Thank you to the Network of Ensemble Theatres for awarding The Ume Group a Virtual Exploration Grant for the upcoming Research & Development phase of our newest project, Origin Story.
Jorge Luna Wins Best Male Performance at the MidWest WeirdFest!
Review of "Little Women" in The Florala
Coverage in The FlorAla of Little Women by Kate Hamill at the George Lindsey Blackbox.
Women Make Movies Panel at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
Little Women is nearly sold out!
It’s been a joy directing Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Little Women at the University of North Alabama. Opening is still two weeks away, but we’re almost sold out. A handful of tickets are still available for Tuesday, March 21st. Join us!
A Double Festival Weekend
planet b234 screens on Thursday, March 3rd at 8p, immediately following the kickoff party for the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, and Sunday, March 6th at 2p in the Midwest Weirdfest in Eau Claire, Wiscosin.
more festivals for planet b234
planet b234 wins Best Escapism Film at Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
We’re thrilled to have won Best Escapism Film at the 2021 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival, and to have been nominated in eight other categories. Thank you to the jury and the whole TBUFF committee for recognizing and sharing planet b234.
planet b234 is an official selection for the Madrid Indie Film Festival
MEN ON BOATS Sells Out at the George S Lindsey Theatre
Congratulations to the cast, crew and creative team on their sold out run of Jaclyn Backhaus’s MEN ON BOATS. It was my pleasure to direct this piece during UNA’s Year of the Woman, celebrating the sesquicentennial of women attending UNA (one of the oldest co-ed institutions in the nation). Photos by Jorge Luna Photography.
planet b234 at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival
We had such a wonderful time sharing planet b234 at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival. Thank you to Joanne, Geoffrey and the whole community for supporting our film!
More festivals for planet b234
planet b234 is an official selection for the Lake County Film Festival (in person and online November 4-29th) and the Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival (in person December 3-6th).
A Sold-Out Run of Constellations by Nick Payne
Constellations by Nick Payne, presented by the UNA’s Cinematic Arts and Theatre Department, The School of the Arts and College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering performed a sold out run from August 20-29th at the George S. Lindsey Theatre in Florence, Alabama. Thank you to the incredible creative team who brought this magical show to life.
planet b234 Festival Run
My feature directing debut, planet b234, will make its world premiere at the Vail Film Festival September 23-26th. Tickets are available here.
After that, we’re off to the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival October 8-10th and then the Lake County Film Festival November 18-29th.
I've relocated to Alabama!
I’m thrilled to have joined the University of North Alabama as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Cinematic Arts & Theatre for the 2020-2021 academic year. I’ll be teaching Acting, Directing, Script Analysis, Voice & Movement and On-Camera technique in UNA’s new BFA in Cinematic Arts & Theatre program.
planet b234 friends and family screening at The Roxy
Our creative team (pictured above) was thrilled to share a work-in-progress screening of planet b234 with our Indiegogo contributors on Sunday, November 11th at The Roxy Cinema in TriBeCa. Thank you to our generous and supportive community who helped make this film possible! Stay tuned for future viewing opportunities.
'Excavation' Developmental Residency on Governors Island
I'm excited to direct the developmental residency of a new piece called 'Excavation' with writer/ performer E. Wray and dramaturg/ performer Marisela Grajeda Gonzalez. We'll hold several open rehearsals at the end of the week- stay tuned for details.
'Tongue Depressor' Closes at The Public Theatre & The Buchwald Theatre
What a pleasure it was to work with Tara Elliot on the premiere of Jerry Lieblich's 'Tongue Depressor'- part of the Bring a Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Festival, co-produced by The Public Theatre and Brooklyn College.
planet b234 in Post-Production
We're deep in the editing of planet b234. Our continued thanks to all who have supported this piece thusfar- we can't wait to share it with you!
'Tongue Depressor' premieres at The Public Theatre August 18th!
I'm excited to be performing in the world premiere of 'Tongue Depressor' by Jerry Leiblich, directed by Tara Elliot for the Brooklyn College Play Festival- 'Bring a Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood.' The run begins at The Public Theatre before moving out to the brand new Tow Performing Arts Center. Tickets and information can be found here- Tongue Depressor is in Program B.