He's Not Himself (2012)
at PTC Performance Space (555 West 42nd Street)
Monday, Jul 9th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Tuesday, Jul 10th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Tuesday, Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, Jul 12th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, Jul 15th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Monday, Jul 16th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Ruthless criminal mastermind or hapless traffic cop? Gene is leading a double life. The trouble is nobody knows it, not even him.
On the eve of a daring jewelry heist, Gene is trapped in a whirlwind adventure that pits him against his other half: Lowlife gangster or honest citizen? A Ladies' Man or one lady's man? If only he could just stay one of his selves long enough to do the other in.
Marc Silverberg's playful new musical comedy comes to the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival full of farce, fast-paced physical action, and an exuberant musical score. A journey of self-discovery as whimsical as it is endearing, HE'S NOT HIMSELF, explores the alter-egos, gangster or otherwise, that we've all secretly longed to be.
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Approximate Running Time: 100:00; with intermission
Marc Silverberg is currently a Doctoral Fellow at Five Towns College, where he directs two a cappella groups, and co-directs the Five Towns Chorus and Choir. He currently writes a blog on CASA.org, which discusses the progressing education of contemporary a cappella music. His semi-professional a cappella group is currently a member of the Contemporary A cappella League, and he performs as a solo a cappella live looper. Recently, He's Not Himself was nominated for best musical in the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Becoming a Next Link Project in the New York Music Theatre Festival is a true honor and he would like to thank everyone who has made this possible, especially his mother.
Michael Pantone is the Producing Creative Director of TheatreWest97, the performing arts program at The Franciscan Community Center on Manhattan’s upper west-side. He began his career as a performer working in theatre, film, television and dancing with several companies including Lee Theodore’s American Dance Machine. Michael originated roles in new works at Manhattan Theatre Club, La Mama, The Public Theatre and Playwright’s Horizon working with distinguished artists such as Richard Adler, Bill Davies and Pat Birch to name a few. He toured the country as Clarence; the bumbling Angel second-class in David Nehl’s It’s a Wonderful Life. Michael has served as the director of the Drama Repertory Theatre at Usdan Center for the Performing Arts and with his partner Laurie Gamache, has directed main stage musicals at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ and original musical sketch comedy shows at Caroline’s on Broadway. He received his theatre training from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and SUNY Empire State.
Keith Panzarella is thrilled to be part of He's Not Himself. New York credits include Tess, A New Rock Opera (Angel- PCF Best actor NOM), Case of the Blue Oyster Gang (Musician/Suzie), Sweeney Todd (Anthony). Regional credits include Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver (John Denver- BWW best actor NOM), Hamlet (Laertes), and the regional premiere of Bea(u)tiful in the Extreme. Keith has been seen on screen as Josh in La Mancha Films' feature Weary Sun and as Walter in Behind it All Films' pilot Let's Shoot Dirty. He has studied at T Schreiber, The PIT, and is a proud graduate of AADA. All the love and thanks to his friends and family for their continued support.
Carly Voigt is thrilled to be originating the role of 'Bonnie' in He's Not Himself! With a Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theater from Westminster Choir College, she is currently the musical director of Theater West 97. Performing all over the city in venues such as the Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall under the direction of Lorin Maazel's New York Philharmonic Orchestra, at Caroline's on Broadway, Don't Tell Momma's, and The Producers Club. Carly's favorite roles include Kate in Kiss Me Kate, Brenda in Smile, Cosette in Les Miserables, Suzanne in The Voice of the Turtle, and Margot in Dial 'M' For Murder. Thank you to Michael for the belief and support.
Dexter Thomas-Payne (Vito) is a senior at Lehman College where he is majoring in Theater. Some of his previous credits include A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Misanthrope, Don Juan in Chicago, and Den of Thieves. He is excited to be working on such a great project and would like thank all his family and friends for always believing in him. Now let's get to work!
Taylor Sorice has been performing since she was six years old and is excited to be part of the 2012 NY Musical Theatre Festival reprising her role in He’s Not Himself. Currently a senior at Marymount Manhattan College, studying Theatre with a minor in Musical Theatre, Taylor has performed in productions such as Little Women (Jo March/Broadhallow Regional Theatre), Bright Lights Big City (Mary O’Brien McCann, Elise/MMC), South Pacific (Nellie Forbush/ESM), Tess (Izzy/Planet Connections Festival), and He’s Not Himself (Kay/Planet Connections Festival). She thanks her friends and family for all their love and support and the cast and crew for all their hard work. Taylor would especially like to thank Marc and Michael for believing that she could take on this incredible role for a second time.
