April 2023
Montana shot LIFEQUEST back in March 2022, and here it is!!
A beautiful short, written and directed by Richard Lounello and starring Leighton Samuels.
LIFEQUEST has been accepted into 11 film festivals, with 3 wins for Best Sci-Fi Short, 1 win for Best Script, 1 win for Best Director and 1 win for Best Short…6 wins total!!
Here are a few stills from the film.
Montana Lampert Hoover in LIFEQUEST, dir. Richard Lounello
L to R: Montana Lampert Hoover, Leighton Samuels, and Leigh Strimbeck in LIFEQUEST, dir. Richard Lounello
Montana worked with some incredibly talented folks on the short SHIPS IN THE NIGHT; directed by Ned Myerberg, written by Elaine Rava, co-starring Anthony Jackson. More to come Soon!
January 2023
Montana had a wonderful time exploring the character of Alice Paul (infamous suffragette) once again. This time, for a short film of the play In The Parlour by Judy Tate, entitled
KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
It was such a pleasure to me onset with these talented actors and creators again.
Produced by: Messeret Stroman Wheeler and Ed Wheeler
Directed by: Shari Carpenter
Director of Phorography: Kerwin DeVonish
More to come later in 2023!
Messeret Stroman Wheeler and Montana Lampert Hoover behind-the-scenes of In The Parlour.
Left to right: Celestine Rae, Noelle Ramsey, Messeret Stroman Wheeler, Montana Lampert Hoover and Kerwin DeVonish on set.
August 2022
LET ME ASSIST YOU by Noam Argov is now streaming on Omeleto!
Festival Run
World Premiere - San Francisco Independent Film Festival - Roxie Theater, San Francisco - Feb 2022
WINNER: Best Romantic Comedy Short - LA Indie Short Awards
WINNER: Outstanding Achievement Award for Student Director (Female) - LA Indie Short Awards
UPCOMING: Flicker’s Rhode Island Film Festival, Vortex SciFi - October 2022 (Oscar and BAFTA qualifying fest)
Starring: Dan Shaked, Ana Maria Jomolca, Montana Lampert Hoover
Writer/Director/Editor: Noam Argov
Produced By: Zach Busch and Noam Argov
DoP: Ella Gibney
Original Music By: Jen Fodor and Katya Mihailova
Silicon Beach Film Festival - Los Angeles, September 2022
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PAST SCREENINGS
Sci Fi Film Festival Gainesville - Gainesville FL, Feb 2022
Garden State Film Festival - New Jersey, March 2022
Cinemafemme Film Festival - Filmocracy, April 2022
Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival - TCL Chinese 6 Theaters, Los Angeles - April 2022
NOMINATED - Best Student Comedy
Lighthouse International Film Festival - New Jersey, June 2022
NOMINATED - Best Short Film
New York City Independent Film Festival - New York City, June 2022
Austin Comedy Film Fest - Austin, July 2022
NOMINATED - Most Original Concept Award
LA Comedy Film Festival - Los Angeles, CA
July 2022
Montana had the BEST time shooting VROOM VROOM, a new short written and directed by Alec Deland. DP: Peter Steusloff, Producers: Rob Alicea and Briana Aceti. More to come later this year!
June 2022
Montana returns to Bridge Street Theatre for Fourteen Funerals by Eric Pfeffinger!
Show runs: June 2 - June 12, 2022, Thurs-Sun
“Hoover masters nervousness with the same intensity with which she plays love scenes, historical lectures, and moral judgements. She plays fear as effectively as she plays compassion. She also plays these human qualities back-to-back without batting an eyelash” - Berkshire Edge
“Millie in Montana’s hands is charming, dreamy and officious…Lampert Hoover is compulsively watchable in the role.”
- Nippertown
“The actresses bounce beautifully off one another…the performances are deeply emotional and touching.”
- Berkshire OnStage
March 2022
Montana filmed LIFEQUEST, a new short film by Richard Lounello.
Details Coming Soon!
November 2021
Montana signed with James Neiley at Boundless Talent Management! She’s very excited about this new partnership.
October 2021
Montana is excited to return to Bridge Street Theatre in Lewiston by acclaimed playwright, Samuel D. Hunter.
“The limitless frontier once explored by Meriwether Lewis has shrunk for one of his descendants to a tiny sliver of land on which she runs a small roadside fireworks stand. 2014 MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Samuel D. Hunter explores the emotional frontier of a family struggling to stay afloat in the vastness of the American landscape in this affectionate, poignant, and profoundly empathetic new play.”
Show runs October 7-17th, 2021, Thurs-Sun.
Purchase tickets HERE.
August/September 2021
Montana had the opportunity to play Eliza Ackert as part of an immersive production, Pathway to the Ballot Box, at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY.
