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Bart is smart when played by Hassan Hope in THE ORACLE
Hassan Hope as Bart chats with Alyssa Poon as Aisling in THE ORACLE Hassan Hope is an actor of Caribbean descent from Brooklyn, NY. He has played a multitude of roles portraying the many facets of life in Black America. Examples include Our Lady of 121st Street, Sweat, and Pipeline. He is proud to have a never-ending curiosity for acting and has expanded his knowledge base and skills throughout his years. Every time that Hassan takes on a new role he makes a point to learn and embody the character. Hassan is very proud to be a part of The Oracle team and wishes that you enjoy the show. For all inquiries, please reach out to Hassan.Hope@gmail.com
Bart (Hassan Hope) learns how to sort things out from Micky (Jasmine Dorothy Haefner) Share this:
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Alyssa Poon knocks it out of the park as Aisling in THE ORACLE
From left Jasmine Dorothy Haefner, Hassan Hope, and Alyssa Poon as respectively Micky, Bart, and the mysterious intruder, Aisling 
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Ed is Fred or is it the other way around?
We are very grateful that our friend and colleague, Ed Altman has been with us every step of the way on this journey to opening night of THE ORACLE — including Associate Producing. Ed is “Thrilled to be finally performing LIVE with KWT. Last seen as Roy Moab in “Keeping Right” and as the Narrator in “Grudges”, his other recent appearances include “Adjust the Procedure” (online); “The Statement”, “Nowhere Man,” and “Victoria Woodhull” all at Theatre for the New City; and “Time to Leave” at NY Theatre Festival.
On screen, Ed currently recurs as NYC Mayor Wilt Lazzo in the NTD/Epoch TV series “A Good Cop.” Recent film work includes “Biff & Me”, “Oatmelio’s”, “Thumbwrestler II”, “Jazz John” all making the international film festival circuit. Ed was a member of the comedy group “Prom Night” with whom he wrote and performed at the Westbank Café back in the days of Lewis Black and Rusty McGee. He is also a voiceover artist for commercial and corporate work and has voiced several audio books.”Share this:
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The Oracle Rests Before Opening Tonight
Patrick Smith as The Oracle in our new play Patrick Smith plays Leo Sweeney, the titular character in the new play by Elliott & Queenan opening tonight, May 18th, and and we are thrilled to have him in that role. Other roles Patrick has done include Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding (u/s), Othello, Prometheus Bound (new transl. by Steven Sater), Paree! (w/Marni Nixon), The Shaw Project (various). TV: All My Children. Film: Choice and Chance (Best Short Film, Columbus Intl. FF). Recent Theater: First Person Pronoun (solo work @ TheaterLab). Recent Short Films: A Good Home, Murderer, Incognito Mode, Death Meets Toby, Mise en Scène des Morts (in French). Studied with William Esper (2-year professional program) and was fortunate to study for two years, just pre-pandemic, with the late, great Wynn Handman.
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Will Micky Elevate to Oracle?
Jasmine Dorothy Haefner is Micky Cohen in THE ORACLE Micky wants to… She wants…
What does Micky want?
REALLY REALLY REALLY want?For years, she has ‘facilitated’ the spectacular success of the current Oracle, the guru who every morning provides ’the three reveals ‘ to which everyone in the corporation must pay attention. But with a new Harvard super-forecaster suddenly on the scene, the future seems uncertain for her. Will Micky make a move? Buy a ticket at this link to find out
Ed Altman as CEO Fred Spee ‘walks & talks’ with Micky (Jasmine Dorothy Haefner) Jasmine (Micky) is an actress and writer for the screen and stage. Her most recent work is 28 is Great, a comedic short film she wrote, produced, directed and starred in, which has won several awards. (Lighthouse International Film Festival, Astoria Film Festival, Twin Cities Film Fest). She is thrilled to be a part of this production and working with Knowledge Working Theater Company again. She is incredibly thankful to the writers, cast and crew for all of their work. Theater: True Love (New York Theatre Festival), Dust Vanishes Away (Dir: Gabriel Torres, RE: Encuentro 2021, Loisaida Center, NYC), Grudges (Knowledge Workings Theater Co.), EVICTED (Teatro Yerbabruja Experimental), You Are So Lucky, and others. Film: 28 is Great, Zoomers, I’m Listening (NY State International Film Festival), The Unexpected (Hoboken International Film Festival), and others. TV: Saturday Night Live, and others.
•Instagram: @TheJasmineDorothy http://www.JasmineDorothy.com
Patrick Smith as Leo and Jasmine Dorothy Haefner as Micky consider the future Share this:
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Making Theater Live IS Wonderful
Stage Manager Morgan Fears scribbles furiously while Jasmine Dorothy Haefner and Patrick Smith try to figure out what T.J. Elliott is asking Is knowledge power in corporate America? Or is some other less lofty commodity the secret ingredient to success and elevation to the C-Suite? When the CEO of a mega-corporation brings in a Harvard hotshot to challenge his longtime knowledge guru, nicknamed The Oracle, their fierce and scathingly funny competition pulls back the curtains to reveal what really matters in the corporate world and changes the lives and loves of those who work for them too.
That’s the thumbnail description of our play and our wonderful actors are bringing the text to sharp and funny life.
Patrick Smith watches Hassan Hope and Alyssa Poon have an awkward phone conversation The Oracle by Joe Queenan & T.J. Elliott and directed by T.J. runs from May 18th until May 22nd at THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY on First Avenue in Manhattan between 10th and 11th Streets. Tickets are available through Eventbrite at this link
T.J., Patrick, and Jasmine Share this:
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A Quick Peek at Rehearsals for The Oracle
Blocking The Big Exit is just important is figuring out the entrance Rehearsals are underway in our Equity Showcase production of the Oracle by T.J. Elliott and Joe Queenan. Our colorful cast of amazes us every night with their flexibility. Buy your ticket now for our limited run at Theater for the New City May 18th to May 22nd.
The Oracle features Hassan Hope, Jasmine Dorothy Haefner, Alyssa Poon, Patrick Smith, and Ed Altman in this two act play with set design by Kathleen Ritter, lighting design by Mikelle Kelly, projection and sound design by Luke Lutz, and producing Services by Emma Denson & Ed Altman Stage Management by Morgan Lindsey Fears
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-oracle-a-new-comedy-by-tj-elliott-joe-queenan-tickets-310167026927
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