NEWS & UPCOMING
64E4 UNDERGROUND, 64 East 4th Street, New York, NY
Willy Shotz is a heavyweight screenwriter. Producers kill for his stylish violence and gritty sci-if. But Willy is facing the big deadline in the sky, which has given him a new vision of art and cinema and a new screenplay to go with it. Can he overcome the indignities of his illness to pitch his craftiest foe? Can he talk art like a man with his boyhood friend and sell this script before his expiration date?
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The greatest journey is the one you take to find yourself.
When the first-born son to the chief of all buffalo arrives covered with the markings of a calico kitten, the chief, his son, and the entire buffalo nation are catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. THE CALICO BUFFALO is a compelling theatrical experience. From the first musical moment, Grammy Award-winning composer Peter Stopschinski lets us know we are in for one wonder-filled ride.
WINNER OF THE NYMF BEST OF FEST AUDIENCE PRIZE!
“Utterly charming…Directed by Craig J. George, this staging has a lot going for it.” - The New York Times
“ Director Craig J. George and Choreographer Billy Sprague, Jr. have a created a thoughtful and well-conceived production…A highlight of the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival.” - TheatreScene.net
“The Calico Buffalo has set the bar almost out of reach…The direction by Craig J. George…inventive, the choreography by Billy Sprague, Jr…infectious. If you love musical theater, this is a do not miss!. - Times Square Chronicles
“The stagecraft that George employed was extraordinarily beautiful…he made a bold choice that paid off astronomically…The Calico Buffalo is on it’s way to a long and prosperous theatrical life!”- TheatreintheNow.com
“immensely satisfying and life affirming…Craig J. George’s direction is nicely focused, without belaboring any points and the ensemble works admirably like the proverbial well-oiled machine- NiteLifeExchange.com
Back by popular demand!
This powerful series of plays promote marriage equality and the power of love to overcome. Written by eight of today’s most celebrated playwrights including Neil LaBute, Moises Kaufman, Paul Rudnick, Mo Gaffney, and Doug Wright.
"Hilarious...poignant. Standing on Ceremony is also a very entertaining piece of theater. It is staged with creativity and eloquence." - Bob Ableman, The News-Herald
“A must see! Funny, poignant, eye opening...The CPT production under the creative and focused eye of Craig J. George, wrings out almost all of the humor and pathos of each of the scenes.” -Broadway World
"Must see theater (5 out of 5 stars)! Absolutely hilarious!" - Mark Horning, The Examiner
“Directed with crisp precision by Craig J. George…concise, sometimes hilarious, often touching.” -Scene Magazine
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Written and performed by Jim Shankman
Directed by Craig J. George
64E4 UNDERGROUND, 64 East 4th Street, New York, NY
Danny lives in Tompkins Square Park on the border of reality and reality TV. Barry’s got a corner office in TriBeCa where the pressure is unreal. Some are destroyed by God. Some are destroyed without Him.
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The greatest journey is the one you take to find yourself.
“We can always use a brand new legend in this old world and now we have one. The Calico Buffalo." Liz Smith, syndicated columnist — When the first-born son to the chief of all buffalo arrives covered with the markings of a calico kitten, the chief, his son, and the entire buffalo nation are catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. THE CALICO BUFFALO is a compelling theatrical experience. From the first musical moment, Grammy Award-winning composer Peter Stopschinski lets us know we are in for one wonder-filled ride.
For more information, visit www.nymf.org
A New Musical
Book and lyrics by Erik Johnke
Music by Elaine Chelton
Directed by Craig J. George
Musical direction by Bryan L. Wade
March 11 at 3 PM and 7 PM
Reservations for both presentations can be made online at www.yorktheatre.org.
Shakespeare rolls over in his grave as his bloodiest, most horrifying script- Titus Andronicus - gets a total makeover as a rock musical. In this story of revenge, limbs are torn off, tongues are cut out... and everybody sings.