Directed by P.J. Griffith
Written by Rae Binstock
Produced by ClockJack Productions
June 2021
Montana had a wonderful time getting new headshots taken with the fabulous ACV Photography. Head to her Headshots Page to see more!
April 2021
Montana shot the short film Let Me Assist You, written and directed by Noam Argov. Coming soon in 2022!
Montana Lamper Hoover and Dan Shaked in a scene from Let Me Assist You.
June 2020
Montana is reprising her role as Alice Paul in In The Parlour, as part of a series called Black Women and the Ballot, produced by The American Slavery Project.
This time as 3 part Radio Drama!
Black Women and The Ballot is compromised of “Three Short Plays about rebellions large and small that Black women mounted for the right to vote”: Don’t Dream by Saviana Stanescu, Pulling The Lever (featuring Phylicia Rashad) and In The Parlour by Judy Tate.
It streamed live on June 19, 2020, Juneteenth. You can still listen here!
March 2020
Montana is performing in a reading of ‘27 Moths’ by Tracy Carns on March 14th at 6:30 pm at La MaMa as part of the La MaMa Umbria Playwright Retreat Alumni Readings.
27 MOTHS
by Tracy Carns
directed by Ran Xia
In the beginning was Coca-Cola. Then Robert Oppenheimer begat The Gadget, which begat Godzilla, which begat a low-flying, one-trillion megaton Hello Kitty, filled with radioactive rainbow sprinkles and glowing plutonium moths...
A doomsday device has passed over, and a new messiah has emerged--a charismatic teenager called Justine. While Justine dazzles the masses, conjuring visions of desert journeys, her brother Berg--sheltering with his friend Lola in an abandoned motel--is not persuaded. When survival requires a leap of faith, what does a messiah have to do to convince those closest to her that she’s The Real Thing? 27 Moths is an atomic dream play that explores what it takes to reawaken belief when the world is burning.
with: Montana Lampert Hoover*, Finn Kilgore*, Sharlee J. Taylor*, John Racioppo and Lizzy Lincoln
*Appearing Courteousy of Actor’s Equity Assosciation
From Left to Right: Montana Lampert Hoover, Celestine Rae, Messeret Stroman Wheeler, and Gabrielle Archer.
DID YOU KNOW:
The first Women’s March on Washington (then called the Women’s Suffrage Parade) was March 3rd, 1913. Montana is thrilled to play Alice Paul, the Women’s March organizer, almost exactly 107 years after the date.
Check out the links below for more on the FIRST Women’s March on Washington and the incredible suffragettes portrayed in Judy Tate’s ‘In The Parlour’.
More about Women’s Suffrage Parade 1913
More about Alice Paul—Organizer of the Women’s Suffrage Parade, 1913
*Played by Montana Lampert Hoover
More about Mary Church Terrell—African American Activist
*Played by Messeret Stroman Wheeler
More about Nellie Quander—Incorporator of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Howard University
*Played by Celestine Rae
More about Edna Brown-One of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Howard University
*Played by Gabrielle Archer
March 2020
The ladies of ‘In The Parlour’ by Judy Tate are at it again! American Slavery Project is performing this timely play on Wednesday, March 4th at The Riverside Country School for the start of Women’s History Month.
Loved performing for the Middle School Students at Riverdale Country School! Glowing after an exceptional peformance and talk-back.
Back Left to Right: Messeret Stroman Wheeler, Celestine Rae, Gabrielle Archer.
Front: Montana Lampert Hoover
December 2019
Montana is very excited to be playing Joy in a reading of “Free Speech: A Very Politically Correct Musical” by Brian Mayer.
Performance is Wednesday, December 4th at 8:00 PM at THE PIT. Come one, come all!
September 2019
Montana is very excited to be making her Bridge Street Theatre debut!
She will be playing Emily in Michelle Carter’s play ‘Better’ from September 12-22, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00.
BROADWAY WORLD ANNOUNCEMENT HERE
“In Carter’s new play BETTER, 20-year-old Emily’s life is turned upside down when her mother commits a shockingly violent act. She leaves school, takes a job at a fondue restaurant, consults a medium, and, like the good student she’s always been, searches for answers. How will she be able to endure her pain? What might she be capable of? Does she deserve happiness? And will things ever get better?”
June 2019
Montana is reprising her role as Alice Paul in ‘In The Parlour’ by Judy Tate for The American Slavery Project on June 17th at The National Black Theatre Inc.
Check back for more updates on this show in the next couple months!
Photo by Dar Riser
Photo by Dar Riser
Photo by Dar Riser
April/May 2019
Montana is playing the role of ELECTRA in a workshop of Matthew Minnicino and Omri Kadim’s play “The Furies” with Combative Theatre Co., directed by Yuriy Pavlish!
More to come on this one.
