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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
All of the best good wishes from the Fringe for
the holidays and the New Year.
EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS
 In
2006 Michael Fosberg brought his very moving and powerful play
Incognito to Woodstock Fringe. Michael has been touring his play
nationally and internationally to critical acclaim. You may recall from
post-performance discussions that he was in the process of writing a book--the
story of his play. Entitled Incognito: An
American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery, his book will be
released on February 1. To celebrate the release Michael is performing his play
in New York City at the Westbeth Community Room on Sunday, January 9th at 8pm
and Tuesday January 11th at 7:00pm. These performances are free-of-charge.
However, seating is very limited and reservations are required. To make
reservations, please send an email to
info@incognitotheplay.com. I have seen an advance copy of his book. It is
beautifully done. You will have an opportunity to reserve a copy of the book at
the performances.
Incognito The Play
by
Michael Fosberg
January 9th, 2011
at 8:00pm
January 11th, 2011 at 7:00pm
Westbeth Center
55 Bethune Street (at
Washington)
New York, NY 10014
Directions to the Community Room at WestBeth:
55 Bethune Street or 155 Bank Street:
Take the 1, 2 or 3 subway to 14th Street. Exit train from southernmost exit or
find the corner of 7th Avenue and West 12th Street. Walk west on West 12th
Street to Washington Street. Turn left, walk on Washington Street two blocks to
Bethune Street. Turn right on Bethune Street and proceed to # 55 (on the South
side of the Street) OR walk one more block to Bank Street and enter courtyard of
WestBeth, #155 Bank Street and make you way to the Community Room. Guard or
doorman will direct you to the Community Room.
Take the A, C or E subway to 14th Street. Walk to
8th Avenue and West 12th Street. Walk west on West 12th Street to Washington
Street. Turn left, walk on Washington Street one block to Bethune Street. Turn
right on Bethune Street and proceed to # 55 (on the South side of the Street) OR
walk one more block to Bank Street and enter courtyard of WestBeth, #155 Bank
Street and make you way to the Community Room. Guard or doorman will direct you
to the Community Room.
FRINGE IN THE BLACK FOR 2010!
A Year-End note from Wallace
Norman, Producing Artistic Director.
A special BIG thank you to
our contributors, audiences, participating artists, area
businesses and volunteers for helping to make 2010 a very
successful year. For the first time in many years, our season
finished in the black! A rich season, we starting off with a
bang--a fabulous Season Kick-Off event (sponsored by
Kevin Christofora (Woodstock Meats) and
Deanna D'Angelo-Karpe (Woostock's Hidden
Kitchen). The
Goat Hill Poets made their debut to packed houses of
poetry lovers. I had the privilege of directing the world
premiere of Ric Siler's terrific new play,
Old Hickory.
Latonia Phipps and her crew wowed
us with her haunting
Fishing in Brooklyn. Bob Berky was back
with his genius clown work. Mikhail Horowitz and Giles
Malkine
made sold-out houses scream (with laughter, I might
add). Norman Thomas Marshall brought us his passionate
and disturbing John Brown, Trumpet
of Freedom. With excellent music direction and
stage direction by Jared Dembowski and Nicola Sheara
we heard the music of
Jacques Brel and Edit
Piaf, sung beautifully and powerfully by
Vicky Devany, Watson Heinz and Troy Rucker
(all who were in the world premiere last year of my play,
Oh Virgil! A Theatrical Portrait). The opening night of
the Brel & Piaf Cabaret was made extra special by Ursula
and
Gina of The Wine Hutch who contributed a fabulous
tasting of French wines while Dana Patton put together a
luscious array of sweets and savories created and donated by
members of the Woodstock Tennis Club. Artists-in-residence
this year were Jerry McGee and Jared Dembowski
who shared their new work with audiences in our 'First Looks'
at the Fringe series. We heard Jerry's new play In
Trouble! (with actress Noni Conner and myself) and 20
of Jared's new songs (sung by Watson Heintz.) Gus Mancini,
sax player extraordinaire, donated a special added performance
of his music at the end of the Festival with special guests
Ken Lovelett and Patty Martin. 32 performances. All
this in the month of August!
There are a few unsung heroes of
this festivals I must acknowledge. One is
Michael Vincitore (Vincitore's
Pianos) who has very generously supported the festival with
his beautiful pianos. Our staff, stage managers and designers
who do the work of many help make this festival operate
smoothly. Resident Lighting Designer and Technical Director,
Zack Jacobs has been with us
from day one. An artist, teacher and craftsman, he adds
professionalism to our work that is otherwise impossible. A rock
of our festival is Production Associate and Stage Manager
extraordinaire, Richard Ralff.
He first joined us in 2004. He is a trained theatre
technician and will take on any job that needs to be done with
an enthusiastic sprit and professionalism. He is a joy to work
with. Our resident. Resident Stage Designer,
Bob McBroom (who is also an
award-winning playwright) is a great collaborator with a rich
imagination. He creates ten possible solutions to a design -
each representing the ideas of a play in a different way. Last
summer, (knowing our budget was limited) he created mountains
using rolls of corrugated cardboard. The newest members of our
staff this year were Matthew Robbins and Catherine
Martini, Mat, a seasoned pro and Catherine, someone new to
the theatre world, made it all come together.
All of this is made possible by
our board of directors who have generously donated their time,
expertise and resources to further the good work of the Fringe.
Special recognition goes to Renée
Englander who chairs and puts together our annual
season kick-off. Thanks and appreciation to
Scott Clugstone, Michael Connor,
Noni Connor, Gerald Fierst, Nigel Pugh
and Nicola Sheara.
At the beginning of 2010
Charles and Sylvia Traeger announced their retirement
from the Fringe. After 10 years of devoted and tireless support,
Sylvia and Charlie have moved on. Sylvia and Charlie have taught
me what it means to generous. They made this festival possible.
Working with Sylvia and Charlie has been one the most satisfying
experiences of my professional life. It isn't the same without
them. I cannot express fully my huge admiration, respect and
love for these two magnificent human beings.
And thank you to our appreciative
audiences.
Yours,
Wallace Norman
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