# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Shawl, by David Mamet - Directed by John Guerrasio - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: One night only! Fischman Gallery, Johnson City, TN Directed by John Guerrasio Featuring the reading talents of Joe Gumina , Emma Tate and John Guerrasio The Shawl by David Mamet is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. The fun begins when a phony fortune teller tries to trick a woman out of her money. Then the woman tries to trick the fortune teller but the ghost tricks them both. Or… does it? The Shawl is an intriguing psychic mystery featuring David Mamet’s famous stylized dialogue that bristles with wit and menace. As the blues song cautioned, “Somebody done hoodoo’d the voodoo man!” Jan 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Fischman Gallery 133 Commerce St., Johnson City, TN 37604 The Players: Joe Gumina: (Charles) has been entertaining audiences in the TriCities for nearly a decade, most notably at Jonesborough Repertory Theater. He has starred in the classic musicals Sound of Music, Camelot, Annie Get Your Gun, Kiss Me Kate, South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Holiday Inn and Music Man. Joe directed JRT’s productions of The Play That Went Wrong and The Nerd and will soon stage the musical Newsies. He regularly performs at Memorial Day and Veterans Day celebrations in Johnson City and Jonesborough. Emma Tate: (Miss A) has performed on stage in the U.S. and U.K. including in London’s West End (Blood Brothers) and at the prestigious Young Vic. She has been featured extensively on BBC TV and Radio. She is the voice of a host of characters in many award-winning cartoon series and movies including Bob the Builder and Shawn the Sheep. Emma can also be heard in countless audio books and video games including Bloodborne and Harry Potter. John Guerrasio: (Director/John) can be seen in many films streaming on Netflix, Hallmark, BBC, and National Geographic. He was a major American actor on BBC radio for many years and has recorded many video games and audiobooks including JAWS and Psycho. John starred in commercials for Coke, McDonald’s and Volkswagen and he wrote and hosted the travel series In Search of Tuscany (PBS) and A Practical Guide to Europe (Travel Channel.) John has directed in New York and London and taught acting at London’s leading drama schools. Experience the gripping tale of "The Shawl" by David Mamet, a powerful exploration of human desire and the complex nature of relationships. Set against a backdrop of tension and emotional depth, this captivating play draws you into a world where characters navigate their innermost struggles, revealing the thin line between love and manipulation. Join us for a poignant evening that will leave you contemplating the lengths people will go to for connection. Don’t miss the chance to witness this thought-provoking performance right in the heart of East Tennessee! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/the-shawl-by-david-mamet-directed-by-john-guerrasio/200029316982550 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, performances, live-music, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 69 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029316982550?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=johnson+city-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Johnson City - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: 133 N Commerce, 37604 - **lat**: 36.31721 - **long**: -82.35311 - **full address**: 133 N Commerce, 37604, 133 N Commerce St, Johnson City, TN 37604-4710, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Johnson City Play Reading Collective Events (https://allevents.in/org/johnson-city-play-reading-collective-events/23935465) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e42ae9f2029a8edbdb19065202a792f76d5b16fbba12a4a28ed65d6f4b29740a-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc191919-gmir?v=1768326266 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e526d33b3bfe21e599a841c4d3482921f5bbfef027e237f1f04f86cfba8e8a33-rimg-w300-h300-dc181818-gmir?v=1768326266 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 133 N Commerce, 37604, 133 N Commerce St, Johnson City, TN 37604-4710, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Johnson City Play Reading Collective Events - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, theatre, entertainment, performances, live-music, holiday - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Shawl, by David Mamet - Directed by John Guerrasio ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Shawl, by David Mamet - Directed by John Guerrasio", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e42ae9f2029a8edbdb19065202a792f76d5b16fbba12a4a28ed65d6f4b29740a-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc191919-gmir?v=1768326266", "startDate": "2026-01-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/johnson-city/the-shawl-by-david-mamet-directed-by-john-guerrasio/200029316982550", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "133 N Commerce, 37604", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "133 N Commerce St, Johnson City, TN 37604-4710, United States", "addressLocality": "Johnson City", "addressRegion": "TN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.31721", "longitude": "-82.35311" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "One night only! 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