Joseph Reed Hayes

A 1940s New York loft, bebop jazz reimagining of Shakespeare's The Tempest, and a prelude to The Bebopera Project.

New Reading with pianist John O'Leary

"A fascinating mix of contemporary issues about class, race, circumstance and relationships against a uniquely Florida historical background." ~ Orlando Sentinel
Two Orlando Sentinel "Best of 2022" Lead Actor, Drama awards

Three generations of women taking a Sunday ride, with the humor, affection and near-demented discord that arises when family is in close proximity for more than ten minutes.
"There's both poignancy and joy in the way [Hayes] has cleverly captured the essence of a family's dynamics." ~ Orlando Sentinel

Love, deception, the hardships and joys of the jazz existence and the fabulous, always-changing life of the music itself.
"A touching story about love, truth, God and jazz as religion." ~ Orlando Citybeat
BroadwayWorld Orlando 2014 Best Lead Actress.

An evening exploring the rhythms of words with nu-jazz wonders La Lucha

THE BALLAD OF BOBBY ACE
Bobby Ace, semi-professional third-rate road musician half-way between last call and last chance, playing the songs of Tom Waits in seedy saloons and half-empty roadhouses.

It is a city in the time of social isolation, and life is different now that food arrives at your door. A play on video.

A contemporary play about Avram, an 84-year-old Russian immigrant, and his great-nephew Harry, and their sometimes turbulent relationship.
"A wonderful 75 minutes of pure unadulterated entertainment which you won’t want to miss. 5 stars." ~ Monday Magazine

A young woman forms a relationship with a disembodied voice in the night ... a veteran late-night radio personality.

A street storyteller returns to her home town to recapture a relationship with the girl she loved in high school ... a relationship that may or may not have ever existed.

A worn man reminisces about an almost mythical drinking establishment from his childhood near the West Farms bus depot in the Bronx.
Telly Award Winner

Checking into a swank hotel, Mr. Thompson finds more than your typical amenities, including individual climate control, on-site fitness center, Internet access ... and Ethel, the Pest Elimination Companion.
Beast Festival, Triangle Theatre, NYC

Ancient Lovecraftian gods or the Federal Government ... who is scarier?
Charade Drama Group, Bristol, England

Founder, Word Play language-based series, former Alternative Programming Chair, Timucua Arts Foundation.

• DescolonizARTE Teatro - El Delantal Blanco & El Censo
• Hannah Benitez - Whitewashed
• The Coldharts - Legend of White Woman Creek
• The Coldharts - Edgar Allen
• Southeast Sister Cities Poets of Jacksonville and Orlando
• Poetry & Prose Writers of Tampa and Orlando
• Paul Castañeda and Juan Cantú - The Wiz
• Sanford's Love Your Shorts Film Festival 10th Anniversary

Creator, Jazz On Edge music series

• Jazz Spoken Here - spontaneous jazz meets unrehearsed words
• Tom Waits For No Man - Concert preview
• Bucket Boy
• La Lucha House Concert
• Nicole Omat and Derrick Harris Jazz On Edge Unplugged jazz popup series
• Jun Bustamante House Concert
• Heather Friedman Jazz On Edge Supper Club
• Brian Groder & Tonino Miano - Fluidensity series
• Per Danielsson Trio House Concert
• The Cook Trio House concert
• Edward Simon Trio & Tiptons Sax Quartet
• Jazz On Edge Vol 1 - The Eastside Combo, Claire Courchene, Brian Groder