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An excerpt from ‘THE SON OF SAM’ a new full-length play by Nick DeSimone, was presented at THE ACTORS STUDIO/ PDW on Tuesday, October 22nd. Starring Tony Torn, Andrea Gallo, Robert Funaro, Martin Shakar, Lisa Milinazzo and Eddie Kehler. Directed by Scott Klavan.
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, a short film written & directed by Nick DeSimone, wins “BEST COMEDY” and “JUDGES CHOICE AWARD” at BELOW THE LINE FILM FESTIVAL. It also wins “BEST ENSEMBLE” at FIRST GLANCE FILM FESTIVAL in Philadelphia. The film stars Robert Funaro/”The Sopranos”) and Karen Giordano.
‘JOSEPHINE’ a One-Act Play written & directed by Nick DeSimone, performed in The Aery 20/20 Semi-Finals at The Philipstown Depot Theater in Garrison, NY. Starring Aprella Godfrey Barule and Eddie Keher.
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, a short film written & directed by Nick DeSimone, wins “BEST COMEDY” at THE BRIGHTSIDE FILM FESTIVAL. The film stars Robert Funaro/”The Sopranos”) and Karen Giordano.
Nick DeSimone wins “BEST DIRECTOR” in STATEN ISLAND SUMMER OF SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ is an Official Selection for THE KATONAH CLASSIC STAGE FILM FESTIVAL. Aug 10th @7PM, Bedford Playhouse 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, NY.
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, written & directed by Nick DeSimone, is NOMINATED for TWO AWARDS. “BEST COMEDY” and “BEST ACTOR” (Robert Funaro/”The Sopranos”) for VENUS ON BROADWAY FILM FESTIVAL. The film screens on SUNDAY, MAY 19th at 12NOON.
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, written & directed by Nick DeSimone, wins an award in Hollywood! Screening at GOLDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL, Robert Funaro (‘The Sopranos’, ‘The Irishman’) wins “BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT”!
The first three scenes of Nick’s new full-length play ‘THE SON OF SAM’ were performed on March 5th at
THE ACTORS STUDIO/NYC PDW Unit. Starring Katherine Narducci , Joe Maruzzo, Karen Giordano, Mike Roche and Otis Brooks.
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, written and directed by Nick DeSimone, wins “BEST COMEDY”. Thank you FESTIGIOUS FILM FESTIVAL! Starring Robert Funaro (‘The Sopranos’, ‘The Irishman’).
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ has been selected by TOKYO INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. For this online festival, you purchase a ticket ($2) via the link below to watch my film (15 minutes), and you can watch other short films that are screening. Congratulations to my cast and crew! Below the festival link is the link to watch our One-Minute Trailer.
Congratulations to composer Joe Ferrara for winning “BEST FILM SCORE” in INDIE CINE TUBE AWARDS for ‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’. The film is also a “BEST SHORT FILM” winner.
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ gets two AWARDS OF MERIT from IndieFEST. One for “ENSEMBLE CAST” and the other for “ORIGINAL SCORE'”. Congratulations to my wonderful cast and to the unreal talent of composer Joe Ferrara.
Principle Photography has begun on ‘BEACH HAVEN’
a drama, written & directed by Nick DeSimone
Cinematography: Daniel Hendricks Simon
Music Score: Joe Ferrara
Starring Marcia Haufrecht, John Short & Mary Anisi
HOUSTON COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
Wins
“BEST COMEDY”!!!
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman) and Karen Giordano
FULL THROTTLE PARADISE
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Continues to get selected by Film Festivals across the County!
WILD RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL (Oregon), ORLANDO FILM FESTIVAL, NEW YORK SHORT COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL, HOUSTON COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL, THE WAY OF THE ART FILM FESTIVAL (Venice), PORTLAND FILM FESTIVAL, ARIZONA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL. INDIE CINE FILM AWARDS, INFINITE CREATIVITY FILM FESTIVAL, FESTIGIOUS, OREGON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, and SAN JOSE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman).
AUSTIN COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
Wins
“BEST COMEDY FILM”!!!
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman)
‘WHISPERING FROM MILES BEYOND’
Coming in September!
Written by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Amy Wright
Starring Marcia Haufrecht, Roger Hendricks Simon & Laurence Cantor
AUSTIN COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE ‘
*NOMINATED FOR BEST COMEDY!*
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman).
Screening: Sunday, July 30th.
https://filmfestivalcircuit.com/festival/austin-comedy-film-festival
GOLDEN DOOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
a short film
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman)
Friday, June 23rd, 7PM
Arthouse
345 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ
#GDIFF
Click to watch One-Minute Trailer.
