SIMON STUDIO

THE SIMON STUDIO Halloween Masque and Cinema/Theatre Festival

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:45:00 +0000

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:44:37 -0500
From: simonstudio@comcast.net
To:
Subject: THE SIMON STUDIO Halloween Masque and Cinema/Theatre Festival

THE SIMON STUDIO's annual
"HALLOWEEN MASQUE"
Cinema & Theatre Festival
Produced by
Roger Hendricks Simon &
Daniel Simon

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 5:30 - 9:00 PM
AT THE
DRAMA BOOK SHOP
Arthur Seelen Theatre, 250 W. 40th Street (Lower Level).

This celebratory event is comprised of both our studio's new film project screenings by
Daniel Simon, Georgiana Nestor &Todd Connor and
classical & contemporary theatre scenes and monologues performed
on the subject of things related to Halloween -
death, horror, and/or characters hiding behind "masks", etc.
Participants should bring an improvised costume suitable to the character they perform.

Open Lab Session at 5:30 PM with

Roger Hendricks Simon

Currently featured in Oliver Stone's WALL STREET II
Director/Coach:
James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, Samuel L. Jackson,
Tovah Feldshuh, James Woods,
Yale Rep, NY Shakespeare Festival,
London's Royal Court Theatre

Films and "Halloween Masque" presentation at 7:30 PM
Admission is free, reservations are requested.
Donations accepted for the studio's John Palmore Scholarship Fund.

For information and reservations for
current professional lab sessions and/or
private coaching with Mr. Simon
please call 212- 841-0204 or 917-776-9209
rhsstudio@hotmail.com
www.simonstudio.com
www.youtube.com/SimonStudioPresents

SIMON STUDIO SEEKS NEW TALENT FOR PROFESSIONAL FILM/TV/THEATRE LAB

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:54:00 +0000

ACTORS, WRITERS AND DIRECTORS FOR SIMON STUDIO'S PROFESSIONAL LAB W/CINEMA & THEATRE FESTIVAL

The Simon Studio, now in its 31st. year, is currently seeking new talent for its upcoming Nov./Dec. On Camera Professional Lab for training and its upcoming new film and theatre presentations at THE SIMON STUDIO/DRAMA BOOK SHOP CINEMA & THEATRE FESTIVAL at the Arthur Seelen Theatre in NYC. This ongoing lab is directed by Roger Hendricks Simon, currently featured opposite Michael Douglas, Josh Brolin, Charley Sheen, Frank Langella & Eli Wallach in Oliver Stone's new film WALL STREET II and the star of the critically acclaimed recent feature film THE SUBLET. Those selected train, develop and perform new and classical film/TV and theatre projects in this unique studio lab which combines actors with playwrights, directors, screenwriters, agents/casting directors, winning an NEA grant and Samuel French Short Play Festival awards in the process. Mr. Simon has previously directed/coached James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Tovah Feldshuh, the NY Shakespeare Festival and London's Royal Court Theatre as well as premiers by Tennessee Williams, David Hare, Sam Shepard and Michael Weller. Consideration also for the studio's upcoming reading series of developing new theatre and film projects, industry and public presentations for the ongoing Time Warner Cable TV series SIMON STUDIO PRESENTS and the studio's critically acclaimed annual BARD AT THE BAR, a Shakespeare collage performance. Lab sessions include cold readings, classical and developing contemporary theatre and film projects, scene study, monologues, audition technique and physical and vocal work.
Seeking—Actors, Playwrights/Screenwriters, and Directors. For those selected, $125. required for initial lab fee.

Audition audits/interviews by appt. only between Oct. 17 - Nov. 1. For an appt., actors, writers and directors should call (212) 841-0204 and/or mail resume and/or samples of plays/screenplay material for development to SIMON STUDIO, P.O Box 231469 Ansonia Station, NYC 10023 or email rhsstudio@hotmail.com. For more info, visit www.simonstudio.com and view our film/TV work at Youtube.com/Simonstudiopresents.

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Posted By Roger Hendricks Simon to SIMON STUDIO at 10/14/2009 05:47:00 AM

SIMON STUDIO SEEKS NEW TALENT FOR PROFESSIONAL FILM/TV/THEATRE LAB

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:47:00 +0000

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

From: rhsstudio@hotmail.com
To: simonstudio@comcast.net; rhsstudio@gmail.com; rhsstudio@hotmail.com
Subject: SIMON STUDIO SEEKS NEW TALENT FOR PROFESSIONAL FILM/TV/THEATRE LAB
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:45:07 -0400

Dear J,
Here's the latest email to go out to recent Actorfest and TRU, etc. It just came out in Backstage this week and next.
I'll have brochure corrections later today.
xxxx
Roger

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

ACTORS, WRITERS AND DIRECTORS FOR SIMON STUDIO'S PROFESSIONAL LAB W/CINEMA & THEATRE FESTIVAL

FEATURE FILM AUDITION AT THE SIMON STUDIO LAB

SimonStudio@alumni.cmu.edu (NoahDavidSimon) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:25:00 +0000

FEATURE FILM AUDITION AT
THE SIMON STUDIO LAB
THIS SATURDAY, OCT. 10th

As a special part of this Saturday's SIMON STUDIO On Camera
Film/TV/Theatre Professional Lab actors will be auditioned and
selected for Producer/Casting Director Robert Christie's new
commercial feature film THE LAST KUNG FU MAN shooting end of October.
Both speaking roles and featured background roles available with
possible pay. As always, cold readings and monologues will be worked
on with SIMON STUDIO director/teacher Roger Hendricks Simon in the
Lab. Mr. Simon is currently shooting WALL STREET 2 with Oliver Stone.
This special 1-4 pm session is this Saturday at Where Eagles Dare, 347
W. 36 St., 13th. floor. ($20.00 audit fee).

