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Michael Simon Hall

MICHAEL SIMON HALL

  
Nationality:    USA
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Literary Agent:    Fifi Oscard Agency  

Michael Simon Hall is storyteller grounded in the live theater, as writer, actor, director and producer, sometimes incorporating music, dance and intermedia forms. More recently he has also expanded into work for screens of various sizes.

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below is a list of Michael Simon Hall's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Mother in the Trenches         Oh, Very Young         Pieces of Paper         Shelter For Dreams, A         Usual Space, The

Mother in the Trenches

Synopsis:
During World War I, a widowed American mother will stop at nothing to cross the Atlantic to see her only son on the front lines in France.

Notes:
This is a story theater piece, adapted from the short story by Pulitzer Award winner Robert Olen Butler. It is told primarily by the lead female, with a large supporting cast and a minimal set. Was also directed by Michael Simon Hall

1st Produced:
Neighborhood Playhouse, Ny    Mar 2005

Organisations:
Workshop at the Neighborhood Playhouse

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
One-Act Drama

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Oh, Very Young

Synopsis:
Inspired by the music of Cat Stevens, Oh Very Young integrates his music with original stories about growing up, spanning from early childhood to young adulthood, when the child finally becomes the parent, completing the cycle. the ensemble contributed monologues about their own experiences, who also performed the songs, led by a musical narrator. Monologues were contributed by actors Lisa Barnes, Bridgette Boucher, Suzanne Lorge, Vivian Neuwirth and Danny Rose. Paul Brno also contributed to the script.

Notes:
Musical accompaniment provided by guitar and piano. Minimal set. Michael Simon Hall also acted, sang and directed.

1st Produced:
Neighborhood Playhouse, Ny    Nov 2000

Organisations:
Workshop at the Neighborhood Playhouse

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Full-Length Musical

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Pieces of Paper

Synopsis:
A full-length multidisciplinary theatrical experience exploring both the deeply personal as well as the collective experiences of volunteers and first responders during the week of the September 11 attacks, inspired by actual handwritten paper artifacts, and the experiences of the playwright. Performed by a large ensemble, the performance integrates movement with spoken text, original video, an original musical score, and a presentation of the actual artifacts. Prior workshops were presented at the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Joyce Soho, leading to a presentation at the Irondale Center on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

Notes:
Original musical score composed and performed by pianist Anton Batagov, featuring Matt Haimovitz on cello. Was also directed by Michael Simon Hall

1st Produced:
HERE Arts Center
145 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10013    May 2011

Organisations:
Pieces of Paper Project

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Full-length Drama with music

Parts:
Male:  7            Female:  7            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Shelter For Dreams, A

Synopsis:
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Notes:
written by Michael Simon Hall And Harriet Rafe

1st Produced:
Neighborhood Playhouse, Ny    2007

Organisations:
the Playwrighting Workshop at the Neighborhood Playhouse

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
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Parts:
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Usual Space, The

Synopsis:
A full-length Drama exploring the life and mind of a brilliant federal prosecutor who has lost his certainty and possibly his sanity.

Notes:
Takes place primarily in Central Park, and the family kitchen. Minimal set. Has been developed and presented at other venues since, and as of 2012 a new version is being written.

1st Produced:
Neighborhood Playhouse, Ny    2007

Organisations:
the Playwrighting Workshop

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Full-Length Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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