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Drinks available for purchase at the bar, Looneys runs 90 minutes with a short intermission
Use this time to grab drinks - you're welcome to grab drinks during the show, but watch out for actors! Tip your bartender and drink responsibly.
LOONEYS CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE, HIGHLY SUGGESTIVE THEMES & DISCUSSES SENSITIVE MATERIAL
Content Warning: Suicide, Themes of Violence, Addiction, Themes of Sex and Nudity (no live depictions), reference to sexual assault and discussions of mental health. You may leave at any point during the show.
CReative Team
Audra Zook | Director
Sour Grapes Productions | Costumes
Sour Grapes Productions | Costumes
Audra Zook has recently appeared in Out of My Head, Twelfth Night, Comedy of Murders, Hellcab, and The Tempest, and has directed multiple plays including The Venona Decryption and The Glass Menagerie. She is also a member of Theatre 68, regularly writes and performs sketch comedy with the group Punchline Loading, and is a performer in the monthly improv show Joke & Dagger.
Sour Grapes Productions | Costumes
Sour Grapes Productions | Costumes
Sour Grapes Productions | Costumes
Sour Grapes Productions was founded in 2007, incorporated in New York in 2014, and turned into a non-profit in 2019 by two disgruntled performers sick of unfair treatment of indie theater productions in the city. SGP is the home of five regular monthly shows, four yearly festivals, mutitudes of resident artists, and, as you can see here,
Sour Grapes Productions was founded in 2007, incorporated in New York in 2014, and turned into a non-profit in 2019 by two disgruntled performers sick of unfair treatment of indie theater productions in the city. SGP is the home of five regular monthly shows, four yearly festivals, mutitudes of resident artists, and, as you can see here, and insane amount of costumes. Sour Grapes Production owns The Vino Theater & The Cork Studio, which are run by Genny Yosco, Chris Weigandt, and Austin Sky Parker. @sourgrapesproductions
Genny Yosco | Producer
Sour Grapes Productions | Costumes
Genny Yosco | Producer
Genny has loved theater since she was a child, and it's been a steady decline into madness ever since. Since 2014, they with Sour Grapes have produced 105 productions in New York, 81 of which they have directed and acted in, 64 of which have been originals that she has written. They're the creator and director of five monthly shows - SILE
Genny has loved theater since she was a child, and it's been a steady decline into madness ever since. Since 2014, they with Sour Grapes have produced 105 productions in New York, 81 of which they have directed and acted in, 64 of which have been originals that she has written. They're the creator and director of five monthly shows - SILENT BUT DEADLY: A Mime & Clown Experience (2019 - present), CHEMICAL X: The Powerpuff Girls Improv Show (2019 - present), The Addams Parody (2021 - present), Joke & Dagger Improv (2022 - present), and What We Improvise in the Shadows (2023 - present). She, alongside producing partner Chris Weigandt, opened The Vino Theater in 2021, with the aim to provide an affordable theater space for independent artists, as well as The Cork Studio in 2022 because they kept having to turn bookings away as TVT got too busy. Genny is also a team member of AMPD Productions and the band manager for The Richlands. Shout out to Austin for everything. @gennydreadful
The cast of looneys
Jake Barnett as COYOTE/PIGGY
Stefano Boetto as THE HUNTER/FRENCHY
Stefano Boetto as THE HUNTER/FRENCHY
Jake Barnett is an actor from Dallas, TX who recently made the 1,500 mile trek for his Off-Broadway debut in NYC. Known mostly for his works in DFW, such as Edgar Allen Poe in Nevermore, Bob in Bob: A Life in Five Acts, and various film projects such as In Generic Company and House Arrest. While in NYC, he has performed at The Vino Theatr
Jake Barnett is an actor from Dallas, TX who recently made the 1,500 mile trek for his Off-Broadway debut in NYC. Known mostly for his works in DFW, such as Edgar Allen Poe in Nevermore, Bob in Bob: A Life in Five Acts, and various film projects such as In Generic Company and House Arrest. While in NYC, he has performed at The Vino Theatre in the developmental staging of Looneys, played the character of Tanner in T.V. Party, and performed with The Richlands at the AMPD rollout party. Jake plans to continue working in both Texas and New York, with AMPD, The Richlands and future solo projects. He’d like to thank Austin Sky Parker for allowing him to make his NYC debut alongside him, and Genny for all her kindness and offering him a place to stay while traveling. As well as every cast and crew member of this wonderful production. @jakehbarnett01
Stefano Boetto as THE HUNTER/FRENCHY
Stefano Boetto as THE HUNTER/FRENCHY
Stefano Boetto as THE HUNTER/FRENCHY
Stefano Boetto is an actor from Hong Kong, and based in Brooklyn. He received his BFA at Marymount Manhattan College in 2022. He has previously starred in several plays including Rent, Heathers, Les Misérables, Purgatory in Ingolstadt, Just Gone and has recently made his Off-Broadway debut in A Fifth Dimension: An Unauthorized Twilight Zo
Stefano Boetto is an actor from Hong Kong, and based in Brooklyn. He received his BFA at Marymount Manhattan College in 2022. He has previously starred in several plays including Rent, Heathers, Les Misérables, Purgatory in Ingolstadt, Just Gone and has recently made his Off-Broadway debut in A Fifth Dimension: An Unauthorized Twilight Zone Parody. He would like to extend a thanks to the production team for all their hard work. He would also like to extend thanks to his parents for always supporting him in his theatrical endeavours.
