Hello, Dolly!, A Grand Night… (Neuwirth Theatre), Katie and Frank (The Barrow Group). Regional: My Fair Lady (Eliza), Carousel (Carrie), Zelda (Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald), Hamlet (Polonius), The Secret Garden. Nat’l Tour: Four Score and Seven Years Ago. Kate is also active in NYC as a director, producer, stage manager and teaching artist. BM. Shenandoah Conservatory, MA. NYU/Steinhardt. www.kateeringibson.com. Proud AEA member. A million thanks to this amazing cast and crew! Chris, we did it!

Emily Kenyon Scott (U/S) New York: New Beulah (Amazing Play Festival, Planet Connections) Regional: Otherwise Engaged, Ready Set Go, The Greekest of Tragedies, Game On! (Actors Theatre of Louisville) Other: Cigarette and Burrito Man (Solo Performance, University of California in Santa Barbara, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival)

Andy Wagner (U/S) is a recent graduate of Yale University where he received a BA in Theater Studies. Recent credits include Brodie in The Real Thing and Richard in The Lover at Yale College. Much thanks to the cast and crew of DSG, to Mom and Dad, PKJTM, SL, MJ… SY’09!

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Marc Eardley* (Stage Manager) is a busy stage manager/director/producer. Directing highlights include The Affair in 22B Off-Broadway, critically acclaimed Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival in Jersey City, NJ and One Night Only: Broadway Sings in Jersey for BC/EFA. He has countless SM credits. marc@3stc.com for more info.

Susanne Boulle (Director) NYC: Atlantic Theatre’s Studio 453, (new plays by Brooke Berman, Jessica Goldberg), The Abingdon Theatre, and for The Red Door Theatre, last season’s Proof. Theatre for A New Audience’s New Voices Program- Teaching Artist, 2001-2003. Member of the Actor’s Studio Plawrighting/Director’s Workshop. Regional: Associate Artistic Director at the Barter Theatre in VA for 5 seasons. Barter credits include: Blackbird, Pow’r In the Blood (by T.Cat Ford/premiere), Travels With My Aunt, The Baby Dance, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Miracles (by F. Higgins/premiere), Of Mice and Men, The Tempest, John Henry: Steel Driving Man, The Gift of the Magi, and others. She is also a playwright, with four works produced.

Rachel Greene* (Assistant Stage Manager)

Tammie Rhee (Production Assistant)

Molly McKee Culp (Costume Designer)