WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN OCTOBER:
November 3, 2009
Performed Defending the Caveman to a sold out crowd of 1,200 in Morristown, NJ.
3 Callbacks for two great NYC television shows. Booked one, but couldn’t shoot (same day as Caveman- ohhh the sadness!)
Booked a Supporting Role in an Indie Feature, The Lost Children, in pre-production.
Did a reading of A Doll’s House in Montauk, NY for The Naked Stage with actors Frank Harts, Anna Gutto, David Gerson, and Maria Oliveras. Played the role of Krogstad! Hired to teach a verbal communication seminar for a major University’s HR department.
Last but not least… watched the leaves change colors in Vermont with good friends and loved ones. Ain’t Life Grand…
Defending the Caveman comes to Morristown, NJ
October 1, 2009
One Night Only This Fall, Broadway’s Most Successful One Man Show Comes to New Jersey…
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
starring Raymond McAnally
Friday, October 16, 2009
at 8 pm
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
TICKETS: http://www.mayoarts.org/indiv/indiv_caveman.htm
or call the BOXOFFICE 973-539-8008
The hilariously insightful and long-running Broadway comedy that pokes fun at the ways men and women relate to each other! Defending the Caveman discusses the never-ending battle for understanding between the sexes, mining the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone. Mature audiences only
Background:
Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions in over 30 countries, and it’s sure to win yours.
The “outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap” (Chicago Sun Times) has made Defending the Caveman “a comic phenomenon.” (New York Times)
A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Affectionate nudging between audience members occurs during the performance as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage.
Caveman makes us laugh at ourselves about all the ways men and women fight, laugh and love. Couples all across America are in love with Defending the Caveman.
More Information: www.defendingthecaveman.com
More on Raymond McAnally: www.raymondmcanally.com
July into August 2009
July 28, 2009
Hello folks,
Well, I am back from a wonderful vacation; family, friends, and travel. I have been all over the country these passed 5 months and am looking forward to NYC for awhile.
Professor McAnally News: I finished teaching a public speaking at Rutgers University in June and was just hired to teach the public speaking portion of their training for Supervisors.
Hope all is well with you,
Raymond
Houston Arts Weekly Review
June 7, 2009
My first review for the Houston run of Defending the Caveman at the Hobby Center, Houston, TX:
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN – A Review
June 6, 2009 by houstonartsweek
“Houston’s incarnation of the comedy stars Raymond McAnally, who brings to the role a marvelous philosophical bent (this should come as no surprise; he earned his B.A. in philosophy at Sewanee University) and a sincere sympathy for the differences between women and men.”
“McAnally does a wonderful job of revering women. He’s at his best in the show’s quieter moments, discussing how an about-to-be-dad is building a backyard fort for a kid who’s not even born, for example. And he’s spot on when he doesn’t talk at all, letting facial expressions and body language take over (his pantomime of a guy fishing trip is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen).”
Raymond on Great Day Houston June 5th, 2009
June 6, 2009
The best On Camera interview we have had this round of Publicity. Other than some physical bits we did yesterday on FOX, that I cannot find on the web.
Caveman gets interviewed on Great Day Houston (click on link):
http://www.khou.com/greatday/video/?nvid=368663&shu=1
Best,
Ray
Houston Caveman Press
June 4, 2009
June 3rd to the 14th
at the
Articles: Texas Monthly; visithoustontexas.com;
The longest-running solo play in Broadway history comes to Hobby Center Zilkha Hall June 3-14.
Written by comedian Rob Becker over a three year period that included an informal study of psychology, sociology and prehistory, Defending the Caveman is full of wonderful scenarios that celebrate the differences between men and women. This is a comedy men will enjoy, making it the perfect entertainment option for couples, or a girls night out.
Defending the Caveman will be performed by Raymond McAnally who hails from Franklin, Tennessee, where he says all the country music stars go to buy a farm and “feel all rural.” His television credits include 30 Rock (NBC-Universal); Order of the Serpentine (SpikeTV); Guiding Light (CBS); and The Agency (Pilot 2007 NYTVF). Film credits include Ghost Town (Dreamworks), Penance and various short films.
Tickets on sale now for Defending the Caveman June 3-14. All seats are $55.75. For tickets go to TheHobbyCenter.org, call 713-315-2525, or visit the Hobby Center Box Office Street Level at 800 Bagby Street, between Rusk and Walker. For more information on the show visit defendingthecaveman.com.
Cincinnati Acclaim Award Winner!
May 19, 2009
On May 18th, 2009, I was honored to receive a
CINCINNATI ACCLAIM AWARD
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE 2008-2009 Season
for the role of
Ellard Simms in Cincinnati Playhouse in the Parks production of The Foreigner.
PENANCE premiers at Film Festivals
May 4, 2009
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is committed to supporting emerging filmmakers of today and tomorrow. We strive to recognize new and original voices throughout the world and channel the excitement of film into our local schools.
For the past 12 years, the festival has showcased thousands of award-winning films, hosted filmmakers, actors, industry professionals and press from around the globe.
| • | More then 20,000 filmgoers participated in the 2007 festival. |
| • | PBIFF has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Independent Festivals in the world. |
| • | PBIFF has hosted more than 150 World Premieres and more than 1,100 films from 55 countries. |
| • | PBIFF is a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of future filmmakers. |
| • | To date, more than $1 million has been donated to area school programs. |
THE BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL (BNFF) welcomes all to this 10 day international film festival and market, open to the public, filmmakers, and entertainment industry professionals, that will take place from May 1 – 10, 2009 at various venues around the Buffalo-Niagara region.
January to March 2009
March 13, 2009
In January, I shot another sketch with my writing partner at Daily Fiber Films, Ryan Gould. It should be out in the coming weeks.
Also, I became faculty for the semester at Rutgers in Newark, teaching an On Camera performance class.
Currently, I am at the beautiful Tony Award Winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park starting a run of Larry Shue’s THE FOREIGNER!!
I am playing Ellard in a superb cast. We previewed to solid standing ovations every night and Opening last night to the same. This play is so incredibly funny, the laughter just rolls. It is so much fun to work on!!
Our first review! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090313/ENT/90313011/1176
