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TED MINOS
Nationality: USA
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Ted Minos is founder and Producing Artistic Director of Moose Hall Theatre Company and the Inwood Shakespeare Festival (ISF). Since 2000 ISF has served over 39,000 members of the Northern Manhattan Community and beyond. He has been a professional actor in NYC for over 30 years. A member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA he has played featured roles in television with an extensive theatrical background having worked in Regional Theatres such as Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, New York Off Broadway Theatres such as The Public Theatre (Joe Papp producer), Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Roundabout Theatre. He's also performed at the Gene Frankel Theatre, New Dramatists and River Arts Theatre among others. As a director he has staged one third of the Shakespeare Canon and many contemporary plays. As a playwright for the outdoor venue, Ted has adapted seven plays from classical and popular literature and has written four original plays, SPARTACUS a historical/fictional account of the Roman slave uprising, TOMBSTONE, SAGA OF AMERICANS - THE WEST Historic/Fiction based on characters and events leading to the shootout at the OK Corral, THE GOLEM (Heart of Light, Mind of Darkness) a gothic/horror tale inspired from Jewish folk-tales and stories of the Kabala, and ZAPATA! TIGER OF MORELOS based on the life of the legendary Mexican rebel Emiliano Zapata, presented as part of ISF in Inwood Hill Park Peninsula. He has an extensive resume as a producer including stage, opera and chamber music. He is an honoree of the 2010 Uptown Arts Stroll for his contribution to the arts and efforts to bring excellent programming to Upper Manhattan.
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Arabian Nights, An Offering Of Magic & Hope Curse Of Capistrano - El Zorro!, The Dracula! Golem, The (Heart of Light, Mind of Darkness) Hunchback Of Notre-Dame, The Spartacus Three Musketeers, The Tombstone (Saga of Americans: the West) Treasure Island War of the Worlds Zapata! Tiger of MorelosArabian Nights, An Offering Of Magic & Hope
Synopsis:
Adaptation from Alf Layla wa-Layla "One Thousand Nights and a Night". the story of Queen Scheherazade's sacrifice with the assistance of her sister Dunyazade; to change the heart of her cruel King Shahrayar, through the use of moral tales. Including Ali-Baba and the forty thieves, How Abu Hasan Broke Wind, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, and the Second Dervish Tale.
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Adapted for the outdoor stage by Ted Minos from Alf Layla wa-Layla "One Thousand Nights And A Night". Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 2004
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
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Genre:
Fantasy: Adaptation
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple
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Top of PageCurse Of Capistrano - El Zorro!, The
Synopsis:
A classic tale of adventure. 1820 California, government oppression meets its nemesis in the guise of El Zorro, the people's hero. But the people begin to question; should not the hero be themselves?
Notes:
the Curse of Capistrano ĦEl Zorro! - Written for the outdoor stage based on Johnston McCulley's novella by Ted Minos. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 2008
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
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Genre:
Romantic Comedy: Adaptation
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple
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Top of PageDracula!
Synopsis:
the Classic horror novel adapted for outdoor theatre. When out with the Count drink responsible!
Notes:
Written for the outdoor stage based on Bram Stoker's novel by Ted Minos. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 2009
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
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Genre:
Gothic Horror: Adaptation
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple
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Top of PageGolem, The (Heart of Light, Mind of Darkness)
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HE GOLEM (Heart of Light, Mind of Darkness) A tale of mysticism, hope, humor & horror. (Premier staging based on Jewish folklore & legends of the Kabala) Costumes / Technical Director, Catherine Bruce. Fight Choreography Ray A. Rodriguez. Music/Sound FX, Luke St. Francis. Associate Producer Aaron Simms. Art/Graphics, Lee Kaplan. Written & Directed by Ted Minos.
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 18 Jul 2012
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
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Genre:
Gothic/Horror - Romance
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple + dog
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Top of PageHunchback Of Notre-Dame, The
Synopsis:
This gothic classic tells the story of a deformed bell-ringer's devotion to a beautiful gipsy girl.
