recurring role on 1923
12/9/24
Andy is slated to play the character of Luca on Season 2 of the hit Yellowstone prequel, 1923. 1923 is written and produced by Taylor Sheridan and directed by Ben Richardson. It will stream on Paramount+ starting February 23rd.
Click here for full Variety article
From Embers Theatrical release
10/20/24
Andy plays the part of Patrick in the upcoming film From Embers starring Matthew Morrison and Kara Wang. You can catch it in theaters at the dates and times below!
- Los Angeles -
October 25 - 31
Laemmle Monica Film Center
1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Ticketing Link: https://www.laemmle.com/film/embers
- San Francisco -
November 8 - 14
Cinelounge
40 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920
Ticketing Link Coming Soon
- New York City -
November 22 - 28
Cinema Village
22 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
Ticketing Link: https://www.cinemavillage.com/Now-Playing/from-embers.html
And also on Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/from-embers-2024-237952/movie-overview
Return to The CHosen, Season 5
5/25/24
Andy will be reprising his role of Dion on The Chosen in season 5.
Tweet Tweet fundraiser
1/8/24
Fundraising is now underway for Andy’s new play, the 85 page Tweet Tweet. Andy and his team and now active in pre-production for both a NY and LA run. Learn more about the production and how you can contribute here: Tweet Tweet GoFundMe Campaign
Synopsis:
Life is upended for 32 year old PhD candidate Mark after a chance meeting with a stranger. Relationships with Ellen, his long-suffering fiancee, and friends are tested when Mark starts developing feelings outside the realm of what’s considered “normal”. But perhaps it’s all beyond his control. Tweet Tweet is a psychological comedy about what we think we can control and what we don’t know we can’t.
NCIS HAWAII: Misplaced Targets
2/4/23
CBS’s NCIS: Hawaii season two, episode 13: Directed by Larry Teng from a script by Yalun Tun “Misplaced Targets” – will air on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS.
“Misplaced Targets” plot: Following a close call at a meth lab explosion, the NCIS team learns Kai is being targeted by his old friend-turned-criminal and must take him down. Meanwhile, Lucy gets her first big case aboard her aircraft carrier.
The Chosen Season 3 Finale
1/16/23
Season 3 of The Chosen will come to it’s epic conclusion on the big screen. Episodes 7 and 8 will be in theaters February 2nd and 3rd through Fathom Events.
If you can’t catch it there, episode 7 will also be available streaming through The Chosen app on February 5th and episode 8, February 7th.
Shore Scripts Feature Contest
12/10/22
Andy’s Sci-Fi feature Automna was a top 5 finalist at the Shore Scripts Feature Contest 22. Shore Scripts, in connection with Coverfly, helps to discover new screenwriting talent and connect writers to the film industry.
Automna
Feature · Sci-fi · 126 pages
Logline: When a planetary council member on the terraformed planet of Automna seemingly disappears, Damon Mallard, a student working towards mastery in ‘Dream Theatre’ is pulled center stage into an unraveling puzzle.
NCIS Hawaii
11/17/22
You can catch Andy as Petty Officer Calvin Lynch, in season 2 episode 13 of NCIS Hawaii. Coming soon!
The Funny THing
11/2/22
You can now watch The Funny Thing in full at www.lupocinghiale.com/shorts/thefunnything
Welcome to AEA
8/31/22
Andy has joined the Actors Equity Association.
The Chosen
6/13/22
Andy wrapped his guest star role on Season 3 of The Chosen. The show, created and directed by Dallas Jenkins, is a drama based on the life of Jesus of Nazareth and his disciples.
The Funny Thing
7/7/21
Post production has come to a close and The Funny Thing will be submitted to film festivals around the world.
The Funny Thing wraps
3/15/21
The Funny Thing, a short written and directed by Andy, has wrapped it’s principal photography. The film will move into post production by the end of the month.
Lupo Cinghiale Pictures
11/04/20
Andy’s new production company is up and running. Its first venture ‘The Funny Thing’ is now accepting applications for cast and crew. The short film, inspired by the French New Wave and Eurocinema, will shoot early February in Los Angeles.
For actors:
Questions:
lupocinghialepictures@gmail.com
Welcome to Sag-Aftra
2/12/20
Andy is happy to announce he has joined the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Dramatist Guild Member
12/14/19
Andy is now a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, the only trade association for Composers, Librettists, Lyricists and Playwrights in the United States. For 100 years, the mission of the Guild has been to provide its members with education, advocacy, opportunity, and community.
