JUST ASK PRODUCTIONS: Archive

One Night Stands: I Did WHAT For My Country?

Oh thank heaven! It’s 7.7.11, and Just ASK is bringing you a Big Gulp of theatrical entertainment in the form of a democratically-decided 5 minute play contest, starting 7pm at the Irish Rogue Bar, $5 cover. Nurse your July 4th hangover with a beer and sketch theatre— Join us!

Jun 20th

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Park Slope Cassoulet

Mar 17th

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Trials

Mar 17th

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The Questions of the Queen

Mar 17th

Nov 2nd

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Nov 2nd

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We're CASTING a new show!

Just ASK Productions announces its official casting call to you, our loyal fan base, before the notice hits Backstage! Submit NOW to beat the rush and guarantee yourself a slot! “Anyone for a Swingin’ Threesome?” A Night of Three Comedic One-Acts. Written by: Dan Via, Will Lacker, Duncan Pflaster. Directed by: P. Case Aiken III, Adam Samtur, Matthew Kagen Auditions:...

Oct 4th

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Friends of Just ASK: On the Square Productions →

Fellow production company, On the Square Productions, is doing a reading on September 26th at the Time Out Lounge at New World Stages. I just attended their last event, “Wingin’ It”, which was a really fun time and a kindred spirit to “One Night Stands”. So, if you’re free, check it out. -Case

Sep 14th

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Friends of Just ASK: Raspberry Brothers

Hey guys! The group “The Raspberry Brothers”, who have helped advertise Just ASK in the past just sent this out to their newsletter subscribers. Some fun stuff, mostly in Williamsburg. You can find out more at their website: www.RaspberryBrothers.com This Sh*t is Bananas! I’ve got frozen chocolate-covered bananas to give you on Monday, leg-warmers on Tuesday, and...

Sep 13th

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Our Seventh "One Night Stand"!

This is our third and final contest of the season, with the winning playwright having a full length one act piece of theirs produced in full during our December show, Anyone for a Swingin’ Threesome? On September 5th from 7-9pm at the Irish Rogue, Just ASK would like to invite YOU to VOTE for our second of three playwrights you would like to see produced in Just ASK’s upcoming fall...

Sep 1st

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A "One Night Stand" With John Tartaglia!

Um…so, throwing all discretion to the winds, we Just ASK-ed John “Tony Nominated for Avenue Q” Tartaglia if he’d indulge us in a One Night Stand, fully expecting to be rejected. As luck would have it, we were wrong… JOHN AGREED TO HOST AND PERFORM IN OUR SECOND “ONE NIGHT STANDS” CONTEST! On July 18th from 7-9pm at the Irish Rogue, Just ASK would...

Jul 14th

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Here is the video from “1,001 Peorian Nights” from “Anyone for a Classy Threesome?” www.JustASKProductions.com

Apr 25th

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Here we have “Spinner Spirits Presents Showpiece Theater Starring Rex McDeevit” from “Anyone for a Classy Threesome?”, written by P. Case Aiken III and directed by Adam Samtur. www.JustASKProductions.com

Apr 17th

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One Night Stands V: The Contest

This Sunday, at the Irish Rogue (356 West 44th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue) at 7PM is our fifth One Night Stand. Formats mostly the same, playwrights presenting original work in a casual format, musical acts, raffle prizes, $5 cover, and a 2 drink minimum, but this time the audience will be voting on their favorite piece! In that the audience will have a voice in Just ASK...

Apr 6th

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Maybe now… www.JustASKProductions.com

Feb 27th

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We ain’t stoppin’! www.JustASKProductions.com

Feb 27th

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It just keeps goin’! www.JustASKProductions.com

Feb 27th

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Still more… www.justaskproductions.com

Feb 27th

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And more…

Feb 27th

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More of the Lust.

Feb 27th

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Lust-a-Palooza, woot! www.JustASKProductions.com

Feb 26th

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From Lust-a-Palooza! www.JustASKProductions.com

Feb 26th

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From Lust-a-Palooza!

Feb 25th

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Feb 25th

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Feb 25th

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“BWW Reviews: Two’s Company When A CLASSY THREESOME is Concerned ...”

– http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW_Reviews_Twos_Company_When_A_CLASSY_THREESOME_is_Concerned_20100217

Feb 18th

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Ali vs. the Thief www.JustASKProductions.com

Feb 8th

One Night Stands #4: December 20th, 2009

One Night Stands #4: December 20th, 2009 Stephanie Wortel sings the music of Julia Meinwald This evening’s host: Ryan Dunbar! Our first raffle prize winner! “PA” by Adam Delia Pictured (left-to-right): Adam Delia, Jake Bartush “Marking” by Sandy Biano Pictured (left-to-right): Nathan Bovos, Vince Macri “Christmas Kiss” by...

Feb 5th

One Night Stands #2: May 7th, 2009

Manning the Box Office: Sydney Rais-Sherman (left) & Carter Hallett (right) If we spirits do offend… Pictured: Just ASK (Matthew Kagen - left, Adam Samtur - center, P. Case Aiken III - right) Our wonderful host for the evening: Dan Belkin! “Something for Both of Us” by Nick Gillette Pictured: Vanessa Hardy & Rob Alicea The music of Derek Zimmerman ...