Can't make it Saturday? You can participate in one on camera group
class audit ($20)
(Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. or Sat./Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.)
and/or one private coaching ($60).
You would then be eligible for participation in THE SIMON STUDIO's
award winning Professional Lab for film/theatre training
and industry showcase production.

Remember, discounted Lab fee for new members of $20
from now until Nov. 1st.

Call immediately for limited reservations:
THE SIMON STUDIO
Roger Hendricks Simon
212-841-0204
917-776-9209

Special Feature Film Audition Session at THE SIMON STUDIO

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:56:00 +0000

FEATURE FILM AUDITION AT
THE SIMON STUDIO LAB
THIS SATURDAY, OCT. 10th

As a special part of this Saturday's SIMON STUDIO On Camera
Film/TV/Theatre Professional Lab actors will be auditioned and
selected for Producer/Casting Director Robert Christie's new
commercial feature film THE LAST KUNG FU MAN shooting end of October.
Both speaking roles and featured background roles available with
possible pay. As always, cold readings and monologues will be worked
on with SIMON STUDIO director/teacher Roger Hendricks Simon in the
Lab. Mr. Simon is currently shooting WALL STREET 2 with Oliver Stone.
This special 1-4 pm session is this Saturday at Where Eagles Dare, 347
W. 36 St., 13th. floor. ($20.00 audit fee).

Can't make it Saturday? You can participate in one on camera group
class audit ($20)
(Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. or Sat./Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.)
and/or one private coaching ($60).
You would then be eligible for participation in THE SIMON STUDIO's
award winning Professional Lab for film/theatre training
and industry showcase production.

Remember, discounted Lab fee for new members of $20
from now until Nov. 1st.

Call immediately for limited reservations:
THE SIMON STUDIO
Roger Hendricks Simon
212-841-0204
917-776-9209
rhsstudio@hotmail.com
www.simonstudio.com

THE SIMON STUDIO - Announcement!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:21:00 +0000

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 06:03:57 -0500
From: simonstudio@comcast.net
To:
Subject: THE SIMON STUDIO - Announcement!

THE SIMON STUDIO
is proud to announce
Roger Hendricks Simon
has been cast in
Oliver Stone's new movie
"Wall Street II"
playing opposite
Michael Douglas, Frank Langella and Josh Brolin
in the role of Bernie Jacobs.

Congratulations Roger!

(Director/coach for John Lithgow, James Earl Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Tovah Feldshuh,
Yale Rep, N.Y. Shakespeare Festival, London's Royal Court Theatre)

On camera classes & private coaching sessions will continue
to be available - fall sessions starting now with limited openings.
You must register immediately to participate in this
award winning theatre/film/TV professional lab.

Please call Roger ASAP for information and audit appointment.

THE SIMON STUDIO
Roger Hendricks Simon
212-841-0204
917-776-9209
rhsstudio@hotmail.com
www.simonstudio.com

from Roger H. Simon re: Opening of our new Dinner Theatre in Poughkeepsie with Tom Dreesen!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Hi, On Sat., Aug. 29 I'm producing and directing a great new play
starring Tom Dreesen to kick off our new Dinner/Cabaret Theatre in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Hope you join us for this special night. Please see below and RSVP.
Best,
Roger

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

_______________________________
THE SIMON STUDIO
& The City of Poughkeepsie Quadricentennial Committee
cordially invite you to see
Tom Dreesen live!

Vaudeville At The Chance
Saturday, August 29th - 7:30 P.M.
(Optional Dinner 6:30 P.M)

Featuring
"SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA"
Starring
Frank Sinatra's Funny Man Comedian
Tom Dreesen

Directed by
Roger Hendricks Simon

"Shining Shoes and Sinatra" is a one man play that answers the question
how does a little boy go from shining shoes in a bar while Frank Sinatra
is singing on the jukebox and grow up to carry the singer's coffin to his grave?

"A good comedian can make you laugh for an hour and a half. A great comedian
can make you laugh and cry in that same hour and a half. Be prepared
to do just that. ... Brilliant ... Funny ... Poignant! - Chicago Tribune

See Tom Dreesen's interview with David Letterman -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5O4LUEVJR4

*** ALSO ***

Dr. Peter Muir's
"Razzmatazz Ragtime Revue"

THE CHANCE THEATRE
6 Crannell Street (off Main Street)
Poughkeepsie, NY
Tickets: $20.00
Don't be left out! Call the box office now at 845-471-1966
for information, limited reservations and tickets
Buffet Dinner provided by THE CHANCE at 6:30 PM - $20.00

Sponsored by James McCann Foundation, Charitable Trust,
Hammond Security Systems, Ulster Savings, Ballentine Communications,
The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Vincitore's Hudson Valley Piano Center &
Clear Channel Radio

