Wes Grantom | Director

A new play at BTF…

wes — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:14:47 +0000

This summer I’m heading back to Berkshire Theatre Festival to direct the world premiere of Chris Newbound’s Birthday Boy. BTF is where it’s at. They have a very exciting season lined up – The Who’s Tommy, an amazing new play by Greg Keller, Michael Weller’s Moonchildren. Check out the rest of the season.

The latest…

wes — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:50:59 +0000

Out in La Jolla as the Associate Director on Little Miss Sunshine by James Lapine and William Finn. I

If you’re in the area check us out. Performances begin February 15th: http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/

After that I head to Asolo Rep to direct Tartuffe!

Watch this video!

wes — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:57:36 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/user/chastenharmon?feature=mhw5#p/f/28/ED0qBSuV69s

Slant Theatre Project has entered the Space on White Blank Canvas Give Away! The more views we get the closer we get to winning lots and lots of free rehearsal space. Please watch. It will only take 4 minutes and it will be a HUGE help to us. Thanks in advance.

K2 at Berkshire Theatre Festival

wes — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:12:56 +0000

I’m heading to the Berkshire’s this summer to direct K2 by Patrick Meyers. We have a great cast and design team assembled and it is a beautiful spot to visit. The show runs June 19th – July 3rd in Stockbridge, MA. Come check it out if you’re in the area.

SCI FI BANDITS and MINE…

wes — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:17:55 +0000

Two new projects on the horizon. First up is SCI FI BANDITS on Halloween night at Ars Nova. Indie space band Chappo takes us on an intergalactic journey into parallel universes in this sci fi heist adventure. And then in November be sure to check out MINE by Bekah Brunstetter. MINE is a new play featuring the music of the great Joe Pug and a great cast – Lucas Kavner, Amelia McClain, and Zach Shaffer. November 12th-22nd at the Meisner Theater in Chelsea, presented by Slant Theatre Project.

Next up…

wes — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:41:59 +0000

I’m heading to Williamstown in June. I’ll be assisting John Rando on A Flea in Her Ear and directing two pieces in their studio space. After that I come back to New York for the Drama League Directing Fellowship. And at some point along the way I’m working on a new project with SLANT.

SLANT presents BEEF

wes — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:03:35 +0000

BEEF starts performances this Saturday (5/17) at the 78th Street Theatre Lab. Larry’s written a great play and the cast is fantastic – Rob Robinson, Kristin Friedlander, Nick Mills, and Jacob Ming-Trent.Check it out: http://www.slanttheatreproject.org/

Check Out SubTank – March 12th @ 9:30pm

wes — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:16:07 +0000

I wrote a short piece while I was sick last week. I just sat down and started writing. Something about my sorry, pathetic, feverish state inspired me. And now the piece is being performed by the beautiful Amelia McClain and dashing John Belhmann in a new performance series call SubTank. It’s a weird little piece called Home Alone. One quick aside – Home Alone (yes the Maccullay Culkin movie) is my favorite movie of all time. Seriously. And before you judge me for that, you should put that little gem of a movie at the top of you netflix queue and give it a whirl. Anyway, come one if you can. Should be a really fun evening. Here are the details: http://www.thetanknyc.org/theater

As I Was Going To Bed Last Night…

wes — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:03:10 +0000

As I was going to bed last night, my wife turned to me and said, “I had fun tonight. I think Chad’s show might be as big as Rent.” I took that in and then said, “I think you’re right.” Last night my wife and I attended the Broadway opening of Passing Strange, a brilliant new musical about a young artist’s quest for identity. It was exciting for two reasons. It was the Broadway debut of one of my best friends and it marked a departure from the slew of wretched jukebox and movie musicals, which have plagued Broadway for the last several years. And the music is BEAUTIFUL. I am so proud of everyone involved with the show. The producers, the cast, the director, the musicians. They’ve all contributed something new and risky and breathed fresh life into the stale offerings on Broadway. Anyone interested in seeing some really talented folks tell a really amazing story should check this out: www.passingstrange.com. You won’t be sorry.

What’s Next?

david — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:07:56 +0000

Next Up in 2008:

Assisting Rufus Norris on the revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Roundabout
Producing Beef by Larry Dial
Directing Hamlet this summer for Slant