At STRIPPED SCRIPTS® Theater Company we believe that every story comes alive through collaboration between the writers, directors, actors, and audience. Whether the script is an original piece or existing work, we focus first on the text, seeking to examine what lies at the root of the story before reimagining how it might shift through a new lens. We produce theatre that is raw and honest, often stripping the boundary between actor and audience to allow the audience an active role in our storytelling.
ALLISON THREADGOLD: ARTSITIC DIRECTOR, FOUNDER, ACTRESS, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Allison Threadgold joined the alumni ranks of the Atlantic Theater School in 2006 where she had the pleasure of tasting David Mamet’s imaginary popcorn as he critiqued her performance of Arkadna in The Seagull. She was born in NYC the daughter of a French mother and British father. Her screen highlights include Jude in Subprime, Karen in Vice and the lead in a new short called Seconds. On stage performances include the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet(PaxAmicus), Anna in a touring musical of Pope John Paul II’s The Jeweler’s Shop, and the premieres of The Summerhouse & George Cameron Grant's Gratitude (Manhattan Theater Rep). She is the founder & producer of this bi-coastal theater. With Stripped Scripts®. Allison has produced and starred in Tomorrow in the Battle by Kieron Barry (Ars Nova Fling), and Aaron Posner’s Stupid Fucking Bird in LIC at the Plaxall Gallery (In assoc. with LIC-A) which won the NY Innovative Theatre Award for best revival. www.allisonthreadgold.com
TANA SIROIS: ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CO-PRODUCER, ACTRESS, DIRECTOR
Tana Sirois graduated from the Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts with a 1st class degree in Acting. Tana works as the Performing Arts Director at The Plaxall Gallery in LIC, and as the artistic director and co-founder of Dirt [contained] Theatre Company, which makes provocative, socially conscious theatre with an absurd twist. This past year, Tana originated the role of Alice in the new musical Painted Alice. Directing credits: Tomorrow In The Battle (An Ars Nova Fling), The Last Eden (The Kazimier) and The Chairs (The Player's Ring). Film credits: Blue Bloods (CBS), For Hope (Riflecity Productions), Theatre Credits: Lais (Garden of Delights), Tracy (Seascape With Sharks And Dancer), Judy (Easy Laughter), and Nina in Stupid Fucking Bird which won a New York Innovative Theatre Award. Tana is a proud company member of the nationally touring feminist musical comedy troupe, Broad Comedy.
JAY WILLIAM THOMAS: CO-PRODUCER, ACTOR, WRITER, HEAD OF FILMING
Jay William Thomas was raised in KY where he began acting at an early age. Jay Attended Western Kentucky University and obtained a BFA double Major in Acting and Directing. He has worked on stage, film, & television. Jay's Production company RifleCityProductions produced their first short film this past year and are currently taking it through the festival circuit. Jay has a love for reimagined and bold theater and his future work with StrippedScripts will be the perfect home to explore. Visit Jay's website for more info Jwilliamthomas.com