The Red Badge of Courage author enthralls with tales of Tammany Hall, shipwreck, Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders. Meet the man who inspired Ernest Hemingway and the “Lost Generation.” Discover how Crane, the journalist and war correspondent became an early champion of Women’s Rights. Return engagement this fall to Crane’s home state New Jersey! To schedule a performance for your theater, school, university, contact Phil at https://newplayexchange.org/users/7934/phil-paradis
Written by Phil Paradis, starring Ryan Hunt as Stephen Crane, directed by Janice Orlandi. Performed at The Stephen Crane House, Asbury Park, NJ. Hosted by Asbury Park Historical Society, produced by Actors & Playwrights Collaborative. For clips & photos see https://www.facebook.com/TheRedBadgeAuthor/
Asbury Park Audience Responses:
“Fabulous play and acting!” — Dana McKay
“Excellent show. ” –Frank D’Alessandro
“Thank you so much for bringing your play to Asbury Park at Stephen Crane’s home. It was beyond good–and what an outstanding actor to portray Stephen Crane. It is certainly worthy of an even broader audience.” — Kay Harris
“Amazing performance and such an accurate and inspiring historical and literary encounter with one of my favorite authors and a New Jersey native! Thank you!” — Patty Forbes
“Informative play as well as entertaining. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of performance and would be interested in seeing more of these productions. A trip through time, a pocket in Asbury Park transported to another world. Not so common around here these days!”
“Wonderful getting acquainted with the REAL Stephen Crane.”
“I knew very little about the life and works of Stephen Crane (outside of The Red Badge of Courage). I learned so much from this performance. He led a very interesting life. Thank you!”
“Very well done. Educational. Intimate setting was perfect for the show. Performance was excellent. Loved costume and props. “
“A powerful night in the life of Stephen Crane.”
“The actor was A +++”
“Excellent! Great play! Great acting!”
Manhattan Audience Responses:
“Great script. Love it. I really felt I was there in the moment meeting him in his home.” — Larry Moss, Acting Coach
“Loved it. Great show!” — John DeSotelle, actor/acting coach
“What a substantive, dynamic production!” — Susan Rosenberg, trustee, Asbury Park Historical Society headquartered at the Stephen Crane House
“I learned a lot about Stephen Crane and his time period.”
“I felt like I met Stephen Crane the man.”
“I felt I was there in England!”
“Great acting. Loved the performance.”
“What a history lesson. Some of the same issues as today.”
“What an amazing play! And the acting was phenomenal!”
**** Three Performances August 23-25, 2018 ****
Manhattan Repertory Theatre, 17-19 West 45th St., New York, NY. Desotelle Nubox Theatre, 754 9th Ave., New York, NY.
Starring Chris Ostrowski as Stephen Crane, written by Phil Paradis, directed by Janice Orlandi
One act, 60 minutes.
Time: August, 1899
Place: Brede Place, East Sussex, United Kingdom
On this evening, Stephen Crane’s wife Cora has invited Americans traveling abroad to meet the American hero and famous author of The Red Badge of Courage. Although usually reserved, Crane interrupts his work and entertains guests with stories illuminating his life and times. Crane, the renowned novelist, poet, journalist, and war correspondent, reveals the humor, wit, and charm that made him famous and beloved among friends and contemporaries.
For show posters, photos & more see https://www.facebook.com/TheRedBadgeAuthor/
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Falcon Theatre with Cincinnati LAB Theatre presented EVENING WITH STEPHEN CRANE directed by Robert Allen, starring Stephen Marck as Stephen Crane. Three performances February 18, 19, & 20, 2016. Newport, KY One act. 75 minutes. With audience talk-back. Photos by Phil Paradis.
