PRODUCTION HISTORY
Virtual
After the success of Tier5 Sings! and our animated Romeo & Juliet, Tier5 returned to its roots with Fairytales From Home.
A group of Storytellers have gathered together to write new adaptations of classic fairytales with a bit of a wicked twist. The stories will then be filmed DIY style by our talented Tier5 ensemble, edited, and presented in one magical evening of mayhem. It’ll be a once upon a time you don’t want to miss, as creators and performers from various cities, states, and countries come together to bring these stories to life!
All eight fairytales are now available to stream on our YouTube channel, anytime, for free!
Romeo & Juliet:
The Tragic Tale of Two Animal Cross-ed Lovers
By William Shakespeare
Directed by James Cougar Canfield
With an original score by Drew Leatham
Don’t miss out on our five part animated theatrical event, combining the incredible voice talent of our Tier5 performers, with the classic William Shakespeare play, and set in the adorable world of Nintendo’s video game phenomenon, Animal Crossing.
All episodes available to stream now!
In-Person Productions
Haunt Me (Staged Reading)
Written by Justin McDevitt
Directed by Julian Guzman Abril
September 23rd, 2024
at The Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Diane Bertrand-Goldsmith
& James Cougar Canfiled
August 8th- 25th, 2024
El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
John Deserves to Die
(Staged Reading)
Written by Rachel Greene
Directed by Maya Jeyam & M Hatten
July 1st, 2024
at the Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
Styx and Stones, or
The Divine Workplace Comedy
(Staged Reading)
Written by Seth Barnes
Directed by Le’Asha Julius
May 6th, 2024
at the Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
Julius:
Harlem’s Caesar
Written by M Hatten
Directed by M Hatten and Maya Jeyam
March 7- 17th, 2024
El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
United in Love, Until Death
(Staged Reading)
Written and directed by
Amanda Thomas
January 29th, 2024
at the Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
(Staged Reading)
Written and directed by
James Cougar Canfield
January 8th and 9th, 2024
at the Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
Julius: Harlem’s Caesar (Staged Reading)
Written by M Hatten
Directed by Huston S. Watson Jr.
October 23rd, 2023
at The Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
The Secret Garden (Staged Reading)
Written and directed by
James Cougar Canfield
August 28th, 2023
at The Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
Legend of the Chalk Circle
Written and directed by
James Cougar Canfield
March 9th- 26th, 2023
at the American Theatre of Actors
Sargent Theatre in New York, NY, U.S.A.
*Nominated for nine BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards, including Best New Play (Off-Off Broadway) and Best Production of a Play (Off-Off Broadway)
Legend of the Chalk Circle
(Staged Reading)
Written and directed by
James Cougar Canfield
December 5th, 2022
at The Tank NYC
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
meg jo beth amy & louisa
Written by Tier5’s revise/devise ensemble
Directed by Ariel Franceour
January 24th- February 2nd, 2020
Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company
at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.
The Christmas Carol: A Queer Fantasia
Written and directed by
James Cougar Canfield
December 4th- 22nd, 2019
at the Access Theatre
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
*Local Adventurer, Metrosource, and Go Magazine’s Top Picks of Must-See Holiday Shows
Ladies in Waiting:
The Judgement of Henry VIII
Written by James Cougar Canfield
Directed by Hilary Kelman
September 20th- 29th, 2019
Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company
At Taliesin West in Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.
*Nominated for five BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, including Best Play (Professional)
meg jo beth amy & louisa
Written by Tier5’s revise/devise ensemble
Directed by Ariel Franceour
July 16th- 24th, 2019
as a part of the Capital Fringe Festival
In Washington D.C., U.S.A.
meg jo beth amy & louisa
Written by Tier5’s revise/devise ensemble
Directed by Ariel Franceour
June 9th- 23rd, 2019
As a part of the Hollywood Fringe
in Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
*Theatre Unleashed’s Unleashed Award Nominee
*Larry Cornwall Award for Musical Excellence Nominee
meg jo beth amy & louisa
Written by Tier5’s revise/devise ensemble
Directed by Ariel Franceour
April 24th- May 4th, 2019
at the Center at West Park
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
(Staged Reading)
Written and directed by
James Cougar Canfield
April 7th, 2019
at Shetler Studios
in New York, NY, U.S.A.
meg jo beth amy & louisa
(Workshop Production)
Written by Tier5’s revise/devise ensemble
Directed by Ariel Franceour
November 1st, 2018
at Dixon Place
In New York, NY, U.S.A.
Ladies in Waiting:
The Judgement of Henry VIII
Written by James Cougar Canfield
Directed by Mitchell Glass
April 13th- 22nd, 2018
Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company
At Taliesin West in Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.
*Nominated for nine BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, including Best Play (Professional)
Ladies in Waiting:
The Judgement of Henry VIII
Written by James Cougar Canfield
Directed by Mitchell Glass
July 7th- 15th, 2017
As a part of the Capital Fringe Festival
In Washington D.C., U.S.A.
Ladies in Waiting:
The Judgement of Henry VIII
Written by James Cougar Canfield
Directed by Mitchell Glass
June 12th- 24th, 2017
As a part of the Hollywood Fringe
In Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
*Hollywood Fringe International Award Winner
*TVolution Best Ensemble Award Winner
*Combined Artform’s Pick of the Fringe
Ladies in Waiting:
The Judgement of Henry VIII
Written by James Cougar Canfield
Directed by Mitchell Glass
August 5th- 27th, 2016
As a part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
In Edinbourgh, Scotland, U.K.
Ladies in Waiting:
The Judgement of Henry VIII
Written by James Cougar Canfield
Directed by Mitchell Glass
July 26th, 2016
At the Drayton Arms
In South Kensington, London, U.K.
*Drayton Arms’ Eddies Award Nominee
Ladies in Waiting:
The Judgement of Henry VIII
Written by James Cougar Canfield
Directed by Mitchell Glass
March 29th- April 2nd, 2016
At the Bread & Roses Theatre
In Clapham, London, U.K.