IAMA Reunion Opens!
I co-wrote a one act in this high school reunion themed one act festival with the wonderful Micah Schraft (Jane The Virgin; A Dog's House). Starring Margaux Susi, Louise Munson, and Adam Shapiro. Three nights only.
Stage Raw Review: Glass Menagerie
Thank you Stage Raw!!
“...Durso is one of the best Toms I have ever seen...”
Thank you Broadway World for the glowing review!
The Glass Menagerie Opens At Sierra Madre Playhouse
Sold Out house. Wonderful Company.
Ross Phillips, Katherine James, Andrea Muller, Christian Durso
Until We Were Light: New Play Reading
I have James Eckhouse and Graham Sibley on this one, taking everyone's breath away. I'm lucky.
The Glass Menagerie: Rehearsals Begin
A role like Tom comes along maybe once in an actor's career if they're lucky. I'm thrilled to begin the first read through today and dive into Williams' electric lyricism. I have tricks in my pocket...
A Midsummer Night's Dream Opens At The Art Of Acting Studio
My Climate Change, David Bowie inspired Midsummer Night's Dream, realized by the fabulous conservatory actors at the Art Of Acting Studio. What a delight it has been to direct them.
Giulia Blandino, Hollie Ortiz, Jennifer Weisner, Mel Satsuma. Fairies.
Sofia Hurtado, Hermia.
Melanie Hoglund, David Bluebell, Sameer Malla, Sofia Hurtado
IAMA Fest 2015 Opens
I had the pleasure of directing Melissa Jane Osborne's one act play SWIPE, one of six one acts in the 2015 IAMAFest at The Three Clubs.
Julia Davis, Morgan Ritchie, Tim Peper
The Whispers | a short audio story for Halloween.
I love this time of year. Though autumn may signify a decay on its way to death, for me the season has always felt like a renewal. This may have something to do with the school year always starting in the fall. And this year, more than most, I am missing my east coast fall. In mid October temperatures were still nearly 100 degrees in Los Angeles. Heresy.
Last year I'd listened to an audiobook Halloween short story that Neil Gaiman had posted for free on Audible. I really enjoyed hearing a new short, scary story and it inspired me to write and narrate one of my own this year. It helped me beat the heat and reminded me of darker, colder places in the world that are better equipped to usher in autumn.
Also, Neil Gaiman had released his story to raise money for a charity. For every download from audible, a certain amount of money went to the charity. I liked his idea so much that I wanted to do it myself. So I wrote The Whispers and narrated it. I don't have nearly the reach that Neil Gaiman has, but I will do what I can with the small part of the world I can reach. I'm releasing the story on SoundCloud the Monday before Halloween and for every listen and download I get through Nov 1st 2015 I will donate one dollar to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Please give my story a listen. I hope it brings some holiday cheer to you. And help support a great cause.
SHINER Nominated for 3 THEATRE BAY AREA AWARDS
FaultLine keeps killing it... SHINER is TBA recommended and now NOMINATED!
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OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION
BEST FEATURED PERFORMANCE BY MALE ACTOR
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN
SF Examiner: Shiner Packs An Emotional Punch!
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SHINER Opens in San Francisco
Monica and Adam are back at it with FaultLine Theater in 2015 after their bay area workshop production last year. This time they get a full band behind them!
Prague Post
From the Prague Post
SHINER opens in Prague!
SOLD OUT opening night. Jay and Bree blew me away.
One Act "Skylight" Premieres at Ammunition Theatre Company
Ammunition Theatre Company's inaugural ONE IN THE CHAMBER festival of One Act Plays featured Tina Huang and Yara Martinez in Christian Durso's one act SKYLIGHT.
Tina Huang and Yara Martinez
Tina Huang and Yara Martinez
Tina Huang and Yara Martinez
SHINER in the Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno play strikes a chord with Cobain, Nirvana fans. -- RGJ
Raw Cut at Brimmer Street Theatre
"In Christian Durso's Raw Cut, the bitter ex-boyfriend of a fast-rising pop star signs on to do a TMZ-style smear story on her the night before the release of her first album. The ex-boyfriend is paid a visit by the pop star's shark of a manager who wants him to drop the story, making him an offer he can't refuse. Directed by David Jette, the reading will feature (in alphabetical order) Amy K. Harmon, Emilia Richeson, and Joseph L. Roberts."