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The Anniversary: Sneak Peek
Our “sneak peek” of The Anniversary is live! Huge thanks to everyone who made this possible. Stay tuned for news about reshoots and possible expansion into a feature.
Stay tuned!
Part 1 of The Anniversary will be online tomorrow! In the meantime check out this blog post we found by Haley Fults about our staged reading last summer. Thanks Haley!
Working away
Here’s a glimpse at the post-production sound work for The Anniversary. (Click for a larger image.) We had a few hiccups at the shoot and are planning on reshoots soon, but no worries. We expect to have a “sneak peek” at part of the film shortly. Stay tuned!
Staged Reading @ Salon Contra June 21
We will be performing a staged reading of The Anniversary as part of The Pink Line Project’s Salon Contra series Monday June 21. Spots are limited. Click here to RSVP for a little sordid fun.
Meet the Cast: M.C. Wolfe
We finish introducing the cast for The Anniversary with M.C. Wolfe, who will be playing the role of Vanessa.
M.C. Wolfe is a DC area native with a background in visual and performing arts. After graduating an art-intensive high school program, M.C. moved to California to pursue an education in photography. A persistent desire to explore other forms of expression led her to experiment with a diverse range of activities, from the study of dance and vocal performance to animal wrangling and student films. She eventually found her way into the independent theater community, where she had the pleasure of portraying quirky and eccentric young ladies. M.C. returned to the East Coast in 2007, shifting her focus to music. She has been playing bass guitar and singing with local bands, and currently is the vocalist for a dance-rock group. She can also be found teaching yoga.
“I became aware of this project after receiving an invitation to audition. I was attracted to the story but what really drew me in were the notes in the audition guidelines, particularly the line, ‘And ladies: do not grab an actor by his neck under any circumstances.’ For some reason, that really appealed to my sense of humor and gave me a new perspective on the dialogue.”
Meet the Cast: Kevin Hasser
With everything back up and running, let’s get back to introducing the wonderful cast of The Anniversary. Today we introduce Kevin Hasser, who will be playing the role of Michael.
Kevin Hasser enjoys the artistic life and in particular its existence in Washington DC. After graduating from James Madison University, studying theater and English, he returned to DC to pursue a career in theater. Since then he has spent a year as a touring actor with the Olney National Players, and has had the privilege to work with the companies at the Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, 1st Stage, and more. With backstage roots beginning in college, he also enjoys carpentry, lighting, design, and direction. After theater and film, environmental work occupies a great deal of his time, and he enjoys conservation, cooking, and bicycle repair. In the summer, though, there’s nothing better than biking through town and reading a book in the shade.
“It’s rare when a script of such high caliber floats around this city, and rarer still that a team exists to ground it. Through attending the audition process, I could see the passion this project instilled behind those familiar with it, as well as those who are newcomers to the material. With such intelligent words and an active team behind it, who wouldn’t want to help bring this project to light?”
Meet the Cast: Jason Lott
The cast for The Anniversary is set. We begin our introductions today with Jason Lott, who will be playing the role of Thomas.
Jason Lott has been working as an actor in the Washington DC area for the past ten years. In addition to roles in various independent films and television programs, Jason has appeared in numerous industrial and training films. He has also appeared with many regional theaters, including The Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences, Folger Theatre, Studio Theatre, Everyman Theatre, and Imagination Stage. He has also appeared in two original productions at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre Fringe in Scotland and has been nominated along with his fellow cast members for a Helen Hayes Award for Best Ensemble for Longacre Lea Productions’ Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. He is a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.
“I’m definitely excited to be a part of The Anniversary. I think it’s a fantastic exploration of the illusions and delusions that can exist in a relationship. How well can you truly know another person? How do you know what they’re thinking? Is trust everything it’s cracked up to be? It’s going to be a lot of fun to step into this world and see where it all leads.”
WIFV Newsletter
The Anniversary is featured in Women In Film & Video’s April newsletter! Download the PDF and check out page 7.
Andrew Sadtler: Director of Photography
Director of Photography Andrew Sadtler has signed on to shoot The Anniversary. Andrew is an experienced DP who works primarily in Baltimore and New York and has worked with director Stephen Mack on several occasions. He’ll be scouting locations with us in the coming weeks and will be working with us as we hire crew and secure equipment for the shoot.
The Anniversary: Film Poster
Stay tuned for the signature image of The Anniversary. We’ve brought on graphic artist Mike Pfister to design the poster for us and it should be ready to go in a few weeks. In the meantime enjoy our graphic of Titian’s lovely Venus with a Mirror. (Readers of Venus In Furs should appreciate the reference.)