CITY TECH THEATREWORKS PRESENTS

Gathering the Magic

Written / Performed by

Nelson Lugo

Directed and dramaturged by

Lisa sutz

April 19th and 20th, 2024
7pm Show Time

Voorhees Theatre 186 Jay St Brooklyn NY 11201

PRODUCTION TEaM:

Stage Manager* Diego Campos
Lighting Design* Jorge Buenaventura
Sound Designer* Coralie Monamy
QLab Programmer* Jan Roy Arellano

Light Board Operator:    Daniela Flores
AV Board Operators: Enson Zhou, Jess Desjardins, and Colin Norman
Video Operator: Oliva Mundie
Run Crew: Brian Peralta Grant, Ash Franklin, and Eric White

Nelson Lugo - Writer and Performer

Nelson is a born and raised New Yorker who has been performing his unique brand of magic all over the world for the past 25 years. He studied acting at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy and better acting at the William Esper Studios. Nelson learned magic at the ripe old age of nine by reading Harry Blackstone Jr. books. He puppeteered full body puppets for the Jim Henson Co. for two years. He became a storyteller by never winning a Moth Story Slam. He learned showmanship from Harry Anderson and reruns of Night Court. He honed his Hosting/MC skills from watching endless hours of Benny Hill on PBS. Trained as a clown doctor at the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Program. Was selected to be a ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus show “Metamorphosis”. He is a frequent guest artist on many NYC storytelling stages and his stories can be heard on the Moth, RISK, and Story Collider podcasts. In 2022 his solo show “Cheating Death” received the Critics Choice Award for best magic show at the Orlando Fringe Festival.

Lisa Sutz, lcsw - Director and dramaturg

Lisa Sutz, LCSW - Director and Dramaturg:
Lisa is a former theater kid and political staffer who now devotes her time to serving older adults as a Clinical Social Worker. She was awarded a M.S.W. with a specialization in Aging from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and a B.A. in Government from Georgetown University. She spent the early part of her career as a political consultant and staffer. In her spare time, she sings in a community choir, bakes cookies for her dog and watches lots of bad card tricks. So many bad card tricks.

Thank you for joining us tonight!

Step into a realm where enchantment meets reality in Nelson Lugo's solo-performance, "Gathering the Magic." Immerse yourself in captivating tales woven with mystery, wonder, and unexpected twists. Lugo's masterful storytelling unfolds on stage, bringing to life a world where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. With each magical moment, the audience is drawn deeper into a tapestry of illusions, humor, and poignant moments. "Gathering the Magic" promises an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you spellbound and yearning for more. Born with a penchant for the mystical, magician and storyteller, Nelson Lugo has seamlessly blended wit, charm, and jaw-dropping illusions for decades. With a diverse background in the theater arts he has honed his craft to become a captivating storyteller, weaving narratives that transcend the boundaries between reality and fantasy.

The original version of this show was produced and presented by The Tank theater as a part of their Flint & Tinder series and directed by Paige Blansfield.

About the magic:

The magic that is performed in this show was originally created and taught by some of the greatest minds in all of performance magic. A special credit must be given to those teachers whose work and contribution to this art form have made this show possible. In no particular order Nelson would like to thank his (met and unmet) mentors George Sands, Jeff Sheridan, Eugene Burger, Harold Rice, Fred Culpitt, Hen Fetsch, Peter Warlock, David Abbott, Theodore Annemann, Brent Braun, Harlan Tarbell, Harry Blackstone Jr., Arthur Felsman, and Harry Anderson. It is through their creations and innovations that Nelson has found his own voice.

Learn More About Nelson Lugo:

Web: nelsonlugo.com

Facebook.com/TheVaudevillian

Instagram / TikTok: @NelsonLugoMagic

Want to Share Your Experience?

