In The Works...
TAR BABY IS PERFORMING AT THE AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL!
MARCH 3-6, 2016
Past Productions
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SPECIAL THANKS
Sarah Chew, Isaac Byrne, Jessica Doherty, David Blasher, Diane Ajl & Neil Kitrosser, terraNOVA Collective, Robert and Altina Vergata, Harry Platt, Maegan Kidd, Sam Platt and Robin Lennon, David Ogle, 3LD, TADA! Youth Theatre, Natasha Lee-Walsh, Anthony Ellis, Tim Wilson, Mat Burt
February 2016 - Vault Festival
Brick Hall Vault Festival - LONDON PREMIERE PRODUCTION
We were honored to be a part of this new and innovative theatre festival. It was an amazing chance to present the issue of race and capitalism to an excited London Audience.
PLATT PRODUCTIONS with DESIREE BURCH
"Tar Baby"
Written by: Desiree Burch with Dan Kitrosser
Starring: Desiree Burch
Director: Melissa Crespo
Original Music: Mark Van Hare
Costume Design: Tricia Bastian
Stage Manager: Ria Samartzi
Touring Stagehands/Electricians: Jacob Platt
Graphic Design: Maya Eilam
Associate Producer: Raffaela Vergata
Producers: Platt Productions LLC / Jacob Platt
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SPECIAL THANKS
Sarah Chew, Isaac Byrne, Jessica Doherty, David Blasher, Diane Ajl & Neil Kitrosser, Jennifer Conley Darling,
terraNOVA Collective, Gilded Balloon, Robert and Altina Vergata, Harry Platt, Maegan Kidd, Sam Platt and Robin Lennon, David Ogle, 3LD, TADA! Youth Theatre, Natasha Lee-Walsh, Big House Events, Eva C. Scanlan, Bridget Balodis,
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FEBRUARY 2014
- San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA
APRIL 2014
- SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
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Technical Advisor: Kyle Crose
Electricians/Carpenters: William Neuman, Greg Levine
Rigger: Steve Surry
Follow Spot Operator: Caskey Hunsader
Legal Counsel: Susan Mendell/Levine, Plotkin, & Menin
SPECIAL THANKS
Jessica Doherty, David Blasher, Diane Ajl & Neil Kitrosser, terraNOVA Collective, The New Orleans Fringe, Otter, Jim Fitzmorris, Lee Kyle, Cara Francis, Carolyn Castiglia, Cole Wimpee, Writopia Lab, A-List Education, Harry Platt, Maegan Kidd, Sam Platt and Robin Lennon, Evan True, William Neuman, Robert Levine, Tribeca Lighting Inc., Steven Wohl, Clinton Cameo Studios, David Ogle, 3LD and Amy Higgs.
August 2015 - Edinburgh Fringe
Gilded Balloon Edinburgh Fringe Festival - UK PREMIERE PRODUCTION
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest international arts festival in the world. It was important for Tar Baby to seen by an international audience. Were they ready to have that frank, funny, interactive and likely traumatising conversation about race we've been been (talking about) having since Obama got elected? YES! After being honored with a Fringe First award for writing and by Amnesty international for their Freedom of Expression award we knew there was a place in this world for Tar Baby.
PLATT PRODUCTIONS with DESIREE BURCH
"Tar Baby"
Written by: Desiree Burch with Dan Kitrosser
Starring: Desiree Burch
Director: Melissa Crespo
Original Music: Mark Van Hare
Costume Design: Tricia Bastian
Stage Manager: Raffaela Verata
Touring Stagehands/Electricians: Jacob Platt
Graphic Design: Maya Eilam
Press Rep: Milla Jackson
Associate Producer: Raffaela Vergata
Producers: Platt Productions LLC / Jacob Platt
2014 National Tour
UNIVERSITY TOUR
A show about Race and Capaitalism should be seen by America's teens and young adults. Although this show speaks to all audiences, the millenial generation has the largest potential to impact America's future. So we are currently touring it around our nations schools, where at many Desiree holds workshops with students examining how we can create social change through performance.