THE SIMON STUDIO and Tom Dreesen!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:07:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO &
The City of Poughkeepsie Quadricentennial Committee
Vaudeville At The Chance
Saturday, August 29th - 7:30 P.M. (Optional Dinner 6:30 P.M)
"SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA"
Starring Frank Sinatra's Funny Man Comedian Tom Dreesen
Directed by Roger Hendricks Simon
"Shining Shoes and Sinatra" is a one man play that answers the question how
does a little boy go from shining shoes in a bar while Frank Sinatra sings
on the jukebox and grow up to carry the singer's coffin to his grave?
See Tom Dreesen's interview with David Letterman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpADk-p2QA
Also Dr. Peter Muir's "Razzmatazz Ragtime Revue"
THE CHANCE THEATRE, 6 Crannell St, Poughkeepsie, NY
For information & show tickets - $20.00 Call 845-471-1966
Buffet Dinner by THE CHANCE at 6:30 PM - $20.00

THE SIMON STUDIO and Tom Dreesen!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:45:00 +0000

Tickets: $20.00; Call 845-471-1966 for information,  limited reservations and tickets Buffet Dinner provided by THE CHANCE at 6:30 PM - $20.00 Sponsored by James McCann Foundation, Charitable Trust, Hammond Security Systems, Ulster Savings, Ballentine Communications, The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Vincitore's Hudson Valley Piano Center  and Clear Channel Radio

THE SIMON STUDIO and Tom Dreesen!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO & The City of Poughkeepsie Quadricentennial Committee
Vaudeville At The Chance
Saturday, August 29th - 7:30 P.M. (Optional Dinner 6:30 P.M)
"SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA"
Starring Frank Sinatra's Funny Man Comedian Tom Dreesen
Directed by Roger Hendricks Simon
"Shining Shoes and Sinatra" is a one man play that answers the question how does a little boy go
from shining shoes in a bar while Frank Sinatra sings on the jukebox and grow up to carry the singer's coffin to his grave?
See Tom Dreesen's interview with David Letterman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpADk-p2QA
Also Dr. Peter Muir's "Razzmatazz Ragtime Revue
THE CHANCE THEATRE 6 Crannell Street,Poughkeepsie, NY

Tickets: $20.00; Call 845-471-1966 for information, limited reservations and tickets Buffet Dinner provided by THE CHANCE at 6:30 PM - $20.00 Sponsored by James McCann Foundation, Charitable Trust, Hammond Security Systems, Ulster Savings, Ballentine Communications, The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Vincitore's Hudson Valley Piano Center & Clear Channel Radio

THE SIMON STUDIO and Tom Dreesen!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:28:00 +0000

See Tom Dreesen's interview with David Letterman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpADk-p2QA  Also Dr. Peter Muir's  "Razzmatazz Ragtime Revue" THE CHANCE THEATRE 6 Crannell Street,Poughkeepsie, NY Tickets: $20.00; Call 845-471-1966 for information, limited reservations and tickets Buffet Dinner provided by THE CHANCE at 6:30 PM - $20.00  Sponsored by James McCann Foundation, Charitable Trust, Hammond Security Systems, Ulster Savings, Ballentine Communications, The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Vincitore's Hudson Valley Piano Center & Clear Channel Radio

THE SIMON STUDIO and Tom Dreesen!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:28:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO
& The City of Poughkeepsie Quadricentennial Committee
cordially invite you to see
Tom Dreesen live!

Vaudeville At The Chance
Saturday, August 29th - 7:30 P.M.
(Optional Dinner 6:30 P.M)

Featuring
"SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA"
Starring
Frank Sinatra's Funny Man Comedian
Tom Dreesen

 Directed by  Roger Hendricks Simon  "Shining Shoes and Sinatra" is a one man play that answers the question  how does a little boy go from shining shoes in a bar while Frank Sinatra is singing on the jukebox  and grow up to carry the singer's coffin to his grave?  "A good comedian can make you laugh for an hour and a half. A great comedian can make you laugh and cry in that same hour and a half. Be prepared to do just that. ... Brilliant ... Funny ... Poignant! - Chicago Tribune  See Tom Dreesen's interview with David Letterman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpADk-p2QA  *** ALSO ***  Dr. Peter Muir's "Razzmatazz Ragtime Revue"  THE CHANCE THEATRE 6 Crannell Street  (off Main Street) Poughkeepsie, NY Tickets: $20.00  Don't be left out!  Call the box office now at 845-471-1966  for information, limited reservations and tickets   Buffet Dinner provided by THE CHANCE at 6:30 PM - $20.00  Sponsored by James McCann Foundation, Charitable Trust, Hammond Security Systems, Ulster Savings, Ballentine Communications, The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Vincitore's Hudson Valley Piano Center & Clear Channel Radio.

FW: THE SIMON STUDIO and Tom Dreesen!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:09:00 +0000

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:38:07 -0500
From: simonstudio@comcast.net
To: rhsstudio@hotmail.com
Subject: THE SIMON STUDIO and Tom Dreesen!


Directed by 
Roger Hendricks Simon

"Shining Shoes and Sinatra" is a one man play that answers the question how does a little boy go from shining shoes
in a bar while Frank Sinatra is singing on the jukebox and grow up to carry the singer's coffin to his grave?

