STAGE CENTER Productions

2011-11-28T08:45:00.001-08:00

Watch this page for: Stage Center Newsletter December !

Siouxsie honored in London!

2011-10-25T07:05:00.000-07:00

Stage Center congratulates Siouxsie on her latest honor! We look forward to Siouxsie's latest works! Q Awards. Video

PROTECTIVE LINES a play by David Kennedy Polanco

2011-10-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

a new play by David Kennedy Polanco PROTECTIVE LINES
STOKES and HARVARD have a destiny to fulfill in or away from the guardian lines that have been spread before them

Sanlaap North American

2011-09-10T10:51:00.000-07:00

SanlappNA

Sanlaap North America

Celebrate Latino

2011-08-31T19:09:00.000-07:00

Compassionate Latinos We celebrate with PETA the latinos who who have a heart for animals. Stage Center would like to include the Mexican-American playwright David Kennedy Polanco. David, a vegetarian since 1990 does not wear real leather, has taken part in letter writing campaigns and on the street protests for animals. In the late 1990s, in front of an infamous N.J. fur factory, David along with four others shed their clothes and took part in a "I'd rather be naked than wear fur" campaign. Kudos to David and all the Latinos and people's of the world who fight for animals well being.

Celebrating A Legend

2011-08-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

Happy 100th Birthday to the GREAT Lucille Ball

August 6, 1911

Happy 60th Anniversary to "I Love Lucy"

Anthony V. Fiumara in action!

2011-07-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

"Fireworks!" & "A Playground Twist"

Celebration

2011-07-16T15:03:00.000-07:00

STAGE CENTER Productions: STOP Dog Fighting!

2011-06-17T06:40:00.000-07:00

STAGE CENTER Productions: STOP Dog Fighting!: "What: Speak out for Dogs-Protest Butler Sports Cards hosting Michael Vick-Dogfighter When: Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:00 PM Where: Butler Spor..."

STOP Dog Fighting!

2011-06-17T06:35:00.000-07:00

What: Speak out for Dogs-Protest Butler Sports Cards hosting Michael Vick-Dogfighter When: Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:00 PM
Where: Butler Sports Cards, Inc. 168 Main Street Butler, NJ 07405
Speak out for Dogs-Protest Butler Sports Cards who is hosting Michael Vick, former Dogfighter Operator. The damage and cruelty inflicted on dogs at dog fights for human entertainment is uncivilized and deadly. Speak out to educate the public against animal fighting in NJ. We need stricter laws to stop dogfighting and to contact their legislators to end this cruel form of entertainment.
Join us to protest Butler Sports Cards, Inc who is hosting Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback who was convicted for running a Dogfighting Operation in Virginia called Bad Newz Kennels. Michael Vick spent less then two years in jail. He will be signing his autograph on photos, jerseys, helmets, and more with autograph tickets starting at $90.

More Dogfighting Facts: Animal Legal Defense Fund http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=927
Dogfighting: In organized dogfighting cases, two dogs are put into a ring or pit to fight until one cannot continue or dies. In street dogfighting cases, the level of organization is substantially lacking and fights occur, sometimes spontaneously, in secluded spots within city parks, school lots, alleys or other similar locations.
Trainers may viciously kill dogs who refuse to fight or who lose fights. Killing methods include shooting, hanging, drowning and electrocution. In the “dog man’s” world, the credo is “Breed the best and bury the rest.”

Original story: http://kinnelon.patch.com/articles/michael-...
We will join Local NJ activists, Justice for the Vicktory Dogs, organizers
who will be raising money for "Dogs Deserve Better", who is looking to buy the Virginia property that once housed M. Vick's "Bad News Kennels" and turn it into an animal sanctuary.

When: Sunday, June 19, 2011

Where: Butler Sports Cards, Inc.
168 Main Street,
Butler, NJ
Protest Time: 12pm - 3pm (autograph signing 1-3pm)
We will be there rain or shine.

ACTOR Spotlight

2011-06-04T16:54:00.001-07:00

ACTOR Adolfo Alvarado poses as HARVARD

SIOUXSIE Happy 2011 Birthday!

2011-05-22T13:10:00.000-07:00

2011-05-19T16:26:00.000-07:00

Gabriella Franceschini AUTHOR

2011-04-30T08:41:00.000-07:00

Gabriella Franceschini's Award Winning novel is now (translated from Italiano) in ENGLISH! To order: http://www.edizionimiele.it/page10.php?view=productPage&product=51&category=8

Gabriella Franceschini - E' QUESTIONE DI PELLE - L'anno del "cancro"... ma io sono bilancia!

Gabriella will be the guest Author of Stage Center, for a public reading, in New York City, Summer 2011.