April 2019
Photo by Dar Riser
Montana is thrilled to be part of an awesome evening of plays through The American Slavery Project entitled ‘Black Women and the Ballot’. Montana will be portraying Alice Paul in ‘In The Parlour’ by Judy Tate. Alice organized the first ever Women’s March on Washington in 1913.
April 8th at 7:00 pm at The National Black Theatre Inc.
***GET TICKETS HERE***
February 2019
“GET IN…WATCH SOME ACTING…HAVE A DRINK…GET OUT” VERSION 2.0!
It’s happening again! Tuesday February 5th at 7:00 PM at The Actors Theatre Workshop (145 W. 28th St, 3rd floor)
Come see Montana and her classmates rock some amazing scenes from plays by renowned playwrights such as John Patrick Shanley, Martin McDonagh, and Martyna Majok, not name a few.
December 2018
GET IN…WATCH SOME ACTING…HAVE A DRINK…GET OUT
Come see Montana and her classmates in Brad Fleischer’s Scene Study Showcase on Wednesday December 19th or Wednesday December 20th at 7:00 pm at The Chain Theatre in Midtown (36th st and 8th ave).
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
You seriously don’t want to miss this…
October 2018
Montana is so excited to be working on the backstage comedy, The F#@%ing Wright Brothers, written by David Zellnik and directed by Abigail Zealey Bess for the NY Fringe Festival 2018.
“An exuberant, raunchy backstage comedy about non-equity actors on a 58-city van tour of a kid's musical. Showmances! Cocaine! Talking Animals! What is the road to success in an America the Wright Brothers would never recognize?”
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW. Click on a date below for tickets.
****Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the curtain at the FRINGE HUB (685 Washington St. @ Charles St) to be exported by an Audience Ambassador with a DARK GREEN FLAG to the performance venue.
May 2018
Montana is VERY excited to be working with The Renovationists for the first time playing ANGELE in the World-Premiere of "Old Names for Wildflowers", a new play by Else Went, directed by Emma Rosa Went. It's one big witchy Sarah Lawrence Reunion and you don't want to miss it!!! Performances are May 11th-25th at The Tank (312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018).
Click Here for the Broadway World Cast Announcement.
"Old Names for Wildflowers is an expansive tale, set in a mysterious, forgotten corner of American history. Called by readers 'a feminist response to The Crucible,' and 'easily one of the most dynamic, original, and compelling plays of the last three years,' Wildflowers is part historical drama and part new mythology. The play follows a family of women struggling to survive the years after the Civil War on the edge of a wood haunted by the Devil’s whistle."
ONFW is produced by The Renovationists, Parity Productions and The Tank! Making theater takes time, dedication and money so please consider donating to the production by clicking either the link below.
Supporting artists is a great way to make a tax-deductible donation and be an activist at the same time. DO IT FOR THIS FEMINIST PLAY!
Click on any date below to reserve your tickets! Visit our Facebook Page for more information as we journey further into the woods..
January 2018
Montana is performing a scene from Dryland by Ruby Rae Spiegel in Brad Fleischer Scene Study Showcase on Tuesday January 30th at 7:30 pm at The Actor's Theatre Workshop.
Email bradfleischerscenestudy@gmail.com to RSVP!
Montana is very excited to be playing Becky in the new play "Revelations" by Ben Hatt. The play will be produced as part of the New York Winterfest at Hudson Guild, on January 16th at 9:00 pm, January 17th at 6:15 pm, and January 20th at 6:00 pm. She hopes to see you there!!
For more information, visit the Revelations Facebook Page or follow @revelationsplay on Instagram and Twitter
"10 years after Rose (now 23) was disfellowshipped and shunned from the faith of a rural religious sect, she comes back to confront her father about the abuse she suffered at the hands of an elder in the congregation. Flashbacks tell the story of a charismatic leader of the congregation grooming a young Rose as she struggles to maintain her support for the religion and her relationship with her father."
October 2017
Montana will be reviving her role as The Girl in "SHE: A Choreoplay", back for a limited TWO NIGHT engagement: Friday October 20th and Saturday October 21st at 7:30 pm at the New York Society for Ethical Culture! Directed by Ellie Heyman, Created by Jinah Parker.
"'SHE: A Choreoplay', is the vision of Jinah Parker, dancer, choreographer, playwright, creator, and produced by Kevin Powell. Featuring a cast of diverse and gifted dancers and actresses, SHE is about violence against women and girls, about what happened to Sandra Bland, about healing. It is dance, it is music, it is film, it is dialogue, it is monologue, it is an incredibly unique and special theater experience. Join us Friday or Saturday for the experience of a lifetime."
Visit the SHE Facebook Page HERE
Visit the SHE Community Page HERE
ONGOING
Montana is currently involved in two ongoing projects that she is very very passionate about.
