FinestKind
Charlie joined the cast of the Paramount+ film FinestKind. Directed and written by Brian Helgeland, the film stars Ben Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Toby Wallace, and Jenna Ortega. Learn more at: deadline.com/2022/05/pete-gardner-joins-harold-and-the-purple-crayon-finestkind-charlie-thurston-1235019572/
Julia premiere
Julia premieres on HBO Max on March 31st, 2022. Charlie will appear in 5 of the 8 episodes. Check out the trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZBacZqwbCA
Boston Strangler
Charlie shot a role in the 20th Century Studios film Boston Strangler written and directed by Matt Ruskin. He will appear throughout the film opposite Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, and Chris Cooper.
Macbeth in Stride
Charlie starred opposite the brilliant Whitney White in the world premiere of the Rock musical Macbeth in Stride at A.R.T. in Cambridge MA. Check out pictures and a teaser here: americanrepertorytheater.org/shows-events/macbeth-in-stride/
Dexter: New Blood
Charlie shot a juicy role on the first episode of the new season of Dexter. The Episode premieres November 7th 2021.
Julia Child
Charlie shot a role in the HBO Max untitled Julia Child project and it got picked up to series! He's recurring in 5 episodes!
Lifted Productions
Charlie's play Lifted is getting two productions! The Wilbury Group in Providence, RI is producing it in the fall of 2021 and The Filigree Theatre in Austin, TX will be staging it in the Spring of 2022.
Law and Order SVU
Charlie played the role of David Smith, a ruined attorney turned barista in the Law and Order SVU episode "Blackout." Stream it here:www.nbc.com/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/video/blackout/3923830
Song of the Summer
Charlie had a blast performing as the troubled, scandal-plagued post star, Robbie Retton, in Lauren Yee's world premiere comedy The Song of the Summer at Trinity Rep, directed by Obie Award winner Taibi Magar.
Radical Reading
Radical, a play that Charlie co-wrote with Deborah Salem Smith had two developmental readings at the Huntington Theatre in Boston! Don't know who Deborah is... you should: deborahsalemsmith.com/news.html#%22
Cyrano
Charlie had the incredible privilege to perform with Peter Dinklage and company in Erica Schmidt's adaptaton of Cyrano with music by one of his favorite bands The National. Don't know The National? You should: americanmary.com/
Earphone Awards
Charlie was awarded two more Earphone Awards for his narration of the novels of The Oracle Year by Charles Soule and Southernmost by Silas House. Read the reviews on the Narration Resume page (look up, dummy). Or buy them here: www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Charlie+Thurston&ref=a_search_c3_lNarrator_1_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=1BPP1QZ8G4TAFJMR23N1&
Ragtime
Charlie was able to cross Ragtime off his show bucket list when he appeared as Tateh in Curt Columbus's deeply moving, relevant production of Ragtime. Why? Why did it have to close?! Look: www.markturekphotography.com/Theater/Trinity-Repertory-Company/Ragtime/i-DfX8tMz
Othello
Charlie had the great privilege to work with the shockingly talented director Whitney White when he performed as Cassio in her production of Othello at Trinity Rep. She's the coolest:whitney-white.com/
Shakespeare!
Charlie performed the role of Will Shakespeare in Cleveland Playhouse's production of Shakespeare in Love, directed by Laura Kepley. Read a review: here:\www.news-herald.com/arts-and-entertainment/20170918/cleveland-play-houses-shakespeare-in-love-finds-its-muse-and-then-some-theater-review
Life, Itself
Charlie shot the role of Jack Lesher in the upcoming film, Life, Itself, written and director by Dan Fogelman, the creator of the hit TV show, This is Us. The film stars Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Earphone Award!
Charlie and his colleagues Lynde and Joy were awarded an Earphone Award for their Co-Narration of The Terranauts, by best-selling author T.C. Boyle. Check out the AudioFile Magazine review: www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/120102/the-terranauts-by-tc-boyle/
Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage
Charlie received rave reviews as the title role in Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812) and Jason Craig's (Beardo) irreverent rock musical. Here's a few: ripr.org/post/review-trinity-reps-beowolf-slice-and-dice-rock-musical and
www.providencejournal.com/news/20160912/theater-review-beowulf-rocks-out-at-providences-trinity-rep
www.broadwayworld.com/rhode-island/article/BWW-Review-Thrilling-BEOWULF-A-THOUSAND-YEARS-OF-BAGGAGE-20160913
The Edge of Lost- Audiobook
The audiobook of The Edge of Lost by Kristina McMorris was ranked the #1 book in Literature & Fiction on Amazon -- among all formats! It is a fantastic piece of fiction that I highly recommend. Congrats Kristina! Learn more at Edge of Lost audible.
