Launch $tatu$: T Minus 3 Days and Counting!

Launch $tatu$: T minus 3 days and counting!

For this summer's liftoff, a comedy that will surely launch you into another dimension! Status Quo Vadis was first produced in  Chicago in 1971, and was the beginning of David Patrick Wilson's acting career. It opened to rave reviews and played to packed houses; for nine months, the play sold out 288 consecutive performances and closed in the Windy City with a six-month waiting time!

However, the producers (in their infinite wisdom)  sought to change personnel, and when they did, they killed the ca$h cow. It opened -- and closed -- in New York in one night. Even so, the play itself has survived the Dark Ages, and is about to re-emerge in preview at the First Presbyterian Church in Goshen, NY this Friday night!

A timeless piece, it examines the American caste system, (and if you don't think we have one, look again!) A story of sex, ambition, and lust for power set against a corporate backdrop that explores the exploitation of the Have-Nots by the Haves! Whichever one you may be, you won't want to miss this! It'll make you laugh out loud...then make you wonder just what the heck you're laughing at!

Tickets are just ten dollars, and they can be purchased online at www.actinganyone.com , by calling 845.294.8444, or they can be bought at the door! The cast is all local talent, from here in the Hudson Valley region, and mostly trained in the Meisner Method at Acting Anyone Academy, under the direction of David Patrick Wilson. The curtain rises at eight o'clock on Friday for the first of just nine performances! All seats are first come, first served!

Half of the net proceeds will go to the First Presbyterian Church in Goshen to support their work.

Willy Gilly Production's mission is to build live stage production and the  Independent film and television industry in New York's Hudson Valley.  Our goal is provide a vehicle for local talent to assist them developing their gifts and in living their dreams.  If you'd like to continue receiving an occasional update about our films in production, acting and technical training, please sign up at our new website's contact form. 

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And thank you for you interest in and support local artists in Orange County.

Peace,

Nan and David

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“$tatu$ Quo Vadi$”

“$tatu$ Quo Vadi$” 

 “Everything stays the same…wherever you go!”

Time to shake your winter blahs and escape the spring madness (playoffs, exams, graduations, weddings) and join the fun starting on June 21^st for 9 performances of one of the funniest plays you will ever see.

“$tatu$ Quo Vadi$”, a timeless and timely piece written by the late Donald Driver, remains a comedic monument to the tragic truth about the social strata in American Society. (If you don’t think we have a “class” system, you are dreaming!)

Wake up and smell the roses before the long hot summer settles in.

NINE PERFORMANCES ONLY!

First Presbyterian Church in Goshen, NY   Tickets are only $10. 

June 21-23, June 28-30 and July 12-14.

Produced by Nan Gill-Wilson, directed by David Patrick Wilson, the local cast includes Ken Krause, Angela Rosier, Erika Bahr, Adam Seeley, Beki Brindle-Scala, Jennifer Kirk, Brett Anthony, Sean O’Brien, Antonio Rotundo, Connie Wehmeyer, Jon Stein, David Benedict and yours truly, David Wilson. 

Come and join us, we promise you will have a roaring good time. 

It’s time for an attitude adjustment!

Tickets can be purchased on line at:

http://www.actinganyone.com/statusquovadis.html

Like us on Facebook!

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Spring Has Sprung!!

Spring has Sprung!

The days are warming up and so is production here in the Hudson Valley. We have seen a trickle over the last several weeks.  Get ready for the flood.  If you are not an actor by now, you ought to be. To do that you need tools!  Tools and skills, people!

We are talking about the kind that turn a Dream into a Reality! They can turn a desert into a paradise! They can turn your life from something you never wanted into something you never imagined it could be!  But, what good is a hammer if you don’t know how to swing it, or what to hit when you do?

Here at Acting Anyone Academy, we not only have the finest actor's tools you will find anywhere (The Meisner Method), we have a proven track record! David Patrick Wilson has a long history filled with successes on stage and screen (both big and small) as an actor, writer, director, producer... and more!

