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Uncle Bends: A Home-Cooked Negro Narrative, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones

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A Virtual Presentation via Facebook Live Thursday April 30, 2020 @ 7 PM The arts are what make our community sparkle, even during the current “stay-at-home” circumstances. As a way to keep everyone connected, The Studio@620 will present a live webcast of Bob Devin Jones performing his beloved original work “Uncle Bends”. To tune in, simply visit The Studio@620’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/Studio620 at 7 PM on Thursday April 30th. Thanks to modern technology and tried and true creativity, you can enjoy this wonderful collection of character studies from the comfort of your own home! Presented on a “Pay What You …

William Shakespeare's “The Taming Of The Shrew”, Studio At 620, Bob Devin Jones, Veronica Leone Matthews

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Join us in downtown St. Petersburg’s Williams Park for a modern production of Shakespeare in the City this November. Co-Directed by Bob Devin Jones and Veronica Leone Matthews, “The Taming of the Shrew” is a comedy that takes on issues of marriage, gender, and social hierarchy. Performances will be free and open to the public. Donations are being accepted to assist in funding the production to make this gift to the community at large possible.

Tied, Studio At 620, Alice Ferrulo Stampfle

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Tied is an avant garde dance work by Black Horse Theatre... danse macabre, under imagemaker Alice Ferrulo Stampfle. Tied tells the tale of Louise Davies, of England’s Victorian Era. Louise, smothered by her husband’s affections and tormented by an unfulfilled desire to pursue her musical talents, searches for purpose. What will be her legacy?

Featuring: Helen Hansen French, Ellyce Hamel, Martin Rivera, Beau Smith and Alice Ferrulo Stampfle.

Narrator: Bonnie Agan.

Gladiola, Studio At 620, Colleen Johnson, Christopher Rutherford

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by Colleen Johnson Directed by Christopher Rutherford Time changes things-people, perspective, relationships... Gladiola explores the role of marriage in society — whether marriage is necessary to have a fully integrated life and whether an unhappy marriage is preferable to none at all. The main character must decide what is more valuable to him, a supportive and caring friendship or a damaged romantic relationship. His grown children face their own struggles as a result of the sudden instability of their parents’ 30-year marriage. After a successful reading of the play in 2017, we now present the first fully staged production of …

Take Me Out, Studio At 620, Richard Greenberg, Bob Devin Jones

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Richard Greenberg’s Tony Award winning play “Take Me Out” focuses on a star baseball player who comes out of the closet at the height of his career and the resulting reactions from his teammates.This play is the dramatic exploration of what such an event might be like, focusing on themes of homophobia, racism, class, and masculinity in sports.

Flying, Studio At 620, Sheila Cowley, Robin Gordon

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by Sheila Cowley Directed by Robin Gordon FLYING explores the lives of women flyers in the aftermath of World War II. Drawn from oral histories and memoirs of women who served in the WASP program in WWII, Flying explores the aftermath of war and the quiet, daily acts of heroism that never earn a medal. Admission $25 / Students, Seniors, and Military $20 Tampa Repertory Theatre at HCC Ybor City Studio Theatre Corner of E. Palm Ave. and N. 14th St., Tampa, FL 33605 / 813-783-5465 www.tamparep.org Sept. 15–Oct. 1, 2017 (Paid Preview Sept. 14) / Thurs.-Sat. @ 8 PM, …

Voodoo Macbeth, Studio At 620, William Shakespeare, Bob Devin Jones, Erica Sutherlin, Calvin M. Thompson

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Inspired by Orson Welles' 1936 Voodoo Macbeth Production "The charm's wound up."

Goodbye To All That!, Studio At 620, Charles Vanover, Bob Devin Jones

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You’re invited to the second in a series of educational plays written by Charles Vanover, “Goodbye to All That!”. This original script follows expert teacher Addison Ashland and her narratives about teaching in the Chicago Public Schools system. This staged reading, directed by Bob Devin Jones, will be followed by dessert and a panel discussion. Before the play local students will make presentations in The Studio lobby. The evening will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and student presentations from 6:00–7:00 PM.

Life Is Mostly Straws, Studio At 620, Richard Manley, Kylin Brady, Georgia Mallory Guy, Chris Jackson, Christopher Rutherford, Bob Devin Jones

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by Richard Manley Featuring an all star cast: Kylin Brady, Georgia Mallory Guy*, Chris Jackson, and Christopher Rutherford Directed by Bob Devin Jones Synopsis: "Life is Mostly Straws" centers around David and Noah, two brothers who shared a troubled childhood, during which they relied upon each other for survival. Although successful by all outward signs and still very close, the fear and self-doubt of their early days lie just beneath the surface of their apparent confidence. As well, they have made words their weapon of choice. "Life is Mostly Straws" is a literate play, where one character uses language like …

