Monica Blaze Leavitt
Latest News on Monica Blaze Leavitt:
SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE MOON to be Presented at the ATA in April (Mar 26, 2024)
Rising Sun Performance Company Presents Two World Premiere Productions, PROUD And UNTITLED CALAMITY JANE PLAY (Jan 20, 2023)
VERSE DIVERSE Will Make its World Premiere at the Dream Up Festival (Aug 30, 2022)
SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE MOON to be Presented at the ATA in April (Mar 26, 2024)
Rising Sun Performance Company Presents Two World Premiere Productions, PROUD And UNTITLED CALAMITY JANE PLAY (Jan 20, 2023)
VERSE DIVERSE Will Make its World Premiere at the Dream Up Festival (Aug 30, 2022)
BIO
Monica Blaze Leavitt – Monica is a proud Artistic Founding Member of the award winning theatre company, Transport Group. She has been seen Off Broadway in Transport Group’s productions of All the Way Home, Requiem for William, The Audience, cul-de-sac and Our Town. She has been studying the art of acting since the age of 11 and has created original roles for over 50 new plays in NYC. She has been seen in the Cherry Lane Theatre’s production of Maggie’s Porch, the McCarter’s Cymbeline directed by Mark Lamos, Safe – by and with Richard Vitere and over 100 other productions around NYC. She can been see on Netflix in Remedy and The Pandora Machine as well as other numerous Independent Films and short films. TV credits include Law and Order, Sex in the City and The Guiding Light. Online – Preggers, Hot Mess and Chroniclers of Darkness by Uncle Yo. Monica is also a voice over artist, fight director, movement specialist and voice and diction teacher. www.monicablazeleavitt.com
News
SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE MOON to be Presented at the ATA in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024
Shakespeare Under the Moon will be presented on the John Cullum stage of the ATA, curated & directed by James Jennings. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024
Shakespeare Under the Moon will be presented on the John Cullum stage of the ATA, curated & directed by James Jennings. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Rising Sun Performance Company Presents Two World Premiere Productions, PROUD And UNTITLED CALAMITY JANE PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2023
Four peac*cks escape from the zoo and conquer Philadelphia's I-76 and a larger than life cowgirl takes center stage at Madame Moustache's bar in the World Premieres of Proud by Judd Lear Silverman and the Untitled Calamity Jane Play by Kati Frazier.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2023
Four peac*cks escape from the zoo and conquer Philadelphia's I-76 and a larger than life cowgirl takes center stage at Madame Moustache's bar in the World Premieres of Proud by Judd Lear Silverman and the Untitled Calamity Jane Play by Kati Frazier.
VERSE DIVERSE Will Make its World Premiere at the Dream Up Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022
'Verse DiVerse' will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City, as part of the Dream Up Festival (Crystal Field, artistic director).
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022
'Verse DiVerse' will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City, as part of the Dream Up Festival (Crystal Field, artistic director).
FOOTPRINTS OF THE POLAR BEAR & OTHER ECO-CENTRIC PLAYS Announced At American Theatre of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2019
'Footprints of the Polar Bear and Other Eco-Centric Plays,' an evening of five one-act plays by playwright Phil Paradis will be produced at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10019.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2019
'Footprints of the Polar Bear and Other Eco-Centric Plays,' an evening of five one-act plays by playwright Phil Paradis will be produced at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10019.
Eco-Centric Plays Land At American Theatre Of Actors
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2019
'Footprints of the Polar Bear and Other Eco-Centric Plays' is a festival of one-act plays by acclaimed playwright, Phil Paradis that will run at the legendary American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, Fourth Floor.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2019
'Footprints of the Polar Bear and Other Eco-Centric Plays' is a festival of one-act plays by acclaimed playwright, Phil Paradis that will run at the legendary American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, Fourth Floor.
Photo Flash: Rising Sun Performance Company's FRIENDLY FIRE
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019
The New York Premiere of John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire, opened on May 3 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. The critically acclaimed play is produced by the award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri. Associate Artistic Director Anna directs.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019
The New York Premiere of John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire, opened on May 3 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. The critically acclaimed play is produced by the award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri. Associate Artistic Director Anna directs.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Rising Sun Performance Company FRIENDLY'S FIRE
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2019
Award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), opens John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire. tomorrow night. The limited run plays May 3 - 19 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Associate Artistic Director Anna Hogan directs.
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2019
Award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), opens John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire. tomorrow night. The limited run plays May 3 - 19 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Associate Artistic Director Anna Hogan directs.