"A good comedian can make you laugh for an hour and a half. A great comedian
can make you laugh and cry in that same hour and a half. Be prepared
to do just that. ... Brilliant ... Funny ... Poignant! - Chicago Tribune

*** ALSO ***

Dr. Peter Muir's "Razzmatazz Ragtime Revue"

THE CHANCE THEATRE
6 Crannell Street  (off Main Street)
Poughkeepsie, NY
Tickets: $20.00 
Don't be left out!  Call the box office now at 845-471-1966 
for information, limited reservations and tickets


Buffet Dinner provided by THE CHANCE at 6:30 PM - $20.00

Sponsored by James McCann Foundation, Charitable Trust,
Hammond Security Systems, Ulster Savings, Ballentine Communications,
The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Vincitore's Hudson Valley Piano Center & Clear Channel Radio.

THE SIMON STUDIO PRESENTS SINATRA FUNNYMAN TOM DREESEN IN NEW COMEDY "SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA" SAT., AUG. 29 AT POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.'S CHANCE THEATRE

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:49:00 +0000

> THE SIMON STUDIO
> Press Release
> Contact Jude Albert
> 212-841-0204845-485-9829
> rhsstudio@hotmail.com
> www.simonstudio.com
>
> August 14, 2009
>
>
> SIMON STUDIO PRESENTS SINATRA FUNNYMAN TOM DREESEN IN NEW COMEDY "SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA"- SAT., AUG. 29

DIRECTED BY ROGER HENDRICKS SIMON AT THE HISTORIC CHANCE" IN POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.
> THIS SPECIAL EVENING INTRODUCES DINNER THEATRE CABARET TO POUGHKEEPSIE

> A special evening on Saturday, August 29 is designed to bring back live comedy/vaudville theatre to
> the historic Chance on Main St. Poughkeepsie. Award winning producer/director Roger Hendricks Simon (N.Y. Shakespeare Festival, London's Royal Court Theatre and The Simon Studio)
> will direct comedian/actor Tom Dreesen starring in his own play SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA. The evening marks Mr. Simon's and the Hudson-Fulton Quadricentennial Celebration Committee's introduction of dinner theatre/cabaret to Poughkeepsie.
>
> Dreesen's autobiographical play SHINING SHOES uses the songs of Sinatra and poses the question "How does a little boy go from shining shoes in a bar while Frank
> Sinatra is singing on the jukebox and grow up to carry the singer's coffin to his grave? The play recounts
> Dreesen's journey from impoverished childhood in Harvey, Illinois to being a member of
> America's only black and white comedy team - a team that breaks up and leaves him on his own to pay
> dues until he hits the big time - performing on the Johnny Carson Show and with Sammy Davis, Jr. From there to flying in Frank Sinatra's private jet
> for 14 years doing one niters and having his name on the marquees of Las Vegas with the
> Chairman of the Board is what this evening is all about. Rick Kogan of the
> Chicago Tribune wrote, "comedian Tom Dreesen is a masterful storyteller who digs down deep in
> his soul to tell you all the joys and heartaches he had to go through from Harvey
> to Hollywood. A good comedian can make you laugh for an hour and a half. A great comedian can
> make you laugh and cry in that same hour and a half. Be prepared to do just that.....Brilliant...Funny.....Poignant!"
>
> Since leaving his hometown of Harvey, Illinois over 30 years ago to seek fame and fortune in Hollywood Tom Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on national TV
> including 61 appearances on the Tonight Show. He's a favorite guest of David Letterman and has hosted the show during David's absence. For many years a
> regular in all the main showrooms in Las Vegas, he has performed with Sammy Davis, Jr., Liza Minelli, Natalie Cole, Smokey Robinson and for 14 years
> toured the nation as the opening act for Frank Sinatra. He has lent his talent to over 100 charities and as
> an ex GI and strong supporter of our troops he's performed in military
> bases all over the world including Iraq. In May of 2005 he received the prestigious
> "Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award" for humanitarian service to his country.
>
>
> Director Roger Hendricks Simon has directed and acted for the N.Y. Shakespeare Festival, Yale Rep, London's Royal Court Theatre working with James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods and Tovah Feldshuh among others. He recently produced and directed the POUGHKEEPSIE SHIPYARDS PAGEANT for the Hudson-Fulton Quadcentennial Celebration and is currently the Artistic Director of THE SIMON STUDIO in NYC and Poughkeepsie and the producer/host of SIMON STUDIO PRESENTS on Time Warner Cable.
>
> Nancy Cozean, Committee Chair for the City of Poughkeepsie Quadcentennial Celebration Committee says "Many area residents only think of The Chance as our
> area Rock and Roll mecca, but The Chance has had a rich and diverse history. Many don't realize that The Chance once presented live vaudville and
> theatre to early 20th. century audiences in downtown Poughkeepsie.

Mr. Simon adds: "In these hard times we think there's a local audience more than ready for this kind of
> entertainment, so we're giving it shot. It's time to remember and bring back the good
> life of Main Street and if it works the way I think it will, we have plans to continue
> this kind of thing. The Chance is an important part of our culture and history on Main Street
> and just the right place to do this."

A buffet dinner for $20. will be available at 6:30 pm prior to the show. Drinks and the show follows at 7:30 pm with a Vaudville opener DR. PETER MUIR'S RAZZMATAZZ RAGTIME REVUE. Tickets for the show alone are $20. Further information about SHINING SHOES AND SINATRA call THE SIMON STUDIO: 917-776-9209 or go to www.Poughkeepsiequad.org and/or www.simonstudio.com. For ticket reservations call The Chance Ticket Box Office at 845-471-1966.