Super Soprano Bros
9/22/19
Andy wrapped filming short film Super Soprano Bros. He played Luigi in this Sopranos-Super Mario Brothers mash up.
Written and Directed by Ryan Constantino.
Starring Max Koch (Mario), Liz Venz (Princess Peach), Shelley DeChristofaro (Princess Daisy), Karman Kruschke (Doctor Mullins), Max Lichtig (Antonio), and Ricky Philippi (Salvatore).
Your alice slated for an off West end Reading
11/6/18
Following its Edinburgh Fringe success, Your Alice is set for a London reading on November 30th. The reading will take place at The Arcola Theatre.
For tickets and more info check out the Broadway World article here.
Praise for Andy as the caterpillar in Your Alice
“The Caterpillar, played by the incredibly capable Andy Dispensa, overtly represents Dodgson’s desire for Alice in a somewhat unsettling scene. Achieving the right balance of uncomfortable and thought-provoking, Dodgson’s conversations with the Caterpillar force one to really consider the motives of Dodgson and his seemingly respectable persona.”
“Hypnotically sensual....Phenomenal.”
Your Alice ranked 16th by the list as edinburgh fringe comes to a close
8/28/18
The List, one of the UK's most prominent Fringe entertainment guides, ranked Your Alice #16 out of the 4,000+ productions booked at this years festival for top reviewed shows.
For complete rankings, click on The List image left.
Your alice Receives 'Excellent show' badge from the Fringe Review
8/14/18
"While the actors playing Alice and Dodson are excellent during their frequent, intimate stage time, every single actor in the ensemble shines as a cog in the well-oiled machinery of this show. The wry Chesire Cat, who doubles as a virtuosic pianist, the hypnotically sensual caterpillar, and of course the Queen of Hearts, snapping between a very sensible, realistic Mrs. Liddel, mother to Alice, and the larger-than-life villain: all were phenomenal. Not to mention the perfect, frequent comic timing peppered throughout by various members of the cast."
"The entire production – writing, direction, design, ensemble- is an impressive feat of theatre that both entertains and pulls at your heart strings. It will draw you in and force you to think carefully about the nature of love and relationships, creativity and inspiration, and when and where this line can and should be drawn."
Check out the full review here.
YOUR ALICE RECEIVES 5 star review from broadway babY
8/9/18
"Your Alice combines elements of both real historical events and the fantasy world of Wonderland to create an absolute masterpiece of modern theatre."
"Perhaps the most impressive element of this production is the smooth transitions between reality and fantasy, enabled by the 11-strong cast. They are practised, disciplined, and their group synchronisation is spellbinding."
"From beautiful costumes to striking hair and makeup, every element of Your Alice works perfectly together to produce an impressive and must-see show."
Check out the full review here.
YoUR Alice headed to Edinburgh fringe festival
7/15/18
You can catch Andy reprising his role of the Caterpillar in Your Alice this summer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Shows will run from August 3rd to August 25th.
For more details and ticket info click here!
Your Alice By Billie Aken Tyers At brooklyn Academy of Music
4/17/18
Starting May 23rd, catch 'Your Alice' at Brooklyn Academy of Music's Fisher Theatre.
The play takes a new look at the relationship between writer Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgeson) and the girl who inspired the real life tales of Alice in Wonderland, Alice Liddell.
Originally produced by Ophelia Theatre Group last April, Andy will be reprising his role of The Caterpillar.
Tickets available at: https://www.bam.org/theater/2018/youralice
The Hound, THe Hare, and The Hallway earns 3 nominations From THE NYTF
3/7/18
The Hound, The Hare and The Hallway has been nominated for 3 awards by the New York Theatre Festival after it's participation in Winterfest 18'.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony on the evening of March 13th.
Out of a total of 80+ Winterfest productions 5 nominees were selected for each category.
Andy would like to thank his dedicated cast and crew for all of their hard work on a very successful run!
*Update: Winner Best Set Design!
Tickets For The Hound, The Hare, and The Hallway are now on sale!
12/6/17
Andy's full length playwriting debut is set for Winterfest Festival at The Hudson Guild in February.
The Hound, The Hare, and The Hallway
Written By Andy Dispensa
Directed by Andy Dispensa and Nick Dispensa
Starring Sam Simone, Andy Dispensa and Lauren Renahan
Poster Art by Michael Dispensa
A dark romantic drama set almost entirely in a New York City apartment hallway. Marisa Rogers, living on her own for the first time, befriends Dante Rega, her neighbor from across the hall, and the two attempt to navigate feelings, loneliness, mental illness and certain fears.
