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Thank you very much to everyone who came out to see the play “Atoms, Motion, and the Void.” The show starring Sean Hurley as Sherwin Sleeves ended its run with wonderful reviews and a lot of conversation and reflection. It was a very special experience for me to direct such a meaningful show. Thank you again for all your kind thoughts and support. And, yes, I assure you Sherwin Sleeves will return to the stage soon.
From The Portsmouth Herald, Spotlight: ‘Atoms, Motion and the Void’ is stunning
When you find yourself calling storytellers, writers/poets, actors and lovers of literature and theater to urge them to see a new play, it’s a good indicator that something mighty fine is afoot. Add to that the piece is only stronger with every passing day as you recall segments and you know you’ve seen something special. That’s certainly the reaction to “Atoms, Motion and the Void” on stage at the Players’ Ring. This show is mind-boggling, simply boggling. Do not miss it.
From Foster’s Daily Democrat, Showcase: ‘Atoms, Motion and the Void’ offers lush storytelling, perspective on life
“Atoms, Motion and the Void,” might just be writing and storytelling at its finest. Currently staged at Portsmouth’s Player’s Ring through Jan. 6, the gravely voiced, one-man soliloquy wraps you in brilliance and shows you your own light. One only need listen to the first few lines to recognize something amazing or awful is about to become you.
Tags: players ring, portsmouth, sherwin sleeves, theater
Award winning podcast Atoms, Motion, and the Void will take the stage as a one-man show at the Players’ Ring in Portsmouth, NH on Friday, December 28th. Told from the perspective of 79 year old Sherwin Sleeves, “Atoms” is a mystical tale of exploration that takes a turn for the inverse. Hired by a clandestine organization with the task of recording secrets, Sherwin Sleeves undergoes a transformative process which offers, in its end-stage, an intimate glimpse into the great unknown. The magical mystery goes to the very root of life, death, and identity.
“Atoms” was first broadcast as a podcast, garnering regional and national accolades. Local Thornton, NH writer and performer Sean Hurley first unveiled the character before a crowd at the Hard Rock Café in NYC at the request of popular radio hosts, Ron & Fez. The character of Sherwin Sleeves has also joined the weekly National Public Radio production of 11 Central Ave. Hurley recently won Chicago Public Radio’s Shortdocs competition and his work has been featured on New Hampshire Public Radio. “Atoms” is directed by Seacoast artist John Herman.
“Atoms, Motion, and the Void” will run from December 28th to January 6th with shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 PM and Sunday nights at 7 PM. Tickets for general admission are $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Student
and senior tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Players’ Ring at (603) 436-8123.
For more information about “Atoms, Motion, and the Void” please visit
the website at http://www.radioghost.com. For more about the 2008 season for
the Players’ Ring, please call (603) 436-8123 or log onto
http://www.playersring.org.
Tags: portsmouth, ron fez, sherwin sleeves, theater
I will be joining the talented Chris Bujold for a fast paced round of short form improv comedy with music (by Jon Briggs!) produced on a modified old school Nintendo Gameboy at the Cantab Lounge (with Bastards INC) in Central Square in Cambridge this Thursday, December 6th. Join us at 8 PM. Cover is only $3!
Tags: chris bujold, gameboy, improv comedy, John Herman, jon briggs, nintendo
For the next two weeks, I appear in the premiere of the play Paul Morphy by Noah Sheola. The play tells the tale of one of America’s first and now forgotten international superstars. Born to a distinguished New Orleans family, Paul Morphy is considered by many to be the greatest chess player who ever lived. I play Morphy’s boyhood friend, Charles Maurian. The play is staged November 16 through the 26th at The Players Ring in Portsmouth, NH.
Tags: charles maurian, chess, paul morphy, playersring