The Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company

ShowBusiness: The Libertine

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:30:00 -0000

"If this solid, stylish, and moving production is any indication, the Creatures will be a
force in New York theater for years to come."

"..brilliantly encapsulated by the charismatic Rodriguez, whose nuanced performance provides the gifted ensemble with a solid anchor. "

Of all the possible choices of material, The Libertine would appear to be a risky choice for a brand new theater company. Astonishingly, the Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company has more than pulled it off. All the players (nine in total) are strong..

Edge New York Reviews The Libertine

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:40:00 -0000

"..For $18 this production offers you the chance to see as grand and interesting a night of theater as any currently being staged on Broadway.

"..one of the best young Theatre Companies to pop up in New York in recent seasons"
Jonathan Leaf
-EdgeNewyork

Thereâs rarely a production by an off-off-Broadway theater company thatâs as worth going out of your way to see as Playhouse Creatures Theatre Companyâs presentation of Brit playwright Stephen Jeffreyâs The Libertine...

BlogCritics -Review of The Libertine

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:10:00 -0000

Eric Tucker Fleetly directs a nimble cast.."
"..Transports us to a lofty realm of wit and ribaldry.."
--StageMage-BlogCritics -Jon Sobel

Stephen Jeffreys' comedy-drama The Libertine is a delicious throwback to Restoration times. With Cromwellian Puritanism a thing of the past, the return of the monarchy was an optimal time for an omnisexual, charismatic, downright outrageous character like John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, to barrel into the history books.

Talk Entertainment - Review- The Libertine: racy restoration saga Off Bâway

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:10:00 -0000

(an) " ..accomplished production, presented by the Playhouse Creatures Theatre company"
Oscar Moore
TalkEntertainment.com

Oscar E. Moore âfrom the rear mezzanineâ for Talk Entertainment.com

The Libertine, by British playwright Stephen Jeffreys, if produced on Broadway could be the seasons âsnobâ hit - a British import based on historical characters. But as presented at the intimate Off Broadway Kirk Theatre

NYTheatre.com -The Libertine

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:30:00 -0000

"..captures the imagination. {Eric Tucker}.. has staged the play with creativity and inventiveness.."

Playhouse Creatures Theatre has mounted a solid and engaging productionâone that, based on the abilities of all involved, will no doubt grow during the course of its run. (I caught the final preview.).. I would definitely recommend the production as an introduction to this ambitious company and as a great opportunity to see Jeffreys's startling, fascinating (albeit raunchy) work on stage...

nytheatre.com review
Lynn Marie Macy Â· November 7, 2010
The Libertine by Stephen Jeffreys was originally presented by London's Royal Court Theatre in February of 1995 and ran in repertory with George Etherege's The Man Of Mode, the 17th

The Libertine runs November 5th-20 2010 at New York City's, Theatre Row, produced by The Playhouse Creatures Theatre Co.

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:34:45 -0000

The Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company Presents:
Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is proud to present the sexually charged comedy/drama The Libertine, by award-winning playwright Stephen Jeffreys, for a strictly limited engagement beginning Friday, November 5th at The Kirk at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues). Special priced preview performances are slated for Friday, November 5th (8PM), Saturday, November 6th (3PM & 8PM), and Sunday, November 7th (3PM) and will officially open on Monday, November 8th (7PM). The production will play thru Saturday, November 20th.

Based on the most notorious rake of the Restoration age The Libertine tells the story of the flamboyant and scandalous John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, confidante of Charles II. Wilmot was a complex and fascinating man who reveled in debauchery and the arts. He was ...

Pre-production for -The Libertine- by Stephen Jeffreys - Playhouse Creatures Theatre , New york

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:10:00 -0000

Show to mount in November at the Kirk on Theatre Row, NYC 2010

This November prepare to meet the scandalous John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester in award winning playwright Stephen Jeffreysâ provocative and witty play âThe Libertineâ. Based on the most notorious rake of the Restoration age it tells the story of the Earl of Rochester, confidante of Charles II.

âYou will not like me. No, I say you will not,â
declares the Earl to the audience at the playâs prologue.

Love him or hate him, Wilmot was a complex and fascinating man who reveled in debauchery and the arts. He was an English poet, anti-monarchist Royalist, and an atheist who later converted to Christianity.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Partners Up With Local Organization : Nazareth Housing

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:40:00 -0000

August 4, 2010

NY, NY- Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company currently closed a successful run of âSix by Tennâ a production showcasing six rarely produced works of one of Americaâs greatest writers, Tennessee Williams. The production, which ran from July 8 â 18, 2010 at The Red Room sold out four of its last five performances. Audience feedback of the startup companyâs inaugural production was positive and there is much anticipation and excitement for the next production in November of Stephen Jeffreysâ âThe Libertineâ.

As part of its mission, Playhouse Creatures is committed to partnering up with a local charity and donating a portion of its proceeds to that organization. The creatures feel the urgent need to âgive backâ to its community.

âWe are committed to giving back to the community we produce in,â says Co- Producing Artistic Director Joseph W. Rodriguez. âIt is a cornerstone of our mission. Being fortunate enough to be able to pursue our passion, we feel the least we can do is give back a little, raise awareness about a problem, and help to solve them. â

There were many wonderful organizations that do extraordinary work in Manhattanâs lower east side, however the company made its choice on Nazareth Housing. This charity is a local, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization with a long and proud history of innovation in the field of housing for low-income families. Nazareth Housing is committed to the promotion of housing stability and economic independence among poor families and youth of New York City, through the provision of family shelter, homelessness prevention services, self-sufficiency education, supportive housing and youth programming, and has been doing so since 1983. Nazareth Housingâs vision is to empower individuals and families to overcome barriers to safe and secure housing.

Playhouse Creatures are proud to have partnered with a noble organization that works hard in helping the cityâs homeless and lower income families. We are thrilled to present Nazareth House with a check for $500.

The creatures would like to thank all of the patrons and supporters who helped make this donation possible and urge others to contribute to such an extraordinary organization. To learn more about Nazareth Housing Click Here!

Playhouse Creatures Present - 6 by TENN -6 short plays by Tennessee Williams

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:50:00 -0000

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company Presents:

Six by TENN - 6 rare plays by Tennessee Williams

New York, NY - Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is proud to kick off its inaugural season with performances of six rarely produced short plays by Tennessee Williams.

Often with a sense of humor and always poignant, Six by Tenn, explores themes of passion, love, death, and hope. The 6 rare shorts include The Municipal Abattoir, Mr. Paradise, Hello From Bertha, The Fat Manâs Wife, The Pink Bedroom, and Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen...

Until recently four of these plays (The Municipal Abattoir, Mr. Paradise, The Fat Manâs Wife, and The Pink Bedroom), were never-before-published. Written decades ago, only within the past 10 years have they made their debut in production!

Six by TENN FUNdraiser

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:40:00 -0000

Six by Tenn FUNdraiser

What: Help us raise some Funds at this Low key relaxing Fundraiser!

Enjoy original Music From Bombergirl and The Mechanic, mingle with the cast and crew and enjoy Drink Specials all night long!

Each Ticket get's you a Pass for a 2 for 1 drink special! (the more tickets you buy the more you drink!)

When: June 23, 2010 @ 7PM -?
Where: Flannery's Bar,
205 west 14th street (@ Seventh ave.)
http://flannerysny.com