Photo Flash: First Look At FRIENDLY'S FIRE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2019
Award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, presents the New York Premiere John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire. The limited run plays May 3 - 19 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Associate Artistic Director Anna Hogan directs.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2019
Award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, presents the New York Premiere John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire. The limited run plays May 3 - 19 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Associate Artistic Director Anna Hogan directs.
Rising Sun Performance Company To Present The New York Premiere Of FRIENDLY'S FIRE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019
Award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, presents the New York Premiere John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire. The limited run plays May 3 - 19 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Associate Artistic Director Anna Hogan directs.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019
Award-winning Rising Sun Performance Company (RSPC), under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, presents the New York Premiere John Patrick Bray's critically acclaimed new play, Friendly's Fire. The limited run plays May 3 - 19 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Associate Artistic Director Anna Hogan directs.
Immersive Hit THE HIDDEN ONES Begins Extended Run In Manhattan
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 2, 2018
After scoring critical acclaim and sold out performances earlier this fall in Brooklyn, immersive hit THE HIDDEN ONES returns for and extended run beginning November 1 at an undisclosed venue in Midtown Manhattan near the 50th Street stop on the A/C subway line. Presented by Miller-Coffman Productions, THE HIDDEN ONES was conceived and directed by Anthony Logan Cole (Les Miserables, Curiosities) and choreographed by Whitney Sprayberry (Seeing You, Jagged Little Pill).
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 2, 2018
After scoring critical acclaim and sold out performances earlier this fall in Brooklyn, immersive hit THE HIDDEN ONES returns for and extended run beginning November 1 at an undisclosed venue in Midtown Manhattan near the 50th Street stop on the A/C subway line. Presented by Miller-Coffman Productions, THE HIDDEN ONES was conceived and directed by Anthony Logan Cole (Les Miserables, Curiosities) and choreographed by Whitney Sprayberry (Seeing You, Jagged Little Pill).
Immersive Hit THE HIDDEN ONES Begins Extended Run In Manhattan Nov. 1
by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018
After scoring critical acclaim and sold out performances earlier this fall in Brooklyn, immersive hit THE HIDDEN ONES returns for and extended run beginning November 1 at an undisclosed venue in Midtown Manhattan near the 50th Street stop on the A/C subway line. Presented by Miller-Coffman Productions, THE HIDDEN ONES was conceived and directed by Anthony Logan Cole (Les Miserables, Curiosities) and choreographed by Whitney Sprayberry (Seeing You, Jagged Little Pill).
by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018
After scoring critical acclaim and sold out performances earlier this fall in Brooklyn, immersive hit THE HIDDEN ONES returns for and extended run beginning November 1 at an undisclosed venue in Midtown Manhattan near the 50th Street stop on the A/C subway line. Presented by Miller-Coffman Productions, THE HIDDEN ONES was conceived and directed by Anthony Logan Cole (Les Miserables, Curiosities) and choreographed by Whitney Sprayberry (Seeing You, Jagged Little Pill).
Photo Flash: First Look At New WWII Immerive THE HIDDEN ONES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2018
The Hidden Ones, a new production opening this fall in Brooklyn, tells the story of how hope can survive turmoil, how passion can thrive in the bleakest of times, and how silence can speak deafening volumes. Set in a time near the end of World War II, this dance-heavy immersive piece ushers 12 audience members on a journey into a secret location where they are smuggled into a world of true stories of those forced into hiding. The Hidden Ones brings the audience face to face not only with history, but with stories of raw love and humanity as they observe two families work to overcome extraordinary circumstances in the darkest of times.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2018
The Hidden Ones, a new production opening this fall in Brooklyn, tells the story of how hope can survive turmoil, how passion can thrive in the bleakest of times, and how silence can speak deafening volumes. Set in a time near the end of World War II, this dance-heavy immersive piece ushers 12 audience members on a journey into a secret location where they are smuggled into a world of true stories of those forced into hiding. The Hidden Ones brings the audience face to face not only with history, but with stories of raw love and humanity as they observe two families work to overcome extraordinary circumstances in the darkest of times.