BARD @ THE BAR at THE SIMONS STUDIO

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:33:00 +0000

You are cordially invited to
Bard @ the Bar
in honor of William Shakespeare

Directed by Roger Hendricks Simon

Monday, August 10th, 7:00 P.M.
Havana Central
West End Theater Bar
2911 Broadway at 113th
New York, NY

This performance will include scenes, songs and dance by William Shakespeare, featuring current studio members, alumni and guests from film and the Broadway and London stage.

"... an impressive group of scenes, using every inch of the expansive room, as well as audience members, as part of the ambiance... a ‘60’s style street theatre environment, (where) audience members wandered in and out and photographers documented the performance. Strict homage was paid to the Bard’s language, with vivid, highly physicalized portrayals by all. Actors of all shapes, sizes and ages were encouraged to share their talents, eschewing the youth-oriented look of many recent Shakespearean productions. Director Roger Hendricks Simon is to be congratulated for his dedication to the inclusion of all types of talented actors, and the large, enthusiastic crowd obviously agreed."

Off-Off Broadway Review

Admission $10.00 at the door.
Please RSVP at 212-841-0204
E-mail us at rhsstudio@hotmail.com
www.simonstudio.com

THE SIMON STUDIO - Bard at the Bar!

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:22:00 +0000

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Roger Hendricks Simon <roger@simonstudio.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Subject: THE SIMON STUDIO - Bard at the Bar!
To: rhsstudio@hotmail.com

Come One - Come All!!!

It is with great pride that
THE SIMON STUDIO
& Roger Hendricks Simon
are celebrating the studio's
31st anniversary!

And the celebration would not be complete without our annual
BARD @ THE BAR
at the famous "West End Bar" currently "Havanna Central"
Broadway at 114th Street
Monday, August 10th - 7:00 P.M.
Admission: $10.00 at the door

Please save the date
for this lively performance collage
of scenes, songs and dance from Williamhh Shakepeare's works.
Directed by Mr. Simon

RSVP's accepted at 212-841-0204

THE SIMON STUDIO
Roger Hendricks Simon
212-841-0204
917-776-9209
rhsstudio@gmail.com
www.simonstudio.com

THE SUBLET & Simon Studio films featured July 12 in Poughkeepsie

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:22:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO
Press Release
www.simonstudio.com
rhsstudio@hotmail.com
Administration/Press Rep: Jude Albert
212-841-0204

July 3, 2009

"THE SUBLET" AND OTHER AWARD WINNING SIMON STUDIO FILMS TO BE SCREENED
THIS SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 12 IN POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. AS PART OF
HUDSON-FULTON QUADRICENTENNIAL UNDER THE BRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL -
SCREENINGS AND INDEPENDENT FILM PANEL DISCUSSIONS AT MID HUDSON
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PAVILLION JULY 11-12

A special screening of the award winning feature film THE SUBLET and
new SIMON STUDIO

short films will be featured at the upcoming Hudson-Fulton
Quadricentennial Under the Bridge

Film Festival this Sunday, July 12 in the Pavillion of the Mid Hudson
Children's Museum.

Starring Poughkeepsie resident Roger Hendricks Simon and directed by
Georgiana Nestor, the

film - shot in Poughkeepsie and NYC - was critically acclaimed when it
opened in NYC at

the Quad Cinema and won four BEST FEATURE awards at international
festivals. This special

film festival is sponsored by the Hudson-Fulton Quadcentennial
Celebration Committee. Other

films selected to be screened on Sunday are the premier of director
Daniel Simon's new short

films - LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT and JIMMY'S CAFE (written by Jude
Albert and recently

screened at Newport Beach Film Festival in California). Additional
locally produced shorts,

documentaries and films by the Children's Media Center and others will
be featured on

Saturday, July 11. Panel discussions will feature local as well as
national and international

film makers TBA. Local participants on the Sunday night panel include
film makers Daniel

and Roger Hendricks Simon of THE SIMON STUDIO and Georgiana Nestor,
producer/director

of THE SUBLET. THE SUBLET will be screened at 8 pm Sunday night
preceded by Daniel

Simon's shorts and the panel discussion on Independent film making
called "THE ROAD TO

INDEPENDENCE". A special historical archive film on Poughkeepsie will
be screened by

Poughkeepsie videographer Dick Crenson starting at 6 pm Sunday with
the panel discussion

on independent film making to follow at 7:15 pm. Appropriate for the
entire family,

admission is by $5. donation. For further information call THE SIMON STUDIO at

917-776-9209.

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Posted By Roger Hendricks Simon to SIMON STUDIO at 7/04/2009 09:16:00 AM

FW: THE SUBLET & Simon Studio films featured July 12 at Under the Bridgel Film Festival in Poughkeepsie

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:16:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO
Press Release
www.simonstudio.com
rhsstudio@hotmail.com
Administration/Press Rep: Jude Albert
212-841-0204

July 3, 2009

"THE SUBLET" AND OTHER AWARD WINNING SIMON STUDIO FILMS TO BE SCREENED THIS SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 12 IN POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. AS PART OF HUDSON-FULTON QUADRICENTENNIAL UNDER THE BRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL - SCREENINGS AND INDEPENDENT FILM PANEL DISCUSSIONS AT MID HUDSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PAVILLION JULY 11-12

A special screening of the award winning feature film THE SUBLET and new SIMON STUDIO

short films will be featured at the upcoming Hudson-Fulton Quadricentennial Under the Bridge

Film Festival this Sunday, July 12 in the Pavillion of the Mid Hudson Children's Museum.

