Archive for the ‘What’s New @ Luna’ Category
The Physics of Betrayal Energize ‘Copenhagen’
Excited to see Copenhagen on stage at Luna? Want a more in-depth look at the making of the show? Read more about Director James Glossman’s motivation in Peter Filichia’s Star Ledger article The Physics of Betrayal Energize ‘Copenhagen’.
Stand-Up Comedy Encores at Luna!
Have you ever wanted to see quality stand-up comedy without having to go to some skeevy nightclub with an exorbitant entrance fee and mandatory two drink minimum? And that schlep to the city, train fare is expensive, and parking is a nightmare. Well Luna Stage, now located in the heart of The Valley Arts District of West Orange has launched a comedy series this season.
The idea was conceived by Sahoua Gboizo, the Box Office Manager at Luna Stage. Gboizo, who has been with Luna Stage for two years, has brought a fresh new perspective to the theatre. “These comedy nights bring people to the theatre who wouldn’t necessarily be there, people of all different ages, colors and socioeconomic statuses.”
The shows are only $10, unlike comedy clubs in the city who charge at least $20 in entrance fees and even more for drinks. The shows help to connect with the community, get them interested in Luna Stage’s mainstage productions, and get their feet wet if this is their first time at the theatre. For Gboizo the idea was a no brainer, “I love to laugh, I love comedy, and most people feel the same…”
The comedians are well established, and have been featured on Comedy Central, MTV and NBC, and many have performed at big name clubs in the city, like Caroline’s on Broadway. Hosted by Michael Che, one Comedy Central’s 2011 “Comics to Watch”, the lineup this week includes Mike Brown, Miguel Dalmau, Mara Herron, Kevin Joseph Garifo, The Lucas Bros, and Neruda Williams. The show is this Thursday 3/29 at 8pm, and there are plenty more to come this summer. If you’re in need of an inexpensive night out and a good laugh, Luna Stage is the place to go.
Written for Baristanet by Luna Intern, Margot Galant Levinson.
Click here to read more about the show…
Spotlight on Deb Caney
Deb Caney is Luna’s resident costume designer for the 2011-2012 season.
BIOGRAPHY
Deborah Caney has been a professional costume designer for over 20 years. She has designed costumes at regional theaters all over the country, off Broadway and been an Associate costume designer for Broadway. She has designed costumes for big lavish musicals, period dramas, Shakespeare plays and modern comedies.
Originally, Deborah studied studio art. She has a fine arts degree from Wesleyan University and has studied painting, drawing and print making in schools in the South of France and Florence, Italy. She has always loved fashion and fabrics and has studied fashion design at The Fashion Institute of Technology, in New York. However, she has always had a passion for theater fostered by parents who took her to Broadway shows, both extravagant musicals and challenging dramas, from an early age. So, after college she attended Mason Gross School of The Arts, Rutgers University where she received an MFA in costume design.
For Deborah, theater is most exciting and fulfilling when a group of artists come together to create an artistic whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Rather than painting alone in a studio, it’s much more meaningful to be part of a collaborative art. Costume design for her, is a way to help make the director’s vision, come to life. Her work adds layers to the actors’ performance, and helps the audience visualize the world of the play.
Another joy from her work is research. She loves delving into historical research, and discovering exactly what people wore in different eras. Research is the basis of all of her work, whether the play is set in the 17th C. or the 1980’s. It’s fascinating to look at the different layers of clothing from period underwear and corsets to hats and shoes. Class differences also define the look and style of the character in a play. All of this is taken into account when she designs her costumes.
Deborah is very proud to be the costume designer in residence for Luna Stage. Working with Luna is especially satisfying artistically. She gets the pleasure of collaborating with other dedicated artists as well as the chance to work on exciting new plays. She enjoys the opportunity to go from a complex period drama such as Ben Clawson’s The Dangers Of Electric Lighting, to the bright colored fun of Mi Casa Tu Casa.
