Zero Untitled and long-time collaborator David Gutierrez (Bloodline GEMZ) are in Boston, MA for production meetings and the filming of the next production.  The 41st production will be another music video from DJ Oringe called “Saltie.” Lensing has already begun on this production.

CAST:

Rachel: Lindsey Allen

Grim: David Gutierrez

Rob: Michael Verderber

Leslie: Sally Burgos

Director: Michael Verderber

Costume Design: Vivian Yee

Our next project went officially underway last week (with rehearsals); the show is called “Anti-Gone Wrong: An Adaptation of an Adaptation of Adaptation of Sophocles’s Adaptation of Antigone” or just “Anti-Gone Wrong” for short.

The text, written by Barry Berryhill based on an idea by Michael Verderber, is a random goofball “speedy” version of the epic tragedy by Sophocles.  The original “Antigone” is based on the familial struggle between newly crowned ruler of Thebes, Creon, with his niece Antigone over whether they should give her brother (who happened to be a major threat to Thebes) a proper burial.

“Anti-Gone Wrong” is a street-theatre style play-within-a-play  featuring two bumbling actors trying their best (which is actually their worst) at staging “Antigone.”

Performance dates are June 28 and 29 at the Blue Room in Fore Hall at Texas A&M Univ- Kingsville.  FREE admission.  See the “Anti-Gone Wrong” page for more information.

Last night, Zero Untitled’s 39th production, “Heart and Stole” premiered at the Blue Room at Texas A&M University- Kingsville.  We had a packed house  with standing room only and the crowd seemed to be very pleased with the comic antics of the cast.

The show continues tonight (Thurs, May 6) and Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 at the Blue Room in Sam Fore Hall.  Admission is only $1 – come early, we can only accept the first 40 patrons!

Also, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter!  @ZeroUntitled

The full-length comedy “Heart and Stole” (written by Michael Verderber and adapted to the stage by Gabriel Ruiz)  is Zero Untitled’s next major project.

The play follows one night with Chris, Benji, Ellen and Ronnie; four college students set out to stalk Chris’s ex-girlfriend.  Through their endeavors, they discover more than they bargained for,  more about themselves, and that Benji can be a real whiner.

The show is slated for a late April – early May production.  See the main page for cast details.

The “Divine Comedy” themed Zero Untitled and Gamerz Elite collaboration “Into Hell: A Trek Through Dante’s Inferno” proved to be a success on its one-night performance.  We had a crowd of well over 215+ people is attendance.

An hour into the performance, the line still had not decreased at all, so we had to bump up the “5 at a Time” to “8 at a time” just to accommodate the crowd.  About forty minutes into the performance, a local religious organization came to protest the performance.  Some even shouted at the people waiting in line to get in.  This is very ironic and hypocritical considering that Dante Alighieri wrote this text as a warning to Christians to NOT sin.

From our sources, some of the protesters went to the show and after realizing the positive message, began a prayer circle right outside of the building.

Wild stuff.

The crowd did not cease until sometime after midnight.  Please note, the show started at 8 pm!

As an actor, director, and theatre fan, I have worked on a lot of shows, and I have to say that I am probably most proud of this particular show.   Of the 33 people involved in the show, none of the actors had much experience.  95% of the cast, had never performed in a live theatre piece before.  The fact that students of all different backgrounds culminated together to put on this show, without a flaw, is outstanding.

I have never worked with a group so ambitious and excited about one project before.

Here’s the design of the “Into Hell: A Trek Through Dante’s Inferno” flyer.  Design by Gamerz Elite member Maria Latigo.

Zero Untitled is proud to announce our next project, a collaboration with Texas A&M University – Kingsville’s club Gamerz Elite.
The project, called “Into Hell: A Trek Through Dante’s Inferno” will be a walking tour through the 9 rings of Hell, as outlined by Dante Alighieri’s “The Divine Comedy.” The club and company will be transforming the university hall, Sam Fore Hall, into the 9 rings of death, but with a contemporary twist.
Instead of merely watching people suffer in Hell, audience members will witness that actions that send people into Hell.
The show can best be described as a walking tour, haunted house, live art theatrical performance.
Performance is ONE DAY ONLY – February 25th at 8:00pm and there will be a $2 charge.

Zero Untitled’s 37th production has been unveiled!  This production is very unique for several reasons:

1. Our first film since 2009’s “Over White Wine”

2. Filmed entirely in northern California

3. Used an all-Vietnamese cast & crew

4. Our first film in the “Ultra Short Films” series

5. Music by They Call Me Jessie

6. Zero Untitled’s first attempt at a B-movie style film

As you can see, we are very excited about this short flick.  Go to the “Pilo, the Never Ending” page, under “Productions” and check it out!

Zero Untitled is proud to announce our upcoming series of short-short films.  The films will, like “The Suicide Note”, be under 5 minutes.  As of right now, ZU is planning at least 3-4 ultra short films.  Our first has already been filmed and is heading to the can.

“Pilo, the Never Ending” is the first in the series.  It will star Kayden Nguyen, previously in “13: The Political Climate of Freemasonry.”  Because of the brief nature of the films, not much can be said about the films without giving too much of it away.  See the “Pilo, the Never Ending” for more info.

Well, in response to our slow 2008, the year of 2009 proved to be our most ambitious and busy year yet!Our previous goal or meeting/beating 2006 was reached; we did ten shows that year, so 2009 was a record breaking year! In 2009, we brought you ELEVEN productions: Read more