Starring Poughkeepsie resident Roger Hendricks Simon and directed by Georgiana Nestor, the

film - shot in Poughkeepsie and NYC - was critically acclaimed when it opened in NYC at

the Quad Cinema and won four BEST FEATURE awards at international festivals. This special

film festival is sponsored by the Hudson-Fulton Quadcentennial Celebration Committee. Other

films selected to be screened on Sunday are the premier of director Daniel Simon's new short

films - LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT and JIMMY'S CAFE (written by Jude Albert and recently

screened at Newport Beach Film Festival in California). Additional locally produced shorts,

documentaries and films by the Children's Media Center and others will be featured on

Saturday, July 11. Panel discussions will feature local as well as national and international

film makers TBA. Local participants on the Sunday night panel include film makers Daniel

and Roger Hendricks Simon of THE SIMON STUDIO and Georgiana Nestor, producer/director

of THE SUBLET. THE SUBLET will be screened at 8 pm Sunday night preceded by Daniel

Simon's shorts and the panel discussion on Independent film making called "THE ROAD TO

INDEPENDENCE". A special historical archive film on Poughkeepsie will be screened by

Poughkeepsie videographer Dick Crenson starting at 6 pm Sunday with the panel discussion

on independent film making to follow at 7:15 pm. Appropriate for the entire family,

admission is by $5. donation. For further information call THE SIMON STUDIO at

917-776-9209.

THE SUBLET & Simon Studio films featured July 12 at Under the Bridge Film Festival in Poughkeepsie

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:13:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO
Press Release
www.simonstudio.com
rhsstudio@hotmail.com
Administration/Press Rep: Jude Albert
212-841-0204

July 3, 2009

"THE SUBLET" AND OTHER AWARD WINNING SIMON STUDIO FILMS TO BE SCREENED THIS SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 12 IN POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. AS PART OF HUDSON-FULTON QUADRICENTENNIAL UNDER THE BRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL - SCREENINGS AND INDEPENDENT PANEL DISCUSSIONS AT MID HUDSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PAVILLION JULY 11-12

INVITE from Roger for SUNDAY, JUNE 28 - SIMON STUDIO/DRAMA BOOK SHOP CINEMA & THEATRE FESTIVAL

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:10:00 +0000

You are invited. Some great talent here presenting some exciting new
film and theatre work.
Please RSVP.
Best,
Roger
212-841-0204

THE SIMON STUDIO/DRAMA BOOK SHOP
CINEMA & THEATRE FESTIVAL
Presents
screenings and live presentations of recent film & theatre projects
developed and produced in THE SIMON STUDIO Professional Lab including

JIMMY'S CAFE
(a short film written by Jude Albert and a recent selected entry in
Newport Beach Film Festival)
MEAN GUY
(a short film commissioned and produced for a special internet film series)
and other film work
directed by
Daniel Simon
&
excerpts from newly developed contemporary and Shakespeare/classical
theatre projects
featuring studio actors and writers
directed by
Roger Hendricks Simon

Sunday, June 28th
3:45 - 6:00 P.M.
The Drama Book Shop
Arthur Seelen Theatre (Lower Level)
250 W. 40th. Street (between 7th. and 8th. Ave.)

Admission Free/Limited seating
Donations accepted for the studio's John Palmore scholarship fund
RSVP: 212-841-0204
www.simonstudio.com
rhsstudio@hotmail.com

COMING SOON!
SAVE THE DATE! MONDAY, AUG. 3 - OUR ANNUAL
SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATION PERFORMANCE - BARD AT THE BAR!

Roger H. Simon and SIMON STUDIO actors perform MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Sunday in Poughkeepsie

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:22:00 +0000

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:53:16 -0500
From: simonstudio@comcast.net
To:
Subject: Roger H. Simon and SIMON STUDIO actors perform MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Sunday in Poughkeepsie

OVER THE POND TO POUGHKEEPSIE ENSEMBLE
PRESENTS O'NEILL'S
MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

AT MAPLE GROVE

The Over The Pond to Poughkeepsie Ensemble will present Eugene
O'Neill's MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN on Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m., at
Maple Grove Historic Site in Poughkeepsie.   The event marks the
second in a series of performances by the newly formed Hudson
Valley-based professional theatrical company, all of which benefit the
restoration of Maple Grove, an historic 19th-century home on
Poughkeepsie's South Side.   Admission is free; at each performance,
donations to help restore the site are encouraged.

MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN is considered one of O'Neill's greatest
plays.   The Over The Pond to Poughkeepsie cast includes Roger
Hendricks Simon, Linda Roper and Chuck Muckle, under the direction of
June Prager.

