"Sister Mary" scene filmed with Brent Corrigan

Whew! It has been a couple of fast and furious past weekends trying to finish up the left over scenes for the feature film I am working on, "Sister Mary". I know, I know your probably like what the heck? "Didn't you start filing that film last Oct!" Yes, sir I did. But it has been complicating trying to work with every one's schedule and the weather so the rest of the filming was pushed back until a few weeks ago.

This push back allowed the time to add 2 new names to our cast list. Bruce Vilanche of "Hollywood Squares" and the National Broadway Tour of "Hairspray" and Brent Corrigan a Falcon porn star, and lets not forget he played a merman in the crazy sequel "Another Gay Sequel!"

I did not have any scenes with Bruce BUT I did have a special scene written by the director and added last minuet to the script for me and Mr. Corrigan:)

But, I'm not leaking any details you'll have to wait til the film is released to see what the scene entailed!

"The Who's Tommy" Opens at Circle Theatre

Hey Guys-
I am currently performing in "The Who's Tommy" at Circle Theatre. We have been Jeff Recommended and opened to rave reveiws! I also served as assistant to the choreographer Kevin Bellie on this production.

Please visit:
www.circle-theatre.org to order tickets!



Tommy
previews May 8, 9, and 12, 2009
May 13 - July 19, 2009
Music & Lyrics by Pete Townshend
Book by Des MacAnuff & Pete Townshend
directed by Jeffrey Cass
music directed by Carolyn Brady Riley
choreographed by Kevin Bellie


Circle delves back into the world of rock operas in the tradition of such classic Circle musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair and Evita. Tommy is sure to please music and theatre lovers alike with its blend of stage craft wizardry, soaring vocal gymnastics, and gripping characters. After witnessing a brutal crime, young Tommy is so traumatized that he is rendered mute. As his life meanders on in post World War II England, he suffers abuse from sadistic relatives and neighbors. Tommy's life is saved, however, when he falls in love with pinball and achieves super stardom as a pinball wizard!

Carolyn Brady Riley’s credits include music direction for Circle’s mainstage (Dear World, Meet Me in St. Louis) and CTEYA program (Seussical!, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie). Jeffrey Cass is no stranger to Circle. He has previously directed Burning Blue, The Distance From Here and Bash. For Circle's youth program he has directed Crazy For You, Beauty and the Beast, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Urinetown. He is the Producing Artistic Director of Echo Theatre Co.

Featuring the talents of Tom McGunn, Michelle Pickett, Eric Lindahl, Shannon Boland, Gerald J. Kelel, Darcy Wood, Jon Landvick, Alex Turner, Dylan Angel Manianglung-Lainez, Bear Bellinger, Jeremy Myers, Peter Durkin, Rachel Quinn, Carol Rose, Camille Vafakas, Scott Neild, Cameron Brune, and Shawn Quinlan

This production has been Jeff Recommended!


Showtimes:
half-price previews, May 8, 9, and 12 @ 8:00 pm
opening night: Wednesday, May 13 @ 8:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Sundays @ 3:00 pm

Important Note:
There will be no performances July 3-5.

Tickets:
Fridays: All Seats $20
Saturdays and Sundays: $24 adults, $22 students/seniors (over 62)

Shawn Quinlan in Chicago Kids Company's "Goldilocks and the 3 Bears"

This hilarious musical is "JUST RIGHT"!

Production Dates: Feb 4 - May 29, 2009

Performance held at:
Beverly Arts Center 111th & Western, Chicago

This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on a cute house with 3 bowls of porridge, 3 chairs, and 3 beds!
A CKC classic! Don't miss out!

Reserve your tickets today by calling: 773-205-9600

Shawn Quinlan as Dieter in Circle Theatre's "A Perfect Wedding"

This is the next show I am in. Hope you get a chance to come out and see it!

A Perfect Wedding

Previews

March 13, 14, and 17, 2009March 18 - May 3, 2009

written by Charles Mee

Directed by Joanie Schultz

Love, romance, marriage: it all falls apart in the woods, until two gay wedding planners (thats me!) decide to get married--and then everyone's faith in the institution of marriage is restored by their example -- with a big Bollywood dance number toward the end. Playwright Charles Mee, the featured playwright at New York’s Signature Theatre in 2007-08, displays his signature blend of music, dance and storytelling in this surprising and intriguing play.

Joanie Schultz returns to Circle after directing the Jeff nominated Stone Cold Dead Serious in 2007. She recently made her off-Broadway debut, directing the world premiere of Sean Graney's Autophagy in the Drama League's Directorfest. Most recently in Chicago Joanie directed the Midwest premiere of Adam Rapp's Faster at the side project and Itamar Moses' short play Treadmills for the Collaboraction Sketchbook. Joanie holds her MFA in directing from Northwestern University, was a Drama League Directing Fellow, and is part of the Lincoln Center Director's Lab.

Showtimes:half-price previews, March 13, 14, and 17 @ 8:00 pmopening night:

Wednesday, March 18 @ 8:00 pm

Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm

Sundays @ 3:00 pm
Tickets:Fridays: $20Saturdays and Sundays: $24 for adults $22 for students and seniors (over 62)

Call: 708.771.0700 for tickets

Costumeing- "Les Miserables, School Edition" at Circle Theatre

March 10-14, 2009
LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Alain Boubil and Herbert Kretzmer
Book by Alain Boubil

This program is sponsored by the Forest Park National Bank & Trust Company.Tickets: $13 adults; $12 students/seniors
Performance Location:DOMINICAN UNIVERSITYMartin Recital Hall, 7900 West Division St. River Forest, ILPerformance

Schedule:Tuesday, March 10 @

7pm Wednesday, March 11 @ 7pm

Thursday March 12 @ 7pm

Friday, March 13 @ 7pm

Saturday, March 14@ 3pm and 7pm

Call 708-771-0700 for tickets

Oklahoma!- At Roosevelt Middle School

I just finished choreographing a production of "Oklahoma!" at Roosevelt Middle School that performed at the end of February.

Shawn Quinlan as Simple Simon in "Babes in Toyland"

I am currently performing the role of Simple Simon in this production...

Babes in Toyland

Theater for Young Audiences

Music and Lyrics by Victor Herbert

School Performances: Dec 10-20, 2008

Public Performance:

Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.$8 adults / $6 children

Dorothy Menker Theater

The rip-roaring musical tale of Simple Simon and Mary Contrary’s attempts to save Widow Peep’s shoe from the evil Silas Barnaby and his attempts to force Bo Peep to marry him. A fun show packed with many chases and charming music presented by our own resident professional company, Theater for Young Audiences.

Perfect for ages pre-K through fourth grade.