And the work continues...

CREOLE DINNER THEATRE EVENT CLICK TO GET YOUR TIX!

Those spicy Creoles are back to share that delicious historical drama loved by all during their run Off Off Broadway.  This time bigger and better, and with the assistance of CULTUREfix, they add Creole cuisine to the mix and lots of fun!  Mark your calendars for July 21, 2013 for a treat.  Remember to reserve tickets must be purchased by July 7, 2013.

PROJECTED PRODUCTION SCHEDULE FOR 2013-2014

Very excited about the projects that I have lined up this year.  I am committed and will to continue to use my personal resources and "resourcefulness" to present projects that inform as well as entertain.    The road is long and hard but with passion I can make it happen... Again!  

-June 30, 2013-Staged reading of "The Grinder"

-Summer 2013-Staged reading of "Silk Stockings and a Bible" and "The Wild Child"

-Fall 2013-Shoot fundraising teaser for "A Wound In Time" the feature film.

-Fall 2013-Off Off Broadway series of all my 5 plays called "The Wilson Women:Phoenixes Rising" which will include the debut of my trilogy "Women You Thought You Knew: "The Grinder", "Silk Stockings and a Bible", and "The Wild Child"; "Blood Makes The Red River Flow"; and "A Wound In Time"

Fall/Winter 2013-Fundraising Events

-Spring 2014-"A Wound In Time" the feature film set for production.

CONGRATS RON AND CLARENCE!

Congrats to two members of the Off Broadway cast of my supernatural mystery thriller, "A Wound In Time", Ron Rivera and Clarence Leonard Jr., in the upcoming film "Pocket Full Of Nickles".  Ron is Producer and Clarence plays the role of "Mr. Burns" in the film.  Clarence was cast in the role after the film's Director saw him in my Off Broadway production.  Check out the official trailer!

TAKING SUBMISSIONS FOR FEATURED TALENT FOR FEATURE FILM

No decision on a Director yet but taking submissions for featured and supporting talent.  Aiming for a September shoot of the fundraiser teaser.  Very unique events planned.  Great perks to be offered. 

STILL HOLDING FOR DEVELOPMENT...

Setting the stage with name talent on standby, distributor given the heads up, scouting locations for teaser shoot, and fundraising ideas...  Team and talent should be selected and on board by Summer.

IMPOSSIBLE TO DO WHEN YOU SACRIFICE FOR YOUR ART! I HAVE NO REGRETS...

UPDATES FOR SUPERNATURAL MYSTERY THRILLER STAGE PLAY AND FEATURE FILM

Hola!  Preparations are taking place to provide scripts to prospective directors for the feature film of "A Wound In Time".  Afterwards will begin the process of interviews.  It is hopeful that the filming of a teaser for fundraising will happen by September, and production to begin in Spring 2014.  I am so looking forward to the fundraising stage as I have some nice juicy perks to offer which are also tax deductible.  There will be events, and perks such as featured roles, sitting on set with the director and producer, film credits, and more!  

Let us not forgot the gripping stage play of "A Wound In Time", for it shall return.  It is the same story but very different from the film.

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LA PLAZA IN MATANZAS, CUBA CIRCA 2011, A SETTING IN "A WOUND IN TIME" CIRCA 1957

This is a video of La Plaza or the marketplace in present day Matanzas, Cuba.  It is the location of a scene circa 1957 in which a young Millie sees the love of her life, Ruben Centron, for the first time in the screenplay adaptation of  "A Wound In Time". She was a poor girl who longed for a beautiful dress she admired there.  Ruben, a property owner purchased the dress for her.  They eventually fell in love.  It was probably very different back then, with plentiful products.  But I'm sure the vitality of the marketplace remained the same .

THE CREATIVE'S NETWORK

THE ORIGINAL IYA CARMEN STARS IN TYLER PERRY'S NEW FILM

The lovely mega talented and true artiste, Ella Joyce, who played the role of Iya Carmen in the first staged reading of  "A Wound In Time" years ago, is starring in Tyler Perry's new film "Temptation".  I can't wait to see it as Ella never disappoints.  

That's Ella at the Atlanta screening

SETTING THE STAGE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING!

