Our brief run of “Women Scorned” has come to a close after our three scheduled performances.  We had a turn out of 56 people for the event.  A lower attendance figure than usual but considering that this was a summer production, the crowd’s are usually MUCH smaller. It was a lot of fun despite many trials and tribulations; this show has to be Zero Untitled’s most burdensome production to date.  Literally every one in the case was very ill at least once during the rehearsal process.  “Hemlock”, for example, went through a grad total of 2 directors and 5 actresses due to a never-ending list of scheduling conflicts.  In retrospect, these are humorous, albeit frustrating at that moment.

Zero Untitled’s Verderber will spend the rest of the summer working on various writing projects for future endeavors.

Here is the cast information for the forthcoming project “Women Scorned”.

LIBRETTO by Robin Rothstein

Douglas – Rick Saenz

Claire – Stephanie Wright

HEMLOCK by Michael Verderber

Natalie Hemlock – Jannah Morales

THE DEAD WIFE by Don Nigro

Laura – Iris Romero

Maud – Melissa Anne Scott

“Libretto” will be directed by David Gutierrez and “Hemlock” and “The Dead Wife” will be under the direction of Michael Verderber.

PERFORMANCE DATES: June 30, July 1 and 2 @ 7:00 @ the Blue Room in Sam Fore Hall at the Texas A&M University – Kingsville campus.

Our next project entitled “Women Scorned” will be a collaboration with long time affiliates Bloodline Gemz Productions (David Gutierrez) and will be premiered on June 30, July 1 and 2 at the Blue Room at 7:00.  This will be the second collaboration with Bloodline Gemz.  This will be a showcase of several short pieces sharing the common theme of women struggling:

“The Dead Wife” by Don Nigro

“Libretto” by Robin Rothstein

“Hemlock” by Michael Verderber

Gutierrez will direct “Libretto” and Verderber will direct “The Dead Wife” and “Hemlock”.  More news will be available soon.

Zero Untitled Productions’s 31st production, “Safety Critters” officially premiered May 20, 2009 at the Marc Cisneros Center for Young Children to an enthusiastic audience of kiddos and teachers.  The forty minute performance featured a lot of audience interaction from both students and teachers. 

At this point, ZUFP will be attempting to promote “Safety Critters” as much as possible in an attempt to get the show touring and spread the safety message as much as possible.

The official tour for “Random Thoughts and Unfinished Songs” officially began on Wednesday, May 13 at Wise Guys Bar in Corpus Christi, TX.  There were about 23 people in the audience. The show concluded with Berryhill doing an improvisational concert featuring original songs as well as a few covers.  Keep watch for upcoming tour dates.

The new traveling children’s show “Safety Critters” has been cast and rehearsals are underway.  Here is the cast:

The Narrator: Aaron Martwick

Safe T. Bunny: Heraclio Gonzalez, Jr.

Baby Dormouse: Michael Verderber

Our first show will be at the CYC in Kingsville, TX on May 20th.  Starting the 20th, we are officially ready to perform at schools, churches and events.  We are aimed at Pre-K through 2nd grade.

“Random Thoughts and Unfinished Songs” concludes with 2 more shows on Thursday and Friday (Apr 30 and May 1) at 8:00 at the Blue Room in Sam Fore Hall at the Texas A&M Univ- Kingsville campus.  This is a free show.

We’ve had a great turnout so far, so come see what everyone has been talking about!

Barry Berryhill’s new one-man show “Random Thoughts and Unfinished Songs” is right around the corner! His show (which is exactly what it sounds like) will premiere April 14 and run until April 17th at the Blue Room.  This will be a free show starting at 7:30 pm; the show on the 17th will premiere at midnight. 

Written and directed by Barry Berryhill

Co-directed by Michael Verderber

Dramaturgy by Lady Kora

This event turned out to be an extremely random happening; “Surprise Flash Bang: A Happening.”  At the Texas A&M University – Kingsville annual Spring Fling, Verderber, Chad Wallace and Barry Berryhill decided to heat up the party by adding a Zero Untitled style twist.   Following a show by a Fire Poi performer, the boys hopped onto the makeshift stage to give THEIR version of what a fire show should look like.  It was all in good fun for all involved.

Firebreather #1 – Chad Wallace

Firebreather #2 – Barry Berryhill

Firebreather #3 – Michael Verderber

Chances are, if you received a paper that sent you to this website, you witnessed Zero Untitled’s 3rd Happening entitled “13º – The Political Climate of Freemasonry”. This Happening went against many of the conventions of typical Happenings, replacing spontaneity with a political message. You will not find information on Freemasonry here, however, this website is devoted to the theatre company, Zero Untitled Films/Productions.

Conceived by Thuy Nguyen

Directed by Michael Verderber

Makeup – Felicia Morin

Additional Support – Rolando Rios

The Cast:

13 – Thuy Nguyen

33 – Allan Guzman

13 – Jeanpierre Heurtelou

33 – Chad Wallace