(Doric Wilson - Mark Finley - Barry Childs)
in association with Out Professionals
presents

for 8 performances - February 17 to March 12

HELD OVER  March 17 & 19 !!!!
Thursdays 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 and 3/10 at 7pm / Saturdays 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 and 3/12 at 7pm

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher Street (at 7th Ave.)

$10 (plus two drink minimum)     Reservation (212) 255-5438


The Billy Blackwell Musical Theatre Project

 

"...a sweet-tart little slice of cabaret nirvana"

- Jonathan Warman, HX Magazine

"...heavy doses of wit, sarcasm, and charm...I wished I could have stayed in The World of John Wallowitch just a little bit longer."

 - Timothy John Papp, offoffonline

"...TOSOS II and Wallowitch are soulmates and should be made to perform endlessly for the rest of the world's deep enjoyment. That would be heaven. ...audiences are urged to drop everything and rush to the Duplex to catch the end of the run"

 - John Chatterton, oobr

 

Musically Speaking:

The World of John Wallowitch


a cabaret revue conceived and directed by Mark Finley
musical direction: Jason Loffredo

with
Robert Locke, Heather Olt* & Chris Weikel*
(*members of AEA)

 


(Chris Weikel, Heather Olt & Robert Locke)


producers: Barry Childs & Doric Wilson
stage manager: Mark Barranco set design: Michael Muccio
card caricature by John Wallowitch card design: Doric Wilson

 

this production is dedicated to Bertram Ross

 


TOSOS II would like to thank John Wallowitch whose generosity is even grander than his smile; Phil Bond, Thomas Honeck, Lisa Moss & the Duplex staff who nightly turn this room into the friendliest party in the West Village; Paul Adams, Shay Gines & the EAT (Emerging Artists Theater) family who provide a bottomless pool of talent; and Jack Schlegel & Out Professionals, where our community meets to network.

TOSOS II would also like to acknowledge the attention we have received from Dan Bacalzo (TheatreMania); John Chatterton (oobr); Martin Denton (nytheatre.com); Leonard Jacobs and Back Stage; and the gay press of this city, specifically Bennett Marcus, David Noh, David Hurst, Jonathan Warman, Steve Weinstein, and the people of Gay City News, HX Magazine, the New York Blade, and Next Magazine without whose support TOSOS II could not exist.

TOSOS II is a member of the New York Innovative Theatre Awards and United Stages. Contribution to TOSOS are tax-deductible. General information: 212 563-2218

John Wallowitch (songwriter) In a New York Times review, Stephen Holden wrote "While Noel Coward is no longer around to set the standards for a certain kind of sophisticated songwriting sensibility, Mr.Wallowitch nimbly carries the torch." John’s journey to the cabaret/concert/theatre spotlight began at the Juilliard School of Music where his classical training led to his New York debut at the Carnegie Recital Hall, followed by a concert tour of the Continent under the aegis of the United States State Department. His more than 1,000 songs are recorded by or in the repertory of a long list of singers including Karen Akers, Margot Astrachan, Michael Belliveau, Joanne Beretta, David Berk, Tony Bennett, Berri Blair, Joyce Breach, Barbara Brussell, Cindy Buck, Dixie Carter (who recorded "Dixie Carter Sings John Wallowitch Live at the Cafe Carlyle"), Eric Comstock, Blossom Dearie, John Du Bois, Jonathan Frank, Sue Gandy, Christopher Gines, Nancy Hausman, Kathy Keegan, Morgana King, Helen Klass, Julius La Rosa, Alice Levine, Lynn Lobban, Mark Moore, Mark Nadler, Phillip Officer, Jane Scheckter, Doc Severinsen, Yvonne Sherwell, Bob Stewart, Diana Templeton, Marlene VerPlanck, and Margaret Whiting. In 1984 John Wallowitch joined Bertram Ross in a program of arcane American song by the great composers, appearing throughout the United States, in Switzerland and at "Pizza on the Park" in their beloved London and here at the White Barn. Their CD "Wallowitch and Ross" is now available on the Miranda Music label (mirandamusic.com), and "Wallowitch and Ross: This Moment", a film by Richard Morris has received glowing notices all over the United Statesand is available on VHS & DVD through www.wallowitchandross.com. A new CD, "Bertram's Songs" with John singing and playing songs he wrote for Bertram Ross will be out this coming year. Last September Dixie Carter and John opened the 50thAnniversary Season at the Cafe Carlyle for a four week engagement.