Marc Silverberg has recently appeared in regional theatre productions in New York City and Long Island. Stage roles include Benny The Banker (He's Not Himself - Planet Connections), Priest (Tess - Planet Connections), and Fred Graham (Kiss Me Kate - The Stage in Merrick). He has also directed several shows for community theater including My Fair Lady, Noises Off, and Rumours. Currently, Marc writes musicals, full-length plays, and one-acts, and performs as a solo a cappella live looper.
Laurie Gamache has been a professional actor for 25 years. She is best known as Broadway’s last “Cassie” and has toured the world in her long association with A Chorus Line. Laurie has been teaching and directing with Theatre West 97th since 1992 and is the Theatre/Music teacher at Holy Name School. In addition to directing and choreographing some traditional musicals, Laurie has produced some of her own writing.
Stephanie Wells has been in NYC for 7 years, via Chicago. She has music directed for NYU, New School, Columbia College, played in several bands, and many other scenarios along the way. As a teaching artist in NYC public schools for the past 6 years, she’s taught hundreds of kids about singing, piano, and musical theater.
Barbara Silverberg has had an avid interest in the theater for many years. For the past twelve years she has helped to produce musicals at a Long Island high school. She formed Aron Lewis Productions, LLC and decided to take the full plunge into producing after being introduced to the creative team of this wonderful musical comedy.
Kevin Lambert served as Associate Producer for Chance McClain’s Kissless (NYMF 2011). Most recently he directed the second staged reading of Laura Italiano’s new musical comedy PERP! The Criminal Musical as part of E.A.T.’s Notes From the Page series. He has produced and directed The Stand-In (Best Director Award) and Small World for The Secret Theatre’s One Act Factor. Other directing credits include: Abigail Taylor’s Fancy Meeting You Here; Guinevere; and Coup de Safety Patrol; and Ryan Gajewski’s What’s a China Cabinet Used For? and George and Laura Bush Perform... Our Favorite Sitcom Episodes (Fringe Festival 2009). Kevin produced and directed Jonathan Ehrlich’s first play Weekend Method and is preparing a New York production of Jonathan’s new play Vacancies. A graduate of CTI’s 3-Day Intensive Producer’s Workshop, he holds a BFA in Musical Theatre/Directing from Emerson College. Kevin is represented on Broadway as one of the many “People of Godspell” now running at Circle in the Square.
Samia Fakih started doing theater at the age of twelve and has been a part of numerous plays over the years such as Frankenstein 1930 (Berta), Li'l Abner (Daisy Mae), and The Good Doctor. She has also done the scenic art for productions such as Into the Woods. She was the stage manager for He's Not Himself when the show hit the Planet Connections Theater Festival in the summer of 2011. Currently, she is pursuing a visual arts degree and is the Music Administrator at St James Episcopal church.
Paul Siebold is the managing director of OFF OFF PR, a firm dedicated to promoting developing theatrical productions through effective marketing communications. He has been a marketing, promotions and public relations executive for over 15 years. Paul’s work has helped to achieve significant pre-press, sold-out houses and post-production success for his clients. Among his many successes, Paul was the publicist for the 2008 and 2009 winners of the New York Innovative Theatre Award's "Outstanding Production of a Musical." Paul works with performers, album releases, comedies,dramas, musicals, plays, dance and solo performances as part of festivals, theater company seasons, independently produced productions, and more. www.offoffpr.com. Member, AEA/AFTRA.
Gene's Confession
Here is a demo of the writer, Marc Silverberg, singing a clip of "Gene's Confession."
Credit: He's Not Himself
Isn't It Funny
Here is Taylor Sorice singing Isn't It Funny.
Credit: He's Not Himself
Luckiest Man In The World
Here is the writer, Marc Silverberg, singing Luckiest Man In The World.
Credit: He's Not Himself
Psych Evaluation
Here is Dexter Thomas-Payne and Keith Panzerella singing Psych Evaluation.
Credit: He's Not Himself
Something's Gonna Happen To Me Now-Track 4
Here is Keith Panzerella singing Something's Gonna Happen To Me Now.
Credit: He's Not Himself
What I Need
Here is Carly Voigt singing What I Need.
Credit: He's Not Himself