Playwright Piccione Confronts Another Youth-Oriented Dilemma

Anthony J. Piccione's latest work, CAROL - premiereing at the Manhattan rep's latests new works series - centers on Vinny, a young, successful best-selling novelist just starting work on his next book. However, crippling anxiety stops his creativity and only turning to alcohol can change that. As he is finally able to move on from his addiction, he receives a return visit from his old "muse."

In the last year, powerful and highly acclaimed productions, workshops, and readings of his plays dealing with teen sucicide, facing your fears, and even saving the environment have received glowing praise for Piccione.

Carol - a short, allegorical dark comedy - opens this week - March 9 & 10 - at Manhattan Repertory Theatre at 17 W 45th St #301, NYC. Directed by Jessica Slaght, Carol will be presented with three other short plays. Tickets: $20. Visit www.manhattanrep.com/new-works-short-play-event-series-7/ for more minfo.

To learn more about Anthony J. Piccione's recent and upcoming productions, visit www.anthonyjpiccione.com.

As in the past, Piccione has written powerful words for young vibrant actors: 

Michelle Martinelli (Carol) is a New York-based actor. Previous credits include The Donkey
Show (American Repertory Theater), Cymbeline (Commonwealth Shakespeare Company), The Finish
Line (Boston Theatre Company), and Where We Belong (ArtsEmerson).

Joseph Rothschild (Vinny) is thrilled to appear in this production! Off-Broadway: Conversations with an
Average Joe (Teacher), Other NY: Tartuffe (Orgon), Legally Blonde (Carlos), Canaries (Joe). 

?Jessica Slaght (Director) is a Manhattan-based director. She completed the Paul A. Kaplan Theatre
Management Program in the Artistic Office at Manhattan Theatre Club. She is proud to call The Public
Theater home, where she works in the Executive Office supporting Artistic Director Oskar Eustis.

Anthony J.Piccione's eclectic canon of one-acts have previously been presented in NYC as well as regional venues. His new full-length drama A Therapy Session with Myself received a staged reading at the Dramatists Guild Foundation in October, with a full production being planned for the near future. Additionally, his short comedy Ebol-A-Rama has been published at Heuer Publishing, and his columns and reviews are frequently published at On Stage Blog.