CORPUS CHRISTI starring...well...ME

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:42am

And somebody named Aaron Lohr

I hope if any of you are around the beginning of next week that you'll head on down to see this very special play.

robbie


kef productions presents:


Corpus Christi

By Terrence McNally

Directed by Adam Fitzgerald

With Aaron Lohr as Judas


as part of Jean Cocteau Repertory's Off Off Bowery Festival


3 Performances ONLY!

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday July 18, 19 & 20

at The Bouwerie Lane Theatre 330 Bowery at Bond Street 8:00 PM


Reservations Strongly Recommended

Call 212.677.0060, ext. 16

Tickets may also be purchased online at:

https://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/113569

All Tickets: $15.00


Featuring:

Aaron Lohr* and Agustine Welles from Chad Allen's acclaimed Los Angeles premiere

with:

Robb Liegh Davis*, Andy Hoey*, Gavin Starr Kendall, Dan Kolodny, Rob Maitner*, Gregory Marcel, Joe Mihalchick*, Michael Pesce*, Thom Rivera*, Patrick Zeller*, and Lucas Steele* as Joshua.

* indicates member Actors Equity Association.

Corpus Christi, originally produced by The Manhattan Theatre Club in 1998, is a retelling of the New Testament set partially in modern day Corpus Christi, Texas. Joshua, the Jesus figure, returns to the world as the Son of God, but still must face all the trials and tribulations of a gay man in small city Texas.

The show is directed by Adam Fitzgerald, Producer of Crooked for Arielle Tepper's Summer Play Festival and recipient of the Brass Tacks Theatre Company's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing. Corpus Christi is being produced by founding kef productions members Lori Prince (called "a revelation" by John Simon for her role in Manhattan Theatre Club's Sarah Sarah) and Michael Poignand (NYIFF Award Winner).

kef productions is an independent producing company that helps small theatre companies and individual artists produce singular works. Rather than predetermine a season, kef looks for projects fueled by the desire of the individual artist. kef productions strives to raise standards and produce theatre that is exciting and relevant to both the audience and the artists.

www.kefproductions.com www.jeancocteaurep.org

Updated On: 7/11/05 at 10:42 AM

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:45am

Is this a play about gay Jesus?

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:45am

Why yes...yes it is.

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:46am

BRAVO Robbiej! Looking forward to this, excellent cast.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:47am

I have to go see this. The play is a favorite of mine.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:51am

I can't stand this play. I like the concept. I can't stand the execution.
Updated On: 7/11/05 at 10:51 AM

[WindyCityActor]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 11:09am

Bravo! I was in a very fine production of this a few years ago playing Bartholomew....my favorite character to play in the Corpus Christi High School scenes was Peggy Powell.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 11:21am

Aaron is unspeakably fabulous as Judas...I saw him in Corpus Christi out here in L.A. and I have to say it's the best work I've ever seen him do.

Best of luck to you guys! Come back after the run and let us know how it went.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 12:23pm

Jesus Christ, can't we go ONE WEEK with out a freaking RobbieJ "Love Me, Love Me" thread? Win a damn Tony and maybe you will be worth the space your tired old shows take up on this board.

Oh, never mind, Shill on, Bitch.

By the way, has anyone heard the demo for the Musical version of this play? I think it is called "The New Corpus Christy Minstrels." It is lovely.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 12:51pm

Robbie, how DO you find out about this stuff? I never saw it on the equity website or I might have considered auditioning (though I'm WAY too old) I love this show and I hope you have a great time doing it. I'll be out of town unfortunately, so I won't be able to attend - but break a leg.

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 12:55pm

red,

A dear friend from college is the director. If I had to depend on the kindness of strangers, I'd be a singing waiter at some restaurant in Bergen County, NJ!

[G]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 1:03pm

It's a terrific production. I saw the very first read-through a month ago and can't wait to see it again next week.

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 1:05pm

Did you, G??

I was asked to do it, but had a trip planned, so I missed out. Luckily, I was asked again, and this time wouldn't miss it for the world! There are some terrific actors working on this and I'm thrilled to be with them.

[G]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 1:38pm

Yep, the performances were wonderful, and Aaron Lohr was outstanding.

I actually heard on Saturday that you're a new addition to the cast. Seems like a great company. I'll be there on the 19th.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 1:39pm

Wish I could see it! I played Judas in the show about five years ago. The first half is wonderful, but it starts to fumble in the second half. Fascinating show, nonetheless.

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 1:42pm

Well, I hope I get to meet you afterwards, G.

Have I mentioned I'm playing John the Baptist. It's taking everything inside me not to sing 'Preeeeeeepare ye, the way of the Lord!'

[etoile]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 1:25am

Page three? This was on page three. I don't think so.

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:13am

You are too kind, my dear!

[DBillyP]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:27am

Wish I could be there to see it. I will actually be producing CORPUS CHRISTI in May 2006 for my church.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:37am

Dbilly, that is one hell of a progressive church!

And, Robbiej, you know I'll be there. With pearls on! I expect the same of you when I start shilling my show in a few days...

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:59am

You mean the show where you share an open-mouthed kiss with a hottie that looks like Andrew Keegan???

Don't you worry, Minnie. I'll pimp your ass out!

[DBillyP]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 11:39am

bway, yes, yes it is! I work for the Cathedral of Hope, the world's largest liberal Christian church with a predominantly lesbian and gay outreach.

Although, as progressive as we are, I will be producing it in a separate space!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 3:54pm

Do you all have your tickets yet? Corine?

Updated On: 7/14/05 at 03:54 PM

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:05pm

I'll be there at some point over those 3 days, Maitner, don't you worry.

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:10pm

Break a leg.
No. I wish RJ The best. I saw that at MTC a few years ago.
Not my cup of tea.
Updated On: 7/14/05 at 04:10 PM