Feb 5th

One Night Stands #1: March 12th, 2009

Actors warm up in the official Irish Rogue Actor Bullpen Smile, kids! A scene from “What(’s) Happen(s)(ed)(ing) in the Elevator…” written by Adam Samtur Pictured (left-to-right): Dan Via, Chris Alonzo Pictured (left-to-right): Dan Via, Chris Alonzo Scene from “Seeded Glory” by Melissa Kagen Pictured (left-to-right): Katherine Round (top),...

Feb 5th

Production Photos

Official Production Stills from “Anyone For A Classy Threesome?” 1,001 Peorian Nights On Set Photos: The Adventures of Ja’Afar and Ali In putting together 1,001 Peorian Nights, we shot the DvD series that the characters watch in the play. These are photos from the set: Day 1 Day 2 Sneak Peeks at the Rehearsal Process Spinner Spirits Presents Showpiece Theater Starring Rex...

Feb 5th

Feb 4th

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A Peek into the Rehearsal for "Spinner Spirits..."

Pictured (left-to-right): Pat Reidy (Bobby), Olivia Gilliatt (Sasha), Greg Engbrecht (Rex), David Ebert (Jack) Bobby (Pat Reidy) tries to steal the spotlight Jack (David Ebert) on Sound Effects Sasha (Olivia Gilliatt) and Rex (Greg Engbrecht) share an intimate moment

Feb 3rd

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Ali’s Treasure. www.JustASKProductions.com

Feb 1st

New T-Shirt Designs Available at CafePress.Com!

We just put up two brand new designs on our CafePress site: a long-sleeved white T-Shirt with the “Just ASK” logo and a black short-sleeved tee with the “Anyone for a Classy Threesome?” design! You can check out the products and buy directly at the CafePress website!! Also, we’ll have samples of our three original designs at each of our performances (Monday, Feb....

Jan 31st

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Production Stills from the Filming of "1,001...

Day 2. Arabia by way of Scarsdale.

Jan 30th

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Production Stills from the Filming of "1,001...

Day 1!

Jan 30th

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Meet the Crew for "Anyone for a Classy Threesome?"

The People Who Make This All Possible: Kymberly Tuttle (Stage Manager) has played chanteuses, clowns, little girls, kings, maids, pilgrims, aliens, nuns, filicides, and even a radioactive fish. These were all things she wanted to be when she grew up, so things have worked out quite nicely. Much love to Just ASK for the opportunity and the laughs (I think there were four). Matt Brogan...

Jan 30th

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Meet the Cast of "Song Five, Circle Two"

Leilani Drakeford (Donna) is an actress from Brooklyn, New York. She has worked in film (“Shining Through”, “The Andersons”), theater (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, The Tempest, Into the Woods) and television commercials. A graduate of Cal Arts, she has performed in New Zealand, Los Angeles, and New York. Ginger Kearns (Ska) – Born and raised in western Canada, Ginger is a multi-talented...

Jan 30th

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Meet the Cast of "1,001 Peorian Nights"

Sivan Hadari (Shari) was born in Brooklyn and raised in Israel. After relocating to Israel with her family, she was accepted into the prestigious Alon High School for Performing Arts, continued her studies at the Bet Zvi Conservatory, and became a member of Masach Rishon Israeli Theatre Company for five years. Her NYC training includes HB Studios and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Stage...

Jan 30th

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Meet the Cast of "Spinner Spirits Presents...

Greg Engbrecht (Rex McDeevit) has worked in NYC as an actor, director, and stage manager for three years. He received his BA in Theater at Ithaca College. Recent credits include Mountain Jews (Isaac) Off-B’way, Titus Andronicus (Lucius) with DMTheatrics at The Brick, Whisky, Beer, and Apple Pie (Chris) at the Abingdon, and the New York Premier of The Tragedy of John (Ben) at Theatre Row Studios....

Jan 30th

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“nytheatre.com review Martin Denton · January 25, 2010 Anyone for a Classy...”

– Nytheatre.com

Jan 27th

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“Three Times the Theater by Kelly Aliano Anyone for a Classy Threesome?...”

– Off-Off Online http://www.offoffonline.com/reviews.php?id=1718

Jan 27th

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Ja’Afar’s Journey.

Jan 25th

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Just ASK…Just ASK! Here we are at the end of our Just ASK… interview series. Last and possibly least we bring to you the three “brilliant” “minds” behind “Anyone for a Classy Threesome?” - Just ASK’s Artistic Directors P. Case Aiken III, Adam Samtur, and Matthew Kagen, talking about their creative process and their feelings on their third full-length production. Don’t forget - “Anyone for...

Jan 24th

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Just ASK…Pat Reidy! The 2nd-to-last interview, our very own Patrick Reidy (Bobby in “Spinner Spirits Presents…”)! Check out for from Just ASK on our site! Just four short days until opening night! Be sure to go to SmartTix.com and buy your tickets in advance!

Jan 21st

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The official, full trailer for “Anyone for a Classy Threesome?” is now up! Pass this on to your friends. www.JustASKProductions.com

Jan 21st

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Here’s a quick teaser for our upcoming show. Longer trailer forthcoming.

Jan 20th

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We’re almost done with our interview series. Here we have Christopher Williams, who plays “Lowe” in “Song Five, Circle Two” www.JustASKPRoductions.com

Jan 19th

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Here we have Duncan’s performance from our 2009 Winter One Night Stand. www.JustASKProductions.com

Jan 19th