PLACE SETTING

A Reading of
PLACE SETTING
by
Jack Canfora

Directed by Howie Deutch

was performed
On September 20th 2005
At The Coronet Theater in Los Angeles
with the following cast members

Jon Cryer and Steven Weber

It is currently in development
to be performed.
 

London

Jack Canfora's writing career includes work for PBS television as well as serving as head writer for the award winning former internet magazine Angst American Style, where his work was featured on CNN.

His sketch comedy writing was frequently seen Off -Off Broadway and on the main stage of the world famous comedy club "Caroline's". The Daily News hailed his work as "...very funny and clever." His one act comedies "Viking Funeral" and "Dogs Playing Poker " recently played acclaimed runs at the American Theatre of Actors last June. His work was named a winner of the "National One Act Play Contest" in both 2001 and 2002. His one act play "Object Permanence" has also received many accolades, winning a Finalist Prize in Stageplays.com's international "Best Plays 2000" competition. The American Theatre of Actors named Jack Best Playwright in 2002. His full length play Indelible was a finalist in Stageplay.com's "Best Plays 2001" competition. It was also workshopped at the "American Theatre of Actors" where an Off-Off-Broadway.com review wrote that "rarely does an Off-Off Broadway show have such well rounded characters" as well as calling it "witty" and "worthy of Ibsen."

In March 2004 his play A World With Snow was presented at Playwright's Horizons starring Austin Pendleton.

Adam Weinstock and Creative Concept Productions

Have produced Off Broadway Theater ranging from the 1996 revival of Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band, to the critically acclaimed 21 Dog Years Doing Time at Amazon.com at the Cherry Lane Theater. Other productions Off-Broadway include Disappearing Act and, The Director starring John Shea.  The It Girl which premiered at the York Theater starring Jean Louise Kelly from CBS TV "Yes Dear" and Big Al.  Adam has worked closely with Paula Poundstone, Sandra Bernhard, Bruce Vilanch, Lea Delaria, Judy Tenuta, Charles Busch, Margaret Cho, Michael Feinstein and Linda Eder. During the summer Creative Concept Productions presents theater in Provincetown Massachusetts.  Shows have included James Lescesne's Word of Mouth, PS69 and the ground breaking 2001 Naked Boys Singing! in Provincetown which caused Massachusetts to change its art and obscenity laws.  Dubbed Mr. Entertainment by the NY Times, in a featured article in 2002, Mr. Weinstock has produced on both coasts of the USA as well as in London on the West End.  Recently in LA his show Place Setting, was read by Jon Cryer, and Steven Weber at the Coronet Theater.  CreConPro@aol.com.

Evan Bergman (Director) Recently completed directing Off Broadway's MACHIVELLI by Richard Vetere. Some of his credits include the world premiere of the musical A GIRL CALLED DUSTY (Provincetown Playhouse), which will be remounted in London in winter 2007. (New York) GRYZK Ensemble Studio Theater Marathon 05, Off Broadway's original production of BOBBI BOLAND, Bryan Goluboff's BIG AL, Richard Vetere's MAKING BOOK, Paul Scott Goldman's musical TINY DANCER. Mr. Bergman also directed the world premier of the critically acclaimed New York and Los