Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Coosje

Company: No.11 Productions

Coosje is the story of two artists, husband and wife, finding their playful aesthetic together and attempting to escape death. Meanwhile, the singing Pear embarks on a heroic quest to achieve immortality. Their journeys intertwine in this fantastical love story.

Show Times:

• Thu 2/23 @ 7:30pm
• Sat 2/25 @ 10:00pm
• Wed 2/29 @ 9:00pm
• Fri 3/2 @ 6:00pm
• Sat 3/3 @ 7:00pm

Answers by Ryan Emmons

(Co-Artistic Director of No.11 Productions)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Ryan: Coosje refers to the Dutch artist, art historian and critic, Coosje van Bruggen. The play is inspired by (and a celebration of) the relationship she had with her husband/collaborator Claes Oldenburg. She influences everything in Claes’ life…so it seemed appropriate that the title be influenced by her.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Ryan: Claes Oldenburg because this is an artistic representation of his partnership with Coosje and I would love to hear his thoughts and develop the piece further based on his own musings of his work with Coosje. In developing the show we only had research, but no first hand interaction with Oldenburg.
Allan Kaprow because he developed some of the first “happenings” and I would love to see what he thought about the happening we have created to start the show and then make a new one with him.
All FRIGID New York participants because they are some of the best artists I meet every year and the community element of FRIGID New York is what makes it so special.
My family, because I love them and like to show them what I’m doing with my life.
Coosje van Bruggen because her work inspired this and I have a feeling her criticism would have me look at the play in a whole new way.

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Ryan: I have been lucky enough (or perhaps I’m young enough) not to have made any major sacrifices for my art. Everything I have done has been a step towards developing No.11 Productions and I have met the most amazing artists and friends along the way. I feel grateful and lucky that I have been able to pursue theatre as fully as I have and I hope to continue growing and learning.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Ryan: We thought a singing Pear was going to be a simple and funny character. We discovered that a singing Pear is a complex and layered element with much more bite than we imagined. I feel proud of the Pear because we pushed ourselves past what started as a gimmick and into juicy territory that interested all of us.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Ryan: We are all in relationships with our friends, our families our co-workers. We all collaborate and share ourselves with other people. I hope this show inspires audiences to look at the relationships they have all around them and be grateful. I hope Coosje gives people the strength to live more wholeheartedly and to connect with people and the world around them in new ways.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?

Ryan: We take on Missed Connections and throw PAPER!!!!

Ooof, Ryan, that’s gonna leave a mark!  In your RPS challenge with Missed Connections they threw SCISSORS leaving them victorious over your Paper.

However in your second battle with Love in the Time of Chlamydia you’re up against Rock and YOU WIN!  Congratulations!

A win and a loss, that puts you right back where you started … but in some people’s book that’s ahead of the game!

Thanks Coosje for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially PAPER in any and all challenges. You may win, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out Coosje!

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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• Afternoon Tea With Jane Austen: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)
• Poe-Dunk – A Matchbox Entertainment: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)
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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

The Stranger To Kindness

Company: D&A Productions
Directed by: Heather Cohn

Years of routine bind Lena and Nance, two lonely senior women from the Upper West Side. When Nance no longer answers her door, Lena takes it on herself to call the police and her friend’s family. What arrives is a strange dose of animosity and generousness from unlikely places.

Show Times:

• Thu 2/23 @ 6:00pm
• Sun 2/26 @ 2:30pm
• Wed 2/29 @ 9:00pm
• Thu 3/1 @ 7:30pm
• Sat 3/3 @ 4:00pm

Answers by Antonio Miniño

(Performer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Antonio: The title is a play on words from the famous final lines of A Streetcar Named Desire, “I’ve always depended on the kindness of strangers”. The characters in The Stranger to Kindness are all figuring out what kindness means, how to give it and how to accept it from others, especially strangers.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Antonio:
My parents who have transitioned on, Oscar Wilde, Moisés Kaufman and Tennessee Williams. These are people that both David (the playwright) and I admire and one can only hope they would enjoy the work that we are creating.

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Antonio: I have to disclose that I am answering my own question and this just turned all sorts of weird. Definitely the biggest sacrifice I ever made was when I left my country, family and friends to study theatre in NYC. Well worth it. Would I have ever met the love of my life if I hadn’t? Probably not.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Antonio: This is the second installment of The Stranger to Kindness and each rehearsal the character surprises me with something new. We have a new cast member this time and he is bringing out all these new layers to my “Greco”. Also because it is in a different space our amazing director Heather Cohn is restaging a lot of the piece. It’s like we started from square one but with our characters being good old friends instead of new ones. A real titillating experience.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Antonio: I hope the audience, especially the younger audience, learns to appreciate, respect, love and develop true compassion towards the senior citizens in their lives and their community… and to pick their brains… the stories they can tell!

