Reading Series: KISSING LOAFERS by Brian Podnos, Monday, June 15th at 7pm

The Riant Theatre Play Reading Series Van Dirk Fisher, Founder & Artistic Director Presents KISSING LOAFERS Written by Brian Podnos Directed by Danny Mitarotondo Featuring: Mika Gil, Sarah Kaufman, Ed Stelz & Shai Trichter Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7PM At the Theatre at St. Clement's Church 423 West 46th Street, between 9th & 10th Avenue Discussion with playwright to follow reading. Complimentary Admission with RSVP to Riant Theatre 646-623-3488 or email us at therianttheatre@aol.com Jon and Eitan . . . best friends forever. One had skills and one had not. Then one day an Israeli girl named Lyat joined the firm to stir things up. Can their friendship withstand the heat? KISSING LOAFERS Sometimes all you have to do is get a grip and let go!

	KISSING LOAFERS A delightful comedy of humongous proportions!

Interviews with the artists in The Colors Of Life One-Acts

Darryl Boone, host from Riant! Riant! Arts & Entertainment interviews the cast of GOODNIGHT LOVIN' TRAIL by John Patrick Bray.



Darryl Boone, host from Riant! Riant! Arts & Entertainment interviews an actor from FIGHTING FIRES by Von H. Washington, Sr.



Darryl Boone, host from Riant! Riant! Arts & Entertainment interviews the cast and director of CAWFFEE TAWKE by Jenifer Badamo.



Darryl Boone, host from Riant! Riant! Arts & Entertainment interviews the cast and playwright/director of BITTER APPLES by Arthur W. French, III.



Darryl Boone, host from Riant! Riant! Arts & Entertainment interviews the cast, director and playwright of ANYTHING BUT BLACK by Fred Rohan Vargas.



Darryl Boone, host from Riant! Riant! Arts & Entertainment interviews the cast, director/playwright of ALWAYS, ANASTASIA by Michele Leigh.



THE COLORS OF LIFE: ONE-ACTS
7 Plays Celebrating Our Diversity & Humanity
Opens April 16th - May 3, 2009 at the Producers Club, 358 West 44th Street, NYC

Tickets: $20.00 online at www.therianttheatre.com or by calling 646-623-3488.
Thursday & Friday at 9pm; Saturday at 5pm & 7pm; and Sunday at 5pm.

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The Colors Of Life: 7 One-Acts Celebrating Our Humanity & Diversity. Opens April 16th at the Producers Club, 358 West 44th St.

7 One-Act Plays running in repertory from April 16th through May 3, 2009
At the PRODUCERS CLUB
358 West 44th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues.
Tickets: $20 Online at www.therianttheatre.com
CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR. 646-623-3488

Thursdays & Fridays at 9pm
Goodnight Lovin' Trail by John Patrick Bray
Bitter Apples by Arthur W. French, III
Fighting Fires by Von H. Washington, Sr.
Anything But Black by Fred Rohan Vargas

Saturdays at 5pm
Anything But Black by Fred Rohan Vargas
Always Anastasia by Michele Leigh
Goodnight Lovin' Trail by John Patrick Bray
Bitter Apples by Arthur W. French, III

Saturdays at 7pm
Goodnight Lovin' Trail by John Patrick Bray
Bitter Apples by Arthur W. French, III
Fighting Fires by Von H. Washington, Sr.
Cawffee Tawk by Jenifer Badamo (April 18th & 25th)
Love - This Game Is Real by Tremane Hickman (May 2nd Only)

Sundays at 5pm
Anything But Black by Fred Rohan Vargas
Always Anastasia by Michele Leigh
Fighting Fires by Von H. Washington, Sr.
Cawffee Tawk by Jenifer Badamo (April 19th & 26th)
Love - This Game Is Real by Tremane Hickman (May 3rd Only)

ALWAYS ANASTASIA by Michele Leigh. A disillusioned cop on the verge of a nervousbreakdown believes he is being tormented by a narcissistic psychopath.

ANYTHING BUT BLACK by Fred Rohan Vargas. An exchange in the lounge of a suburban cigar shop reveals flaws in two best friend’s perception of one another.

BITTER APPLES by Arthur W. French, III. Temptation is in the air as singles mingle while having lunch in the park.

CAWFFEE TAWK by Jenifer Badamo. A woman is blackmailed and must make a decision that will change her life forever.

FIGHTING FIRES by Von H. Washington, Sr. On the eve of his 18th birthday, a young man kidnaps his absentee father and demands the attention he believes was owed him during his development years.

GOODNIGHT LOVIN’ TRAIL by John Patrick Bray. At a truck stop diner in West Texas, two wounded strangers find redemption in each other’s eyes while discussing a stolen guitar. And the beat plays on.