Casting Announced for THE HIDDEN ONES, Beginning 10/3
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2018
The Hidden Ones, a new production opening this fall in Brooklyn, tells the story of how hope can survive turmoil, how passion can thrive in the bleakest of times, and how silence can speak deafening volumes. Set in a time near the end of World War II, this dance-heavy immersive piece ushers 12 audience members on a journey into a secret location where they are smuggled into a world of true stories of those forced into hiding. The Hidden Ones brings the audience face to face not only with history, but with stories of raw love and humanity as they observe two families work to overcome extraordinary circumstances in the darkest of times.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2018
The Hidden Ones, a new production opening this fall in Brooklyn, tells the story of how hope can survive turmoil, how passion can thrive in the bleakest of times, and how silence can speak deafening volumes. Set in a time near the end of World War II, this dance-heavy immersive piece ushers 12 audience members on a journey into a secret location where they are smuggled into a world of true stories of those forced into hiding. The Hidden Ones brings the audience face to face not only with history, but with stories of raw love and humanity as they observe two families work to overcome extraordinary circumstances in the darkest of times.
ELEPHANT Extended For Two Encore Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2018
Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri today that after a Sold Out run of Rising Sun Performance Company's world premiere production of ELEPHANT at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, the production is being given two encore performances at the Kraine Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2018
Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri today that after a Sold Out run of Rising Sun Performance Company's world premiere production of ELEPHANT at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, the production is being given two encore performances at the Kraine Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look: Rising Sun Performance Company Presents ELEPHANT At Planet Connections
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2018
Rising Sun Performance Company (RSP) returned to the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (PCTF) for the fifth consecutive year, with the World Premiere of ELEPHANT, written by Eva MeiLing Pollitt. The production is co-directed by RSP Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri, and Associate Artistic Director, Anna Hogan
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2018
Rising Sun Performance Company (RSP) returned to the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (PCTF) for the fifth consecutive year, with the World Premiere of ELEPHANT, written by Eva MeiLing Pollitt. The production is co-directed by RSP Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri, and Associate Artistic Director, Anna Hogan
The Madman Returns to NYC Bringing Chekhov And Strindberg With Him!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2018
Ilia Volok's mesmerizing one-man show, Diary of a Madman, makes an unexpected stop back in New York as part of the American Theatre of Actor's Classic Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2018
Ilia Volok's mesmerizing one-man show, Diary of a Madman, makes an unexpected stop back in New York as part of the American Theatre of Actor's Classic Summer Series
The Madman Returns to NYC Bringing Chekhov And Strindberg With Him!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2018
Ilia Volok's mesmerizing one-man show, Diary of a Madman, makes an unexpected stop back in New York as part of the American Theatre of Actor's Classic Summer Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2018
Ilia Volok's mesmerizing one-man show, Diary of a Madman, makes an unexpected stop back in New York as part of the American Theatre of Actor's Classic Summer Series
Rising Sun Performance To Premiere ELEPHANT At Planet Connections
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2018
Rising Sun Performance Company (RSP) returns to the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (PCTF) for the fifth consecutive year, with the World Premiere of ELEPHANT, written by Eva MeiLing Pollitt. The production is co-directed by RSP Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri, and Associate Artistic Director, Anna Hogan. ELEPHANT runs for at the 10th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festival will take place July 11th through August 5th at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2018
Rising Sun Performance Company (RSP) returns to the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (PCTF) for the fifth consecutive year, with the World Premiere of ELEPHANT, written by Eva MeiLing Pollitt. The production is co-directed by RSP Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri, and Associate Artistic Director, Anna Hogan. ELEPHANT runs for at the 10th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festival will take place July 11th through August 5th at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center.
RSP Announces World Premiere Of Eva Meiling Pollitt's New Play ELEPHANT
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018
Rising Sun Performance Company is pleased to announce that they will be presenting the world premiere of 'ELEPHANT' , to take place at the 10th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festival will take place July 11th through August 5th at the Clemente.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018
Rising Sun Performance Company is pleased to announce that they will be presenting the world premiere of 'ELEPHANT' , to take place at the 10th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festival will take place July 11th through August 5th at the Clemente.
THE HOUSE A New Immersive Theatrical Experience Comes to the Historic Montauk Club
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018
Founding Creative Director Elizabeth Haag is pleased to announce that The House will be the first production of Guerrilla Theater Lab and Bash Entertainment. The event will consist of a 90-minute immersive theatrical performance, preceded by a 60-minute optional happy hour with musical entertainment. The House is a one-night, Immersive Theatrical Event, to be held on May 19th, 2018, in Park Slope Brooklyn at the historic Montauk Club.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018
Founding Creative Director Elizabeth Haag is pleased to announce that The House will be the first production of Guerrilla Theater Lab and Bash Entertainment. The event will consist of a 90-minute immersive theatrical performance, preceded by a 60-minute optional happy hour with musical entertainment. The House is a one-night, Immersive Theatrical Event, to be held on May 19th, 2018, in Park Slope Brooklyn at the historic Montauk Club.
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