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Frank Christopher

FRANK CHRISTOPHER  (1964 - )

 Nationality:    USA
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Literary Agent:    Wayne Kabak

FRaNK CHRISTOPHeR, born 19 September 1964, is Co-Owner of SMOKe JaZZ CLUB in NYC. In 1989 he formed an underground Theater group that played the New York area from 1989 to the late 90's. Working with this troupe, he received accolades from two of America's preeminent playwrights, Lanford Wilson and Terrence McNally. He was invited to join the storied Circle Rep Lab. Dedicated to preserving performing Arts in NYC, Frank continued his work when he opened SMOKe. He uses the club as a workshop and in 2010 he directed a production of, "the Fly In the Fridge", a play that he co-authored with Emily Minowitz. the play enjoyed a long run with NY1's Stephanie Simon calling it a "Riveting One Woman Show". It also received rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His play "Down and alive On east One O Five" Premiered Off-Broadway at the actors' Playhouse in the early nineties. Frank has also taught play writing at Hofstra University and was the recipient of the Andrew and eleanor McGlinche prize for play writing at Hunter College. His play "Flutter Bys" received a reading in October 2012 at the Flea Theater and was directed by legendary downtown director Jim Simpson. the cast Included: Lea DeLaria, Peter Scolari, Ilene Kristen, Sarah Saltzberg, eric Michael Gillette, Christian Campbell, Gavin Creel, and January LaVoy.

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below is a list of Frank Christopher's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Beyond Blue Light         Down And Alive On East One O Five         Flutter Bys         Fly In the Fridge, The         Fly In the Fridge, The         Let's Count the Porch Swings         Star Gazer         Stuffed (Aka: Hold the Turkey And Pass the Stuffing)         Unmarried With Children

Beyond Blue Light

Synopsis:
Inspired by the Miles Davis classic record. "Kind of Blue" this two character play explores what it is like to be middle aged in NYC and find love and housing and pursue art in today's New York City.

Notes:
This 2 character play is An homage to Terrence McNally's "Frankie And Jonnie In the Claire du Lune". It has Also received high profile readings with Peter Scolari And Tracy Shayne As well As Cady Huffman And Lou Liberatore.

1st Produced:
SMOKe JaZZ CLUB / Edinburgh Fringe Festival    -

Organisations:
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Music:
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Genre:
Romantic Comedy

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Down And Alive On East One O Five

Synopsis:
Set in the early nineties, a young architect, Mark, fed up with high rent and poor services abandons his apartment for a shanty on and empty lot on east 105th Street in New York where he befriends a homeless Vietnam vet named Junior.

Notes:
This play was first produced At Burke's Roadhouse And then moved Off Broadway to the Actors Playhouse in New York's West Village.

1st Produced:
Actors Playhouse (Off Broadway)    01 Nov 1991

Organisations:
Nomad Theatre Group

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Flutter Bys

Synopsis:
Set in New York circa 2001 this wildly twisting play pushes the suspension of disbelief envelope dealing with the relationships of three generations of the Oneill family and their son's childhood friends.

Notes:
This play is yet to be produced but it has received several high profile readings with high profile Actors. It is A large cast And A big production but can be produced in A black box with imagination.

1st Produced:
SMOKe Jazz Club    -

Organisations:
SMOKe Jazz Club

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Fly In the Fridge, The

Synopsis:
Riveting, true story of a young girl's journey into sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll in 1970s New York. Karin de la Penha's acclaimed, surprisingly funny performance leaves you joyous and deeply moved. www.kdlp.us; www.greenroompresents.com --

Notes:
written by emily Minowitz And Frank Christopher

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Organisations:
Grace & Competra

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Fly In the Fridge, The

Synopsis:
This play follows the real life, heartfelt, story of emily from the innocents of childhood, through prostitution, heroin addiction, love lost, and triumph over it all.

Notes:
This One Woman Show was A big hit At Smoke Jazz Club starring Karin de la Penha. It is Authored byFrank Christopher And emily Minowitz And enjoyed great success At SMOKe And in edinburgh. A serious challenge for An Actress to play Almost 20 different characters.

1st Produced:
SMOKe JaZZ CLUB / Edinburgh Fringe Festival    30 Jan 2010

Organisations:
Grace and Competra

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
One Woman Show

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Let's Count the Porch Swings

Synopsis:
Set in NYC in the early nineties in a broken down 5th floor walk-up. It explores the relationship of a newly married young couple as an old friend returns to churn up memories of the death of his wife.

Notes:
This play is great for small companies. It is set in the early nineties. It uses one set.

1st Produced:
Burke's Roadhouse, Southampton, NY    01 Feb 1993

Organisations:
Nomad Theatre Group

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Star Gazer

Synopsis:
Set on a NYC rooftop circa 1992 it explores the relationship of a young writer between his new wife and his muse.

Notes:
This play is great for small companies. Minimal set. Minimal props.

1st Produced:
SMOKe Jazz Club    01 Jun 1999

Organisations:
Nomad Theater Group

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
One act Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Stuffed (Aka: Hold the Turkey And Pass the Stuffing)

Synopsis:
Cinematic in format, this two-act play is set in multiple locations throughout the USA and requires a cast of nine to play multiple roles. Minimal sets and minimal props it is the story of emily who is kid knapped at age seven by Bruno, a serial murderer. In emily's mid twenties, she kills Bruno, taxidermies him, and stands trial for his murder.

Notes:
This two-act play is cinematic in format with Actors playing multiple characters. It is great for A large ensemble. It was originally produced At 1020 NYC in the nineties And was subsequently rewritten with the title changed to "Stuffed". Many readings have been presented including A benefit for equality Now staring Tony winner Dennis O'Hare As the diabolical Bruno.

1st Produced:
1020 NYC    01 Mar 1995

Organisations:
Nomad Theatre Group

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Black Comedy

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Unmarried With Children

Synopsis:
Three high school friends reunite in the old hangout the weekend of their 10 year high school reunion. Things are not as they seem as the old barfly Sorch points out.

Notes:
This play is great for small companies with low budgets. It is set in A bar or restaurant And uses the space As the set. It is NOT Audience participation even though the Action takes place in And Around the Audience. It ran for several months At Burke's Roadhouse in Southampton, NY.

1st Produced:
Burke's Roadhouse, Southampton, NY    01 Sep 1992

Organisations:
Nomad Theatre Group

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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