If you follow me on Twitter (@mattfalber),you’d know that today at 2pm I’m performing in a reading of a new play called “In Spirit” by the talented Duncan Pflaster. In it I play a young, attractive, con artist who winds up getting possessed by a renowned author’s dead lover. It’s a little like a modern day Blythe Spirit. In the mean time I’m chilling out and drinking some chai tea and getting ready to have a really great time!
Details below:
Where Eagles Dare Studios
347 W. 36th St. 13th fl.
New York, NY 10018
Between 8th and 9th Aves.
More readings with McCarter, a musical improv show at the Magnet, a twenty-one hour play festival, improv comedy, a film short… gasp… did I forget anything? Probably. February has been so fricken busy. My laptop also stopped working so I’ve had a hard time reporting on all the fun. But, there’s plenty more on the horizon. Can’t wait to really catch up but I’m on my way out the door into the daunting and amazing streets of New York City.
Lots of rehearsing lately. Tonight I’m singing at The Royal Oak in Brooklyn (594 Union Av at 11th St). We’re doing some four-part a cappella music!
I also had my first rehearsal with Cherub Improv this month and am looking forward to performing regularly with them. We perform at hospitals, senior homes, hospice, homeless shelter, cancer support organizations and many other venues where we can utilize our talent to make a positive impact in the lives of those who really need to smile.
Lastly (for this update) I’m performing in a reading on Friday called “Collected Stories: The Best and Worst of Me and You” by Corey Pajka. I portray a playwright that’s trying to sort through his recently failed relationship and possibly win back his ex-girlfriend by writing a play. The show plays at 11pm in the Richmond Shepard Theater at 309 East 26th Street, New York, NY after Wide-Eyed’s presentation of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Admission is $10 at the door.
Every year McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ works with five different New Jersey schools to talented cultivate young playwrights. Over the period of ten weeks selected students create one act plays that will eventually be performed in New York. I was fortunate enough to spend an amazing day recently performing readings of the plays with other NY actors so that students could get a chance to hear their play for the first time. It was an amazing experience to perform play after play all day long. The calibre of the high school senior’s work was astounding. If all goes well I’ll be doing three more readings of a similar fashion with McCarter.
What good is sitting alone in your room? As October comes to a close you’ve got two chances to see me perform. So, come to the cabaret(s):
October 28th @ The Duplex (Christopher and 7th Ave) @ 9:30pm
Come see me and Colte Julian perform contemporary musical theatre favorites by Jason Robert Brown, Pasek and Paul, and Steven Schwartz. You can purchase tickets for the cabaret show by using the button below:
But wait, there’s more…
October 30th @ Tada Theatre (28th and Broadway) @ 10:00pm
I’ll be barechested and hosting Lucky Artist’s “Night Before Halloween Fundraiser”, an evening of theatre and fun, as The Emcee from Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret.
In the tradition of Allan Cumming, I’ll be hosting an evening of “theatre, games, prizes, drinks, and raffles.” Yes that means suspenders and no shirt meine damen und herren, mesdames et messieurs, ladies and gentlemen! That’s right I’m the emcee for Lucky Artist’s One Year Anniversary fundraiser. Gotta love a theatre company that was created on Halloween. They already have one show under their belt and their in pre-production planning for something new. In the meantime, they’ve gathered up an amazing roster of performers to entertain. Did I mention I’m in charge of deciding who gets free shots… better come check it out.
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:00pm
The Tada Theatre @ 28th and Broadway
I recieved a callback for a show called “Blue Sky Somewhere”, a new play in the Manhattan Repertory Theatre’s fall play festival. The director is Heather Lanza and the show is October 14, 15, 16. It’s down to me and two other guys. Keeping my fingers crossed. Inspired by themes of Eupides’ The Trojan Women, Blue Sky Somewhere approaches present day questions and crises through an interpersonal vantage point, exploring the leverage of hope against all the odds. I’m being considered for the role of Wally, a town boy who works at a lumber yard with aspirations of being assistant manager. He is head-over-heels in love with Lindsey, despite her unwavering resistance. His earnestness and simplicity of spirit is easily interpreted as hapless. He is very wise in his own down home, unassuming way; and a poet at heart.
When “The Man” murders his brother, pumps heroin into local orphanages, and floods the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor, Black Dynamite is the one hero willing to fight all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House. Sony’s film “Black Dynamite” hits theaters on October 16th and they’ve hired some improv comedians and performers, including yours truly for an upcoming performance piece in downtown NY. We’re going to be portraying activists for a fictitious charity from the film called “Fight Smack in the Orphanage.” The organization’s motto: “because orphans don’t have parents.” Check out this video:
Matt’s busy summer of plays winds down with a jam packed weekend of performances of Rock-A My Soul, the gospel rock musical loosely based on Susan Smith, the Union, South Carolina woman who murdered her two sons. The case received worldwide attention when Smith claimed an African-American stole the car and kidnapped her sons. Matt play’s Susan’s neighbor Ralph who gathers up the people of Union to find the two boys. The show opened earlier this month and closes on Sunday. Performances Fri @ 8; Sat @ 1, 4, and 8; Sun @ 5 and 8.
Written and Directed by Van Dirk Fisher
Musical Director: Anthony Harris; Lighting & Set Design: Ji-youn Chang
Production Manager: Zaylie-Dawn Wilson; Stage Manager: Joyce Pena;
Assistant Stage Manager: Lauren Monroe; Costume Assistant: Lana Cheng
Properties Master: Jarvis Chapman; Properties Mistress: Shirley Renelique
Featuring: Ambar Aranga, Atieno Ayo Hawkins, Alphonzo Bethune, Jennifer Chrismas, Matthew Falber, Van Dirk Fisher, Eric Gordon, Samantha Karlin, Amanda Kuchinski, Ashley Mas, Katie Matthews, Jonathan McDowell, David L. Murray, Jr., Cassie Newman, Emory Porter, Diana Sanchez, Diane Schwan, John Shasanmi, Whitney Stone, Abigail Taylor, Sarah Vidal, Scott Hodges, Michael Adam Leeds, Abeer Shofani, Gabrielle Mongiovi, Ahmani Croom, Boncella Lewis, Christopher S. Gillard, Tamayu Wiles and Aronda Way.
After today there will only be two more performances of The Divine Will of Ryan Morgan and I will have to say goodbye to one of my favorite characters ever. Thus far our audiences have really enjoyed the show and we’ve sold more tickets than any other show in the BoCoCa Arts Festival. It’s a talented cast, an amazing script, and it really looks great on stage. If you have some time, you should really come see us Friday @ 9pm or Saturday at 4pm.