FEBRUARY 5 @ 9PM
FEBRUARY 7 @ 9PM
FEBRUARY 10 @ 6PM
RUNNING TIME 90 MINUTES
Tickets for RagTag Theatre's Cinderella at Theatre Row are now on sale!
12/1/17
Ragtag Theatre Company is back with their sold-out hit and this year’s Off Broadway Alliance winner for Best Family Show, Cinderella!
Catch them Off-Broadway at:
Theatre Row - The Lion Theatre
410 West 42nd Street
Between 9th and 10th Avenues
December 23, 2017-January 7, 2018
https://www.telecharge.com/Off-Broadway/Ragtag-Theatres-Cinderella/Overview
'The Hound, The Hare, And The Hallway' set to Debut at the hudson guild in february
Andy's new full length play has been selected by The Winterfest Festival for a 3 show run February 5th, 7th, and 10th.
Fundraising is now underway for the production which will take place at the gorgeous Hudson Guild in Chelsea.
For more details click on the video to your left.
And If you care to help support this new work please visit-
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-hound-the-hare-and-the-hallway/x/17485343#/
'The Commedia Cinderella' Wins The OFF BROADWAY ALLIANCE AWARD For Best Family Show
5/16/17
'The Commedia Cinderella', a play in which Andy played one of the leads, was awarded 'Best Family Show' by the Off Broadway Alliance.
Others being honored by the Alliance are Paula Vogel, Harvey Fierstein, Athol Fugard, Israel Horovitz, Charlotte Moore, and Estelle Parsons. Additionally, James Houghton will be inducted into the Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame.
The award ceremony will take place at Sardis on June 20th.
Look out this July for an encore performance from Rag Tag Theatre Co. where Andy will reprise his role of Pantalone/The Prince at The Mcginn/Cazale (Womans Project) Theatre.
Andy Originating the role of 'the caterpillar' in 'Your Alice ' With Ophelia Theatre Company
Your Alice by Billie Aken-Tyers
April 28th - May 20th : Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 6pm
SYNOPSIS: Your Alice explores the complex and dynamic friendship between Charles Ludvig Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) and his ‘Dreamchild’ muse Miss Alice Liddell, the inspiration behind Alice in Wonderland. As they sail down the Oxford river, the songs, words and whimsical characters of Wonderland are pitted against the demons of a man struggling to keep himself afloat.
Directed by Billie Aken-Tyers and Michael Bradshaw Flynn
Original score by Stephen Murphy
Starring: Eliza Shea, Charles Dodgson, Andy Dispensa, Tamara Sevunts, Kaitlyn Schirard, Ian Petersen, Michael Tubman, Lawryn Lacroix, Brittney Moss, Megan Magee, and Zach Rich
Tickets: http://YourAlice.bpt.me
Andy To Play The lead in Israel Horovitz's 'LINE' - New York's Longest Running Play
Come February 20th Andy will step into the role of Stephen in Israel Horovitz's Line, the longest running play in New York. Premiering November 11th 1967 at La Mama with a cast that included John Cazale and Richard Dreyfuss, the off-off broadway show has been a staple of New York theatre for the past 50 years. It is an absurdist drama about 5 people waiting in line for an event. You can catch Line at-
The 13th Street Repertory Theatre
50 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
Monday May 8th, 15th and 22nd at 7:30pm
Tickets are 10$ (Cash Only)
'I Pipistrelli' to be featured in the inaugural issue of The Dionysian Playwright Magazine
I Pipistrelli by Andy Dispensa
Andy's short play 'I Pipistrelli' has been accepted into The Dionysian, a new playwrighting magazine which will be printing its first issue December 1st 2016. The magazine chose to publish 'I Pipistrelli' along with 13 other plays from almost 400 submissions. It will also feature interviews from playwrights/directors Marco Calvani, Daniel Talbott, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp.
He would like to thank everyone at The Dionysian for reading his play and selecting it for their inaugural issue! These guys & gals are really doing some exciting things for playwrights and theatre in general, so look out for them.
The Dionysian mission statement reads-
The Dionysian aims to highlight emerging and established playwrights of all genres and backgrounds through a quarterly publication and blog.
You can find them at-
http://www.dionysianmagazine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thedionysians/
Artwork courtesy of Jeff Godfrey - jcgodfrey.wordpress.com