ANYBODYS EVERYBODY Premieres At The Duplex Today

Madame's Soiree and The Duplex Development Stage proudly present the World Premiere of Anybodys Everybody: One Girl's West Side Story on June 21st, at 7pm at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The show is written and performed by Mary Theresa Archbold, and is the culmination of her Denovan Residencey Grant, a 6 month Developmental Grant jointly administered by Madame's Soiree and The Duplex for Original Solo Work in cabaret.

Anybodys Everybody: One Girl's West Side Story is a cry for help. After 61 years trapped in the of the most iconic musicals of all time, unsure of her purpose, Anybodys appeals to the only person who can free her from the cycle of tragedy, violence and (something funny): Mr. Stephen Sondheim. While a performance continues onstage, Anybodys - you know, the little girl who wants to be a Jet, fights for her freedom from Musical Theater. Would anybody notice if Anybodys is gone? Or is she more important to West Side Story than she thinks she is? Mary Theresa Archbold pulls from her many, many performances in this tangential role to set the record straight for the character she was born to play.

Written and Performed by Mary Theresa Archbold

Directed by Michole Biancosino

The Duplex Cabaret Theater is located at 61 Christopher Street. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. There is a 2 drink minimum. For Tickets call 212-989-3015 or visit www.purplepass.com/anybodys0621 or theduplex.com

About Mary Theresa Archbold:

Mary Theresa Archbold has turned in far too many performances of West Side Story playing the same role to count. Her love affair with this role of Anybodys began at birth as she was the 7th child born to her family and the first girl. After her lifetime of rehearsal of the girl among the boys she stepped into her first AEA show as this iconic role. Mary most recently was Stand by for Manhattan Theater Club's Pulitzer Prize winning production of Martyna Majok's Cost of Living. Other Off Broadway credits include the World Premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's The Healing and original short plays by Bekah Brunsetter and David Henry Hwang. Her duo sketch show, Jazz Hand: Tales of a One Armed Woman began at Fringe NYC (Outstanding Actor Award) and eventually got her invited to perform it at the Kennedy Center. Her short dance comedy film Jazz Hand was a finalist in the NBC Shortcuts Festival (Best Actor Award) She has told stories on NPR's This American Life, The Risk! Podcast, and The Moth (her story will be featured in their upcoming book). TV: Law & Order: SVU and Bull. maryarchbold.com.

About Michole Biancosino:

Michole Biancosino (Director) is the Co-Founding Artistic Director of the award-winning Project Y Theatre Company, where she has developed and directed new work in Washington, D.C. and New York City over the past 18 years. She is also the Founder and producer of NY's Women in Theatre Festival now playing at IRT Theaters for its 3rd season. Directing work includes: Landmarks & TRANSformations (NYIT Award winner), Connected (NYIT Award winner), LoveSick or THINGS THAT DON'T HAPPEN (NYIT Award winner), The Revival (NYIT Award winner). Michole collaborates with many solo performers including SOLOCOM Founder, Peter Michael Marino's one-man show, Show Up! and Show Up Kids! (both playing at Edinburgh this summer), Addie Walsh's "That's All I Got" (winner Outstanding Variety Show, United Solo Festival), and the hit show "Gary Busey's One Man Hamlet as Performed by David Carl" and "Trump Lear" (going to Edinburgh this summer after a year-long run at Under St. Marks). She recently performed a workshop of her own solo show, "Witch Hunting" at Dixon Place. Michole is a recipient of the prestigious SDC Gielgud Fellowship for classical directing. She is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Middlebury College. For more info about her work, visit www.micholebiancosino.com.

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