The second show in our 2007 "sUBVERsIVE sHORTs" Showcase
A
RANDOM ACT
by Matt Casarino
Directed by Katie White*
Starring
Hasheen DeBerry* as "Dan"
Mary Loftus* as "Terry"
ABOUT THE PLAY.
"A Random Act" is a zany five-minute skit about a dogged
panhandler and liberal guilt run ridiculously amok.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT.
Matt Casarino.
Matt's plays have
been produced in 49 states (come on, Hawaii!) and eight countries. A
member of the Dramatists' Guild, Matt has had multiple works published by Playscripts Inc. and Smith &
Kraus. His
full-length play THE PORNOZOMBIES was recently published by Original
Works after successful runs in San Jose and Chicago. He lives in
Delaware, of all places, with his wife and some very amusing pets. Matt is
delighted both to be a part of "sUBVERsIVE sHORTs" and to
have a play in the same showcase with his friend Hank. WORDS
FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT.
"A Random Act" was my very first play, and
it just turned 10 years old. I had planned on writing a short drama, but
I ended up satirizing liberal guilt instead. I couldn't help it - we
liberals are just so much fun to satirize. "A Random Act"
has had a good life - it was first produced by City Theater in Wilmington,
Delaware, and has appeared twice at the Philly Fringe and once in
California."
ABOUT THE CAST.
Hasheen
DeBerry* ("Dan").
One of Subversive Theatre's newer members, Hasheen has been involved with theatre in many
capacities both on and off stage since 2001.
A recent graduate of Canisius College, Hasheen
appeared in many of their drama club productions as well trying his hand at
stage management, lighting, sound, and set construction.
In addition to his work in "A Random Act,"
Hasheen is also serving as the technical director/stage manager for this entire "sUBVERsIVE
sHORTs" production.
Hasheen first appearance with Subversive Theatre came
in our 2007
production of FOUNDATIONS at the New Phoenix Theatre. Most
recently he appeared in our staged reading of SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER for
May Day 2007.  Mary
Loftus* ("Terry").
A long-time member of Subversive Theatre, Mary first appeared with
our troupe in our staged reading of BURY THE DEAD (pictured left) for the Buffalo
rendition of the international "Bury the Dead Project" on September 19th, 2005.
A regular face on stage with the Buffalo United
Artists Theatre, Mary is a seasoned theatre veteran with a long list of
Buffalo stage credits under her belt. An emphatic supporter of many controversial
causes and many daring artistic endeavors, we are proud to count Mary among our ranks.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR.
Katie White*.
A fervent member of Subversive Theatre and a much respected
actor, Katie is often seen on stage with the Buffalo United Artists Theatre,
Kavinoky, and Shakespeare in the Park, to name only a few.
Katie's acting credits with Subversive Theatre
include IN THE HEART OF AMERICA
(2004), BURY THE DEAD (2005), and SINCERITY FOREVER (2007).
Also a talented director, Katie directed our staged reading
of WHAT I HEARD ABOUT IRAQ on March 20th,
2006 to mark the third anniversary of the U.S. Invasion of Iraq.
* = indicates members of the Subversive Theatre
Collective
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