Me, Myself, I and the Others

Written by Dechelle Damien l Directed by Dechelle Damien and Kimberlea Kressal
2007 Wings Theatre

Me, Myself, I and the Others is a comedy that takes place in the head of a 34-yr old woman. Eight characters struggle to find a sense of self while banding together to confront a recurring issue. This production was supported by the Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund and The Puffin Foundation, Ltd.

Based on a True Story

Written by Wreckio’s Audience l Directed by Christopher Bamonte
2007 April Performance Event
2006 April/June/October Performance Events

Based on a True Story is a piece written soley from letters, journal entries and notes submitted by Wreckio’s audience. It was the company’s job to sew those voices together, without altering one word, to make a cohesive story about the human experience. Wreckio hosted three performance events to showcase this new material in alternative theater spaces throughout 2006, and a month long run of Based on a True Story: The Sex Edition in April of 2007. Watch videos

Gravediggers

Written and Directed by Karly Maurer
2005 May – Ontological Theater @ St. Mark’s Church

In a post-apocalyptic, warring world, two Gravediggers abandon their official duties of burying soldier corpses to settle an ongoing argument. The battle of “who’s right and who’s wrong” is interrupted when a wealthy Mother and Son seeking political refuge infiltrate their home. These conflicting socio-economic classes have to work together once the “Representative of the State” tests their patriotism and loyalties to each other. Gravediggers ran for six weeks. This production was supported by The Puffin Foundation, Ltd.

Wrestling Porcelain

Written by Randi Berry, Tamera Cone, Dechelle Damien, Michelle Diaz, Karly Maurer
Directed by Tamera Cone
2003 November – Access Theater/NYC
2004 July – Ontological Theater @ St. Mark’s Church
2004 November – Snug Harbor, SI – Presented by Matthew Tittone and Larry Anderson

The company’s first ensemble writing enterprise was developed over a six-month period. During this time the core members mined a series of characters (24 roles) for their stories, dreams and values using improvisational and physical techniques.Watch video

Lysistrata

Written by Aristophanes l Directed by Stuart Meltzer
2002 December – Shelter Studios/NYC

Believing the ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes had timely resonance in an America marching toward war with Iraq, Wreckio collaborated with Stuart Meltzer in producing an adaptation of this timeless Greek classic.

Gint

Written by Romulus Linney l Directed by Stuart Meltzer
2002 September - Dreyfoos School of the Arts/West Palm Beach, FL

Wreckio’s production of Romulus Linney’s Gint traveled to Florida for a sold-out, week-long run, during which time the company conducts several intensive acting workshops.

The Corner

Written and Directed by Michelle Diaz
2002 August– P.S. 122/NYC

As part of the NY International Fringe Festival, Wreckio presented a new physical comedy absurd comedy exploring the after-death experience.

The Virtuous Burglar

Written by Dario Fo l Directed by Christopher Bamonte
2002 July – Ground Floor Theater/NYC

Wreckio produced a boldly kinetic reading of Dario Fo’s one-act political satire in which special movement sequences were developed to heighten the play-reading experience.

Gint

Written by Romulus Linney l Directed by Stuart Meltzer
2001 July – Gershwin Theatre/NYC

Wreckio chose Romulus Linney’s fanciful adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt as its inaugural production. Set in 20th century Appalachia with truckloads of quirky characters, Gint got a full staging at The Gershwin Theater. Gint had a cast of nine playing 39 roles.