We are thrilled to announce the details for our summer show entitled quarter life crisis. The evening will feature great songs of characters in crisis and will again feature some of New York's best talent. Returning to the Almost Knew stage are company members Hector Coris, Molly Amoroso, Mike Cruz and Robbie Rozelle. Rounding out the cast is Producing Artistic Director, Maria Pendolino along with Musical Director Dan Hammer on the piano. We are also pleased to welcome new company members Sandi DeGeorge and Billie Di Stefano. Visit out shows page for more information!
We are pleased to announce details for our July show entitled Night at the Movies. The show will feature signature songs from your favorite films like Empire Records, Pretty Woman, Footloose and so many more! Producing Artistic Director, Maria Pendolino, will be leading a cast of TAKTC regulars including Lindsay Drew, Robbie Rozelle, Hector Coris and Erin Gell. We're also pleased to welcome TAKTC newcomers Tiffany Ente, AJ Methvin and Mikey Cruz. Dan Hammer will once again be at the helm as music director and we also welcome Jerome Oertling, who will be playing the drums! The show will be Saturday, July 14th @ 9:30 PM and Friday, July 20th @ 9:30 PM. You can make reservations by calling The Duplex at (212) 255-5438.
TAKTC company member, Lindsay Drew, is making her solo-performing debut at CBGB's in support of her new album The Girl Who Fell Down. Lindsay has been featured in three shows with TAKTC, most recently Gender Benders, where she performed "Sailing" from "A New Brain" and other great theatre hits. Lindsay's great music and lyrics will floor you! This one-night only engagement is September 14th at 7:00 PM. Visit CBGB's website for directions and venue info and visit Lindsay's website for details about her music and how to book her at YOUR venue! Congrats, Lindsay! [9.6.06]
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support Gender Benders! We had record attendance at The Duplex and raised significant funds to help support our late-fall project! Keep your eyes and ears open for news about the great stuff that TAKTC has got coming up! [7.28.06]
We are pleased to welcome Robbie Rozelle and Aaron Lambert to our company for our July show, Gender Benders. Please also join me in welcoming back Hector Coris and Erin Gell, both returning for their second performance with TAKTC! Also singing in July will be Producing Artistic Director, Maria Pendolino. See details below for making reservations. The show is going to be great! [6.20.06]
Casting is now complete for our July show Gender Benders to be presented at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre on Friday, July 21st, Sunday, July 23rd and Monday, July 24th at 7:00 PM. Gender Benders is a hilarious look at what happens when you get to sing the songs you've always wanted to -- but couldn't. Men sing the great women's songs of musical theatre and vice versa. Finally, the guys get the showstopping belting numbers and the girls get to romance the night away. Reservations are strongly suggested! Please call The Duplex reservation hotline at (212) 255-5438. $15 + 2 drink minimum. [6.14.06]
We are currently seeking actor/singers (2 men, 2 women) for a summer concert evening at a location TBA. We will most likely perform the show 3 evenings during July. A casting notice is up on Playbill currently for our auditions scheduled Monday, June 12th, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Also, a special welcome to Dan Hammer who joins our artistic staff as Musical Director. Dan will accompany the company for auditions and performances and lend his musical expertise in selection shows and repertoire. Welcome, Dan!
[6.7.06]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for "Two With Almost Knew: An Evening of One-Acts!" The show was completely sold out! A special thank you to one of our featured playwrights, Martin Epstein, who was able to attend the evening.
A special congratulations to our Creative Director, Jason Forbach, who is performing a leading role Off-Broadway in Wallace Shawn's world premiere play/opera The Music Teacher. Jason has received some great reviews and we hope the show gets extended! Congrats, Jason!! Click here to read the article on Playbill.com and see Jason in action!
We will be announcing our next show and auditions shortly, so stay tuned!
[3.14.2006]
Please welcome the following actors to our company: Nathan Gismot, Mike Edmonds, Sarah Nedwek, Dave Collins and Angie Martin. Along with Artistic Director Tamar Queen, they will be acting in our upcoming Evening of One Acts at the Kraine Theater. Check out the Shows page for complete details! [1.12.2006]
We're gearing up for 2006 and we have several projects under development. Click here to view our current casting notice on Playbill.com. We have finalized an evening of one-acts on February 22nd, 2006 at The Kraine Theatre. [12.7.2005]
TAKTC is back! Presenting two + nite: a concert evening times two at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the Village! The show will feature company members Maria, Jason, Molly and Scott and we're also pleased to welcome Erin Gell, Jaron Vesely and Tommy Marr to the TAKTC family! The show will be on Friday and Saturday, July 22nd & 23rd with an industry showcase on Tuesday, July 26th. Our first "extended" run! Call The Duplex at 212-255-5438 for reservations! [6.30.2005]
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Valentine's Day show and our after-party at Arriba-Arriba. It was a great evening for couples and singles alike! Keep your eyes and ears open for news of our first full-length. Auditions likely to be held late-March with a late spring opening. [2.19.2005]
It's true! Danny's has invited us back to perform on Valentine's Day. So we'll be back on stage on Monday, February 14th at 9:15 PM presenting "Broadway Love Songs: A Concert Evening." Directed by Tamar Queen, the show will feature some of Broadway's greatest love songs performed by some of our artistic staff and *new* company members. We sold out last time, so visit our Shows page for details about making reservations! [1.18.2005]
Our show at Danny's is SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone who's joining us for our first show. Word on the street is that we may be performing an ENCORE show in February. Check back here for details![01.15.2005]
Details on the Shows page has been updated with all of the information about our January revue "Stars in Our Eyes: A Concert Evening of Broadway Favorites". [12.13.2004]
The Almost Knew Theatre Company has just completed auditions for its upcoming musical revue. The show will feature eight talented performers singing the music from Broadway's best musicals. More details to follow! [10.16.2004]
The ad for auditioners somehow made its way into Show Business Weekly! Our name is getting out there. Be sure you spread it like wildfire! [10.15.2004]
The website is up and running! We are being hosted at GoDaddy.Com. Hurray for cheap and reasonable web hosting. Just carving ourselves a little piece of cyberspace! [10.14.2004]
Artistic Staff is now in place for the upcoming inaugural season. Please welcome Tamar Queen as Assistant Artistic Director, Janna Rosenkranz as Public Relations and Laura Turzo in the Production Department. Bios will be forthcoming. [10.9.2004]