Imperioli's Studio Dante Awarded $10,000 by State of NY

Michael and Victoria Imperioli's Studio Dante was awarded $10,000 from the State of New York and State Senator Carl Kruger in a resolution honoring the theater for its cultural contributions to the community.

Per the Bill text, "This legislative resolution recognizes and commends Studio Dante Co-Artistic Directors Victoria and Michael Imperioli for introducing many new artists to the New York theatre community. Each premiere of works by writers who have the courage to investigate difficult terrain features accomplished actors and outstanding production values.

"It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay tribute to individuals whose commitment and creative talents have contributed to the entertainment, and cultural enrichment of the City and State of New York."

Built by Michael & Victoria Imperioli, Studio Dante was conceived and built to house progressive new plays in a setting inspired by the grand architecture and design of traditional 19th Century venues. For the last decade Michael Imperioli has produced, directed and acted on New York stages. For Studio Dante, he directed the company's inaugural production Baptism by Fire, as well as Late Fragment earlier this season. Studio Dante is the latest installment of Victoria Imperioli's design work. Having studied architecture and design at the School of Visual Arts & NYU, she has been involved in various projects in the US and Europe since the early 90s. Victoria developed a distinct and admired style of her own, which led to her work's exposure in Architectural Digest. Studio Dante is committed to producing writers that inhabit a fresh point of view and have the courage to investigate difficult emotional terrain. Past productions: Baptism By Fire and Ponies (2004), Henry Flamethrowa, Late Fragment (2005) and most recently, the critically acclaimed productions of Cyclone by Ron Fitzgerald and Julia Jordan's "Dark Yellow."