Maple Grove is on the National Register of Historic Places and is
located at 24 Beechwood Avenue in Poughkeepsie.   The mansion was
built in 1859, and reconstruction and renovation efforts are under
way. For more information about Maple Grove, visit
www.maplegroveny.org

INVITE FROM ROGER H. SIMON TO TUESDAY'S SIMON STUDIO/City of Poughkeepsie Historical Pageant

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:08:00 +0000

HI! I'M DIRECTING AND PRODUCING THIS SPECIAL WORLD PREMIER EVENT
TUESDAY, MAY 26 (DAY AFTER MEMORIAL DAY). PLEASE SEE BELOW,
SPREAD THE WORD AND BE OUR GUEST THAT AFTERNOON. AND PLEASE RSVP.
BEST,
ROGER

Roger Hendricks Simon 917 776 9209 SimonStudio.com

THE SIMON STUDIO
Press Release
May 14, 2009
Contact Jude Albert, Public Relations
212-841-0204/845-485-9829
rhsstudio@hotmail.com
www.simonstudio.com
SIMON STUDIO AND CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE PRODUCE TUESDAY, MAY 26TH. WORLD
PREMIER HISTORICAL PAGEANT
MAJOR EVENT OF HUDSON/FULTON/CHAMPLAIN QUADRICENTENNIEL CELEBRATION
COMMEMORATES POUGHKEEPSIE'S REVOLUTIONARY SHIP YARDS
UNIQUE CAST COMBINES CITY, STATE, NATIONAL AND MILITARY LEADERS WITH
PROFESSIONAL & LOCAL ACTOR

________________________________
Poughkeepsie, NY - As a major part of N.Y. State's Hudson Fulton
Champlain Quadricentenniel Celebration, THE SIMON STUDIO in
association with the City of Poughkeepsie presents the world premier
of THE POUGHKEEPSIE SHIPYARDS AND THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Sponsored by
Marshall and Sterling, St. Francis Hospital, the Grandview and
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, this special Quadcentenniel event will be
presented one time only on TUESDAY, MAY 26 at 3:15 pm as an historical
military pageant on Poughkeepsie's Hudson River waterfront at Ship
Yard Point. Admission is free and open to the public. As an added
note of interest, it will be performed outdoors in the parking lot of
Shadows Restaurant - just north of the ship yard's original historical
site where the play's 18th. century story actually unfolded. Written
by Nicholas Conti of Beacon, N.Y. it is directed and produced by Roger
Hendricks Simon - Artistic Director of THE SIMON STUDIO in NYC and
Poughkeepsie. Mr. Simon has been associated with the NY Shakespeare
Festival, Yale Rep and London's Royal Court Theatre. This performance
celebrates a pivotal chapter of local, NY State and national history -
the building and activity associated with the Revolutionary War
Continental Congress Ship Yards at "Ship Yard Point" in Poughkeepsie.
Nancy Cozean, Chair of the Celebration Committee, Coordinator of the
event and former Mayor of Poughkeepsie, said, "This pageant is one of
the real highlights of our Quad celebration. I am constantly amazed
at the rich history of our City, but this event embodies a decisive
moment in our state and nation's history." Director Simon adds that
the performance's location is a thematic key. "I wanted to stage this
pageant on the actual site where the events actually occurred rather
than in a traditional theatre. That way we truly feel like we're
reliving our history. Those 18th. century events were real drama.
Then as now we felt under seige and in real danger. The British were
the terrorists then."

Included in the pageant will be Revolutionary War drills and members
of our Military Services. The US Coast Guard Cutter, The Sturgeon
Bay, The Navy
Heritage Center in Washington, D.C., the US Military Academy Band, The
Hellcats from West Point along with the NYS Navy Militia and a
historic replica of a revolutionary boat from New Jersey will
participate and be part of a flotilla of ships in the river as a back
drop to the event. A unique cast of both professional
and local actors, singers, musicians and civic leaders will be joined
by the Kreiger School Colonialists and the area Continental Army and
Zuavaes along with
military, city, state and national leaders as well. In particular
Congressman Hinchey, Poughkeepsie Mayor John Tkazyak and Colonel James
Johnson among others will participate in the pageants Grand Finale -
the dedication ceremony of a plaque commemorating the historical ship
yards. Cast members include Tyler Barden, Steve Wing, Peter Leonard,
Lora Lee Ecobelli, Peter Bedrosian, Doug Nobiletti, Ron and Gloria
Robbins, Peter Walker and members of the Walker Family Band, Ralph
Cashen and Rob Rondon. Associate Director is Blair Wing and Stage
Manager is Teresa Woolcott.

This is the third in a series of PUBLIC THEATRE site specific original
historical dramas produced by THE SIMON STUDIO and the City of
Poughkeepsie. Each production uniquely combined professional actors
with local civic, community and political leaders reflecting the
historical roles they played. The first was THE DECIDING VOTE - about
the ratification of the US Constitution in 1787 Poughkeepsie and
produced at the Dutchess County Courthouse - the actual
historical site of the event. Next came LAND OF THE FREE - about the
Amistad trials and commemorating the underground railroad movement in
the Poughkeepsie area. That performance was presented outdoors in
Waryas Park and used the docked Amistad ship museum and the Hudson
River as its backdrop. For further information on this Revolutionary
Pageant call THE SIMON STUDIO at 845-485-9829 or 212-841-0204 or
rhsstudio@hotmail.com/www.simonstudio.com.

THE SIMON STUDIO FILM SELECTED FOR NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:46:00 +0000

> SIMON STUDIO'S FILM "JIMMY'S CAFE"
> SELECTED FOR NEWPORT BEACH (CA.) FILM FESTIVAL April 23-30
>
>
"JIMMY'S CAFE" - a new short film produced at Alex's Restaurant in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. by THE SIMON STUDIO - has been selected for this
year's prestigious Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport Beach, Ca.
The festival runs from April 23 - 30, 2009 with "JIMMY'S CAFE"
scheduled for a special screening Monday, April 27 at 4:15 pm. The
film was directed by Daniel Simon and written by Jude Albert. It was
produced by Roger and Daniel Hendricks Simon for THE SIMON STUDIO -
currently in its 30th. award winning year as a production and training
center in NYC and Poughkeepsie.

