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Monetizing Emma by Felipe Ossa was produced by Thackery Walsh as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity in June 2009. |
| WINNER of six "Planet Awards" including Outstanding Overall Production of a New Play, Outstanding Playwriting for a New Script of a Play (Felipe Ossa) and Outstanding Direction (Leah Bonvissuto) as well as for James Arden (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play) and Janice Mann (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play). Leah Bonvissuto took home the award for Outstanding Postcard and Program. | |
| Click here for more information including press links to an interview with Leah for Flavorwire.com and the New York Times. | |
| "The 90-minute run time flew by, thanks to a dynamic and suspenseful plot, sharp and funny dialogue, and some great characters... The best part, though, may have been the play's setting in 2013 -- when the Great Unwinding of 2009 is but a memory, and oversubscribed IPOs are once again the norm. If you'd like to imagine a return to boom times, or if you just enjoy good theater, Monetizing Emma is a strong buy." [Deal Breaker - Full text here] | |
"Leah Bonvissuto stages an extraordinary production that seamlessly transitions from scene to scene and still keeps the audience engaged. Her creative vision, Jane Austin meets "The Matrix," is fully realized and works sublimely... Never before has so much been done with just three chairs, a table, and a lamp. [Jasmine] Pai’s set coupled with Laura Parrish’s excellent lighting takes Monetizing Emma from a simple festival play to fully staged production. This is a show that is not to be missed." [Stage Buzz - Full text here] |
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| "Such is the conceit behind the bold, ingenious play Monetizing Emma, premiering at the Planet Connections' inaugural Festivity... Director Leah Bonvissuto directs a tight, coherent production with minimalist staging and props. She captures the mood of Ossa's satirical script with great success. Everyone is on the same page creating a futuristic world too similar to our current one. With just a couple of chairs, a versatile desk, and a lamp, the cast of six actors convey the story. At a modest 95-minute length, the play breezes by... Praise is well deserved for all involved with Monetizing Emma and to Planet Connections for introducing it in their festival." [NYTheatre.com - Full text here] | |
| "Leah Bonvissuto’s direction is tight and nuanced, with cinematic close-ups encouraged. This camera acting works well in the small space." [Theater Online - Full text here] | |