Garbriella will visit the U.S.A. soon, signing books and reading from her story! Watch for updates.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research

2011-04-28T19:45:00.000-07:00

A warm thank you to Lisa Weiss with May J Diamond Jewelry for their support of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research. Thursday night on Madison Avenue was host of a charming fund raiser for the worthy organization.

Lisa Weiss ~ Wendy Federman

Among the guests were Tony Award winning producer Wendy Federman - Ms. Federman took time out of her busy theatre schedule to support the event.

It's not too late for you to contribute to this venerable organization: http://www.tnbcfoundation.org/

At The Edge

2011-04-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

At the Edge

a staged reading of a new musical by

Alexandra H. Rubin & Mark Sanderlin

Directed by McKenna Dabbs

Music Direction by Kristin M. Sgarro

Featuring:

Michael Hull | Cassie Okenka,

Kennedy Wiltshire* | Hernando Umana*

*appearing courtesy of Actors Equity

April 27-29, 2011 at 7:30pm

at The Tank (354 W. 45th St. btw 8th & 9th Ave.)

Tickets are $12 online/$15 at the door.

For more on At the Edge visit www.edgemusical.wordpress.com

or on Facebook by clicking here.

Click here to go to BrownPaperTickets.com to order.

An Equity Approved Showcase

Stars Over Manhattan

2011-04-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

Reichen with Anthony V. Fiumara "A Playground Twist" 2011

a celebrity corner with Actor Anthony V. Fiumara. Anthony with Laura Benanti Margaret Cho Matt Cavenaugh

STAGE CENTER Productions: Verbatim (sort of)

2011-03-12T11:27:00.000-08:00

STAGE CENTER Productions: Verbatim (sort of): "by Anthony V. Fiumara Let's start from the recent and move backward... Friday afternoon I sat in the audience for the dress rehearsal of the..."

Verbatim (sort of)

2011-03-12T10:24:00.000-08:00

by Anthony V. Fiumara

Let's start from the recent and move backward...

Friday afternoon I sat in the audience for the dress rehearsal of the Broadway production of "Catch Me If You Can" at the Neil Simon Theatre. What a joy to see Tony Award Winning Producer Wendy Federman looking radiant. Whispers in the crowd that Matthew Broderick was in the audience. Jamie DeRoy (Singer, Producer) was there also looking stunning: Ms. DeRoy will be performing at Feinstein's Sunday April 17. Treat yourself and see Jamie DeRoy. Back to the stage and the production: First the cast of "Catch Me If You Can" is so great, and the music fun, fun - a real treat. The show takes some of the film lines verbatim, and it works - big time. I had an excellent time and wouldn't mind seeing this again. This show is going to please audiences for a long time!

I had an exhilarating conversation with Joey Arias and am looking forward to working with him on A Playground Twist 2011 on stage. Before A Playground Twist, you can catch Joey at Town Hall in April 2011. My interview with the playwright, D.K. Polanco, will be posted soon, and my conversations with the Lady Bunny and Steven Hayes (of the film Trick and beyond ...) will soon be posted. I can report the Lady Bunny has been in L.A. filming for the big screen.

So, this is the best I can do for now. Maybe once the coffee and my bike ride give me a boost, I'll have more for you ...

Anthony & Broadway Superstar Matt Cavenaugh

A Playground Twist 2011

2011-03-05T10:34:00.000-08:00

Stage Center is currently in pre-production for the 2011 version of A Playground Twist.

Anthony V. Fiumara will bring a whole new "twist" to this poignant comedy.

Joey Arias has signed on for 2011 A Playground Twist!

More JOEY ARIAS

Making It Work With Tim Gunn

2011-02-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

Making It Work With Tim Gunn: "Any other Project Runway fans out there? Yep, that's what I thought! I am just dying for them to announce the date for the new…"

Matt the Jock (a book)

2011-02-10T15:35:00.000-08:00

[the Stranger Inside] by D. K. Polanco

2010-12-05T12:29:00.000-08:00

“Debbie Dickinson’s performance was that of a great classic actress”

“Michael’s [B. Chadwick] performance shows the promise of a great future as an actor!”

“Anthony [V. Fiumara] really took hold of that stage! The kid has got talent.”

“”Top rate writing”

The Legendary Joe Franklin Bloomberg Radio

[the Stranger Inside]

2010-10-23T14:50:00.000-07:00

The Cast & Crew of David Kennedy Polanco's

[the Stranger Inside]

Left to Right: Michael B. Chadwick, Anthony V. Fiumara, Debbie Dickinson, Hugo J. Salazar, Jr., David Kennedy Polanco, C.J. Noyes

The cast & crew celebrate after the spectacular opening night of [the Stranger Inside].