ON CAMERA CLASSES & PRIVATE COACHING WITH ROGER H. SIMON ARE ON GOING IN NYC AND POUGHKEEPSIE - Call 212-841-0204 or 917-776-9209 for information and auditing appointments.

"JIMMY'S CAFE" is the poignant story of middle aged small towners and their bittersweet struggle for romance. The cast features Roger Hendricks Simon, Lora Lee Ecobelli, Joseph Capone and Kathleen Crampton. Others in the cast include

Michael Morano, Janet Capel, Brett Owen, Marie Albert, Yanira Cruz,
Cherryl Curtis, Doug Nobiletti, Michael Quinn, Franc Palaia, Gloria
Robbins, Ron Robbins, Linda Roper & Frank Traver. Original musical
score by Don Brewer and Stefani Rose. Crew members included Darryl
Bielski, Win Nichols, Mike O'Neill and &Raj Sirohi. And our team
included Alex's Restaurant c/o Mike Pertesis and Jim Pertesis. The
film was recently selected for screenings at the Drama Book Shop's
Arthur Seelen Theatre in N.Y.C. and for Poughkeepsie's Alexander
Hamilton Exhibit. At the Newport Beach Film Festival it will be
featured as part of the 6th. annual YALE IN CINEMA program, as both
Roger H. Simon and Joseph Capone are Yale School of Drama graduates and original members of the Yale Rep Co.
>
> To view the film trailer go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gNwxNMG3AE
>
> Schedule and Tickets go to – http://newportbeach.bside.com/2009
>
> For further information: www.newportbeachfilmfest.com and/or
> call THE SIMON STUDIO at 917-776-9209 or 845-485-9829/www.simonstudio.com.
>
>
> 6TH Annual YALE IN CINEMA
>
>
> You are cordially invited to join us for this year's YALE IN CINEMA
> CELEBRATION at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
>
> This year's Program includes 11 Yale Films celebrating the work of
> Yale Directors, Producers, Actors, and Editors.
>
> ALEX'S HALLOWEEN - Daniel Persitz '03 – Director, Writer
> YOUSSOU NDOUR: I BRING WHAT I LOVE - Jennifer Millstone '00 –
> Executive Producer
> WORLD'S GREATEST DAD – Geoffrey Pierson DRAMA '80 – Actor
> MY FRIENDS TIGGER AND POOH AND A MUSICAL TOO - Nicole Dubuc '00 – Writer
> JIMMY'S CAFÉ - Roger H. Simon DRAMA '67 – Producer, Actor; Jospeh
> Capone DRAMA '76 - Actor
> ELEVEN MINUTES – Robert Tate '86 – Director, Producer, Editor
> LONELY STREET – Ernie Hudson DRAMA '76 – Actor
> PRODIGAL SONS – Peter Broderick LAW'71 – Consulting Producer
> GARRISON KEILLOR: THE MAN ON THE RADIO IN THE RED SHOES – Peter Rosen
> ART '68 – Director, Producer, Editor
> THE MISSING PERSON – Mollie Goldstein '02 – Editor
> FOLLOW THE PROPHET – Tom Noonan '73 – Actor
>
> Schedule and Tickets go to – http://newportbeach.bside.com/2009

New Agent Night Package at THE SIMON STUDIO

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:41:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO
is currently offering a special
AGENT NIGHT PACKAGE
INCLUDING ON-CAMERA AUDITION TECHNIQUE!

You must register immediately for the audition monologue
and scene study sessions taught by director
Roger Hendricks Simon
(Yale Rep, NY Shakespeare Festival, London's
Royal Court Theatre)

There are two 3 hour sessions with Roger and one session with
Roger Hendricks Simon & Industry Agent and/or casting director

Our regular Studio sessions are on Wednesdays from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
and Saturdays from 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

All three sessions for just $195.00
if you register by March 23rd!

Please RSVP with Roger by calling
212-841-0204 or 917-776-9209
Limited availability.

See you all at THE SIMON STUDIO!
www.simonstudio.com
rhsstudio@hotmail.com

THE SIMON STUDIO NORTH presents Bard At The Lake

rhsstudio@gmail.com (Roger Hendricks Simon) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:03:00 +0000

THE SIMON STUDIO &
THE BLUE HORSE REPERTORY COMPANY
present

BARD AT THE LAKE

Bard at The Lake is a collage of Shakespeare songs and music. A free-form interactive production
that allows the magic of Shakespeare to be accessible to everyone. Blue Horse Rep is collaborating
with The Simon Studio directed by Roger Henrick Simon. Members of the Blue Horse Repertory
ensemble will partner with members of the Simon Studio in NYC for an exciting spontaneous event.

February 28, 2009 @ 8 pm
at
Arts On The Lake

Lake Carmel Cultural Center (former firehouse)

640 Route 52, Kent Lakes, NY 10512

Admission: $10 ($9 members)
Reservations: (845) 228-2685
rsvp@artsonthelake.org
www.artsonthelake.org.