Horse Trade Presents
An Edge of Insanity Production of
Heartbreak
Who says you can't dance when you're dead?
Written and Directed by Marc Morales
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Horse Trade Presents Heartbreak Who says you can't dance when you're dead? Written and Directed by Marc Morales |
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The Lights. It's New York City 's hottest night club, where the epic battle between vampire and slayer rages on. In Edge of Insanity's newest action-packed installment, alliances are made and broken as vampires turn on each other and the slayers track them down.
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UNDER St. Marks
Tickets: October 12th - November 4th Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays@ 8pm |
All photos by David Anthony |
In the basement of one of the hottest clubs in the city, broken-hearted Andrew is bitten by Fran, a vampire whose thirst for love exceeds her thirst for blood. The stakes are raised as Andrew's friend Stan and his sister Helen go to the club to search for him. Their journey puts them in the middle of an ancient war. Tonight in one of New York 's hottest night clubs Vampire will fight man . Will the prophecy be fulfilled?
Previous collaborations by Horse Trade and Edge of Insanity:
| Smart and Hilarious, fresh and original. Galaxy Video 2 is everything a successful sequel should be.” |
Martin Denton , NYTheatre.com, September 2005 |
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“Strives to be provocative and confrontational, and succeeds on both counts” |
Alexandra Cahill, Backstage, May 2003 |
”Writer-Director Morales does a spectacular job evoking ambiance and melancholy” |
Martin Denton , NYTheatre.com, October 2002 |
“Morales deserves Praise for his decidedly original and Inventive endeavor” |
Sarika Chowla, Backstage, May 2002 |
The Cast
Andrew: Pauly Burke |
Pauly Burke comes to this performance after roles in various productions and short films, most notably as Ray in Lone Star, Clay in The Testimony of Gary Alan Richards, and Frankie in Birdbath. He graduated from The Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City in 2005 with previous study at the Guthrie Theatre (Minneapolis) and the Studio for Actors (Tucson). He comes to acting after a career as a professional cyclist, racing for teams in France and Belgium and he was a member of the U.S. national team. He thanks his family (James, Sandra and Christopher) for their support, under standing, and patience with his mulitple careers. |
Fran: Solly Duran |
SOLLY DURAN was born on September 20,1985 in Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic . Her acting career in the Dominican Republic starts at age nine where she performed in the “Teatro Nacional”, the biggest theatre in the country, in the musical: “Papolino, Donde esta Santa Claus?” After participating in the musical, her passion for the dramatic arts grew and she knew right then that she wanted to be an actress. She furthered her acting studies in Academia Dramatico Musical in addition to taking weekend classes with the best director in the country: Enrique Chao. Television roles, independent movies, commercials and stage performances encompassed her life even before graduation.She participated in the plays ¨La Pinky y La Lampara Maravillosa¨, ¨Por Que Eramos Jovenes¨, ¨La Casa de Bernarda Alba¨, ¨El Regalo de los Magos¨, ¨Siddharta¨, and ¨El Caballero De La Armadura Oxidada¨. After high school, Solly moved to New York City and studied at the famed American Academy of Dramatic Arts. While in AADA, she made her debut with two plays: ¨Daisy Pulls it off¨ and ¨Twelve Angry Women¨.She also participated in the plays ¨Teach Me How To Cry¨ , ¨Dinner at Eight” and Miss Reardon Drinks A Little”. She recently wrapped two short independent films: “Once Upon a Time in El Barrio” and “Rosaline and Mary” (played Rosaline). Solly is also a professional model and ballerina, having danced professionally with the National Hispanic Ballet. |
Adam/Stan: Izzy Ruiz |
Izzy Ruiz is Meisner Trained, SAG Actor, born and raised in NYC. He is an NYPD Detective who has been acting professionally for the last 6 years and plans to retire soon from the force and pursue his real dream in acting. He has worked on various television shows including Law & Order, Rescue Me, and Sopranos to name a few, and has also been featured in a few Feature Films such as David & Layla, The Cry, and most recently Pride & Glory. For the full story on Izzy visit his web site at www.Izzyruiz.com. |
Noah/Neehad: Vedant Gokhale |
Vedant is very excited to be working with the cast, director and production crew of Heartbreak. Most recently, Vedant has been seen in 13P's production of At Said , at PS 122. He as acted in several other plays including Merchant on Venice (Lark Play Development Center) and How I Killed My Roommate and Got Away With It (Producer's Club.) In addition, he recently completed the filming of an independent feature, entitled He's Such a Girl. As a founding member of the improv/sketch group, Monkeys in the Atrium, he as performed, written and directed sketches at various comedy clubs in New York and LA; including Gotham Comedy Club, The Comedy Store in LA, and Comedy Cellar in NY. |
