When was the last time a solo show, a one-person show, captivated you & stirred your soul?
When was the last time your child came home excited about a book and couldn't put it down? And when finished, wanted to dive into another?
Last week, on Wednesday 2/23, I witnessed a solo show performance that completely captivated me and was so moving that I felt the emotions of each of the characters. It was American Place Theatre's presentation of Ray Bradbury's fabulous book Fahrenheit 451. It was adapted and directed by the reknown Mr. Wynn Handman, who was in attendance ... and very delightful, I might add.
Mr. Handman, a noted teacher for over 50 years, has trained many actors including: Alec Baldwin, James Caan, Kathleen Chalfont, Chris Cooper, Michael Douglas, Sandy Duncan, Richard Gere, Joel Grey, Allison Janney, Raul Julia, Frank Langella, John Leguizamo, Susan Lucci, Donna Mills, Burt Reynolds, Tony Roberts, Anna Devere Smith, Mira Sorvino, Christopher Walken, Denzel Washington, and Joanne Woodward.
What a strong performance by Emmy nominated Rich Orlow! I was truly lost in each character completely forgot that I was looking at the same person the entire time. Read what Alexandra Cheney of the Wall Street Journal had to say about it.
Performed at Joe's Pub in the East Village to an audience of adults was very unusual for this theater company. The American Place Theatre's program that gave this performance is a literacy program that gives students a new form of access to literature by bringing to life the world of books with these solo shows. It's called Literature to Life® and is led by David Kener, Executive Director, whose passion is infectious. David, himself an actor, was described by The New York Times as a performer "who adapts brilliantly to any situation."
Literature to Life® is non-profit and funded by Project 451 ... the campaign to keep literature alive. Over 70% of students reached by this program live below the poverty line. Studies have shown that families living in poverty own either one or no books in their home. After seeing one of these performances, 85% of children want to read or re-read the book. And the comments after seeing a performance are inspiring! Join Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, make a donation to Project 451.
Better yet, sponsor a school or city. It doesn't take much to make a difference!
When was the last time your child came home excited about a book and couldn't put it down? And when finished, wanted to dive into another?
Last week, on Wednesday 2/23, I witnessed a solo show performance that completely captivated me and was so moving that I felt the emotions of each of the characters. It was American Place Theatre's presentation of Ray Bradbury's fabulous book Fahrenheit 451. It was adapted and directed by the reknown Mr. Wynn Handman, who was in attendance ... and very delightful, I might add.
Mr. Handman, a noted teacher for over 50 years, has trained many actors including: Alec Baldwin, James Caan, Kathleen Chalfont, Chris Cooper, Michael Douglas, Sandy Duncan, Richard Gere, Joel Grey, Allison Janney, Raul Julia, Frank Langella, John Leguizamo, Susan Lucci, Donna Mills, Burt Reynolds, Tony Roberts, Anna Devere Smith, Mira Sorvino, Christopher Walken, Denzel Washington, and Joanne Woodward.
What a strong performance by Emmy nominated Rich Orlow! I was truly lost in each character completely forgot that I was looking at the same person the entire time. Read what Alexandra Cheney of the Wall Street Journal had to say about it.
Performed at Joe's Pub in the East Village to an audience of adults was very unusual for this theater company. The American Place Theatre's program that gave this performance is a literacy program that gives students a new form of access to literature by bringing to life the world of books with these solo shows. It's called Literature to Life® and is led by David Kener, Executive Director, whose passion is infectious. David, himself an actor, was described by The New York Times as a performer "who adapts brilliantly to any situation."
Literature to Life® is non-profit and funded by Project 451 ... the campaign to keep literature alive. Over 70% of students reached by this program live below the poverty line. Studies have shown that families living in poverty own either one or no books in their home. After seeing one of these performances, 85% of children want to read or re-read the book. And the comments after seeing a performance are inspiring! Join Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, make a donation to Project 451.
Better yet, sponsor a school or city. It doesn't take much to make a difference!
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