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Update #6: Avery Pearson nominated for 'Outstanding Solo Performance'
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Posted on August 6, 2010
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Update #5: GREAT OPENING WEEKEND & PRESS...
Monster Backers!!
Opening weekend was a huge success!
For those who came out, thanks for the support!! For those who couldn't, there's only 3 shows left and tickets are limited...
Monday, May 10th - 9pm
Saturday, May 15th - 4pm
Tuesday, May 18th - 9pm
GET TICKETS HERE:
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/203/1272744000000/prm/
Check out what the PRESS are saying...
"...it is easy to let yourself get wrapped up in Pearson's performance -- just don't forget to pay attention to the disjointedly twisted story being told." - Daniel Lehman, Backstage Blog
http://backstage.blogs.com/blogstage/2010/05/solonova-night-2.html
L Magazine has also made Monster their pick...
"We’re especially excited to see the creepy Monster, in which Avery Pearson steps into the skin of 16 characters who represent evil more-or-less incarnate." - L Magazine
http://www.thelmagazine.com/newyork/Event...
See you at the show!
Update #4: FUNDING GOAL REACHED!!!!
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Posted on April 28, 2010
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Update #3: Production Update
Production Update:
Hello and welcome to Monster in soloNOVA as presented by Kickstarter.com!
For those of you that are interested in contributing as a Backer or are simply interested in learning more about my production of Daniel MacIvor's Monster, this is a great way to check out updates on our process...
The Monster Production Team has completed it's first week of rehearsals. It was a very exciting and fascinating week as we had several meeting of the minds. Byron Laviolette, our Theatrical Consultant joined us from Toronto, Ontario for 4 excellent rehearsal sessions. He brought forth a wealth of knowledge based on seeing Mr. Daniel MacIvor (Playright) perform MONSTER several times throughout the years. Byron was able to answer very specific questions about past productions from Steve Cook (Director) and myself. This was an invaluable experience which has already contributed to our progress.
Week 2 of rehearsals is about to commence. Steve and I will be working on our own to develop the play, characters and context further. We will be rehearsing at Shetler Studios.
I am also pleased to announce that The Bridge Theatre Company has joined the Monster Production Team as an Associate Producer. The Bridge boasts two phenomenal Artistic Directors in Esther Barlow and Dustin Olson. Esther and Dustin are long time collaborators of mine as I am also a Member of The Bridge and we all went to The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Acting together some 7 years ago (my how time flies). I am very excited to have this young upstart theatre company as an influence on Monster. They have produced several of Mr. MacIvor's plays and I look forward to continuing their tradition of bringing Canadian plays south of the 49th parallel.
For more on The Bridge Theatre Company please check out this link:
http://thebridgetheatrecompany.org/
I hope all is well with you out there.
Very truly,
--
Avery Pearson
Producer, Really Sketchy
Shetler Studios | 244 West 54th Street, 12 fl. NYC, NY 10019
C: 917.692.0761 | O: 212.246.6655 | F: 212.295.1513
AveryPearson@Gmail.com | Avery@ReallySketchy.com | ReallySketchy.com
Update #2: 85% there!
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Posted on March 31, 2010
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Avery Pearson was born in Toronto, Canada and is an Actor and Producer residing in NYC.
Mr. Pearson has been involved in the theatre for the last 15 years can be seen regularly on the NYC stage, and in Film and Television. He originated the title and lead role in Trav S.D.'s WILLY NILLY which received FringeNYC Encore Extension honors in the summer of 2009. He has produced several theatrical events in NYC's Entertainment District - most recently producing his sketch comedy company, Really Sketchy, at Shetler Studios where they celebrated their One-Year Sketchiversary. Mr. Pearson also produces film with his partners, Fritz Brekeller and John Calvin Kelly, at Give Or Take Productions. He is a proficient piano and guitar player in addition to being a Musical Arranger and Composer.
NYC Theatrical credits include: WILLY NILLY (Fringe Encore Series ’09), KITSCH (Theater for the New City), LADY CRYPTOZOOLOGIST (Saturday Night Saloon at Vampire Cowboys), MONSTER (Red Room), GOODNIGHT, SISTER (by James Lapine, NY Playwrights Lab at Cherry Lane), DIVERSEY HARBOR (The Kraine), THE HUNT FOR TREASURE (Abingdon Theater), MINA (La Mama), MASS/PERSON (Manhattan Theatre Source). Film credits include: Habib Azir's feature ARMLESS (Sundance Official Selection '10), Tze Chun’s feature CHILDREN OF INVENTION (Sundance Official Selection ’09). Avery is co-founder and resident member of NYC-based sketch comedy group Really Sketchy and C Group Players. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance from Concordia University (Montreal, PQ), is a member of The Bridge Theatre Company (NYC) and a Neighborhood Playhouse School of Acting graduate (NYC, 2005).
With your support, Really Sketchy's next theatrical production will feature Mr. Pearson performing in Canadian Theatrical luminary Daniel MacIvor's solo masterpiece MONSTER as part of terraNOVA Collective's soloNOVA festival in May, 2010. Mr. MacIvor’s celebrated chiller returns to the New York stage with Mr. Pearson stepping into the skin of 16 characters. Peeling back psychological layers to reveal the heart of an individual experience, MONSTER dissects the true nature of evil. Please check out 'Monster in soloNOVA' for details.