Hispanic Heritage 2010

2010-09-15T11:06:00.000-07:00

Stage Center Salutes HISPANIC HERITAGE 2010 with spotlight on:

Mexican-American Playwright David Kennedy-Polanco
Actor Christian Irizarry
Actor Model Hugo Salazar, Jr.

Rodrigo y Gabriela

2010-08-26T05:28:00.000-07:00

Rodrigo y Gabriela for PETA
Find out more at PETA.org.

FIREWORKS! by David Kennedy Polanco

2010-08-23T08:57:00.000-07:00

Mario Obledo remembrance

2010-08-22T05:58:00.000-07:00

It's not the fact that I am of Mexican ancestry, nor the that we are both Aries (small laugh); what I honor is Mr. Mario Obledo's bravery and willingness to provide a voice for myriad AMERICANS without voices. And for putting a spotlight on blatant racism: such as signs banning Mexicans from certain businesses. If it had not been for Men like Mr. Obledo, my voice might not be heard and the doors might still be shut in my face. Me - the grandson of a -- six-time decorated - World War Two Veteran!

Playwright David Kennedy Polanco's comments, when asked about the passing of Mario Obledo.

Justin Guarini, Kudos!

2010-08-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

Friend of the LGBT Community Justin Guarini [American Idol fame] was generous enough to travel , from Los Angeles, to New York City for a benefit peformance of FIREWORKS!

We at Stage Center salute Justin and his next steps on the boards: BROADWAY "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown."

Hugo Salazar Jr ACTOR

2010-08-10T18:25:00.000-07:00

Matt the Jock - the book

2010-06-15T07:52:00.000-07:00

Actor & Model poses as Matt the Jock

Matt the Jock

a book written by D.K. Polanco coming early 2011 !

Matthew is a high school football player, who just happens to be Gay; when one of his teammates invites him to a clandestine party, and makes a romantic advances his way: the story of self-examination begins.

Keys: LGBT Sports Comedy Romance Friendship Hispanic Los Angeles College Football

Fireworks! returns 2010

2010-05-21T06:24:00.000-07:00

Images 1. Jeannie Tino Harvard Filipo 2. Matt Harvard 3. Chad Matt [Character names]

FIREWORKS! Created by D.K. Polanco

CHAD & HARVARD 2010

2010-05-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

HARVARD & CHAD return to the boards Autumn 2010

A Playground Twist by D.K. Polanco

2010-05-12T14:02:00.000-07:00

T* * *

2010-05-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

Stage Center Productions staff changes

2010-01-25T07:59:00.000-08:00

A Kiss from the Dream Haus (a message from H. Brentworth)

I would like to thank all the actors producers writers and other supporters for their commitment to Stage Center ~ and all our ground-breaking unique productions. At present I will be dividing my time between Europe and New York City. Though my heart and spirit (dare I say financial commitment?) will continue to be with the talented associates at Stage Center; I will temporarily suspend my duties as President. The company will continue in very capable, talented hands: A.V. Fiumara & C.J. Noyes.

A piu' tardi

~ Hillary Brentworth

Ms. Brentworth may be contacted at:

3473631434 [European Cellular]

Stage.Center.Productions@gmail.com

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2009-11-17T10:11:00.001-08:00

One decade, several incarnations...

2009-09-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

A list of charities benefited...

Past performances [list incomplete] include:

The Blue Heron (NYC) The Bridge (NYC) Broome Closet (Soho NYC)

The Lark (NYC) Times Square Arts Theater.

Brooklyn Gay Pride Gay Life Expo. NYC
* Brown & Out Festival

As a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month September 24 ~ 26 Fireworks! is back on the boards in NYC.

An original story by Mexican Playwright David Kennedy Polanco

* Winner Best Original Story

AVF Studios ~ Anthony V. Fiumara

2009-08-31T10:22:00.000-07:00

ANTHONY V. FIUMARA has been a supporter and Star of "Fireworks!" for six years! Originally starring in the benefit performances for APICHA http://www.apicha.org/ as JUAN. As the script and characters matured (and changed, and changed) Anthony was able to keep up and contribute greatly. Anthony has portrayed RENE ~ "A Playground Twist" "Fireworks!" "Streets & Avenues". Anthony is also the host of "Coolsville Comedy" [an Internet series]. Stage Center is pleased proud and excited to have Anthony V. Fiumara back in 2009 for the Weist-Barron Studios production of Fireworks!

Past AVF performance destinations: *Blue Heron NYC *Brooklyn Gay Pride Festival *The Broome Closet SoHo *Gay Life Expo. NYC *The Bridges NYC *Space Odyssesy NJ *Times Square Arts Theater NYC