‘The French Connection III’
a Ten-Minute Play
by Nick DeSimone
Starring Marcia Haufrecht and John Short
June 20th, 7pm
Donna DeMatteo Playwrights Forum
HB Playwrights Theater
125 Bank Street, NYC
THE BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
a short film
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Funaro of ‘The Sopranos’
May 22nd @ 5:45pm
Cinema Village, 22 E.12th Street, NYC
CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR TICKETS
CLICK BELOW TO WATCH ONE-MINUTE TRAILER
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
a short film
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
FINALIST!
USA Film Festival
Dallas, TX
The week of April 17th
‘L.A. AND NEW YORK INSIDE AND OUT’
a 15-Minute Play
by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Robert Haufrecht
Starring Tom Ashton, Julie Hays & Mike Roche
The Phillipstown Depot Theater, Garrison, NY
March 31st – April 2nd
‘HAL RAISES HELL IN A HELL’S KITCHEN KITCHEN’
a One-Act Play
by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Amy Wright
Starring Marcia Haufrecht, Roger Hendricks Simon & Laurence Cantor
Emerging Artists Theatre
New Work Series
Tada! Theater
15 W.28th Street
March 12th, 2 PM
https://emergingartiststheatre.org/new_works_series/hal-raises-hell-in-a-hells-kitchen-kitche
‘BLEEDING INK’
A TV Series by Michael A. Sisti & Nick DeSimone
Pilot Episode and Show Bible Complete
‘TWO BOROUGHS’
A Short Film
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring: Mike Beauty, Catherine Pennolino Peterson, Richard O’Brien John DiBenedetto & Sam Sciarretta
- Roma Short Film Festival (Honorable Mention)
- Tokyo International Short Film Festival
- New York Tri-State Film Festival
- Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
A Short Film
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring: Robert Funaro (The Sopranos), Karen Giordano, Estelle Bajou, Jason Furlani & Bill Weeden
Selected by Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
‘AT LITTLE WHEELIE 3 DAYS AGO’
A Film by Andrew Stephen Lee
Nick DeSimone as Giovanni
‘LA AND NEW YORK INSIDE AND OUT’
A Fifteen-Minute Play
by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Amy Wright
Starring: Caroline Kinsolving, Drew Ledbetter & Danny Binstock
Sharon Playhouse Writers Playground
September 16th & 17th
Sharon, CT
‘IN THIS WATERFRONT’
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring: Bill Weeden, Jerry Rago & Mike Roche
Arianne Festival
The Philipstown Depot Theater
Garrison, NY
April 8th, 9th & 10th
Cast in the role of GIOVANNI in the film ‘AT LITTLE WHEELIE 3 DAYS AGO’
a film by Award Winning Filmmaker Andrew Stephen Lee
‘CUTWISH’
A Short Film
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone & Dan Simon
Starring: Nelson Avidon, Ivette Dumang, Nick DeSimone & John Short
Coming Soon!
‘HAL RAISES HELL IN A HELL’S KITCHEN KITCHEN’
a play Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Is chosen to be in Aery 20/20 Play Festival
Coming in September!
Starring Cam Kornman, Bill Weeden & Robert Haufrecht
‘TWO A’S IN SEGREGATION’
a play Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Wins *BEST PLAY* for Aery 20/20
Starring Susan Ward, Patrick McGuinness and Hasan Gray
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ is completed!
a Short Film Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Funaro, Karen Giordano, Jason Furlani, Estelle Bajou, Bill Weeden, C.J. Gelfand, Charles Casano and Vince Maritato.
‘CLOSE YOUR EYES’ a play by Nick DeSimone
is winner of Phillip’s Mill Community Association’s short play competition.
Live Performance in June. Stay tuned for date.
Elmwood Theater, Nyack, NY Features Two Nick DeSimone Monologues
October 31st
‘YOU CAN SEE THE DUOMO FROM THE BATHROOM’ & ‘MARTY SENT ME!’
starring Susan Ward & Jerry Rago
‘I LOVE YOU’, the play we went to South Korea with has been rewritten with the new title ‘THE THING ABOUT THAT’.
Stayed tuned for production details.
