Horse Trade Theatre
and the NY Neo-Futurists
Proudly Present the World Premiere of

Apocalypse Neo

Three Neo-Futuristic Views of the Apocalypse

The Kraine Theater
85 E 4th St.
btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave.

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Tickets:
Adult: $18
Student and Senior: $15

February 1 thru 10

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm

Horse TRADE and the NY Neo-Futurists are pleased to announce the world premiere production of Apocalypse Neo.

Apocalypse Neo

Three Neo-Futuristic Views of the Apocalypse

Monkeyland II (anatk 21.10)
Written by Rob Neill
Directed by Jacquelyn Landgraf
Starring Eevin Hartsough, Ryan Good, Jorge Cordova, Leslie Korein

In Monkeyland II (anatk 21.10) a tiny monkey crosses a post-apocalyptic wasteland and dreams of a time not far from the present day when people had it easier, conflicts were resolvable, Neo-Futurists entertained, and someone played the ukulele.

In which the end of the world...
Written by Justin Tolley
Directed by Mark Armstrong
Starring Erica Livingston, Lindsay Brandon Hunter, Emma Gordon, Kelley Rae O'Donnell, Michael Davis, Jarrod Zayas, Justin Tolley

Will the Apocalypse occur within our lifetime? The Neo-Futurists tackle the most important debate of all mankind in what can only be described as a "Theatrical-Debate Round". Two teams. One possible outcome. Like a high-school debate...only funnier with serious consequences. And the audience decides the fate of mankind.

Revelations Of a City Of Us
Written by Crystal Skillman
Directed by Chris Dippel
Starring Tara Perry, Lauren Kincheloe, Sharon Freedman, Jenny Williams, Clay Adams

Revelations Of a City Of Us finds that the only thing scarier than the Apocalypse itself is when the presumed last man on earth forces his friends to recreate theatrical civilization in twenty minutes.

The NY Neo-Futurists, recipients of the 2006 NYIT Award for OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ART PRODUCTION , weekly create Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, which is an ever-changing race-against-the-clock attempt to perform a “menu” of 30 original plays in 60 minutes. The unifying element of the show is that the ensemble members appear as themselves on stage, speaking directly from personal experience. The result is an incomparable theater experience that is immediate and unique. More information is available at www.nynf.org

The Cast

Clay Adams is currently the voice of Cody Jones on the hit Saturday morning cartoon “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (FOX) and also has a recurring role as Lloyd, the Lakeview bartender on “As The World Turns” (CBS). An actor since the age of eight, he is also a musician and writer, he co-wrote the book for “Dream Maker,” a children's musical revue that toured Atlanta area schools. Other Television: “One Life to Live” (ABC) and “All My Children” (ABC). Film: “Bloodline” (Lionsgate) and the forthcoming “The Shadow Walkers” (Shoreline).

Mark Armstrong is the artistic director of The Production Company, where his credits include premieres of MELBOURNE by Stephen Belber, THE SOUND IN THE THROAT by Elizabeth Meriwether, I AM NED KELLY by Beau Willimon, GOATS by Alan Berks (NY Premiere) and FALLING PETALS by Ben Ellis (US Premiere). Member: SSDC.

Jorge Cordova first appeared with the Neo-Futurists in "The 6 Pack", a collaboration with the 24/7 Lab. Last year he also performed in the NY Fringe Festival and at the Brick Theater's $ellout Festival.

Michael Davis is an actor.  He's the guy with the fro hawk.  He's single and would like your number.  Talk with him after the performance if you're interested.  BALLS!

Chris Dippel is an actor, director, and writer. He also teaches Drama at Hofstra University , runs an educational program called Voices of History, is a founding member of The New York Neo-Futurists, and the father of two beautiful little girls.

This is Sharon Freedman 's 2nd collaboration with The NY Neo-Futurists.  She has performed at The Shakespeare Theater of NJ, The Hangar Theatre, The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, New Dramatists, The Ensemble Studio Theatre, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, & The Seven Devils Playwrights  Conference.  She is the Co-Creator and Company manager of The 24Seven Lab, and is a member of Partial Comfort Productions.

Ryan Good is a New York Neo-Futurist for the entirety of his life, but it was first acknowledged by the rest of the world in the beginning of 2006.  He fancies himself a performer, writer, and actor (in that order) but is pretty willing to give anything a whirl.  Thanks to all the neos for letting me get comfortable in their inner worlds, it'll be a great place to crash when the real world ends.

