Bedroom Farce Westport Country Playhouse

Dialect Coach for Bedroom Farce, Westport Country Playhouse

Shane AnnProductions

Fun job working as dialect coach for “Bedroom Farce” at the Westport Country Playhouse (already famous but made even more famous by Joanne Woodward as Artistic Director and her husband, Paul Newman appearing in shows there until 2008.) “Bedroom Farce” is directed by John Tillinger and stars Paxton Whitehead. Performances begin August 25.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare

Winter’s Tale at Hudson Valley Shakespeare

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THE WINTER’S TALE By William Shakespeare Directed by Davis McCallum Hudson Valley Shakespeare A jealous king banishes his innocent queen and infant daughter in a surprising story of romance, revenge, and redemption that unfolds across seasons, generations, and nations. The epic canvas of the Hudson Highlands provides the perfect backdrop for this wondrous fairy tale of a shepherdess who turns …

Giancarlo Esposito

“Storefront Church” Opens starring Giancarlo Esposito

Shane AnnProductions

Last night was the Opening Night of “Storefront Church” by John Patrick Shanley starring Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul).  It was a fun evening.  Such an extraordinary group of actors.  The audience really responded to the play.  It makes you laugh. It makes you think.  Honored to be part of this production.

Jeff Whitty

A Different “Hedda Gabler” written by Jeff Whitty

Shane AnnProductions

This last weekend, I saw a fascinating production called “The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler written by Jeff Whitty.  Jeff was my student at NYU in the Graduate Acting program and I still remember the first play he wrote.  It was for “Free Play” which is a Third Project where the students write, produce and act in their own productions. …

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins on Tour

Shane AnnProductions

Mary Poppins on Tour. Working as the dialect coach with the new touring company of “Mary Poppins” has been a joy.  I was in Charleston, South Carolina for the final dress and first two previews and the audience’s reaction was exciting to watch and hear.   The extraordinary cast is headed by Rachel Wallace as Mary and Case Dilliard as Bert …