It is never too late start! You are never 'too old' to use these tools and skills. What's more... YOU NEVER HAVE TO RETIRE! Actors come in all shapes, sizes, genders, races, ages... and some are not even from this planet.

Whoever you are, if an actor is what you want to be, we are the people to whom you want to speak!

We will be holding classes throughout the spring and summer, even while we are in production (Status Quo Vadis, The Craven, Shadow Serenade, The Big Ride, A Hustler’s Life!) You should take advantage of this time, while we area awaiting our funding to clear! Once it does (it could be anytime now),  we will not have to time to be gathering players. We have to hit he field ready to play 'flat out!'

Feel free to jump into it anywhere.  Once you do, we are going to make sure that you know what you are doing.  Our commitment is to giving the best talent the best tools, because that is what it is going to take to recreate the world so it works better for everyone.  This means you!*

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If you really want to see how it works, you don’t want to miss Status Quo Vadis opening June 21, 2013 at the Presbyterian Church in Goshen.  This is a hilarious comedy about the American class system.  It will offend just about everybody at a price that is affordable ($10.00 a ticket).   Get you tickets now. 

http://www.actinganyone.com/statusquovadis.html

Note:

Spring Class schedules are as follows:

*NEW LEVEL 1 ADULT CLASS COMMENCES ON 5/14!!!

Monday

5:00 -6:30 pm Junior Meisner Master Class

7:30-9:00 pm  Adult Meisner Master Class

Tuesday

7:30-9:00 pm  Adult Meisner Level 1  (commences 5/14/13)

Wednesday

6:00-7:00 pm  Youth Meisner Level 1  (8-11yrs.)

Thursday

6:00-7:00 pm  Youth Meisner Level 2  (8-11yrs.)

7:30-9:30 pm  Adult Meisner Level 2

Saturday

10:00-11:30 am  Junior Meisner Level 1 (12-17yrs.)

12:00-1:30 am  Junior Meisner Level 2  (12-17yrs.)

(Classes are on-going and do not have to be taken consecutively.) 

Willy Gilly Production's mission is to build the Independent film and television industry in New York's Hudson Valley. If you'd like to continue receiving an occasional update about our films in production, acting and technical training, please sign up at our new website's contact form. 

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And thank you for you interest in and support of Independent Film production.

Peace,

Nan and David

Speaking of Marathons

Speaking of Marathons

            In deference to the recent events that have caused such pain and suffering to so many who attended the Boston Marathon this past Monday and for all of us who consider ourselves to be ‘safe’ in, “the land of the free and the home of the brave,” we offer our heartfelt prayers and blessings as comfort all in some small way.  However, we believe that there is a greater race that must be run. We call it, ‘The Human Race’ and every one of us is afoot in the field. 

Whether you are in the business of politics, of war, of medicine, of business, or our business; entertainment, we all have a stake in seeing that everyone has the opportunity to participate as equals and share in the rewards of winning this race.   By “winning,” we are not talking about one of us merely defeating another. We are talking about all of us achieving a small measure of greatness, by just being ‘Human’ and showing the best of that humanity to everyone.  The best of humanity comes from the experience of Loving, Forgiving and Accepting that which we do not necessarily understand, but which somehow touches all of us. 

We truly believe that there is no better place for us to live and do our work than here, in the U.S. of A.  To the rest of the world, who we are may not always be best represented by what we do.  I guess this is no news flash, "Not everyone loves America!"  But everybody does seem to love America's entertainment:  how we tell our stories of triumph over evil, victory over adversity, and love above all.  It is the best of what we have to offer to the world. 

Here at Willy-Gilly, we are committed to recreating this world… our world… “The World,” so that it, ‘works better for Everyone!’ Through our films, programs, plays, books, music and other works of those with whom we work, we can make a huge difference.  We will continue to carry on ‘the good fight,’ the fight of Faith in the belief that, "one nation under God, indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all" shall prevail.  We invite our brothers and sisters everywhere to join us.  Stay tuned…

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 ***Willy Gilly Productions, our mission, build the Independent film and television industry and to create a world that works better for everyone through entertainment.

If you'd like to continue receiving an occasional update about our films in production, acting and technical training, please sign up at our new website's contact form. 