Notes:
the Hunchback of Notre Dame- Adapted for the outdoor stage by Ted Minos from the novel by Victor Hugo. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 2006
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
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Genre:
Gothic: Adaptation
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple
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Top of PageSpartacus
Synopsis:
Original: historic /fiction; about the Spartacus slave uprising in 72BC told with a pastiche of Roman New Comedy (in the style of Plautus), Heroic meloDrama and Realism. the story follows Spartacus' victories over the Roman legions as he fights for freedom from Rome and a consensus within his own insurgency. Also examines the political maneuvering of Marcus Crassus' leading to his victory against the uprising and positioning him to become part of the first Roman triumvirate marking the end of the Roman Republic.
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Spartacus - Written for the outdoor stage by Ted Minos. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 2007
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
1st Published:
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Genre:
Historic fiction: Original
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple
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Top of PageThree Musketeers, The
Synopsis:
Romantic Comedy: Adaptation of the Dumas classic. the foibles of young D'Artagnan as he joins the King's guard, his saving of the Queen's reputation, his romance with Constance, the revenge of Milady, the plots of Cardinal Richaleau and D'Artagnan's acceptance as the fourth Musketeer.
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Adapted for the outdoor stage by Ted Minos from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 2005
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
1st Published:
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Genre:
Romantic Comedy: Adaptation
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple
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Top of PageTombstone (Saga of Americans: the West)
Synopsis:
Go West! for a wild ride in the tempestuous town of Tombstone. the loves and conflicts of colorful citizens in search of the American dream. Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, rowdy rustlers, fallen doves, unheralded visionaries and the OK Corral. Costumes by Catherine Bruce. Fight Choreography by Ray A. Rodriguez. Music by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Aaron Simms. Written and produced by Ted Minos.
Notes:
TOMBSTONE: SAGA OF AMERICANS - the WEST. Written for the outdoor stage by Ted Minos. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Aaron Simms
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill Park Peninsula, NY 14 Jul 2010
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
1st Published:
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Genre:
Historic/Fiction
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple + 1 dog
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Top of PageTreasure Island
Synopsis:
Adventure/Romance; Stirring tale of youth An adult Jim Hawkins narrates his adventures as a boy with Long John Silver, pirates and the hunt for treasure.
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Adapted for the outdoor stage by Ted Minos from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 2003
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
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Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple + puppeteer
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Top of PageWar of the Worlds
Synopsis:
Based on the H.G. Wells Sci/Fi adventure classic. "Will we survive the war from outer-space? Will we survive the wars among ourselves? A serio/comic Milky Way Galaxy Adventure Premier, under the stars!" Written & directed by Ted Minos. Technical director and costumes, Catherine Bruce. Music and sound FX, Luke St. Francis. Fight Choreographer, Ray A. Rodriguez. Associate Producer, Aaron Simms.
Notes:
Written for the outdoor stage by Ted Minos. Music And sound by Luke St. Francis. Directed by Ted Minos
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill PArk, Peninsula, NYC 20 Jul 2011
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
1st Published:
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Genre:
Science Fiction - serio/comic
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: multiple + dog
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Top of PageZapata! Tiger of Morelos
Synopsis:
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ZAPATA! TIGER OF MORELOS (Premier bilingual staging based on the life of legendary Mexican rebel, Emiliano Zapata, during the Mexican Revolution. - Originally presented with super titled Spanish and English dialogue. Costumes / Technical Producer, Catherine Bruce. Fight Choreography, Ray A. Rodriguez. Music/Sound FX, Luke St. Francis. Art/Graphics, Lee Kaplan. Associate Producer, Aaron Simms. Spanish translation, Lisa Shernicoff. Written & Directed by Ted Minos. (Additional translations, Norman Dillon, Sarai Olivia Heria, Aaron Montero Mednick, Claudio Pesce, Miguel Reis, Jorge Rios, Sandra Trujillo, Aamira Welthy and Ted Minos.)
1st Produced:
Inwood Shakespeare Festival / Inwood Hill Park, Peninsula, NYC 17 Jul 2013
Organisations:
Moose Hall Theatre Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Historic/Adventure
Parts:
Male: Multiple Female: Multiple Other: -
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