Maléna Boylan as LOLA
Stefano Boetto as THE HUNTER/FRENCHY
Maléna Boylan as LOLA
Maléna Boylan is an actor from Dublin, Ireland who recently made the transatlantic journey to immerse herself into the artistic scene of New York City. Since her arrival, Malena has graduated from The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts, earning her degree in Film & Television Performance. She has also recently made her Off-Broadway d
Maléna Boylan is an actor from Dublin, Ireland who recently made the transatlantic journey to immerse herself into the artistic scene of New York City. Since her arrival, Malena has graduated from The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts, earning her degree in Film & Television Performance. She has also recently made her Off-Broadway debut, performing in A Fifth Dimension: An Unauthorized Twilight Zone Parody. Malena has also performed in Nailed It, Just Gone (Sex Jokes & Murder Festival), Out Of My Head (Rally Point Productions New Works Festival) and Twelfth Night (So Many Shakespeares Festival). Malena is also a resident performer in all five of Sour Grapes' monthly improv shows. Malena earned her BSc in Genetics and Cellular Biology in 2020, however this was prior to her life being consumed by her love of performing. She'd like to thank Genny, Austin, Audra and the entire cast of Looneys for making this the most fulfilling project she's ever worked on. She'd also like to thank her parents for their unconditional support and making sure she got on that plane in the first place.
Owen Lee as DEVIL
Stefano Boetto as THE HUNTER/FRENCHY
Maléna Boylan as LOLA
Owen Lee is an actor from Houston, TX who is super excited and grateful to be participating in this production of Looneys. Had a stint in acting school and is now roaming free participating in whatever artistic opportunities comes his way in this life. He would like to extend big thanks to the team, cast, and crew for putting this show to
Owen Lee is an actor from Houston, TX who is super excited and grateful to be participating in this production of Looneys. Had a stint in acting school and is now roaming free participating in whatever artistic opportunities comes his way in this life. He would like to extend big thanks to the team, cast, and crew for putting this show together and believing in him to portray the Devil. He also sends his love and appreciation to his family down south, and one more massive thanks to his wonderful friends for supporting him and helping every single day. @oweeeenlee
Michael Newman as SYL
Hannah Waterman as TWEETIN' BIRD
Austin Sky Parker as BUGSY
Michael Newman is an NYC-based writer, performer, and software engineer who was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He produced Destiny and Peter, a pilot of a web series that was screened at the 2018 Official Latino Film and Arts Festival (NYC and Coachella) and nominated for Best New Media.
Michael has written work for and performed on stag
Michael Newman is an NYC-based writer, performer, and software engineer who was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He produced Destiny and Peter, a pilot of a web series that was screened at the 2018 Official Latino Film and Arts Festival (NYC and Coachella) and nominated for Best New Media.
Michael has written work for and performed on stage at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, the Peoples Improv Theater, the Magnet Theater, and the Atlantic Theater Company. He has produced, written, directed, and performed in over 200 live shows from sketch comedy and one-man performances to improv and drag shows. Michael graduated from New York University with a BFA in drama and a minor in studio art. Currently, he performs sketch comedy with the hit sketch comedy team, Cliff Hanger. Check out more of his work at therealmichaelnewman.com.