Money Monster
The TriStar Pictures film, Money Monster, comes out on May 13th. Charlie plays the role of Ryan opposite the lovely Caitriona Balfe. The film is directed by Jodie Foster and stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell, and Caitriona Balfe. Check out the preview here: _Money Monster Trailer
The History Room by Charlie Thurston Workshop in Boulder.
March 11-13, 2015, LOCAL Theater Company in Boulder, CO is doing a three day workshop and public reading of Charlie's play THE HISTORY ROOM as part of their LOCAL Lab. Learn more at http://www.localtheatercompany.org/local-lab-2016.html
The Wedge Horse
In Feb. 2015, Charlie performed the role of Bobby in THE WEDGE HORSE off-Broadway for Fault Line Theatre at the IATI. The production was the new york debut of the 2015 Page 73 fellow, Nick Gandiello. He starred opposite Ali Rose Dachis and Jorge Chacon.
The Heidi Chronicles
In Dec. 2015, Charlie performed the role of Peter Patrone in THE HEIDI CHRONICLES at Trinity Rep, directed by Vivienne Benesch, the recently appointed new Artistic Director of PlayMakers Repertory Company. Congrats Viv!
World Premiere of Sarah Ruhl Musical
May 2015, Charlie performed the role of Frank in the Sarah Ruhl/Todd Almond (composer) musical, MELANCHOLY PLAY. The production was directed by Liesl Tommy, who is currently directing Eclipsed on Broadway. Get it Liesl!
Barefoot in the Park
Charlie ended 2014 back in Providence, performing the role of Paul opposite his fiancé in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Trinity Rep, directed by Michael Perlman.
Orpheus Descending
In the summer of 2014, Charlie tackled the role of Valentine Xavier in an exciting, site-specific co-production of Tennessee Williams' ORPHEUS DESCENDING with Seattle's Intiman Theatre and The Williams Project, directed by Ryan Guzzo Purcell.
A Lie of the Mind
In May 2014, Charlie performed the role of Frankie in Trinity Rep's production of A LIE OF THE MIND directed by Brian Mertes.
Three Sisters
In April 2014, Charlie closed a run of Chekhov's THREE SISTERS at the Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia. The production ended two years worth of workshops and readings featuring Master Teachers, Clowning, Russian Dance, Russian Folk music, and the development of a new translation by Curt Columbus.
Charlie joined the cast of the Paramount+ film FinestKind. Directed and written by Brian Helgeland, the film stars Ben Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Toby Wallace, and Jenna Ortega. Learn more at: deadline.com/2022/05/pete-gardner-joins-harold-and-the-purple-crayon-finestkind-charlie-thurston-1235019572/
Julia premiere
Julia premieres on HBO Max on March 31st, 2022. Charlie will appear in 5 of the 8 episodes. Check out the trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZBacZqwbCA
Boston Strangler
Charlie shot a role in the 20th Century Studios film Boston Strangler written and directed by Matt Ruskin. He will appear throughout the film opposite Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, and Chris Cooper.
Macbeth in Stride
Charlie starred opposite the brilliant Whitney White in the world premiere of the Rock musical Macbeth in Stride at A.R.T. in Cambridge MA. Check out pictures and a teaser here: americanrepertorytheater.org/shows-events/macbeth-in-stride/
Dexter: New Blood
Charlie shot a juicy role on the first episode of the new season of Dexter. The Episode premieres November 7th 2021.
Julia Child
Charlie shot a role in the HBO Max untitled Julia Child project and it got picked up to series! He's recurring in 5 episodes!
Lifted Productions
Charlie's play Lifted is getting two productions! The Wilbury Group in Providence, RI is producing it in the fall of 2021 and The Filigree Theatre in Austin, TX will be staging it in the Spring of 2022.
Law and Order SVU
Charlie played the role of David Smith, a ruined attorney turned barista in the Law and Order SVU episode "Blackout." Stream it here:www.nbc.com/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/video/blackout/3923830
Song of the Summer
Charlie had a blast performing as the troubled, scandal-plagued post star, Robbie Retton, in Lauren Yee's world premiere comedy The Song of the Summer at Trinity Rep, directed by Obie Award winner Taibi Magar.