Deborah has two beautiful children, Zoe, 9 and Jacob, 7, who, are her other “job”. Her kids, love watching Mommy draw her designs, and often sit at the table beside her and draw as well. Her husband, Derek, makes her career possible, by being astoundingly supportive of her desire to be a professional working artist.
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SOME COSTUME REVIEWS
Review of Ain’t Misbehavin’ in NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/
Review of The Heiress in NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/
Review of La Bete in NY Times:
http://theater.nytimes.com/
SOME SKETCHES & PHOTOS OF CANEY’S COSTUME WORK
A costume sketch for Thomas Edison in Luna's production of "The Dangers of Electric Lighting"
Caney's Costumes for "Ain't Misbehavin'" at Crossroads Theatre
The costume sketch...
...the costume!
The costume sketch...
...the costume!
BE AN UNDERWRITING SUPPORTER FOR OUR KING LEAR BENEFIT
We are reaching out to Luna’s wonderful supporters and asking that you invest even further in our future. Please consider being an underwriting supporter for our King Lear benefit this January. For $500 you will be recognized for the rest of the season in a special way in all of our programs, and will be listed among all the Underwriting Supporters in the souvenir program for the Lear benefit.
Just order your tickets for the reading and reception and add the amount above the ticket costs as a donation to Luna. It will register in our system as a $500 order and we will add your name to our Underwriting Supporters.
Thanks so much!
$10,000 Grant Awarded to Luna!
Luna Stage is thrilled to announce that we recently received a $10,000 grant from the Horizon Foundation to help expand our Education and Community Outreach programming (including in-school residencies, after school and Saturday student programs, student matinees, and the development of a new Teen Company)!
Read more: http://westorange.patch.com/articles/10-000-grant-awarded-to-luna-stage.
Stand-Up Comedy Returns to Luna Stage!
Have you had a good laugh lately?
Please join us at Luna Stage on Thursday, November 17th at 8pm for our second ever Stand-Up Comedy Night! Bring some friends or make it a date night, but leave the little ones at home – this is an evening of mature fun for the humorous 21 and over crowd.
Tickets are only $15 (Age 21+ w/ID) and are available for purchase online or at the door!
Refreshments will be available for purchase at the show.
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Hosted by Michael Che (Caroline’s on Broadway), a standup comedian from the Lower East Side Manhattan. Michael, the youngest of seven, has been the source of comic relief since diapers. However, it wasnt until he attended LaGuaridia Music & Performing Arts High School, that he realized performing could be a future career. Taking influences from Patrice O’Neal, Dave Chappelle, George Carlin and Richard Pryor, Michael Che is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Featuring:
Jeffrey Joseph (The Tonight Show)
Jermaine Fowler (NBC’s Standup for Diversity)
Emma Willmann (The Boston Comedy Riots)
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SATURDAY NOV. 12 MATINEE ADDED FOR ‘THE DANGERS OF ELECTRIC LIGHTING’!
Thanks to great performances, stellar reviews*, and an overwhelming demand for more tickets to our production of The Dangers of Electric Lighting, we are proud to announce that we have added an additional Saturday, November 12th 3pm matinee to our otherwise sold-out closing weekend!
Don’t delay - get your tickets today!
*Learn more about the show and read the Reviews here…
Luna Announces QUIK TIX — $10 Theatre Tickets for Students
Luna is now offering discounted student tickets to mainstage productions. These tickets are called QUIK TIX and they are available for $10 at the box office 1/2 hour prior to curtain (subject to availability). To take advantage of this offer, students need to bring their active student ID and present it at the Luna Stage box office 1/2 hour prior to showtime.
Quik Tix updates are available on Twitter @lunastageco or by liking Luna Stage on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lunastage.
Stand-Up Comedy Comes to Luna Stage!
Have you had a good laugh lately?
Please join us at Luna Stage on Thursday, September 29th at 8pm for our first ever Stand Up Comedy Night! Bring some friends or make it a date night, but leave the little ones at home – this is an evening of mature fun for the humourous 21 and over crowd.
Admission: $10 (Age 21+ w/ID)
Refreshments: $5 at the Door
