THIS WEEK AT THE FRINGE

IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE by Wallace Norman (World Premiere) begins Thurs, Aug 16 at  8pm

MIKHAIL HOROWITZ & GILLES MALKINE -2 PERFORMANCES ONLY, Sat Aug 18 at 2pm, Sun Aug 19 at 5pm

For tickets:  www.woodstockfringe.org

IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE by Wallace Norman (World Premiere)

A dream cast of actors has come together to perform the world premiere of a new play by Woodstock Fringe Producing Artisitic Director, Wallace Norman.  They are:  Michael Bergen, Alessandro Ciari, Renée Englander, Clarisse Van Kote, Stephanie Rupe, Ric Siler, Bette Siler and Victor Truro.

This play begins moments after a shooting occurs at Riverton High School.  Confusion and mayhem ensue as the community of Riverton learns that tragedy has found its way to their own back yard.  Suddenly we are transported to the time one year earlier into the homes and high school of Riverton. Greek tragedy like the events unfold.  All the warning signs are there. Does no one see them?  How can this happen in our beautiful home town? Who is responsible? Where did they get the guns It Can't Happen Here asks more questions than it answers. 

Thurs Aug 16 at 8pm, Fri Aug 17 at 8pm, Sat Aug 18 at 7pm, Sun Aug 19 at 2pm, Thurs Aug 23 at 8pm, Fri Aug 24 at 5pm, Sat Aug 16 at 2pm

MIKHAIL HOROWITZ & GILLES MALKINE -2 PERFORMANCES ONLY, Sat Aug 18 at 2pm, Sun Aug 19 at 5pm

For the third straight year, the Fringe dares to risk its credibility with private donors and funding agencies by sponsoring performance poet and stand-up plagiarist Mikhail Horowitz, in cahoots with the harmonically discombobulated Gilles Malkine, in another hodge-podge of fugitive parody, garbled monologues, obscure songs, unsustainable skits, and theatrical ineptitude.

Horowitz does with the English language what Jim Carrey does with his face. His stuff is not only funny, it’s bracingly pungent, surprising, ear-opening, and is guaranteed to cleanse your mind of cobwebs. Just when you’re thinking about how you can’t remember when you laughed so much at a poetry reading, he throws you a curve, and you find yourself moved. His rap versions of the classics, his language games, and the irresponsible relationship between him and his guitar-totin’ accomplice, Gilles Malkine, are a full-fledged delight to experience. - Peter Schickele (P.D.Q. Bach)

TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION ON-LINE

And in the spirit of celebration, we’re hoping that you’ll consider a generous contribution to support this year's festival and the next decade of innovative new works. Any amount that you can give is gratefully appreciated. You may contribute online by clicking the link "Donate to the Fringe" below. Please check out the Fringe schedule – you can find it on the web at www.woodstockfringe.org – and mark the dates of performances on your calendar. As you'll see, the schedule offers something for everyone, which is why you should invite your family and friends. What you and they will discover at Byrdcliffe in August is innovative and exciting theatre and music produced, directed and performed by some of the best in the business. Remember, a Fringe Pass is only $85.
 

Donate to the Fringe

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.woodstockfringe.org

845-810-0123

Woodstock Fringe is a professional performing arts organization that develops and presents new and experimental theatrical and musical works. We believe the act of creation is an act of courage. The Fringe serves as a home to emerging and established artists. Acting as a safe harbor, we provide a collaboration between the artists and the audience pursuing the highest standard of live performance.

Woodstock Fringe is made possible by The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. 

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild is a proud sponsor of the 10th Anniversary Season of Woodstock Fringe.

www.woodstockfringe.org