Current Productions
May 21 - May 31 at the Access Theater, TriBeCa
It's 1952 and Mayor "Ed" has his town (and his wife) well under control. Or does he? Under the surface of congenial post-war Americana percolate vulnerable secrets, radical idealism and age-old prejudices that threaten the orderly business of this small, interwoven community. Award-winning playwright, Josh Billig explores the private versus the public and draws parallels between zeitgeists of the mid-20th century and present day in this Brecht influenced drama.
It's 1952 and Mayor "Ed" has his town (and his wife) well under control. Or does he? Under the surface of congenial post-war Americana percolate vulnerable secrets, radical idealism and age-old prejudices that threaten the orderly business of this small, interwoven community. Award-winning playwright, Josh Billig explores the private versus the public and draws parallels between zeitgeists of the mid-20th century and present day in this Brecht influenced drama.
Snapped Productions presents the culmination of the 2014-2015 Collaborative Playwriting Project.
Tickets on sale beginning April 20.
Tickets on sale beginning April 20.
Past Productions
Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare
Directed by Gregory Couba Featuring. . . Howard Collado, Jon Dalin, Jeffrey Delano Davis, Ann Gulian, Matt Kelley, Mary-Rose Mack, Norihito Moriya, Keith R. Oliver, Al-nisa Petty, Robby Ramos, Priyank Rastogi, Donny Repsher, Jon Adam Ross, Gonçalo Ruivo, Caleb Schaaf, Peter Van Derick, Gary Warchola and Tina Ward. Original Music by Oliver Sohngen Set Design by Gregory Couba Lighting Design by Elaine Wong Costume Design by Samantha Lind Associate Producer Priyank Rastogi Prod. Manager Carolina Arboleda Prod.Stage Manager Charles Casano Casting by Karie Koppel Media Contact Paul Siebold, Off-Off PR THEATER IS EASY REVIEW
by Regina Robbins (02/20/13) "BOTTOM LINE: Streamlined Shakespeare with some noteworthy performances, for the folks above 125th Street. What is going on with Much Ado About Nothing this season? There are currently three productions of the Shakespearan comedy running in New York City (also at Theatre for a New Audience and The Secret Theatre). Gregory Couba’s simple, uncluttered modern dress version, playing at the 133rd Street Arts Center in Harlem, might be called “Much Ado 101” — it’s not high-concept and features no TV or movie stars. Staged on an appealing and utilitarian set and played for screwball-type laughs, it’s the Bard for beginners." READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW HERE. Gregory Couba on Much Ado The director of Snapped's Much Ado About Nothing talks about bringing Shakespeare's play to life. READ THE INTERVIEW HERE. 
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Franklin
Directed by Larry Singer With Jon Dalin, Tina Ward, Abraham De Funes & Tim Wersan Production Manager Sarah Painter Scenic Design by Jason Simms Lighting Design by Adam Gabel Costume Design by Keenan Caldwell Sound Design by Mark Jesse Swanson Fight Director Ray Rodriguez Stage Manager Mark Jesse Swanson Media Contact Carly Zipp About the Production: Franklin was work-shopped by the playwright at Larry Singer Studios with three current cast members in 2008, culminating in an informal reading of the entire work in May 2009. After some adjustments and recasting of the role of Randy, Franklin underwent an invited staged reading at Space on White (New York City) in August 2009. The reading was sponsored in part by S.C.E.N.E. (The Society for Creative Exchange and Networking in Entertainment). Franklin also received nods by The Old Vic’s New Voices in theater program, the playwright landing on the top 10 short list, in 2009. What people said about FRANKLIN. . .
--"Fucking awesome!" --"Great theater, strong play with wonderful ensemble cast at an incredible low price." --"I was so surpised! This is the best Off-Off Broadway production I've seen in years!" --"Wow. A surprisingly powerful play. And the acting was fabulous!" --"This morning when I woke up the play was still with me, and in a personal way. . .such good dialogue that one wants to catch every bit of it." Creating Franklin
Encore exclusive interview with director of new play by Rosie Walia, May 26, 2010 
“It has been an ensemble collaborative effort,” director Larry Singer explained only minutes after ending Franklin’s final dress rehearsal. Singer, who started his career as, ironically enough, a puppeteer, currently teaches MFA students at Columbia University as well in his own studio and while he “enjoys the steady diet of teaching,” Singer found himself completely at home in the director’s chair, “It’s fun to direct something every now and then.” More than directing however, Singer holds affection for the production of Franklin in particular. “I have never enjoyed myself so much in a production, probably because I knew everyone. It has been rewarding working with them. In fact, I think they’ve spoiled me a little bit. I’m sure I won’t enjoy myself as much next time. Nobody had anything to prove to anybody. We all went into this with confidence in each other, so it has been a delight.” TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE, CLICK HERE.
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