"Tar Baby"
Written by: Desiree Burch with Dan Kitrosser
Starring: Desiree Burch
Director: Isaac Byrne
Original Music: Mark Van Hare
Costume Design: Tricia Bastian
Stage Manager: Raffaela Verata
Touring Stagehands/Electricians: Jacob Platt
Graphic Design: Maya Eilam
Associate Producer: Raffaela Vergata
Producer: Platt Productions LLC / Jacob Platt
Jan 2013 - DR2 Theatre - NYC
New York City Premiere Production
This landmark Off-Broadway Theatre, created by Daryl Roth, seven-time Pulitzer Prize winning producer, consists of the main Theatre space, the intimate DR2 Theatre, and the subterranean D-Lounge Cabaret. The complex has hosted such hits as the seven year run of De La Guarda, Fuerza Bruta, Almost Maine, Striking 12, Dear Edwina, Thom Pain (based on nothing), Masked, Vigil and The Judy Show. www.DarylRothTheatre.com
PLATT PRODUCTIONS in association with LAURA CHEW presents:
"Tar Baby"
Written by: Desiree Burch with Dan Kitrosser
Starring: Desiree Burch
With help by: Phoebe Mar Halkowich
Director: Isaac Byrne
Set & Lighting Design: Joshua Rose
Costume Design: Tricia Bastian
Sound Design & Original Music: Mark Van Hare
Stage Manager: Raffaela Vergata
Assistant Director: Angela C. Lewis
Press Representative: Ron Lasko/Spin Cycle
Production Assistant: David Blasher
Graphic Designer: Maya Eilam
General Manager/Creative Line Producer: Amanda Feldman
Associate Producer: Neighborhood Productions
Producer: Jacob Platt
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SPECIAL THANKS
Kresen, Emilie, Joe, Shannon, Pam x2 and all the other wonderfully kind and supportive people at the Fringe - thank you for making this Fringe my favorite! To the City of New Orleans for being the family that actually understands me, Otter & Michael at the Backyard Ballroom, Betty-Carol and Marti at the Bywater B&B, Writopia Lab, The New School, Jim Fitzmorris, Zach Friedman, Matt, Reginald Ray, Amy Higgs, and Laura Chew.
Nov 2012 - NOLA Fringe
New Orleans Fringe Festival - WORLD PREMEIRE PRODUCTION
The Festival nurtures emerging and established performaing artists by presenting fun, fearless and affordable theater to the community and creating ties between artists, audiences, businesses and local organizations. The performances were held in the Backyard Ballroom space in the Bywater dedicated to the development of original theater and musicals, produced by writers, musicians, and performers from New Orleans. Emphasis is on the offbeat and the bold. The theatre is located in a renovetad shed area at the back of a large house and features a comfortable seating area, a bar, and two outdoor patio areas.
JACOB PLATT in association with NEIGHBORHOOD PRODUCTIONS presents:
"Tar Baby"
Written by: Desiree Burch with Dan Kitrosser
Starring: Desiree Burch
Performance Assistant: Jessica Doherty
Director: Isaac Byrne
Stage Manager: Raffaela Vergata
Assistand Director: Angela C. Lewis
Production Assistant: David Blasher
Graphic Designer: Rochelle BaRoss
Creative Line Producer: Amanda Feldman
Producer: Jacob Platt
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Spring 2011 - soloNOVA Arts Festival
P.S. 122 New York City - WORKSHOP PRODUCTION
Presented by terraNOVA Collective's 8th annual soloNOVA Arts Festival
TerraNOVA collective is a vibrant playground for artists devoted to innovative new and original theatrical works. Their multi-layerd development process, solo arts festivals, and productions serve to nurture and liberate New York City.
"Tar Baby"
Written and Perfomed by: Desiree Burch
Co-Written by: Dan Kitrosser
Director: Isaac Byrne
Director and Performer Assisted by: Jessica Doherty
Sound Design by: David Ogle