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A very large condo in a luxury building on Manhattan's tony east side. It is nicely furnished with artwork and artifacts. There is a carved African figure on the mantel of the fireplace in the living room. There is a SPOT on NEGRA sitting on the floor amid a pile of pillows. TODD enters from SL with wine glass in hand...
TODD (HANDING NEGRA A DRINK)
Here's a fresh one.
NEGRA
Thanks.
TODD
You know, I still can't believe that you're here. I've been attempting to spend time outside of the hospital, seems like forever... Well, I finally did it!
NEGRA
Yes, we finally did it... The dinner was excellent. You're quite a chef. What else are you good at?
TODD (LAUGHING)
Woo! That's a loaded question!
NEGRA
O-kay... Let me rephrase that. What are your favorite past times?
TODD (TAKES CIGAR OUT OF BOX)
Well, I do like to cook, of course. It's kind of a hobby. I like tennis... Lousey at golf... Fond of French and English Lit. Travel quite a bit. Yes, I collect artifacts wherever I go. But my all time favorite is sailing.
NEGRA
Really. I've never gone sailing. Well, not real sailing. Been on the Circle Line, and Staten Island Ferry, though. My father--
NEGRA is visibly showing discomfort from the cigar smell.
TODD
Sailing... Now that's something special! A challenge that is relaxing and awe inspiring Get a good workout too! Are you alright or does the cigar bother you?
NEGRA
Oh, no-no. I just didn't know that you smoked cigars.
TODD
Ah, yes. After a good meal, a brandy, and nice company I like to indulge in a good cigar. (PUFFING AWAY) Don't tell the State Department, but this is from Cuba. (LAUGHS)
NEGRA (CLEARING THROAT)
So, you love the sea?
TODD
Yes, practically grew up on the sea. My family has sailed for generations. I hope one day we can share that. In fact, I'll be heading home to sail for the holiday. So, what about you?
NEGRA
Ah, I'd like that alot. Maybe someday...
TODD
I mean your favorite past time.
NEGRA
Oh, sorry. My life is pretty boring compared to yours.
TODD
I'm not asking you to compare our lives, NEGRA.
NEGRA
I don't get a chance to do much besides work.
TODD
Oh, we know how important your work is to you.
NEGRA
Well, once in a while I go to the movies or dancing with my best friend CHEE CHEE. My world is actually very small...
TODD
That's right! Your mother is in a wheelchair and you take care of her--
NEGRA
Well, actually I told a little fib on the phone that night. I was just kinda embarassed to invite you over because my place is not as nice as this... Just a room, really.
The trials and tribulations of launching a play as the writer, producer and director. From auditions through the rehearsal process witness the evolution of this edgy, mystery thriller to the stage and beyond. The play ,written in the late 80's, was adapted into a screenplay, revised and set in 1993. It was mounted in 2010 Off Off Broadway, and remounted, by popular demand, and had a successful run Off Broadway in 2012! In production and hoping to wrap late 2016 or early 2017. Stay tuned.
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A Summer in 1993 in Spanish Harlem finally reveals the secret past of Cuban-American cardiac nurse Negra Centron. A childhood secret torments the life and stifles the growth of a beautiful woman. The ancient religion of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, known as Regla de Ocha and Santeria in the Diaspora, is the engine behind this supernatural mystery thriller. This African-evolved religion, with its magic, is the backdrop for this tale of love, hate, deceit, betrayal, obsession, forgiveness, acceptance, and hope. Magic, ritual, and destiny are the threads unraveling this gripping, edgy, mystery/thriller.
Pressured by a suspicious mother, a strange bed-fellow, and an amorous co-worker, Negra battles to keep a childhood secret from unraveling while a restless spirit and the African gods seek justice...

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
CATCH RERUNS OF MY LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW OF MONDAY 6/14
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My live interview on the Bill Russo show on June 14th is now available in the show's archives. Click on the link and look under Bill Russo Show Mondays 6/14. It was a wonderful time with Bill and his other guest Roberto Ragone. I am in the 2nd half of the hour long show which has music too! http://www.centannibroadcasting.com
My live interview on the Bill Russo show on June 14th is now available in the show's archives. Click on the link and look under Bill Russo Show Mondays 6/14. It was a wonderful time with Bill and his other guest Roberto Ragone. I am in the 2nd half of the hour long show which has music too! http://www.centannibroadcasting.com
Friday, June 11, 2010
JUNE 14TH LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW
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I will be interview on The Bill Russo Show on Monday June 14th. ALL LIVE!!! More info coming!
I will be interview on The Bill Russo Show on Monday June 14th. ALL LIVE!!! More info coming!
AWIT TEASER: CLINTON AND LOURDES
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LOURDES
TONY! TONY! FUCK YOU! YOU’RE GONNA GET IT! I KNOW
WHAT’S GOIN’ON! I hate you! I hate you and your stupid
friends! You fuckin’ each other! I know it, you
bastards! Fucks!
A "concerned" (nosey) CLINTON approaches her.
CLINTON
What’s going on LOURDES?
CHEE CHEE, MILLIE and CARMEN look on.
LOURDES (STARTLED)
Oh, shit! You again? What the fuck is it with you,
anyway? Whatcha hangin’ ’round here for. Always
creepin’ ’round. Get the fuck outta here!
CLINTON
Ah- sorry. I’m just wondering what got you so bent
out of shape and screaming and carrying on out here in
the street?
LOURDES
That mutha fuckin’ TONY! He’s up BOBBY V’s ass like a
fuckin’ suppository! Cono! Cono! Hay! He gonna pay.
Nobody fucks with me and make me look stupid. Yeah, I
know, I know. He always runs to BOBBY V’s house, but I
can never go. I betcha, I bet he fuckin’ his wife.
That’s right. He’s fuckin’ his wife. He gonna be sorry.
You wait! You just wait!
Realizing that she has drawn the attention of the
block she runs off SL leaving CLINTON alone.
LOURDES
TONY! TONY! FUCK YOU! YOU’RE GONNA GET IT! I KNOW
WHAT’S GOIN’ON! I hate you! I hate you and your stupid
friends! You fuckin’ each other! I know it, you
bastards! Fucks!
A "concerned" (nosey) CLINTON approaches her.
CLINTON
What’s going on LOURDES?
CHEE CHEE, MILLIE and CARMEN look on.
LOURDES (STARTLED)
Oh, shit! You again? What the fuck is it with you,
anyway? Whatcha hangin’ ’round here for. Always
creepin’ ’round. Get the fuck outta here!
CLINTON
Ah- sorry. I’m just wondering what got you so bent
out of shape and screaming and carrying on out here in
the street?
LOURDES
That mutha fuckin’ TONY! He’s up BOBBY V’s ass like a
fuckin’ suppository! Cono! Cono! Hay! He gonna pay.
Nobody fucks with me and make me look stupid. Yeah, I
know, I know. He always runs to BOBBY V’s house, but I
can never go. I betcha, I bet he fuckin’ his wife.
That’s right. He’s fuckin’ his wife. He gonna be sorry.
You wait! You just wait!
Realizing that she has drawn the attention of the
block she runs off SL leaving CLINTON alone.
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