White Rabbit Theatre Presents Bubby’s Shadow

White Rabbit Theatre presents Bubby’s Shadow, a new play written by Andrew Rothkin. Greg Cicchino directs a cast of seven including Rosie Cosch*, Jeffrey Farber*, Isabelle Goodman, Paul Murillo*, JJ Pyle*, Gloria Rosen*, and Andrew Rothkin. Eight performances for Bubby’s Shadow will be held at The Studio Theatre, 45 Bleecker Street, NYC from June 3-23 as part of The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festivity will take place May 30th through June 24th at The Theatres at 45 Bleecker in New York City.

An unexpected knock on the door, and Jonny’s home again…to his sister, his niece, and the past he left behind. Join the Cohens on their mystical journey, traversing darkness, finding light — and ultimately themselves. For when it comes to family bonds, not even death can stand in the way.

From the Playwright

Writing Bubby’s Shadow was my opportunity to research my heritage — the laws and customs of Judaism as well as the traditions of my own family, drinking in never-before-shared details of my mother’s childhood, my grandparents’ home of long ago, and intertwining some of these familial gems into the story I had to tell. From the initial reading, the workshop production, and pre-production for the upcoming showcase, much has changed personally, and I now hold the bonds of my family as more sacred than ever. I “understand” (if such a thing is possible) life, death and the hereafter in much fuller, more profound terms.

Bubby’s Shadow is produced by White Rabbit Theatre. Playwright/Producer: Andrew Rothkin; Director: Greg Cicchino; Assistant Director: Neal Kowalsky; Original Music Composer & Sound Designer: Tony Sokol; Costumer Designer: Roejendra Adams; Scenic Designer: R. Allen Babcock; Lighting Designer: Porsche McGovern; Stage Manager: Kaitlin Nemeth; Assistant Stage Manager & Props Master: Adam Samtur; Jewish Culture Consultant: Karen Raphaeli; Web Master: Amada Anderson; Publicist: Paul Siebold/Off Off PR.

Bubby’s Shadow plays the following schedule as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity:

Sun., June 3 @ 12noon; Tues., June 5 @ 4pm; Sat., June 9 @ 4:30pm; Fri., June 15 @ 6pm; Sun., June 17 @ 11am; Tues., June 19 @ 8:30pm; Wed., June 20 @ 6pm; Sat., June 23 @ 7pm.

Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online at http://www.planetconnections.org/bubbys-shadow or by calling 212-352-3101.

The runtime for Bubby’s Shadow is approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.

Andrew Rothkin (playwright/producer), an award-winning actor, director, playwright and producer, has been creating theatre for over 25 years. He most recently portrayed A.J. in the first revival of Meredith’s Ring, the 45 minute one-act he wrote, directed and produced for the inaugural season of Planet Connections (Winner, Outstanding Production of a One-Act Play, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards, 2009.) Other playwriting highlights include Danny, Voice, Love Bites, The Proposal, tryin’ t’ touch the sun, The Peppy Preppie and Soccer Mom 101, as well as readings of Alice on The Edge, Strangers on Hollow Hill, and his full-length suspense/horror screenplay, All for Sarah. The original production of Bubby’s Shadow won the “Outstanding Overall Production of a New Drama Play” in the 2008 Midtown International Theatre Festival. Andrew serves as Artistic Director of White Rabbit Theatre. www.AndrewRothkin.com

Greg Cicchino (director) is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and holds a B.F.A. in Acting from Syracuse University, with an additional concentration in Directing. He has worked closely with Syracuse Stage and is trained in directing and acting in a large variety of theatrical styles from Ancient Greek to Shakespeare, from Beckett to the clowning styles of Jacques Lecoq. He has directed contemporary dramas, classical work and several musicals with both chamber and large companies. He has worked in commercial and non-profit theater at every level. He has assisted prominent directors such as Lonny Price (Candide) and Stafford Arima (Altar Boyz – NYMF). As a director, Greg has taken several shows through the reading and workshop stages into full development, including the New York International Fringe Festival musical The Unusual Suspects, which was one of Backstage magazine’s Picks of the Fringe. Other favorite credits include Largo Desolato (Abingdon Theater), Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco (The TANK) and Into the Woods (Montclair State University). www.gregcicchino.com

White Rabbit Theatre began in 1997 in conjunction with Artistic Director Andrew Rothkin’s first NYC directing engagement, Tennessee Williams’ Hello from Bertha and The Lady of Larkspur Lotion. The company has since produced many new works and contemporary classics…as readings, workshops and fully staged productions. White Rabbit Theatre has garnered multiple awards and nominations, most notably The 2008 Midtown International Theatre Festival’s “Outstanding Overall Production of a New Drama Play” Award for Bubby’s Shadow and The 2009 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity’s “Outstanding Overall Production of One-Act Play” Award for Meredith’s Ring. Other highlights include productions of tryin’ t’ touch the sun, CHiLLS, An Evening of Psychos, Voice and Danny, as well as staged readings of Alice on The Edge and Strangers on Hollow Hill.

THE PLANET CONNECTIONS THEATRE FESTIVITY is New York‘s premiere eco-friendly theatre festival. Fostering a diverse cross-section of performances, the festival seeks to inspire artists and audiences both creatively and fundamentally, in a festive atmosphere. At the heart of the festivity are like-minded individuals striving to create professional, meaningful theatre, while supporting organizations, which give back to the community at large.