THEATER BY THE BLIND

PRODUCTION ARCHIVES

(2000-2007)

(L to R): Christopher Hurt, Pamela Sabaugh, & Nicholas Viselli

3 actors, 1 woman, 2 men. Light-skinned, brown hair, 30s-40s. 1 man in pjs is in a wheelchair, he smiles. Woman stands, wears brown top, has her hands on 1st man’s shoulders. The other man sits, wears olive shirt, black pants, has a drink.

THE RULES OF CHARITY by John Belluso at Theatre Row’s Lion Theatre, NYC May-June 2007:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred Brian Bielawski, Hollis Hamilton, Christopher Hurt, Gregg Mozgala, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A DARK, scalding play [in] a SHARP New York premiere.” - The New York Times

(L to R): Jon Levenson, Andrew Rein, Ann Marie Morelli, & Erin O'Leary

4 actors, 2 men and 2 women, 20s/30s, light-skinned, brown hair. They wear casual clothes. The woman in front looks tense and agitated, gripping the other woman’s hands. The men behind them look on with worried faces.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare at the Barrow Group Theater, NYC Jan-Feb 2007:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Nick Cordileone, Jon Levenson, Ann Marie Morelli, Andrew Rein, Erin O'Leary, and Nicholas Viselli.

"An inspired choice for Theater By The Blind ... fascinating ... ingenious" with "the most intriguing thing [being] how the company stages the play with just six actors" and with the use of a actress in a wheelchair adding a "most delightful extra layer of meaning in the production.” -The New York Times

(L to R): Pamela Sabaugh, Nicholas Viselli, & Nick Cordileone

3 actors, 2 men, 1 woman, 30s, light-skinned. They’re standing. Man in the center has colorful tie-dye shirt, smiles, arms around the others. Woman on the left has a white hat and beige jacket. Man on the right has glasses, a gray cap and a green top

HAMLET by William Shakespeare at Theatre 5, NYC June 2006:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Nick Cordileone, John Little, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A well acted marvel of economy and energy. Fresh and accessible. Involving and engaging." - nytheatre.com

(L to R): Pamela Sabaugh & J. M. McDonough

2 actors, light-skinned man, 50s, has sunglasses and wears a gray suit; he stands behind and touches the shoulder of woman, 30s, red hair bob length, she wears a grey suit and she hands the bowl to the man.”

OEDIPUS by Seneca (Adapted by Ted Hughes) at the Mint Theatre, NYC May-June 2005:

This play was co-directed by George Ashiotis and Ike Schambelan, and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, J. M. McDonough, and Pamela Sabaugh.

"An extraordinary troupe designed to defy expectations".  - The New York Times

(L to R): Pamela Sabaugh, George Ashiotis, & Nicholas Viselli

3 actors, light-skinned, dark hair, 30s-60s. 1 man, has mustache, smiles, he stands; the other man sits, both wear white suits. The man sitting shows a photo album to the woman next to him who sits too; she wears a blue dress and holds a drink.

DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER by Frederick Knott at the Parker Theatre at the Algonquin Theatre, NYC June 2004:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, J.M. McDonough, Pamela Sabaugh, Xen Theo, and Nicholas Viselli.

“…Theater By The Blind has enhanced this production so that it can be enjoyed by blind audience members. This is accomplish through the use of a narrator, who provides occasional, always unobtrusive descriptions of important action ("He picks up the scarf and starts to strangle her"—that sort of thing.)… - nytheatre.com

(L to R): Lynn Manning

2 images of Lynn Manning, 1 in red and 1 in green. Grey text in inclination “Theater By The Blind presents;” in braille above. Bottom, text, caps, white and yellow “LYNN MANNINGS WEIGHTS.” On the side, small font “NY Premiere” highlighted in red.

LYNN MANNING’S WEIGHTS at the Urban Stages, NYC Jan-Feb 2004:

This play was directed by Robert Egan and it starred Gary Bergman and Lynn Manning.

“Lynn Manning once was lost, but now is found; could see, but now is blind. These are the twin narratives that lift Weights. …Manning helps the audience to see the world through his own shattered lens.” - Adam Feldman, Time Out New York

(L to R): George Ashiotis, J. M. McDonough, Nicholas Viselli, Pamela Sabaugh, Karen Case Cook, & Melanie Boland

6 actors around a dinner table, 3 men on the left, 3 women on the right. Light-skinned, 30s-60s, dark, blonde, and gray hair, wear casual clothes, man 1 wears glasses. Other man and woman are in front, hold hands, look each other, the 4 others watch.

