Gothamist: On the Fringe, Pre-Fringe

Joe

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 13:42:31 -0500

You all know the story of Romeo and Juliet. Now come and see the story behind the story in: The Friar and the Nurse NYC Fringe Festival http://www.nycfringe.org for tickets.

Adepero Oduye

Sat, 06 Aug 2005 08:20:19 -0500

Peoria Stroker, LLC Presents A WORLD PREMIERE UNSPEAKABLE: Richard Pryor Live & Uncensored a dramatic fantasia The New York International Fringe Festival- FringeNYC A production of The Present Company SoHo Playhouse 15 Vandam Street (between 6th Ave. and Varick Street) Subway: C or E to Spring Street or 1 to Houston Fri 8/12 @ 9:15p-11:00p Wed 8/17 @ 6:00p-7:45p Fri 8/19 @ 3:00p-4:45p Sat 8/20 @ 2:15p – 4:00p Wed 8/24 @ 10:00p – 11:45p All Tickets: $15. For tickets visit www.FringeNYC.org or call In New York: (212) 279-4488 or Outside New York: 1-888-FringeNYC Peoria Stroker, LLC is proud to present UNSPEAKABLE: Richard Pryor Live & Uncensored, a dramatic fantasia. Explosive, underground actor and award winning filmmaker join forces to explore the tragic genius of Richard Pryor. Sex, Drugs, Comedy, and Paul Mooney. An unflinching ride through the emotional landscape of comedic legend, Richard Pryor. Experience his rise to super stardom in the shadow of Bill Cosby and his blazingly self-destructive love affair with cocaine… and Jennifer. This premiere presentation features a dynamic cast: Benja K., Deborah Keller, Dominique Morisseau, Michelle Wilson, Steve Ramshur, Richard Carroll, Paris Campbell, and James Murray Jackson, Jr., co-writer Director, co-writer, Rod Gailes OBC, brings a cinematic vision to the provocative odyssey of Richard Pryor with an ensemble approach highlighting the comedian’s journey from damaged child to surviving legend. With over 3 years in development, UNSPEAKABLE had it’s creative genesis at Black Nexxus, Inc., creative home of renowned acting coach and producer (Broadway’s “A Raisin in the Sun”), Susan Batson whose clients include: Nicole Kidman, Madonna, Juliette Binoche, Jennifer Lopez, and Sean “P-Diddy” Combs among others. This unauthorized exploration of the tattered psyche of Richard Pryor makes its world premiere at The New York International Fringe Festival in August of 2005. For more information visit www.unspeakablelive.com

someone not affiliated with the production

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 22:01:42 -0500

I have no affliation with the production, but man does MOVIE GEEK look like some fun times!! MOVIE GEEK www.charliebcompany.com Great postcard! Wow!

Whitney

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 19:06:45 -0500

oops www.swimmingupstreamthemusical.com

Whitney

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 19:03:24 -0500

SWIMMING UPSTREAM is IT for Fringe! A musical about high school and the sex-capades that go on under those halogen lights? awesome. www.swimmingupstream.com Sunday August 14th after opening night (9:45 PM Show) there is a exclusive afterparty @ Newgate (Bleeker & Laguardia)

Kanhax

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 16:07:24 -0500

I can't wait personally for IN SEARCH OF STANLEY HAMMER by Kim Rosenstock. I don't know her, really, but the description from the Fringe page makes it definitely stand out. n Search of Stanley Hammer A Valentine From The Dogs Writer:Kimberly Rosenstock Director: Antonia Grilikhes-Lasky It's 1952. Stanley's dream of playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers is threatened by a nonexistent war, dangerous machines, and his wife--until a mysterious presence under his bed reveals that when life throws you a curveball, you gotta make lemonade. 1h 30m Local Comedy Drama Center for Architecture www.avalentinefromthedogs.com Tue 23 @ 03:00p Wed 24 @ 09:00p Thu 25 @ 09:00p Fri 26 @ 05:00p Sat 27 @ 07:00p