Austin Sky Parker as BUGSY
Hannah Waterman as TWEETIN' BIRD
Austin Sky Parker as BUGSY
Austin Sky Parker is a playwright and performer in NYC. He's from Dallas, TX and is a team member at AMPD. See him in a 10 year anniversary performance of Hand to God by Robert Askins in January at The Vino Theater and catch him blaring folk-punk with The Richlands (@therichlandsband). He's proud to be sharing this story with you and is
Austin Sky Parker is a playwright and performer in NYC. He's from Dallas, TX and is a team member at AMPD. See him in a 10 year anniversary performance of Hand to God by Robert Askins in January at The Vino Theater and catch him blaring folk-punk with The Richlands (@therichlandsband). He's proud to be sharing this story with you and is grateful to those who've helped him get out of his own way. Thank you, Genny. Thank you, Jake. Thank you, play-goer. @austinskyparker
Hannah Waterman as TWEETIN' BIRD
Hannah Waterman as TWEETIN' BIRD
Hannah Waterman as TWEETIN' BIRD
Based in Long Island, NY, Hannah Waterman is a musician, writer, and music historian. She is currently a Ph.D student in Critical Music Studies at Stony Brook University. She plays cello with the Stony Brook Baroque Players and with the Richlands (@therichlandsband). Catch up with her on Instagram @hmwaterman
James Tyler White as Ducky
Hannah Waterman as TWEETIN' BIRD
Hannah Waterman as TWEETIN' BIRD
James Tyler White is an actor, filmmaker, entrepreneur who began his career as the Gingerbread man in his Kindergarten production of "The Gingerbread Man". Fast forward 25 years later he is now the owner of GREASEdigital.com a production studio which has churned out hits such as "EDDIE" and "FLAME" starring the talented thespian. Catch Ja
James Tyler White is an actor, filmmaker, entrepreneur who began his career as the Gingerbread man in his Kindergarten production of "The Gingerbread Man". Fast forward 25 years later he is now the owner of GREASEdigital.com a production studio which has churned out hits such as "EDDIE" and "FLAME" starring the talented thespian. Catch James Tyler in a Sour Grapes Production, as he has his eyes set on The City of Angels in 2025. @jtylerwhite @grease.digital
A Note From the Playwright
Looneys was originally billed as "a Laughing Tragedy" - my half-assed attempt to explain the heartache present in this silly little Looney Tunes comedy. And while we lost the subtitle, I believe every change made since the Developmental Staging at The Vino Theater has reinforced this idea of a Laughing Tragedy. These characters are distinctly real and their struggles and pain cut through the jokes the way I know I've cut through struggle with jokes I've made. These aren't the cartoon characters you've grown up with, they're who those characters grew up to be and (if I've done my job right) seeing The Looney Tunes again after so many years should feel the same as running into a childhood friend that life has been rough with.
I ask you to greet these characters with empathy and understanding and look past the cartoon antics to find the real people in there.
Within these characters are me and the flawed friends I love.
Except Frenchy. That dude just sucks.
-Austin Sky Parker, Playwright
A Note From The Director
It’s funny, in a way, that directing such a dark show has been such a joy. But it has. Looneys brings childhood characters into the real world, and I’ve loved seeing them come alive as they deal with purpose, meaning, art, relationships, and often, despair. These both are and aren’t the Looney Tunes you know.
Many thanks to Genny for all the work (so much work!) behind the scenes to make this production happen, Austin for providing a fantastic script and storytelling, Hannah for the beautiful compositions that complete this tale, and of course, the cast! You all have been amazing to work with. I can see the work you all put in to bring each character to life in its distinct way. And to the audience, I’m so excited to share what we’ve done together with you! Enjoy the show.
A Note From the Producer
Well holy crap, y'all. We made it.
When this show first premiered at The Vino Theater in June of this year, I was simply the venue owner of the space the team was rehearsing and performing in. I'd somehow managed to become fast friends with the shows playwright and lead performer, Austin Sky Parker, and while I still am not fully clear on how my insane rants in multiple U-Haul runs managed to get this guy to want to work with me, by the time the next iteration of the show came to be, he immediately asked if I wanted to join the team as a producer.
I knew right away that I would have been an idiot to say no. The script is spectacular, the team we complied is phenomenal, and Austin is simply a joy to work with anyway. Every single step of this process with this show has proven how strong AMPD is going to be as a production company, and I couldn't be more honored to be involved.
Audra, thank you for stepping in to direct. You've brought so much to this show and my respect for you in never ending. To the cast, you're amazing. You're the reason why I do what I do. Austin, what you've started here is brilliant. I love you and I know this is only the beginning for you and for AMPD.
And to the audience - we couldn't do any of this without your support. What you're about to watch (or have watched, if you're reading this post show) is a production that I am so immensely proud of. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here in the bin with us.
-Genny Yosco, Producer
