All four of ACME's films were created in collaboration between the actors and their directors—but, have no fear, these are far from student films. Inventively-developed and professionally-produced, these films push the boundaries of the kind of cinematic work that can be created in six months on a shoestring budget. All of the films premiered in New York City and are now available for your viewing pleasure on DVD at the ACME store.
The Invincible Ecksteins
Written
and directed by
Robert Cucuzza
Starring
Kelsey Bacon, Patrick Daly, Britt Genelin, Kelly Sharp and Graham York
Running time: 56 minutes
Premiere: July 30, 2006
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Hesitation
Written and directed
by
DJ Mendel
Starring
Emily Alpren, Regina Betancourt, Julie Fischman, Patrick Long and Ting
Zhang
Running
time: 55 minutes
Premiere: July 30, 2006
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here for a trailer, stills and more.
Wake Up and Waltz
Written
and directed by
DJ Mendel
Starring
Daniel Alexander, Emel
Birsin, Maria Buttazoni, Danielle
DeMato, Gina Guarnieri and Emi Ikehata
Running
time: 69 minutes
Premiere: July 1, 2007
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The Blue Horizon
Written and directed
by
Robert Cucuzza
Starring
Mariangelica Cuervo, Joshua
Dodrill, Gina Guarnieri, Terry Sasaki and
Kelly Sharp
Running
time: 46 minutes
Premiere: April 4, 2008
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The two plays that have come from ACME's Theater Lab have defied expectations of just what an acting studio can do: original work, collectively-created over six months, meticulously-rehearsed, fully-produced with professional designers and presented for three-week runs. These plays have led to golden opportunities for some our actors: glowing reviews, paying work, Equity cards and instant entry into the world of New York theater.
Confidence,
Women!
Written and directed by
Robert Cucuzza
Starring
Kelsey Bacon, Regina Betancourt,
Ella Bole, Britt Genelin,
Gina Guarnieri, Hagar Moor and Kelly Sharp
March
1—17, 2007
Axis Theatre, NYC
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Carpenter's
Gold
Written and directed by
Robert Cucuzza
Starring
Ella Bole, Gina Guarnieri,
Patrick Long, Rebecca Lukens, Hagar Moor, Cori-Ann Roublick and Josh Wolinsky
March
13—29, 2008
Axis Theatre, NYC
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