Special Preview in The Plain Dealer
An interview with Director Craig J. George
TOP TEN SHOWS IN CLEVELAND FOR 2014 (The Plain Dealer)
“the brazen spectacle that made its world premiere at Cleveland Public Theatre was an indisputable hit fueled by chutzpah, gore and an eclectic score by Dennis Yurich and Alison Garrigan that mixes punk, power ballads and even a little doo-wop. The brainchild of New York-based director Craig George, this "Titus" was one for the ages.” - Andrea Simakis, The Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com
"This thumping bloodbath, conceived and directed with no-holds-barred muscularity by Craig J. George...a production that aims for your primitive lizard brain and hits its target dead on...a bloody blast!” - Chrsitine Howey, Scene Magazine
"What is playing is a revisited, reinvented world premiere version of 'Titus Andronicus' that has been filtered through the wonderfully demented mind of adapter/director Craig J. George. The result is the guilty pleasure that is ["CPT's Titus"]. Limbs are torn off, tongues are cut out...and everybody's sings," announces the production's promotional poster. Yes they are, yes they do, and sometimes in that particular order." - Bob Ableman, Cleveland Jewish News
"A rocking dramedy that will have you guessing what the hell you are in the middle of. Just when you think it is a tongue-in-cheek send-up of the bard, comes a quick shift into a dramatic scene that holds you in Shakespearean delight, moved and entertained...And just when your iambic pentameter is assuaged, sh*t happens! Oh, what a glorious night of theatre indeed!" - Kevin Kelly, Theatre Review Blog
"Director Craig J. George takes this tragic, blood-ridden, gory tale and sets it on fire with a full rock band, riveting songs, and clever blocking. All the elements and concepts come together perfectly to intensify the tragic plot." - Vivian Luther, LandofCleve.net
"...in the hands of CPT creator/director Craig J. George, and a vibrant, versatile cast and crew, it comes alive brighter than Frampton and louder than KISS." - Rich Stimac, LandofCleve.net
January 14, 2014: Developmental reading of the new musical The Calico Buffalo at Ripley Grier Studios.
October, 2013: Directing the premiere of Kiss Your Brutal Hands by Jim Shankman at the United Solo Festival.
October, 2013: Directing the premiere of Kiss Your Brutal Hands by Jim Shankman at the United Solo Festival.
"A Winner! Direction by Craig J. George makes this show ready to move to Broadway..." - Times Square Chronicle
"Has all the charm and polish of an old-style Broadway musical...Kudos to director Craig J. George for this seamless production!" - Sarah Tuft, Ushernonsense
"Direction by Craig J. George is even-paced and incredibly attentive...his direction is never labored, tedious or uninspiring, making the production appealing to a wide theater-going audience." - Theater Pizzazz!
Wealthy Englishman James Watson’s world is shattered by his mother’s death and the revelation that he is adopted and Irish. Discovering his birth mother lives in America, he travels there on an epic journey to find his true identity. Sweeping melodies with Irish flavor carry this dynamic tale.
June 11, 2013: Developmental reading of the new musical The Calico Buffalo at Ripley Grier Studios.
January 11, 2013: Developmental reading of the new musical The Calico Buffalo at Ripley Grier.
December 3, 2012: Directing a staged reading at the Westside Theatre of the play Deja Vu, staring Tony Nominated Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde, Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark), Tony Award Winner Michael Rupert (Sweet Charity, Falsettos, Legally Blonde), and Laila Robins (Broadway: Frozen, The Real Thing).
November 19, 2012: Directing a staged reading of the play Alien Child by Jim Shankman at The New Group theatre.
October 15, 2012: Directing a staged reading of the play Heartless Bastard by Jim Shankman at Michael Howard Studios.
October 2, 2012: Directing the regional premiere of Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays at Cleveland Public Theatre.
May 21, 2012: Directing a staged reading of Heartless Bastard by Jim Shankman at New Jersey Repertory.
May 14, 2012: Directing a staged reading of Twentieth Century Hero by Alan Brody at New Jersey Repertory.
January 11, 2013: Developmental reading of the new musical The Calico Buffalo at Ripley Grier.
December 3, 2012: Directing a staged reading at the Westside Theatre of the play Deja Vu, staring Tony Nominated Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde, Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark), Tony Award Winner Michael Rupert (Sweet Charity, Falsettos, Legally Blonde), and Laila Robins (Broadway: Frozen, The Real Thing).
November 19, 2012: Directing a staged reading of the play Alien Child by Jim Shankman at The New Group theatre.
October 15, 2012: Directing a staged reading of the play Heartless Bastard by Jim Shankman at Michael Howard Studios.
October 2, 2012: Directing the regional premiere of Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays at Cleveland Public Theatre.
May 21, 2012: Directing a staged reading of Heartless Bastard by Jim Shankman at New Jersey Repertory.
May 14, 2012: Directing a staged reading of Twentieth Century Hero by Alan Brody at New Jersey Repertory.