Be gentle, it's our first time

On August 3, 2009, Effable Arts gathered just a few of it's writers, actors, directors and supporters at One & One's private lounge for a reading of monologues and one-acts submitted for the upcoming show "Stop, Collaborate & Listen: 20-nothings." The goal: Make sure everything was stage-worthy before we start rehearsals. The verdict: Game on (with rewrites of course. They're the bane of a scribe's existence, but your audience will thank you later)! Pints were consumed, laughs echoed off exposed brick walls, tears were shed (at appropriate points) and pictures were taken (by rising photog star and Effable original Jenny Anderson, http://www.jennyanderson.org/) to prove we're not making any of this up:

John Cooper shows off comedic timing and a great set of gams. We recommend he audition for the Rockettes after his Effable career is over.

We're not sure what was up with the sunglasses. It was 9pm at night. In a windowless lounge. In a basement. But hey, everyone sure looks cool, don't they?

Billy Potvin: a vision in flannel, accessorized with razor-sharp wit.

Ever see a critical playwright watch their own work during the birthing phase? Look against that back wall. This is what we call "growing pains."

The final pieces from the reading will be performed as part of "Stop, Collaborate & Listen: 20Nothings" at The Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th Street, NY, NY, 10036 on September 5 at 8pm; an exhibition of Effable Arts' resident artist works will be presented in the lobby as well.

"Stop, Collaborate & Listen: 20Nothings" will continue with an evening of original choreography and song on September 6 at 7pm.

Mark your calendars. We'll post complete show information shortly.