Eevin Hartsough lives and acts in and around Manhattan .  She is one of the newest members of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing regularly in  Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind.  Other favorite credits include Hellen Keller in The Miracle Worker (Roundabout Theater) and the perky girlfriend of a government assassin in Many 'Cides (Prospect Theater Co.).  Eevin also enjoys producing radio and bollywood dancing.

Lindsay Brandon Hunter is a writer, performer and Neo-Futurist, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Performance Studies at NYU. Other writings and performings include Too Much Light , The Mae West Fest, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, work in many Seattle theatres and her solo show, You Must Take The A Train, produced last year at the People's Improv Theatre.

Emma  Gordon is  from Australia. She has the accent to prove it. Emma  has an uncanny ability to be the only one in fancy dress at parties and if there is a pool at a wedding, chances are she'll fall in it. Some of her finer moments include: Traveling to over 25 countries, sharing a stage with Tony Randall (briefly) and being one of NYC's first female pedicabbers. Emma's  goals include learning to salsa, running a marathon and story-telling via stage, screen or too many beers, every chance she gets. A group hug to the NY Neo-Futurists for the invite to be apart of this brilliantly creative production.

Lauren Kincheloe is very excited to be undertaking her first Neo-Futuristic endeavor. Having been openly thespian for years, she has worked most extensively with Thirdman Productions. Miss Kincheloe does not intend to discontinue her Off-Off Broadway antics any time soon.

Leslie Korein graduated from Oberlin College in 2002 with a degree in Theater. Favorite projects include “Our Big New York Shangri-La Tribute Band Show," a semi-improvised drag show (Chashama & the cultureProject), The Last Picture Show, Expansion Tree (both improv groups at the Magnet Theater) and Cubicle, her sketch group. You can find Leslie performing at the Magnet Theater most weeks, either doing improv or performing her comedic songs on the guitar. Leslie is a pretty big deal and if you aren't in love with her, you're probably gay.

Jacquelyn Landgraf is a proud Neo-Futurist, and can be seen regularly here at the Kraine Theater in Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind . She is an actor/director/ writer/teacher and most recently directed the NY debut of Strega Nona at the Atlantic Theater. She saw Mel Gibson's Apocalypto and thought it was pretty good.

Erica Livingston is a Neo-Futurist. She never gets tired of saying that last sentence. She moved to New York from Mississippi to attend The American Musical and Dramatic Academy where she sold her soul for a two year conservatory education (which she still has not and probably will never pay off). She is currently shooting the film Hatchet Job with the people she loves.

Rob Neill is a NY Neo-Futurist. Thinks monkeys are funny. Is happy that you are here, and that we are capable of talking about the apocalypse.

 

Lori Peeples 1. Runs the Rentals Dept. for Showman Fabricators.  2. Is a Chicago Cubs baseball fan.  3.  Has a Thyroid problem.  4.  Overshot her 2-3 sentence bio with this sentence.

Tara Perry is a native New Yorker.

Crystal Skillman is the author of THE RIDE, (nominated for an NYIT Award) and THE TELLING (Rising Phoenix Rep); 4 EDGES (Amphibian Productions); BALLAD OF PHINEAS P. GAGE (HERE); IN THE WILD ( Perishable Theatre's Women Playwriting Festival); and TOOTH (E.S.T). Current projects include: THAT'S ANDY (www.thats-andy.com) and her play THE VIGIL OR THE GUIDED CRADLE. Crystal has had the opportunity to work with the NY Neo-Futurists before in the 6-Pack and is excited to be working with them again. She is a member of the MCC Theater Playwrights' Coalition, E.S.T, Rising Phoenix Rep and the Dramatists Guild.

F. Omar Telan is in the house.

Justin Tolley has been a writer/performer/director with the NY Neo-Futurists since 2003 in Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind. Other credits include work with The Wooster Group, Mabou Mines and The Drama Dept. He is also a former apprentice at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. He most recently directed several short films based on plays from Too Much Light and has plans for several more.

Jenny Williams is proud to be the only living British New York Neo-Futurist.

Jarrod Zayas is a native of Enterprise , Alabama , Jarrod is quite excited to finally put years of Sunday School and bible study to good use in Apocalypse Neo. He would like to thank the Neo-Futurists for this opportunity, and dedicates his performance to Brother Frank for telling him to close his eyes during his baptism.