Catch Montana's Voice and Puppetry skills on Queer Kid Stuff, "LGBTQ+ educational webseries for children ages 3+ hosted by a tie-wearing queer lady, Lindsay, and her non-binary best-stuffed friend, Teddy. Gender Studies 101 meets Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood!" Season 2 comes on on Wednesday April 5th, 2017 with new episodes every other week!
Here is a video from Season 2:
Last year Montana was a lead in Letter of Marque Theater Company's production of Double Falsehood. And THIS year she'll be collaborating with them on a new project during the Lieutenant's Labs! The next show is on June 15th so don't miss out!
Click HERE to RSVP for Free to the event on June 15th. There will be a fun new radio show brought to you by the Lieutenants as well as a live Karaoke Band! So much to get your hands on. Plus you may win a sword.
May 2017
Montana is going to be in the upcoming production of "SHE: A Choreoplay" By Jinah Parker at HERE Art's Center.
SHE is co-produced by Gabrielle Union (Being Mary Jane, 10 Things I Hate About You, Bring It On), Eve Enseler (The Vagina Monologues etc.), and Kevin Powell (A Boy's Journey Into Manhood) and is sponsored by Elle Magazine!
"I am so happy to be a part of a dynamic new theater production called "SHE" that I would like to invite you to experience. The production is a multimedia exploration about sexual violence against women and girls, about Sandra Bland, and about healing and self-empowerment."
Each show will feature a talk-back with a therapist as well as with leading voices in our communities.
SHE will make its first extensive run in New York City at the HERE Arts Center Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 21.
www.HERE.org for tickets!
Like "SHE" ON FACEBOOK!
September 2016
Left to Right: Montana Lampert Hoover (Jessica/Jolene) and Erica Steinhagen (Margery)
Come see Montana as JESSICA/JOLENE in Robert Askins' Hand to God at The Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY. It's bound to be a wild, irreverent, and HILARIOUS time. Montana is BEYOND excited to be making her Main Stage debut at the KTC, a theatre company that she has admired for her entire life.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
The wonderful cast of Hand To God. Top: Montana Lampert Hoover (Jessica/Jolene), Erica Steinhagen (Margery), Aundre Seals (Pastor Greg) and Karl Gregory (Jason/Tyronne). Bottom: Michael Patrick Trimm (Timothy)
Montana chatting with Puppet Director Scott Hitz and Puppet Builder Katie McGeorge.
June 2016
THE RASABOXES: An Introductory Workshop
Montana is participating in an introductory workshop of The Rasaboxes with master teacher Michele Minnick. Check out the flyer on the right to find out more information! Workshop is Friday June 24th to Sunday June 26th, 2016. She can't wait to find out what's in store!
Sign up for the workshop by June 15th by e-mailing mminnick2121@gmail.com!!!!
May 2016
OUT THERE!: May 21st-May 29th, 2016
Montana will be playing Dunkle in Out There! with Bluelaces Theater Company! Bluelaces' mission is to "[create] highly interactive, sensory-based theatrical experiences for people of all ages living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental differences." Out There! is their first production in New York City. Montana can't wait to share this beautifully devised show with audience of all varieties.
March/April 2016
DOUBLE FALSEHOOD: March 12th 2015-April 9th 2016
Montana recently finished working with Letter of Marque Theater Company on Double Falsehood by William Shakespeare at the Irondale Center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, playing Leonora! They had a very exciting 5 week run, complete with rave reviews and merry times had by all! Here is a link to our NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW and another to our review in the HUFFINGTON POST.
Back: Scarlet Maressa Rivera (Gerald), Ariel Estrada (Don Bernardo), Welland Scrips (Roderick), and Nolan Kennedy (Duke Angelo)
Front: Montana Lampert Hoover (Leonora) and Zach Libresco (Juilo)
© Mark Shelby Perry
Zach Libresco (Julio) and Montana Lampert Hoover (Leonora)
© Amanda Hinkle.
Montana has never been so proud of a production that she has been part of before. She would like to thank EVERYONE involved in this production who helped her grow and tell this story. On to new horizons!
The Company of Letter of Marque's Double Falsehood by William Shakespeare
Ariel Estrada, Scarlet Maressa Rivera, Montana Lampert Hoover, Adam Huff, Nolan Kennedy, Welland Scripps, Poppy Liu, Zach Libresco and Tom Giordano
© Amanda Hinkle
Montana is also proud to announce that she is also now a Lieutenant of Letter of Marque Theater Company! What does this mean you might wonder? Well, the Captains (co-founders) of L.O.M., Welland Scripps, Nolan Kennedy, and Scarlet Maressa Rivera have welcomed Montana onto their ship as a company member. She couldn't be more excited to sail the seas with all of these wonderfully thought-provoking artists sometime in the near future. STAY TUNED.