Tru, Studio At 620, Jay Presson Allen, Mark Chambers, Lisa Tricomi

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Veteran actor Mark Chambers brings Truman Capote back to life in this one man play directed by Lisa Tricomi. Adapted from the words and works of Truman Capote, Tru takes place in the writer’s New York City apartment during the week before Christmas 1975. An excerpt from Capote’s infamous novel Answered Prayers has recently been published in Esquire and the author’s friends have turned their back on him. Alone and hurting, Capote soothes himself with pills, alcohol, and chocolate truffl es while musing about his checkered life and career. The Naples Daily News had this to say about Mark’s performance …

Opera Sampler: Musical Excerpts From Living Composers, Studio At 620, Katherine Stenzel, Thea Lobo, Eunmi Ko

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Musical Excerpts From Living Composers Presented by Sunshine City Opera The Studio@620 invites you to Sunshine CIty Opera’s inaugural concert featuring music by living composers.“Opera Sampler” will be an introduction of this new musical venture in St. Petersburg! With approximately an hour of new music for voice and piano, the audience will experience a buffet of sounds ranging from the avant garde to the melodically sublime. Come sample some of the best that living composers have to offer the field of opera! The evening will feature performances by: Katherine Stenzel, soprano, Thea Lobo, mezzo, and Eunmi Ko, music director and …

Lady In Waiting...Resilience Is The Ultimate Revenge., Studio At 620, Alice Ferrulo, Olivier Messiaen, Rebecca Skelton, Beau Smith, Michele Sutherland, Leroy H. Stamfle

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by Black Horse Theatre...danse macabre at its brightest. Artistic Director: Alice Ferrulo. Alice Ferrulo portrays Adeline Worthington, who, so that no gentleman may avow possession of, has expunged her own heart for consumption. Sated, she anticipates her fate.

Take Me Home, Studio At 620, Scavinold

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The Studio@620 presents the world premiere of “Take Me Home”, a uniquely told tale that transcends time and transplants race, written by St. Petersburg playwright Scavinold, directed by Bob Devin Jones featuring Sean Doran. What happens when spirits of past lives come to call in our modern world? Witness the blurring of lines between what is seen and what is known, and consider the roles that expectation, perspective, and judgement play in our understanding of each other. Come along on every-man's unfinished journey home.

Less, Studio At 620, Karleigh Chase

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"LESS" is a one woman show about being a homeless female. A large portion of women on the streets come from abusive pasts and broken homes leaving them powerless to control the downward spirals of their lives. The women in "LESS" will depict the harsh realities of a life where most only have three choices: panhandling, stealing or prostitution. See how thin the veil is between being normal and being homeless, because it can happen to anyone. The evening will also further tie in the theme of homelessness with a gallery of paintings by Ben Love, a previously homeless artist, …

Moon City: An Ahistorical Tale Regarding A Historical Man In A Florida Swamp, Studio At 620

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Presented by Miniature Curiosa January 16-18, 2014 The Studio@620 welcomes the return of Miniature Curiosa as they present their latest spectacle about a man who’s got dreams so big they can only fi t in the swamp. “Moon City: An Ahistoric Tale Regarding a Historic Man in a Florida Swamp” promises puppets, precariously hung light bulbs, and, of course, an entire miniature amusement park in less than ten-feet of space. This creative collaborative gave a smashing performance when they last visited The Studio and we can’t wait to see what they’ll do next! This play kicks off Miniature Curiosa’s 5 …

Addiction: Empathy Or Disdain?, Studio At 620

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The Social Justice Roundtable Discussion Series The Studio@620 invites you to the latest installment of the Social Justice Roundtable Discussion Series ”Addiction: Empathy or Disdain?“on Wednesday July 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM The evening will feature ”A Flower for Alex“, a one-act play exploring the dynamics and conflicting views that arise within a family dealing with the consequences of addiction. Playwright Chuck Reigle, a St Petersburg resident, will be among the participants in a panel discussion after the play. In ”A Flower for Alex“, siblings fall on either side of the equation with regard to the role that addiction played …

Upon This Rock: The Magdalene Speaks, Studio At 620, Roxanne Fay

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“Who was Mary Magdalene?” Was she the fallen woman saved from public stoning? The repentant sinner who anointed Jesus’ feet? Where did she come from? What was her position in the family of Jesus’ followers? Based in the author’s study of both historical and religious sources, the play travels outside the boundaries of the simple sketch offered in the New Testament and introduces a woman of substance and the subversive path that she ultimately chose. Written and performed by award winning actor, Roxanne Fay (Studio@620 Artistic Associate), Upon This Rock strives to make flesh the woman who is called “The …

True West, Studio At 620, Sam Shepard

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The Studio@620 welcomes the Tampa Bay Actor’s Theatre as they present “True West” by Sam Shepard June 5-8, 2014. This American classic by Sam Shepard explores alternatives that might spring from the demented terrain of the California landscape. Sons of a desert-dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a film script. Austin, the achiever, is working on a screenplay he has sold to a producer when Lee, an unbalanced thief, drops in. He pitches his own idea for a movie to the executive, who then wants Austin to junk his bleak love story and write Lee’s trashy Western. Directed …

Home Fires Burning, Studio At 620, Roxanne Fay

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Join us as we premiere two new haunting stories about the fierce fight to reclaim and hold on to that most elemental human need- a place of one’s own- told by two unique and surprising women. Performed by Betty-Jane Parks and Roxanne Fay.