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Thank you for you interest in and support of Independent Film production.

Nan and David

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NO TICKY, NO WASHY!!!

No Ticky, No Washy!

Money makes the world go round I believe is the expression.
But what makes the money go round that seems to be the biggest question
confronting us today.

As good citizens in a ‘free market economy’ we place the burden of
directing our resources in the hands of our leaders. Unfortunately, that
means politicians. Money in the hands of politicians is a dangerous
commodity, mostly because as human beings, each politician has their own
agenda, which may or may not be in the public interest.

That is why it is incumbent upon every good citizen to make their voice
heard, not just at the ballot box, but in the halls and seats of government at
every level. By being heard, we are not talking about a self-aggrandizing
shouting match between diametrically opposed individuals. What we are
talking about is a ration discourse of fair-minded human beings addressing
their interests for the common good.

Tonight in Monroe, NY, 5pm in the Senior Center, once again the Town
Board will convene to hear public commentary on the proposed use of
the Monroe Cinemas. It is our deepest desire to serve the community in
whichever capacity we can to insure that this facility is used to its greatest
purpose for the community at large. Entertainment, leisure activity,
education, public exhibition of subject of interest to all, i.e. history, art,
architecture, commerce, etc.

There is space enough in these facilities to accommodate many interests and
purposes. We request that the community come together to present their
thoughts with civility, kindness and love, not just of self, but for all.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Peace and Joy,

Willy-Gilly


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Of Marilyn and Monroe

Of Marilyn and Monroe

It is no secret that Marilyn was the greatest Monroe in history, James notwithstanding!

Considering our current foreign policy and the woeful state of business affairs in this country and how we handle our foreign commitments, that is no small statement.

We (Willy Gilly) continue to move forward against all odds and every obstacle. It is only by the grace of God and our sheer perseverance that we continue to operate as a legitimate business, which leads us to our next Monroe.

We continue to negotiate the closure of our business with the Town of Monroe for the purpose of re-opening and operating the Monroe Cinemas. We have put together a comprehensive development plan for the venue that has the potential of revitalizing the entire Village and in fact the surrounding region. Not just a movie theater any longer, it will provide an entertainment hub for many diverse activities from film, both mainstream and independent to live entertainment to music and art, education and commerce.

We look forward to realizing the dreams and aspirations of not just us, but of everyone who has long awaited the rebirth of this extraordinary edifice.

Look for us to open the doors again to the general public this summer.

Regarding our productions, we remain on hold while our funding partners await the IMF and Homeland Security to release the capital that we have been promised.

After surviving the desert that was 2012, we know that God has great things in store for us in this realm as well.

We will be launching production, regardless, this summer on at least two (2) films adding a third later this fall.

We are wrapping up spring sessions at Acting Anyone Academy. New classes will be forming for the summer. We look forward to using the Monroe Theaters to support technical training and actors training for the entertainment industry. It’s all about Jobs, Jobs, Jobs! Less Talk, More Action!

We have had conversations SUNY OCC to bring course work to their curriculum. We have also been approached by an investment banking firm about the infusion of additional capital into our programs related to the new venture at Monroe Cinemas.

TODAY IS THE DAY! LIVE IT AND LOVE IT!!!

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Beam us up Scottie!

Beam us up Scottie!



The starship Willy-Gilly is heading for infinity and beyond. There are things afoot that are beyond anything that we have previously imagined in the short term, leading us to speculate that the future holds incredible opportunities for us and our partners. While we are not at liberty to discuss all of the details of our impending good fortune, suffice it to say that everyone will benefit handsomely as we continue to explore new possibilities for creating, developing and producing art and entertainment of all varieties right here in OCNY!



From the written word to the stages and screens of all sizes, from consultation to production to management, we are growing in every direction. By the grace of God, through the talent and resources that He has put in close proximity to us at this time, we are able to achieve great things.



We look forward to the day when all of our efforts will be put before the public for everyone in Orange County and the world at large to enjoy. That day is coming very soon! Stay tuned Star Troopers! The universe awaits! Peace. €8-.D

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