“Full Throttle Paradise” is set for December release!
a film written and directed by Nick DeSimone
“Varick Street” in development with collaborator Michael Sisti. A TV show about the NYC printing Industry in 1960
Shooting for “VIGILANTE BARBER”
a new film by Nick DeSimone & Dan Simon is in Post-Production
Shooting for “FAUSTUS” complete
Nick in the role of Gruchev
September 2nd
“TWO A’S in SEGREGATION”
a play by Nick DeSimone
Axial Theatre Company New Reading Series
Sunday, August 2nd
New play “IN THIS WATERFRONT” accepted in Nylon Fusion’s New Play series This Round’s On Us: Retrospect
Written by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Francisco Solorzano
Starring Roger Hendricks Simon, Erick Bentancourt & Eric Svendsen
March 13th & 14th 9PM
Tada! Theater, NYC
New play “IN THIS WATERFRONT” accepted in Ariane Play Festival
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Bill Weeden, Jerry Rago & Mike Roche
April 3rd, 4th @ 8PM & 5th @ 4PM
The Depot Theater, Garrison, NY
February 2020
COMING SOON!!! Nick’s film “FULL THROTTLE PARADISE” is in the home stretch of post-production.
Starring Robert Funaro, Karen Giordano, Jason Furlani, CJ Gelfand, Bill Weeden, Estelle Bajou, Charles Casano and Vince Maritato.
Reading of new play “IN THIS WATERFRONT”
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Haufrecht, Joseph Somma & Mike Roche
The 13th Street Theater, NYC
Monday, January 20th, 2020 @ 7:30PM
Full-length screenplay “SPOOKED!” complete! Stay tuned for stage reading.
New Play
“I LOVE YOU” a play by Nick DeSimone goes to South Korea!
Starring Bill Weeden, Melissa Roth & Nick DeSimone
Directed by Amanda Moresco
October 2019
Invited Run-Through for “I LOVE YOU” before
the team departs to South Korea!
a play by Nick DeSimone
directed by Amanda Moresco
Starring Nick DeSimone, Melissa Roth & Bill Weeden
September 25th @ 7:30PM
TW Chelsea Studios
BANGIN’ ON ROSH HASHANAH
a play by Nick DeSimone
Starring Stacks Cordero & Nick DeSimone
Directed by Robert Haufrecht
VOTED INTO SEMI-FINALS for 20/20 Play Festival!
Friday, September 13th at 8PM
The Philipstown Depot Theater in Garrison, NY.
BANGIN’ ON ROSH HASHANAH!
a play by Nick DeSimone
will be featured in the 20/20 Play Festival at The Depot Theater in Garrison, NY
Stay tuned for September 2019bdates.
SOUTH KOREA BOUND!
The new and expanded version of “I LOVE YOU” has been chosen to be part of a series in South Korea Fall 2019.
Starring Melissa Roth, Bill Weeden and Nick DeSimone
” I LOVE YOU”
a play by Nick DeSimone
starring Melissa Roth Bill Weeden and Nick DeSimone
May 1st @ 7PM
Chelsea Performance Studio, 151 W.26th Street
Ariane Short Play Festival Presents
“ANIMALS”
a One-Act Play
by Nick DeSimone
directed by Robert Haufrecht
Stella Pulo, Jerry Rago, Robert Haufrecht Bonnie Rose
April 5th, 6th @ 8PM, April 7th @ 4PM
The Philipstown Depot Theater
Garrison Landing, NY
CLOSE YOUR EYES
a short play by Nick DeSimone
was accepted in NYWinterfest
The Hudson Guild Theater
February 29th, March 1st & March 3rd
Directed by Myla Pitt
Starring: Neal Mayer & Bill Weeden
BANGIN’ ON ROSH HASHANA
a short play by Nick DeSimone
was accepted into Players Theatre Short Play Festival: Sex!
February 21st – 24th
Directed by Gregg Pico
Starring: Randy Cordero & Joy Allegan Sudduth
FULL THROTTLE PARADISE
a film written and directed by Nick DeSimone
begins production!
Starring: Robert Funaro, Karen Giordano, Bill Weeden, Jason Furlani, Estelle Bajou, Charles Cassano, C.J Gelfand, Demingo Graham, and Billy Hartmann
THE ACTORS STUDIO
Reading of ‘THE INDIANS’
a full-length play by Nick DeSimone
directed by Amanda Moresco
with: Nelson Avidon, Myla Pitt, David Anzuelo, Jessica Ruffus and Mike Roche
November 27th, 2018
SVA PLAY FESTIVAL
Friday, November 9th @ 7PM
133 W.21st Street, 1st Floor
Reception @ 5:45
Works by New Playwrights Luis Cordoba, Mark Curley, Neil Friedland, Stella Pulo, Louis Phillips, and Edwin Rivera
Featuring Nick DeSimone, Frank Anderson, Nelson Avidon, Stella Pulo and Christine Donnelly
‘THE MICHAEL JACKSON STORY’
a play by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Bryan Hamilton
Starring David Anzuelo and Jill Bianchini
NYLON FUSION’S ‘THIS ROUND’S ON US: CAN YOU SEE ME’ SHORT PLAY SERIES
FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH & 6TH AT 9PM
TADA! THEATER, 15 W.28TH
LOVE YOU
a play by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Bill Weeden
Starring: Estelle Bajou and Nick DeSimone
Voted to move to SEMI-FINALS for Aery 20/20 One-Act Festival
Friday, September 14th, 8PM
The Depot Theater, Garrison, NY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19th, 6PM. Nick’s One-Act Plays DICKENS AND TREEN, JOSEPHINE and WILLIAMS AND WILLIAM will be featured in Identity Theater’s ‘Self-Deception’ Reading Series. EL BARRIO’S ARTSPACE, 215 E.99th Street, Lower Level Theater. $10 cash at door. Wine and Snacks. Starring Frank Anderson, Estelle Bajou, Neal Mayer, Melissa Roth and Aaron Johnson.