Lester: Vinnie Kay |
This is Vinnie Kay's second project with Edge of Insanity, previously playing Chris in Galaxy Video . Past credits include Deputy in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Yanek in A Patch of Blue, and Jack in Babes in Toyland. He gives thanks to his family and everyone for their constant support and wishes good luck to the cast. |
Trisha: Deondra Lyonne |
This is Deondra Lyonne moved from hometown San Diego to New York to pursue her singing and acting career. Her previous training includes San Diego Youth Theatre, Wreckio Theatre Company, Circle in the Square Summer Intensive, Stella Adler Academy , and Lee Strasberg. Memorable performances are Grease, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Oliver, Evita, Godspell, Bye Bye Birdie, Dear Maudie , and in Edge of Insanity's last production as Jamie Lee in Galaxy Video I & II . She spends her spare time at Broadway Dance Center working on her Jazz and tap skills. Deondra was currently attending Circle in the Square Theatre Conservatory. She would like to thank her family for their guidance and unselfish sacrifice in helping her pursue her dream. |
Elizabeth: Isabella Manso |
Isabel Manso is originally from Madrid, Spain. She studied Theatre in Spain and peformed in such plays as Yerma, La casa de Bernarda Alba or Maribel y la Extrana Familia. She has been in NYC for three years where she has studied at the Atlantic Theatre School. In theatre we could see her in Spontaneous Combustion, Manhattan Theatre Source or in Soledad (Columbia University) among the movies: Dought Boys or The White in the Eyes . Because of Marc Morales she believes a little bit more in Karma. |
Ian: Patrick McColley |
I'm fairly new to New York, having just moved here about a year and a half ago from Minnesota with my wife Dawn. This is actually my first stage role since the move. I'm very excited to be part of this cast and I've been having a great time so far. I'm also involved in a sketch/improv group called Monkeys in the Atrium that I've been with for almost a year now, which has been a great creative outlet. In my spare time, I like to hone my David Caruso and Tom Cruise impressions. That's right. David Caruso. |
Steven: Tom Summers |
Tom is originally from New Orleans and loves acting and living in New York. You may have seen him recently in some of his various stage and film productions......but probably didn't. Tom wants to thank Marc, Edge of Insanity and Horse Trade for allowing him to be a part of this production. And also to the wonderful cast who have made this journey a pleasure. |
Gabel: Anthony Cruz |
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Ashley/Helen: Heather Thompson |
Heather Thompson graduated in 2005 with her BFA in Drama from New York University. Since then, she has been a major creative force behind the independent film, "Insects with Glasses," and dabbled glamorously in neo-Burlesque. "Heartbreak" marks her debut on a more legitimate stage. She would like to thank the cast for a delightful experience and her family for their unending enthusiasm. |
Sirius: Robert Yang |
Rob is thrilled to be working with Marc again after having played The Devil in Galaxy Video 2 and Scott in Galaxy Video last year. But why does he keep casting me as a total prick? Rob's other recent stage credits include: Death and The Ploughman , La MaMa E.T.C., Hot Black Asian Action , 2006 NYCFringe; Swimming in the Ocean , Looking Glass Theater, Out of the Frying Pan , Impact Theater. Film credits include: The Unidentified , Algeny , Take Out , Three Decades In . Rob is also a performer, writer and founding member of MITA ( www.monkeysintheatrium.com ), a comedy improv/sketch group performing regularly at various NYC comedy venues including Gotham Comedy Club and The Comedy Cellar. Rob thanks Marc, Edge of Insanity and Horse Trade for allowing him to join such a wonderful cast. |
Eva: Melanie A. Maras |
Theatre: Galaxy Video I & II (The Red Room), Rebel Versus Festival 2006 (Center Stage), Pieces: Original One-Acts (The Public), Identity Crisis (Manhattan Rep Theatre), My Big Gay Italian Wedding (The Actors Playhouse). Film: The Marconi Bros (Old World Films), The Grass Underground (Film Contra Mundum). Training: Maggie Flanigan Studio. Big up my boy Marc Morales! |
| Stage Manager: Mariel Matos | A born and raised New Yorker working within the theatre community for over 2 years. She is currently working as a stage manager for her upcoming production, "Heartbreak," appearing at UNDER St. Mark's. She has worked on numerous Off-Off Broadway plays, such as the production of "Henry Kissinger," which appeared at the 2006 NY Fringe festival. The production of "Hamlet" for Theatre By The Blind, as a House Manager. She is very excited about the project and hopes the public will enjoy the show. |
