John Desotelle Studio

READ OF THE WEEK: In the Beginning by Diane Arbus The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind. Arbus’ early photography is a beautiful, honest, and oftentimes vulnerable portrait of New York City in the 1950’s. ... HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com #WomensHistoryMonth

Role Model of the Week: Lorraine Hansberry Tomorrow marks the 62nd anniversary of the Broadway debut of Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, the first play produced on Broadway written by a Black woman. #WomensHistoryMonth... HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com

READ OF THE WEEK: Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill Poor hands! ...They were a musician’s hands. I used to love the piano. I worked so hard at my music in the Conventif you can call it work when you do something you love.... HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com

Happy #internationalwomensday2021! Today we thank all of the women that have worked so hard to pave the way to a better future for everyone, and all of the mothers, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, and aunts that have had such a special impact on all of their families and friends! HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com

READ OF THE WEEK: Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchill I do miss the sun living in England but today couldn’t be more beautiful. You appreciate the weekend when you’re working. HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com

READ OF THE WEEK: Macbeth by William Shakespeare When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?... When the hurly-burly’s done, When the battle’s lost and won. HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com

Please join us this Sunday, Feb 21 for a Zoom reading of Cyndy A. Marion’s You Are Perfect read by Nancy Wolfe, Emily DeSotelle, and Daniel Yaiullo. Synopsis: Set in Susan Atkin’s priso Synopsis: Set in Susan Atkins' prison cell on the eve before a key moment in the Manson murder trial, You Are Perfect is a theatrical re-imagining of the Manson Family member's life and inner demons, hurtling through time and space while questioning allegations of murder and deceit. Meetin...g opens at 6:45pm and the reading begins at 7:00pm RSVP at [email protected] So bring a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage, serve up dinner or just bring some munchies, and we’ll see you there! For more information, please visit our website desotellestudio.com

READ OF THE WEEK: Selected Poems of William Carlos Williams The little sparrows Hop ingenuously About the pavement... Quarreling With sharp voices Over those things That interest them. But we who are wiser Shut ourselves in On either hand And no one knows Whether we think good Or evil... HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com #nyctheatre #poetry #williamcarloswilliams

READ OF THE WEEK: The Essential Plays of Anton Chekhov We must work, work by the sweat of our brow, no matter who we are. In that alone is the meaning, the purpose of our livesour happiness, our ecstasy. HelpTheArts.DeSotelleStudio.com... #chekhov #UncleVanya #nyctheatre #theseagull

We made it through a very difficult 2020. Together, with your help, we can make sure that no artist who knocks on our door is ever left without a home to learn, the ability to create, and the opportunity to illuminate the world in 2021 and beyond. http://helpthearts.desotellestudio.com/

Join us for a FREE zoom reading!! Sunday, December 20 at 7pm, doors open at 6:30 for a meet and greet! We'll be reading 'Dolores' by Edward Allen Baker! So excited to have Catie Taaffe reading for Sandra, and Judith Feingold as Dolores.... To RSVP, email [email protected] so we can get that zoom link to you! Or if you cant make it this weekend but are interested in attending/participating in future readings...email us anyway! We miss all our dear friends of the studio and would love to see you on Sunday! Any newcomers that just like to hear/read plays out loud are also more than welcome :)

Here's a SHOUT OUT to Gene Pope!! (You may remember him from his roles in PROOF and HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE produced by Nuance Theatre Co.) His recent film KING OF KNIVES is now out for pre-order! We are SO excited to see this and support an artist within our studio family. Check out the website to find out more! https://www.kingofknivesthemovie.com/

YOU'RE INVITED! TOMORROW we are doing a THROWBACK THURSDAY for.... DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA! The original cast of Nuance Theatre Co.'s 2019 critically acclaimed production... will be reprising their roles in this FREE virtual reading! Join Maggie Alexander and Jacob Saxton for our THROWBACK THURSDAY VIRTUAL READING ON ZOOM! 6:45 the Zoom doors open meet & greet - catch up with old friends and make some new one 7pm Introduction / Start THIS THURSDAY - November 19 Join ZOOM LINK Reading Meeting ID: 895 9172 7021 Passcode: 885296

TONIGHT! Throwback Thursday to the ORIGINAL cast of ‘Proof’ by David Auburn that we performed 3 years ago So excited to have these wonderful talents back for a virtual reading tonight of this award winning play. RSVP to [email protected]. Zoom doors open at 6:30, and the intro begins at 6:45!... We would LOVE to have you with us! #proof #davidauburn #readingsnyc #theatre #acting #actor #actorsforlife #actress #newyorkcity #nycactor #mathmatics Judith Feingold

TONIGHT! FREE Stay-At-Home Play Reading Night! ‘The Bay At Nice’ By David Hare Featuring Mari Lyn Henry, Judith Feingold, Jake Leah, and Nicholas Ferrara.... 6:30 Meet & Greet 6:45 Intro & Start! RSVP to [email protected] to get the ZOOM meeting link and password Hope to see you there!

So excited to announce...NEW VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ON ZOOM! The call for virtual auditions and self-taping has skyrocketed since the onset of the pandemic! How in the world will you stand out among ALL your competition, look experienced, professional and put your best foot forward.. through the screen?... We absolutely can help! The Studio has put together a fun, fast-paced, Zoom workshop with a powerful combination of PERSONALIZED ACTOR COACHING along with successful and effective techniques that will catapult your tape to the front lines. Classes are small and EVERYONE will work EVERY class. For more information: http://www.desotellestudio.com/PerfectingYourSelfTape.html

Wanted to take some time to remind everyone to keep their hope during these trying times and never give up. This week we celebrate Idris Elba as our ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK. Idris Elba is an incredible actor, producer and writer, among other accomplishments. He is well known for portraying Nelson Mandela in ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ as well as producing a beautiful African film called ‘Beasts of no Nation.’ I'd had three or four years of unemployment, not getting acting jobs. I was watching Denzel Washington and Wesley Snipes and saying, "I can do that. I can be right there with them." -Idris Elba