Radical Reading
Radical, a play that Charlie co-wrote with Deborah Salem Smith had two developmental readings at the Huntington Theatre in Boston! Don't know who Deborah is... you should: deborahsalemsmith.com/news.html#%22
Cyrano
Charlie had the incredible privilege to perform with Peter Dinklage and company in Erica Schmidt's adaptaton of Cyrano with music by one of his favorite bands The National. Don't know The National? You should: americanmary.com/
Earphone Awards
Charlie was awarded two more Earphone Awards for his narration of the novels of The Oracle Year by Charles Soule and Southernmost by Silas House. Read the reviews on the Narration Resume page (look up, dummy). Or buy them here: www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Charlie+Thurston&ref=a_search_c3_lNarrator_1_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=1BPP1QZ8G4TAFJMR23N1&
Ragtime
Charlie was able to cross Ragtime off his show bucket list when he appeared as Tateh in Curt Columbus's deeply moving, relevant production of Ragtime. Why? Why did it have to close?! Look: www.markturekphotography.com/Theater/Trinity-Repertory-Company/Ragtime/i-DfX8tMz
Othello
Charlie had the great privilege to work with the shockingly talented director Whitney White when he performed as Cassio in her production of Othello at Trinity Rep. She's the coolest:whitney-white.com/
Shakespeare!
Charlie performed the role of Will Shakespeare in Cleveland Playhouse's production of Shakespeare in Love, directed by Laura Kepley. Read a review: here:\www.news-herald.com/arts-and-entertainment/20170918/cleveland-play-houses-shakespeare-in-love-finds-its-muse-and-then-some-theater-review
Life, Itself
Charlie shot the role of Jack Lesher in the upcoming film, Life, Itself, written and director by Dan Fogelman, the creator of the hit TV show, This is Us. The film stars Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Earphone Award!
Charlie and his colleagues Lynde and Joy were awarded an Earphone Award for their Co-Narration of The Terranauts, by best-selling author T.C. Boyle. Check out the AudioFile Magazine review: www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/120102/the-terranauts-by-tc-boyle/
Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage
Charlie received rave reviews as the title role in Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812) and Jason Craig's (Beardo) irreverent rock musical. Here's a few: ripr.org/post/review-trinity-reps-beowolf-slice-and-dice-rock-musical and
www.providencejournal.com/news/20160912/theater-review-beowulf-rocks-out-at-providences-trinity-rep
www.broadwayworld.com/rhode-island/article/BWW-Review-Thrilling-BEOWULF-A-THOUSAND-YEARS-OF-BAGGAGE-20160913
The Edge of Lost- Audiobook
The audiobook of The Edge of Lost by Kristina McMorris was ranked the #1 book in Literature & Fiction on Amazon -- among all formats! It is a fantastic piece of fiction that I highly recommend. Congrats Kristina! Learn more at Edge of Lost audible.
Money Monster
The TriStar Pictures film, Money Monster, comes out on May 13th. Charlie plays the role of Ryan opposite the lovely Caitriona Balfe. The film is directed by Jodie Foster and stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell, and Caitriona Balfe. Check out the preview here: _Money Monster Trailer
The History Room by Charlie Thurston Workshop in Boulder.
March 11-13, 2015, LOCAL Theater Company in Boulder, CO is doing a three day workshop and public reading of Charlie's play THE HISTORY ROOM as part of their LOCAL Lab. Learn more at http://www.localtheatercompany.org/local-lab-2016.html
The Wedge Horse
In Feb. 2015, Charlie performed the role of Bobby in THE WEDGE HORSE off-Broadway for Fault Line Theatre at the IATI. The production was the new york debut of the 2015 Page 73 fellow, Nick Gandiello. He starred opposite Ali Rose Dachis and Jorge Chacon.
The Heidi Chronicles
In Dec. 2015, Charlie performed the role of Peter Patrone in THE HEIDI CHRONICLES at Trinity Rep, directed by Vivienne Benesch, the recently appointed new Artistic Director of PlayMakers Repertory Company. Congrats Viv!
World Premiere of Sarah Ruhl Musical
May 2015, Charlie performed the role of Frank in the Sarah Ruhl/Todd Almond (composer) musical, MELANCHOLY PLAY. The production was directed by Liesl Tommy, who is currently directing Eclipsed on Broadway. Get it Liesl!
Barefoot in the Park
Charlie ended 2014 back in Providence, performing the role of Paul opposite his fiancé in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Trinity Rep, directed by Michael Perlman.
Orpheus Descending
In the summer of 2014, Charlie tackled the role of Valentine Xavier in an exciting, site-specific co-production of Tennessee Williams' ORPHEUS DESCENDING with Seattle's Intiman Theatre and The Williams Project, directed by Ryan Guzzo Purcell.
A Lie of the Mind
In May 2014, Charlie performed the role of Frankie in Trinity Rep's production of A LIE OF THE MIND directed by Brian Mertes.
Three Sisters
In April 2014, Charlie closed a run of Chekhov's THREE SISTERS at the Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia. The production ended two years worth of workshops and readings featuring Master Teachers, Clowning, Russian Dance, Russian Folk music, and the development of a new translation by Curt Columbus.