I Squeezed Really Hard.
September 17- 26
Tickets $25
Written & Performed by Anthony Misiano
In I Squeezed Really Hard., Anthony Misiano serves up a series of painfully funny, progressively more shocking stories about a turbulent childhood and the modern broken home. A journey as raw as it is intangibly universal, Misiano’s fearless, fast-paced storytelling takes us down an engrossing, hilarious and honest autobiographical road that makes us laugh at our darkest moments, and question what exactly we define as family. An unafraid comedy set in a simpler, more aggressive time known commonly as, the 90’s
ANTHONY MISIANO
Writer/Performer
Anthony Misiano is a California born actor, editor, smart-ass and writer now living in New York City. While usually thrown in for comic relief, he has played titular roles on California stages in such productions as Romeo & Juliet, Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Mr. Wade is Dead. In NYC he’s worked steadily in television, commercials, independent film and voice over. On the small screen Anthony’s been seen in Awkwafina is Nora from Queens, TURN: Washington’s Spies, as John Wilkes Booth in Legends & Lies, and as Nikola Tesla in American Genius among others. Anthony says, “It’s crazy for me to be telling a story I kept to myself for so many years. I just assumed it would freak people out given how
bombastic, dark and relentless the events of that period of my life were. But, while few out there may personally relate to everything I’ve experienced, everyone seems to connect with at least one thing. Some element that speaks so deeply and personally to them, whichever that may be, and it’s so wonderfully different for every person. And then they laugh at it – and that’s the best damn part.”
LAURA VOGELS
Producer
Laura Vogels is here to create experiences that feed the mind, thrill the body and elevate the soul. Laura is the founder of the Vogels Creative, where she helps individuals and businesses express their brands authentically and provides creative direction & producing services for film, theatre and photoshoots. Laura has worked as a producer, director, AD and a myriad of other roles for over 20 films/theatrical projects and is honored to champion Anthony’s story. She views storytelling as a powerful tool for healing, creating empathy and connection and that the stories we consume determine the quality of our reality. Her goal is to entertain & elevate. As an actress, Laura studied at top London
schools Italia Conti Academy, RADA and LAMDA. She has worked on stage in both Europe and the US. From Off-Broadway theaters like the Rattlestick Theatre to working in independent film with companies like Audacity Innovative, on TV, and in Voice Over, Laura loves every part of the creative process.
MATT PALMER
Stage Manager
Matt Palmer has been working as a stage manager in various regional and Off-Broadway theaters in New York City since 2013, moving here after graduating from UNCG with degrees in Psychology and Technical Theater. Matt found himself most drawn to show business due to the healing aspects of live theater. Whether an audience finds catharsis in an emotionally relatable show, or just seeks a momentary escape from reality through entertainment, he has always strongly believed that theater saves lives, and is therefore so honored to be a part of such a socially impactful show such as I Squeezed Really Hard. Most notable credits include: Ruthless! The Musical, Annie Get Your Gun, Davinci and Michelangelo: The
Titan’s Experience, Annie, Cloned!, and Sistas The Musical.
ANNIE GARRETT-LARSEN
Lighting Designer
Annie (she/her) is a freelance lighting designer for performance based in and around New York City. Annie is passionate about creating art that gives voice to people who are too often silenced, explores the human condition, and speaks to the world we are living in right now. She is beyond excited to see live performance returning to the city and thrilled to be collaborating on this production! Annie’s design work has been seen at New York: Ars Nova, HERE Arts Center, Judson Memorial Church, Ensemble Studio Theatre (Youngblood), Lee Strasburg Institute, The Tank, The Hudson Guild, Pregones PRTT, Dixon
Place, The Chain, Gallery Players, The Secret Theater, Theaterlab. Regional/Non-NYC: Cleveland Play House, Chautauqua Theater Company. She holds a BA from Bard College.
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Audience members will be required to wear masks as all times within the theater. There will be no food or drink permitted within the theater.