"A Wound In Time", the feature film, is about to go into development with production projected for Spring 2014.  The search for a Director is in progress.  I will co-direct. Stay tuned for the opportunity to pre-order a special limited edition DVD and to appear as featured cast, and to watch the action up front on set with producer and director.  These opportunities and more will be available as part of our fundraising campaign kicking off this Summer.  Stay tuned...

CREDITS AND MORE...

STEPHANIE LYNN WILSON

FROM THE OFF BROADWAY PRODUCITON

Photo by Lee Wexler from the recent Off Broadway Production with Alzie Rejouis and Stacy Griffin

TIME FOR DEVELOPMENT!

This edge-of-your seat tale is in development for the big screen.  Directors and producers submissions are being reviewed and then the fun begins! The story is the same as the stage play but the screenplay is VERY different.  Think of  "Carlito's Way" meets "Goodfellas" meets "The Believers".  I've just added dialogue to some of the many featured roles.  Look for possible familiar faces and names to appear.  Production projected 2014.

Of course the show must go on and hoping to squeeze in another stage production Off Broadway this year. Stay tuned...

RIP FRED SEQUIERA

A friend and supporter of Wilson Exclusive Talent Productions, Fred Sequiera has succumbed to cancer.  It is yet another person who appreciated my work who has been taken by this disease.  That will make it three friends in 5 months!  He attended both "A Wound In Time", "Blood Makes The Red River Flow", and their readings.  He will be sorely missed with his sarcastic humor and sweet manner.  

Fred with the cast of "Blood Makes The Red River Flow" RIP



HAPPY NEW YEAR! THINGS ARE POPPIN' LIKE CHAMPAGNE CORKS!

As the dust settles from the whirlwind Off Broadway run of "A Wound In Time" I have resumed writing plays I had begun.  I've decided to instead create a trilogy of plays about women we "think" we know.  Stay tuned...

I've been asked to be part of a team as writer and advisor for a feature film by someone who has seen "A Wound In Time".  Feeling honored to have been approached by this person who I know has many options.  Stay tuned...

Dates for Off Broadway production of my Creole drama, "Blood Makes The Red River Flow", alternating with the return of "A Wound In Time" TBA depending on availability of venue and cast members.  Stay tuned...

"A Wound In Time" Revisited: Social Issues On Stage and Off 12/16 by Stephanie Wilson | Blog Talk Radio

"A Wound In Time" Revisited: Social Issues On Stage and Off 12/16 by Stephanie Wilson | Blog Talk Radio

Don't miss this one! 1pm ET Sunday 12/16! Remember if you miss it live listen in on demand anytime! Guest Gyavira Lasana and I discuss the politics around skin tone and the performing arts! This could get sticky!

FINAL BOWS AT A WONDERFUL CLOSING NIGHT!

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"A Wound In Time" Revisited: Social Issues On Stage and Off 12/16 by Stephanie Wilson | Blog Talk Radio

RIP EDGAR MALDONADO!

Congero extraordinaire Edgar Maldonado!  Wega!

Our wonderful conga player in "A Wound In Time" has passed on.  Edgar Maldonado was a cancer survivor who had been battling the disease for years.  I asked him to play congas not just to add a nice touch to the play but because I knew if he did what he loved and was good at it could possibly take his mind off his illness and give him something to look forward to.  I am glad he had a chance to do just that, passing over exactly 2 weeks from closing night!  God bless you and mucho gracias!

OUR "CHEE CHEE" GETS CAST IN A FILM!

Clarence Leonard Jr. as Chee Chee

Just got great news that the cast member who played the character Chee Chee in "A Wound In Time" just got cast in a film by someone who saw his performance in the show closing night.  Congrats to Clarence Leonard Jr. on landing the gig and for a job well done!

BOOM!!!! WHAT A CLOSING NIGHT!!!

What can I say?  After everyone slowly recovers from the malaise from hurricane Sandy, I can at least say "A Wound In Time" went out with a BAM!!!!  What a lovely turnout for the final performance.  I so appreciate each and everyone who came out during this hectic holiday week.  It meant so much to the cast and I.  Your kind words well remain in my heart forever...

Alzie Rejouis and Stacey Griffin tearing up the stage (literally)

Our guy on congas, Edgar Maldonado

Edgar Maldonado, Alzie Rejouis, Al Roffe, Clarence Leonard Jr., Ron Rivera, myself, Stacey Griffin, and Star Davis outside the theatre

Al Roffe, Clarence Leonard Jr., our Costume Designer Angelina Scantlebury,
Ron Rivera, and Alzie Rejouis in the dressing room

Cast's last bows.  Bravo!