WHEN I’M 64 by Ike Schambelan at The Blue Heron Arts Center, NYC June 2003:

This play was written and directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Karen Case Cook, J. M. McDonough, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

“The grand style of acting from the principal characters was immediately apparent at the top of the show. This is a hot script and it brought out the best in this talented corps of actors.” - Jade Esteban Estrada, OOBR

(L to R): J. M. McDonough, Pamela Sabaugh, Adam Michenner, Nicholas Viselli, & Jerry Lee

A group of people who are dress formally and circle around the older man who is wearing a red shawl, holding candles.

TEN LITTLE INDIANS by Agatha Christie at The Blue Heron Arts Center, NYC Jan-Feb 2003:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Gary Bergman, Jerry Lee, Adam Linn, Ann Marie Morelli, Adam Michenner, J. M. McDonough, Pamela Sabaugh, Xen Theo, and Nicholas Viselli.

“…Well, you can see for yourself, and maybe win a free bottle of champagne. Be sure to make someone else take the first sip!" - Marissa Harris. Washington Square News

(L to R): Pamela Sabaugh, Marlene O'Haire, & Ann Marie Morelli

3 light-skinned brunette women, 30s, smiling. Middle, woman 1 leans on table, lifts 1 leg up, wears black skirt, blue top. At her right, woman 2 stands, holds her leg, wears black dress. Woman 3 on the left, stands, wears red blouse.

BRECHT ON BRECHT by Bertolt Brecht (Translated and arranged by George Tabori) at The Blue Heron Arts Center, NYC June 2002:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, Michael Coleman Dee, Ann Marie Morelli, Marlene O'Haire, Pamela Sabaugh, Xen Theo, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A nimble revival! Theater By The Blind finds charm and wit everywhere in this theatrical potpourri! The production strikes the right balance between the witty and the weighty!" - Jonathan Shandell, OOBR

(L to R): George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Nicholas Viselli, Richard Simon, Gary Bergman, Michael Dee, & Jerry Lee

7 light-skinned actors, 6 men, 1 woman, 30s-60s, in formal attire. 1 man in far in the back, next is in police uniform stands behind 2 men seated. Left, 1 man, 1 woman; on the right, 1 man, all stand. 2 chairs and rug in the middle of the room.

MURDER IN BAKER STREET by Judd Woldin at the Mint Space, NYC Feb-March 2002:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, Melanie Boland, Michael Dee, Jerry Lee, Richard Simon, and Nicholas Viselli.

“An elegant, lively melodrama. … Theater By The Blind is quite simply one of the most enjoyable companies in the country.” - Donald Lyons, New York Post

(L to R): Marlene O'Haire, Nicholas Viselli, & George Ashiotis

3 light-skinned actors in formal attire, 1 woman and 2 men, 20s-50s, smiles and playfully fight indoors. On the right, man 1 is holding an object above man 2’s head. Woman is on the right. In the background, large windows where the sunlight streams.

MISALLIANCE by George Bernard Shaw at the Mint Space, NYC, June 2001:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, Melanie Boland, Michael Dee, Brian McManamon, Marlene O'Haire, Pamela Sabaugh, Xenophon A. Theophall, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A brilliant treatment by director Ike Schambelan! He assembles an extraoridinary cast with perfect comic timing, not to mention impecabble British dialects, to deliever this witty charmer!" - Jeanette Toomer, Backstage

(L to R): George Ashiotis & Karen Case Cook

2 light-skinned actors, a man and a woman in formal attire, 40s/50s. Man, gray hair, wears a suit, sits on table behind the woman, pokes her shoulder. She has blond hair, wears a light gray suit, holds a long match, the fire warms her face.

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST by Agatha Christie at the 30th Street Theatre, NYC, Oct-Nov 2000:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Karen Case Cook, Michael Dee, Jerry Lee, Ben Raunch, Pamela Sabaugh, Nick Sakellarios, and Xen Theo.

"A thumping good British thriller! I'm already looking forward to their next production! 'The Unexpected Guest' sure surprised me with its unexpected ending and the entire cast was up to its challenges!" - Peter Filichia, theatre.com