Celebrate The Harlem Renaissance Initiative, Studio At 620

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Ron Bobb-Semple performs “The Spirit of Marcus Garvey” at The Studio on February 12-13 and there will be a film screening of “Harlem in Montmartre” and a discussion with the film’s Executive Producer Charles Hobson held at the Museum of Fine Arts on February 15, 2013. The Spirit of Marcus Garvey Doors open at 7 PM, Performance at 7:30 PM at The Studio@620, Feb. 12-13, All seats $15. This performance is not to be missed as Ron truly brings the spirit of Jamaican Activist Marcus Garvey to life. For Black History Month 2001, Bobb-Semple was the voice of Garvey in …

Don Juan In Hell, Studio At 620, George Bernard Shaw

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Join us for staged readings of “Don Juan in Hell”, which consists of a philosophical debate between Don Juan and the Devil, presented at The Dali Museum on Nov. 12-13 and The Studio@620 on Nov 15-16, 2013. The readings will include the talents of John Fleming (Tampa Bay Times Performing Arts Critic), Todd Olson (Artistic Director of American Stage Theatre), David Warner (Editor of Creative Loafing) and Roxanne Fay (Three times Creative Loafing’s Best Actress award winner) under the direction of Bob Devin Jones (Artistic Director of the Studio @ 620). Performances will be underscored by guest musicians Ella Fredrickson, …

The Odd Couple, Studio At 620, Neil Simon

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The Studio@620 invites you to their unique production of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple”, directed by Lisa Tricomi. Don’t miss St. Pete’s oddest couple of friends: Nate Najar as neurotic neat freak Felix Ungar and Bob Devin Jones* as the slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison. Longtime Studio@620 familiars Bonnie Agan* and Sharon Scott* enhance the ensemble with roles as the Pigeon Sisters.

Memoirs Of A Painted Woman, Studio At 620, Karleigh Chase

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Red, Studio At 620, John Logan

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By John Logan Directed by Ryan James Monroe

The Story: Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Featuring Keven Renken as Mark Rothko and Dacey McNally as Ken. Assistant Director: Amanda De La Cruz

Critics Choice Reading Series, Studio At 620

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The Studio@620 welcomes A Simple Theatre as they present the Critics Choice Reading Series: Three evenings of staged readings of plays that are so good, they were nominated for or won the Pulitzer Prize, the Tony Award, or the Drama Desk Award. Come join us for a celebration of the craft of playwrighting with plays read as they were meant to heard. All events begin at 7:30 PM. Admission $15.

January 16, 2012 /CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION: When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, …

Delicious Nut, Studio At 620, Ross Marks

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Delicious Nut is a painfully funny, compassionate, sometimes explosive look at a diverse group of characters at an in-patient psych ward. Their very humanity is tested during a single group therapy session. This group finds themselves thrown together in need of help emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. In the end, the human spirit triumphs as patients and therapist impact each other.

Featuring David Warner, Roxanne Fay, Robert Heitman, Karleigh Chase and Drew Smith. Directed by Bob Devin Jones

Knives In Hens, Studio At 620, David Harrower

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In a pre-industrial, God-fearing nowhere land, a young woman is given a language for her heart—freeing and exposing her. An uneducated young woman, trapped by marriage in a closed and superstitious community, develops an intense relationship with the village outcast. Sensuality and poetic language combine to make this a seductive tale of solitude, sexuality and intellectual awakening.

The Laramie Project, Studio At 620, Moises Kauffman

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The Studio@620 welcomes The Laramie Project, June 20-22, 2011. This powerful and emotional play focuses on the murder of Matthew Shepard (October 1998), a gay college student living in Laramie, Wyoming. Throughout this show you will meet a myriad of real characters reporting the circumstances of what is happening with Matthew, the legal side of what happened, and personal reactions and opinions. Ryan Monroe specifically wanted to mount this show in June because he understands the importance of the message in The Laramie Project. It has been one of Ryan’s goals to produce this show in hopes of spreading awareness …

Proof, Studio At 620, David Auburn

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The Studio@620 welcomes students from Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) as they present Proof by David Auburn. Proof won the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play, as well as the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and tells the story of Catherine, the daughter of a recently deceased mathematical genius. Catherine may have inherited a touch of her father’s talent, but did she also inherit his demons?

Decades Of Day Work, Studio At 620

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Your Real Stories Productions and Studio@620 collaborate to bring you “Decades of Day Work,” a series that uses live presentations, music, drama, and spoken word to celebrate the dignity of a day’s work! “Decades of Day Work” responds to the best-selling novel and blockbuster movie, “The Help.” Both of these introduced new generations of Americans to the restricted world of domestic workers in 1960’s Mississippi. Now, “Decades of Day Work” lets us hear the real stories from our friends and neighbors—from Black women who worked ‘in family’ and the White men and women who employed them. Come and be inspired.