MUCHO GRACIAS LEE WEXLER!!!

Just got the photos taken by theatrical photographer Lee Wexler.  I spotted his work online one day and found out who had taken the most haunting photo.  Thanks Lee for donating your time and energy and for being you!  Glad you liked the show!

Weez Tomlinson as Iya Carmen the Santeria Priest

Weez Tomlinson and Star Davis as Millie Centron the busy body mom

Alzie Rejouis as Negra Centron and Ron Rivera as bad boy Tony Perez

Ron Rivera, Clarence Leonard Jr. as Chee Chee, and Victor Cuenca as Tony's partner in crime Bobby Vico

Stacey Griffin as the self important Clinton Williams

Victor Cuenca and Irma Cadiz as the fiery jealous Lourdes

Ron Rivera

Irma Cadiz

Star Davis

Alzie Rejouis and Bryan Essing as Dr. Todd Turnbull Adams

Clarence Leonard Jr. and Alzie Rejouis in club scene

Alzie Rejouis

Stacey Griffin, and Alzie Rejouis

Alzie Rejouis

Weez Tomlinson

Weez Tomlinson

Clarence Leonard Jr., and Stacey Griffin

Irma Cadiz, and Ron Rivera

Hip n' Edgy NYC Mystery Thriller "A Wound In Time" Closing Show Tuesday

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Hip n' Edgy NYC Mystery Thriller "A Wound In Time" Closing Show Tuesday

SPEECHLESS AND GRATEFUL!

A friend, who I've known from the days I bartended at the Broadway show "Cats" and she worked Concessions,  came to see my historical Creole drama, "Blood Makes The Red River Flow", last February.  It was her first time seeing my work.  She couldn't attend "A Wound In Time" but she insisted on sending me a check instead in support of my work and my cause, because she had so enjoyed my Creole drama, and learned so much.  I tried to fight her on  this but she insisted.  I am so amazed that my work is so appreciated.  

Janie Braxton is a treasure...

OUR HURRICANE SANDY MAKEUP SHOW IS NO GO!

Our closing night show is gonna be a blast!  Even with the holiday week advance sales for Tuesday are moving steadily.  So nice of folks to want to take time from their holiday preparation to spend with us!  Thank you all!  Our Monday makeup show is therefore cancelled.  We have to succumb to the wrath of Sandy, but she won't spoil our closing night! 

THE CLUB SCENE

Jellybean Benitez

In the night club scene of "A Wound In Time" the character Chee Chee says, "DJ Jellybean is spinnin' his fine ass off in here tonight!"  It is an homage to my former "therapist" Jellybean Benitez!

WOW!!!!!

Ryss with original and current cast member Irma Cadiz

What a show last night!  The cast really turned it out!  With Weez Tomlinson taking the reins in her role as Iya Carmen for the first time was nice to see.  The lovely Katherine Dickson understudied for her as she did her supernumerary gig at the Met Opera.

It was also wonderful to have Ryss in the audience.  She originated the role of the snoopy, busy body Cuban mother in the show's showcase production at Nuyorican Poets Cafe.   She looked and spoke wonderfully after recovering from a stroke.

Ryss with cast members Alzie Rejouis, Stacey Griffin, and Star Davis

Theatrical photographer, Lee Wexler, was there to take cast photos.  His work is breathtaking and I can't wait to see what he has for us.  He loved the show and I loved him!

THE ORIGINAL MILLIE WILL BE OUR GUEST

Ryss will join us as a guest.  She played Millie Centron in the original production at Nuyorican Poets Cafe.  Happily, she is recovering nicely from a stroke which initially left her speechless.  But she's back and chatty as ever.  Can't wait to hear her voice again!

CONGAS IN DA HOUSE!!!

Congero Edgar Maldonado is our "Honorary Cast Member" assisting with the feel and sound of El Barrio on stage! WEPA!!!

OPENING NIGHT NOV. 13TH!!!

A week late due to Sandy, but opening night is just a few days away!  Can't wait to share opening night photos to be taken by masterful photographer Lee Wexler.  His work is breath taking and I can't wait to see his vision for our show!

PHOTOS TO TEASE... Courtesy of our Costume Designer Angelina Scantlebury

Just a few pics to wet the appetite...