LOVE – THIS GAME IS REAL by Tremane Hickman. A poetic story about a girl and a guy anxiously waiting to play the game of love without getting played.

A Riant Theatre Production
Also in production FOUR GORN CONCLUSIONS
4 One-Act Plays By Albi Gorn.
Directed by Mark Cirnigliaro
April 16 - May 3, 2009
Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 9pm; Sundays at 3pm
Tickets: $20.00 http://www.therianttheatre.com/
Cash Only At The Door. 646-623-3488

Scripts Submissions for Summer Strawberry One-Act Festival 2009 - Deadline April 30th

SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS FOR THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

DEADLINE APRIL 30TH The 16th Annual Strawberry One-Act Festival will be at the The Theatre at St. Clements, 423 West 46th Street, NYC, from August 13th - August 23, 2009. The winner of the BEST PLAY receives $1,500 and a development deal to have a full length play produced by the Riant Theatre. Awards also presented to the BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ACTOR and BEST ACTRESS. Click here to obtain an application.

FOUR GORN CONCLUSIONS by Albi Gorn will open at the Producer's Club, 358 West 44th St, April 16th at 7pm

FOUR GORN CONCLUSIONS by Albi Gorn is a whimsical look at the unlikely way that couples form and navigate relationships. The quirky turns that the plays make echo the unpredictable course of love, and the humor springs from the unique ways in which we fit our dysfunctionalities together, like interlocking pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. The four one-act plays: DOUBLE DATE, THE RUB, VERBATIM and IT'S ABOUT FORGIVENESS (winner of the Strawberry One-Act Festival, Winter 2006) were directed by Mark Cirnigliaro. The show opens at The Producer's Club, 358 West 44th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenue.

Show times: Thursday and Friday at 7pm; Saturdays at 9pm and Sundays at 3pm
Tickets: $20.00 Available online at www.therianttheatre.com. CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR.

To learn more about the artists click here.

The Winners of the Winter 2009 Strawberry One-Act Festival Are:

The Best Play
FREE COUNTRY by Steve Monarque

Best Director
Alyse Rothman for PEAR

Best Actor
David Fielder in DR. FREEMAN & HILDA

Best Actress
Scout Durwood in ON MY REEL: REAL LIFE IN REALITY TV

The 4 Plays Performing At The Awards Ceremony & Performance for the Strawberry One-Act Festival Are:

The Nominees for BEST PLAY:

1. DAILY SOUNDS Written by Jay Prasad

2. ON MY REEL: Real LIfe In Reality TV Written by Scout Durwood

3. FREE COUNTRY Written by Steve Monarque

4. PEAR Written by Carol Paik

The Awards Ceremony & Performance for the
STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
Sunday, February 22nd at 2PM
At the American Theatre for Actors
314 West 54th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenue
Tickets: $25.00
www.therianttheatre.com

The Nominees for the Strawberry One-Act Festival Are . . .

The nominees for BEST DIRECTOR are:

1. V.V. Gil for THE CUPCAKE DIET
2. Samantha Lee Manas for ANYONE, ANYWHERE
3. Danny Mitarotondo for SEA
4. Alyse Rothman for PEAR
5. Lucile Scott for ON MY REEL
6. Sherry Teitelbaum for DR. FREEMAN & HILDA

The nominees for BEST ACTOR are:

1. Joe Coburn (Chad) in THE CRIMSON LINE
2. David Fielder (Dr. Freeman) in DR. FREEMAN & HILDA
3. Gannon Forrester (Jack Oliver) in LUCAS KISSES PAL'S GAL
4. Burt Harris (Homeless Man) in STEEL OR PRETZELS
5. Armando Merlo (Todd) in FREE COUNTRY
6. Matt Skibiak (Administrator) in THE LOVE PERMIT

The nominees for BEST ACTRESS are:

1. Gloria M. Buccino (Lisa) in FREE COUNTRY
2. Scout Durwood (Performer) in ON MY REEL: REAL LIFE IN REALITY TV
3. Colleen Fee (Madeline) in FAN-BOY
4. Jennie Franks (Hilda) in DR. FREEMAN & HILDA
5. Johnnie Mae (Hilda) in TEA UNDER THE LILAC TREE
6. Amie Tedesco (Kate) in NO SEX IN THE CITY

The 4 nominees for BEST PLAY that will perform at the Awards Ceremony will be announced shortly after the FINALS on Saturday, February 21st.

The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony & Performance for the Strawberry One-Act Festival on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2PM at the American Theatre for Actors, 314 West 54th Street.
Tickets: $25 www.therianttheatre.com or call 646-623-3488
Dress Code: Formal

All nominees should email the Riant at therianttheatre@aol.com or call 646-623-3488 to secure your complimentary ticket and other details.