Use Hashtag:  #GatheringTheMagicShow

Special thanks

The artist would like to give a very Special Thanks to:

Schaffer The Darklord, Ben Price, Martha Melissa Landi, The Entire Sutz Family Tree, The 11 people who consistently like and comment on his social posts, his dog Chance for keeping his wife sane, his wife Lisa for keeping him sane, D&D 5e, the Ferrara Candy company for making Lemonheads, Youtube Dark Souls challenge videos for helping him sleep at night, and TTRPG actual play podcasts.

THEATREWORKS

Theatreworks, the resident theatre production company at New York City College of Technology, is composed of student, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. Since 1974, Theatreworks has been recognized in the media and theater circles for its commitment to professionalism in performance, technology, and the advancement of multicultural cast and crews in plays, musicals, dance and live events. This unique approach to theatre has given Theatreworks citywide publicity and an audience from the greater New York area.
Theatreworks performs in the Voorhees Theatre. Student technicians receive valuable training by participating in the lighting, sound, costume, publicity, video, and scenery crews for performances each year. Theatreworks alumni can be found working in the professional theatre, film, television, and concert venues in their respective communities.

—— Collaborate! ——

City Tech Theatreworks and CUNY’s Entertainment Technology Department are now accepting proposals from producing organizations for live performance-based events that show a compelling and well integrated use of technology for our fall 2024 and Spring 2025 residency. Examples might include but are not limited to: theatre, dance, music, or interactive media. We are also accepting applications from artists who want to work with our emerging media team to integrate technology with their content to communicate ideas and concepts.

For further information about the Theatreworks Residency, call (718) 260-5588 at the Entertainment Technology office in Voorhees Hall, Room V203. The application is available at citytechtheatreworks.org.
Sue Brandt - General Manager City Tech Theatreworks sbrandt@citytech.cuny.edu

ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY
Tech Production Class:

Audio: Xavier Abreu, David Cruickshank, Jessica Desjardins, Shawnline Dorismond, Nicole Fuzaylov, Jonathan Mahones, Julio Martinez, Cristian Meza, Colin Norman, and Angel Padilla

Video: Marlo Andrade, Samir Baksh I, Juliann Campbell, Angel Charles, Manny Hidalgo, Olivia Mundie, Diego Raudales, Kevin Romo, and Kevin Stephens

Scenery: Nathaniel Bailey, Mary (Ash) Franklin, Brian Grant, Tristan Hassarath, and Michael Mannix Jr

Lighting: Daniela Hernandez, Daniel Irala, Aryan LNU, Natalia Looney, Lauren Mahon, Bob (Dominic) Padon, Shirley Parra, Michael Shivamber, and Gerardo Tolentino

Paint/Props: Jonathan Alexander, Diego Campos, Bryan Estevez, Bryana Gonzalez, Harrison Humphrey, Pablo Vasquez, and Eric White

Management: Esayas Cohn, Adham Khalil, and Jonathan Williams

ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FACULTY AND STAFF

Faculty:

Chair, Entertainment Technology John McCullough
General Manager Susan Brandt
Technical Supervisor and Rigging John McCullough
Technical Director Andrew Kolczynski
Paint Supervisor Samantha Shoffner
Audio/Video Supervisor Elliot Yokum
Lighting Supervisor John Robinson
Video Production Supervisor Saad Farooqi and Steve Olswang
House Manager Leah Montesinos

College Lab Technicians:

John Robinson, Rudy Guerreo, Lukasz Pypec,
Melissa Ore, Nick Mallios, Jorge Peralta,
Michael Torres & Ricky Garcia

CUNY Office Assistant Margarette Medina

Auxiliary Enterprise Board

Director of AEB Marisol Velazquez
Assistant Director Shakira Henry
Payroll Coordinator Joy Adams
AEB Accountant Cherone Hooks
Student Affairs Delores Williams

CITY TECH THEATREWORKS

New York City College of Technology The City University of New York Entertainment Technology 186 Jay Street V203 Brooklyn NY 11201 718-260-5588 www.citytechtheatreworks.org

* Culmination Project