Michael Sadler

AMiOS Will Present SHOTZ! VOL. 105

AMiOS has announced the next show in its 2020 season! They will be celebrating a decade of 100 productions and over 600 plays with Shotz Trek on March 9th.

AMIOS Presents SHOTZ: MYSTERY AT THE OLD KRAINE THEATER

Shotz has been called, 'the perfect place to take a date in New York.' If you're over 21, there's a bar at the theater, and if you want to stick around after the second show to meet the cast and artistic team, join us at the Shotz After party at the Gray Mare (61 2nd Avenue), our 2017-18 season sponsor. Present your Shotz program and get 10% off your bill!

New Album By French Composer Alan Simon BIG BANG Featuring Members of Supertramp and Saga Out Now

In collaboration with NASA and its amazing sound bank from the universe, the French composer and creator of Excalibur: The Celtic Rock Opera, Alan Simon, now offers an original album of 14 great elegant tracks: “BIG BANG”.

Lisa LaRue To Release New Retrospective Album ORIGINS This April

Recently signed to Melodic Revolution Records, keybordist & composer Lisa LaRue is set to release her new album “Origins” in April 2018! A double album celebrating 25 years and 11 release by LaRue, “Origins” features some of the best musicians in the business: John Payne Asia, GPS), Michael Sadler (Saga), Mitch Perry (Talas, Aerosmith), Gilli Smyth (Gong), Don Schiff (Rocket Scientist, Kracked Earth), Federico Fantacone (Orchestre Celesti) John Baker (Forever Twelve, Mars Hollow) as well as Steve Adams, Brenda K, Michael Wheeler, Merrill Hale, Svetlan Raket (Par Lindh Project), John “Yafke” Timothy, Michael Alvarez.

AMIOS Presents: A Chorus* SHOTZ! (*Greek)

SHOTZ! is a theatrical pressure cooker that every month pairs 6 groups of actors, writers, and directors together to create brand new 10-minute plays and perform them the first Monday of the month at The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St., NY. Unified by three common criteria, each collection of plays captures a variety of perspectives around the month's theme, and is the best, most consistent showcase of up-and-coming talent in NYC theater.

Amios presents SHOTZ: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY

SHOTZ! is a theatrical pressure cooker that every month pairs 6 groups of actors, writers, and directors together to create brand new 10-minute plays, and perform them the first Monday of the month (but due to the holiday this month it's the second Monday!) at The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St., NY. Unified by three common criteria, each collection of plays captures a variety of perspectives around the month's theme, and is the best, most consistent showcase of up-and-coming talent in NYC theater.

'Excalibur IV' The Dark Age of the Dragon The Rock Opera Album, Out Now

Excalibur IV is the widely anticipated fourth NEW STUDIO ALBUM in the Celtic Rock Opera series, following on from the GOLD and PLATINUM selling original trilogy. EXCALIBUR IV was played live in its entirety to 12 ARENAS in Germany in December 2016 and will be touring again in 2018.

French Musician/Composer Alan Simon Releases New Compilation 'Songwriter' 2CD Feat. Alan Parsons, Mick Fleetwood & More

Alan Simon is a French folk-rock musician and composer best known for his rock operas which are performed with collaboration from other noted rock musicians. Simon is associated with Breton Celticism, and his most ambitious works are typically on themes linked to Celtic myth and history. Simon has also branched out into film-making. Alan Simon is the creator of the legendary EXCALIBUR: THE CELTIC ROCK OPERA.

Frontman From Progressive Rock Band Mars Hollow Announces New Album

Progressive rock band Mars Hollow has announced that they will be recording a new album after a nearly 5-year hiatus. The announcement was made during a semi-reunion show and subsequent radio interview in June, and came on the heels of a show billed as “John Baker and Steve Mauk Perform the Music of Mars Hollow” in Chicago.

BENIGHTED Breaks Box Office Record at Old Red Lion Theatre

Already extended due to phenomenal public demand, Benighted has now broken the pre-sale ticket records at the Old Red Lion. Originally published as a novel in 1927, Benighted was the first real introduction to the world of a then unknown J.B. Priestley. The world premiere of the stage adaptation of Benighted ties in with the Priestly Renaissance that is sweeping our stages.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BENIGHTED at Old Red Lion Theatre

After an opening weekend of record breaking ticket sales, Benighted has been extended at the Old Red Lion due to phenomenal public demand - now closing on Saturday 7th January 2017.

EXCALIBUR: The Celtic Rock Opera of Alan Simon Returns For Its Next ARENA Tour of Germany in December 2016

The legendary story of King Arthur will return to 11 German and 1 Swiss arenas in December 2016 for ALL NEW rock opera!

J.B. Priestley's BENIGHTED Extended Due to Phenomenal Public Demand

After an opening weekend of record breaking ticket sales, Benighted has been extended at the Old Red Lion due to phenomenal public demand - now closing on Saturday 7th January 2017.

Cast Set for Amios' First Draughts Reading of BREAKING AND ENTERING

First Draughts is a developmental reading series produced by Amios, a theater collective whose mission is to build community through art. Amios just announced the cast for the next production in the series, Breaking and Entering.

Cast Announced for Amios 'First Draughts' Staging of THE LONELIEST NUMBER

First Draughts is a developmental reading series produced by Amios, a theater collective whose mission is to build community through art. First Draughts is dedicated to expanding first produced at Shotz (Amios' monthly short-play series) into full-length plays over the course of a six-month development process.

EIDOLA to Continue Amios' First Draughts Series This Month

First Draughts is a developmental reading series produced by Amios, a theater collective whose mission is to build community through art. First Draughts is dedicated to expanding first produced at Shotz (Amios' monthly short-play series) into full-length plays over the course of a six-month development process.

Amios to Present FIRST DRAUGHTS Reading Series This Month

First Draughts is a developmental reading series produced by Amios, a theater collective whose mission is to build community through art. First Draughts is dedicated to expanding first produced at Shotz (Amios' monthly short-play series) into full-length plays over the course of a six-month development process.

Photo Flash: SAVE THE DATE Wins Best Overall Musical at FringeNYC 2013

Save The Date: A Wedding Road-Trip Musical was awarded best overall musical in the 2013 New York International Fringe Festival. Photos from the world premiere's closing night performance are below!

GLO 2008 is July 16th-20th

GLO 2008 featuring inspiring new plays written and directed by women July 16th-20th at Theatre 54 at Shetler Studios.

GLO 2008 is July 16th-20th

GLO 2008 featuring inspiring new plays written and directed by women July 16th-20th at Theatre 54 at Shetler Studios.