HBO’s ‘CRASHING’
Was cast to play a very cool role in this great and funny TV show.
HARLEM NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS
by Arthur W. French
directed by Arthur French, Sr.
Nick DeSimone as Gary Collins
June 27th @ 7:30 PM
The Theater at 124 Bank Street
Urban Artists Collective New Play Reading Series
FUCKING TO FLEETWOOD MAC
a ten-minute play by Nick DeSimone
directed by Mary Fassino
Wednesday, June 20th @ 7PM
The Playroom Theater
151 W.46th Street.
PIECES OF A PLAYWRIGHT II
Huge news! A collection of Nick’s One-Act plays will be featured in Oasis.nyTheatreGroup’s production with some of the finest actors in New York. This is the first time a full production has been devoted to solely Nick’s work.
Limited Engagement.
March 14th thru 18th Wed. March 14th – Sat. March 17th @ 7:30PM
Matinees Sat. March 17 & Sun March 18th @ 2PM.
124 Bank Street Theater, NYC
BrownPaperTickets.com (800) 838-3006
$18 Students/Seniors $15
THE ROBBERY by Christina Delia
Starring Warren Bub, Joanna Bonaro & Sarah Kaymar
Directed by Nick DeSimone
THINK FAST! THE THEATER PROJECT’S FIFTH ANNUAL SHORT PLAY COMPETITION
February 23rd, 24th & 25th
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, Maplewood, NJ
www.TheTheaterProject.org
YOU CAN SEE THE DUOMO FROM THE BATHROOM
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Anne Connolly and Nick DeSimone
The Depot Theater, Garrison, NY
3 Performances Only!
February 2nd, 3rd & 4th
OASIS.ny THEATRE GROUP
Pieces of a Playwright
Excited to announce there will be a full production of my work.
Open: March 14th, 2018.
The Theater at 124 Bank Street.
Stay tuned for detailed info.
URBAN ARTISTS COLLECTIVE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
December 5th & 6th
THE PLAYROOM THEATER, 151 W.46th Street, NYC
My play One Book is featured in this exciting series.
I am also playing RENALDO in Never Tie Your Shoes in Paris by Kevin P. Joyce.
TARTE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL – OCTOBER 16th 17th & 18th
Two of my plays, Marcel and Eddie and Close Your Eyes will be part of this One-Act Festival at The West End Theater on W.86th Street.
THE RABBI AND CONCEPCIÓN
Nick’s script has been purchased by the production company IDEA BLIZZARD,
THE ACTORS STUDIO
Nick has been invited as a writer to joint the Playwrights and Directors Unit of The Actors Studio.
CLOSE YOUR EYES
Nick’s play has been voted into the SEMI-FINALS for The Depot Theater / Aery 20/20 One-Act Play Festival. September 22nd at 8PM
CBS SHOW ‘BULL’ AUDITION – August 2nd
BEAUTIFUL TORMENT – Cast Announced
Nick has been cast in the role of AARON in the feature film Beautiful Torment. The production will shoot in Alabama.
THE RABBI AND CONCEPCIÓN
A play written by Nick has been chosen by Snack Pack Productions for a VR shoot in August.
CLOSE YOUR EYES
Nick’s play Close Your Eyes has been selected for The Depot Theater / Aery Company 20/20 Short Play Festival. September 15th – 24th. It stars Marcia Haufrecht and Stella Pulo.
DOUGIE, DENNY, DON, AND DONALD
Nick’s 10-Minute Play will perform at The Aching Dogs Short Play Festival on August 7th.
TWO BOROUGHS – Film Festival
Two Boroughs was screened as a featured piece in The Staten Island Film Festival.
HOW TO BE A GREAT HUMAN – Film shoot
Completed shooting. Playing role of EDMUND, short film written and directed by Laurie Krupp.
AGENT ACTION
Working