Mark Finley (TOSOS II artistic director; director, The World of John Wallowtich) Directing credits for TOSOS II include the recent Eisenstein’s Monster; three Chris Weikel plays: Speaking Parts, Gareth & Lynette and Penny Penniworth; four Doric Wilson plays: A Perfect Relationship (2003 OOBR Award), Street Theater and readings of The West Street Gang and Now She Dances!; his adaptation of Young Stowaways in Space; and Kevin Brofsky's Dancing Straight. His own play How Do We Get Her in the Water? opened Movie Lover, a Triple Feature and his new play The Mermaid is scheduled for this season. Mark has directed for Abingdon, Emerging Artists Theatre and NativeAliens, and is a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts. (finbergl@juno.com )

Jason Loffredo (music director) recently was Associate Music Director for the Off-Broadway production of The Children’s Letters to God at the Lamb’s Theater. Other credits include Summerstock seasons with the Forestburgh Playhouse and the New London Barn Playhouse, and the national tours of Crazy For You and My Way, a tribute to Frank Sinatra. When Jason is not Music Directing, Playing the Piano, Arranging, Copying Music, or figuring out which of those he’s really supposed to be doing, he can sometimes be seen composing. To get a glimpse of his compositions or to see more about the man, the myth, the mystery, check out his website at www.jasonloffredo.com .

cast:

 Robert Locke (singer, founding member of TOSOS) appeared as Bryce Thayer in Mark Finley’s How Do We Get Her In The Water? as part of TOSOS II production MOVIE LOVER. He originated the roles of Patch Foster in Mark Finley’s Young Stowaways in Space and Carter in Civilized (Native Aliens Theatre Collective). He has numerous regional and stock credits and starred in the New Line independent feature film 68. As a jazz vocalist, he has performed sold-out engagements in California, Mexico, and various jazz venues in New York City, and can be heard live every Thursday night (directly after this show – RUN!) from 8-11 p.m. with his trio, "Bobby and His Bistro Boys", just two blocks away at A.O.C. (314 Bleecker St. at Grove). Join him there after the show for "les drinks, le food and le jazz hot" – no cover, no minimum. His first CD "In A Mellow Tone" was released in October 2002 (soundclips and CDs available online at www.RobertLocke.biz).
Heather Olt (singer, founding member of TOSOS II) For the Look Again! series she was Annie in Jane Chambers’ Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, the abuse victim Lee in Frank Adamo’s Dis Con, Anita Bryant in Doric Wilson's The West Street Gang, and gave an unforgettable performance as Laura in Robert Anderson’s Tea and Sympathy. She was also featured in Igor Goldin’s Look Askew!, A Musical Revue which initiated the Billy Blackwell Musical Theater Project. Favorites role include Angel in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Meg in Brigadoon. Other credits include Pippin; The Will Roger's Follies; The Dianalogues, and The Blue Properties, a cabaret show she performed on this very stage with TOSOS II member Michael Stuart.

Chris Weikel (singer, founding member of TOSOS) recently played Robert Benchley in The Talk of the Town, a musical about the Algonquin Round Table; and for TOSOS was in Doric Wilson’s Street Theater, The West Street Gang and Now She Dances!; Frank Adamo’s Dis Con and scored a major success in Igor Goldin’s production of Bill Solly and Donald Ward’s Boy Meets Boy and Igor Goldin’s Look Askew!. TOSOS has produced his plays Speaking Parts, Gareth and Lynette, and Penny Penniworth; and plans this season to premiere three new plays: Making it Up as We Go Along: Two Lives Improvised in One Act; Leibestraum; and Family Vote under the collective title WeikelWorks. As a costumer he designed the TOSOS production of Street Theater, and A Perfect Relationship. Regionally credits include the Paper Mill Playhouse, GeVa Theatre, American Stage, Seaside Music Theater, Florida Stage, Sacramento Music Circus, and the New York State Theater Institute, as well as performing in London’s West End in Dick Peaslee and Adrian Mitchell’s The Snow Queen directed by Pat Birch.

production crew:

Mark Barranco (stage manager) TOSOS II credits include Mark Finley’s production of Doric Wilson’s Street Theater (Eagle NYC); Chris Weikel’s Penny Penniwoth (2003 FringNYC Festival); David Bell’s Bernadette and the Butcher of Broadway; Mark Finley’s adaptation of Young Stowaways in Space and the world premiere of Robert Patrick’s Hollywood at Sunset.

Michael Muccio (production design, TOSOS II technical director) has designed the set for the TOSOS II productions of Doric Wilson's A Perfect Relationship (OOBR Award 2003); Robert Patrick's Hollywood at Sunset (OOBR Award 2004); Movie Lover, a Triple Feature and contributed to Mark Finley's adaptation of Young Stowaways in Space; the revival of Doric Wilson’s Street Theater at the Eagle NYC; Musically Speaking: The World of Bill Solly; and . He received his BFA from the University of Wisconsin in 1987.