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?

Antonio:I pick Fear Factor: Canine Edition and I throw some mean a## scissors at his cute dog!

DAMN, Antonio!   Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of Deaaaaath really brings out your competitive side!  Good thing I know for a fact you’re a dog lover — or else I’d be worried!!!

Your three rounds so far are:

Missed Connections who challenged you and threw Scissors. That’s a Tie!

Love in the time of Chlamydia who challenged everyone and threw Rock. That’s a Loss!

Fear Factor: Canine Edition who you challenge …  and they throw Paper. That’s a WIN!

Thanks The Stranger To Kindness for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially SCISSORS in any and all challenges. You may win, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out The Stranger To Kindness!

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Tali Brady, Afternoon Tea With Jane Austen (Photo by Karin Benedict)

Afternoon Tea With Jane Austen

Orange Wine Productions

Meet English novelist Jane Austen (the woman behind such beloved books as Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice) in this solo show about the creator of some of the most popular stories and characters in the English language.

Show Times:

• Fri 2/24 @ 6:30 pm
• Sat 2/25 @ 3:30 pm
• Mon 2/27 @ 9:30 pm
• Wed 2/29 @ 6:30 pm
• Fri 3/2 @ 9:30 pm
• Sun 3/4 @ 3:30 pm

Answers by Tali Brady

(Playwright / Performer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Tali: I first came up with the title “Tea With Jane Austen” because I was creating an intimate show about a woman telling us about her life and I loved the mental image of telling one’s story over a cup of tea. (On the more mercenary side, I put in “Afternoon” at the beginning of the title to make sure it shows up higher in alphabetical listings!)

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Tali:
1 – Jane Austen, of course – I’d love to get her feedback!
2 – Cassandra Austen, Jane’s sister – She was a major influence on Jane and I would love to know more about her as well. (Then after the show, I’d invite them both out for a cup of tea – or maybe a few glasses of wine – and have a nice long chat.)
3 – Douglas Adams – Like Austen, Adams’ novels (Particularly the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series) are filled with a lovely sense of the absurd and delightful sarcasm.
4 – Alan Rickman – Because he is a performer who is simply delicious to watch! (I shuddered in delight at his delivery of the line “The air is full of spices” from the Emma Thompson-Ang Lee version of Sense & Sensibility.) Plus, he’s in town performing in Seminar - I think that’ll help my chances! (So, Mr. Rickman, if you’re reading this, you are most cordially invited to the show!)
5 – Claudia Shear – I saw her autobiographical solo show Blown Sideways Through Life on PBS way back when, that vivid, visceral (and sometimes hilarious) show made an impact on my young, impressionable mind.

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Tali: Sure, I’ve made a few sacrifices: I never seem to have enough money or free time in between writing, performing, school and working. Also, the only travel I’ve done in the past few years seems to be for an out-of-town performance or audition. However, I went through a period where I stopped writing or performing and, frankly, that was a much bigger sacrifice to me.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Tali: When I did a run in Toronto a couple of years back, my show was very popular with senior citizens – It was a joy performing for them, they were very supportive and attentive. I remember one dear lady who waited outside after the show asked to take a picture with me and my director (the lovely and talented Bruce Lambie) and even requested autographs!

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Tali: I hope they enjoy learning more about Jane Austen and gain an appreciation for the sassy, vivacious and clever person she was!

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?

Tali: I challenge Little Lady – I met her the other day and I like her spirit! – And I choose rock!

Well, Tali, that’s a great reason to challenge someone in the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of Deaaaaath!  Little Lady threw SCISSORS … so that’s a WIN for you!

Also – you’ve been challenged by Love in the Time of Chlamydia who threw ROCK (at everyone) … so that’s a tie.  Ya done good, Jane Austen.  Not bad for an Englishwoman sipping tea!

Thanks Afternoon Tea With Jane Austen for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially ROCK in any and all challenges. You may win again, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out Afternoon Tea With Jane Austen!

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Poe-Dunk, "Annabel Lee"

Poe-Dunk – A Matchbox Entertainment

Company: Playlab NYC

Beyond the tales of terror! On a tabletop lies the quaint and curious work of Edgar Allan Poe. Newspaperman. Playwright. Critic. Humorist. An itty-bitty puppet repertoire of obscure curios, marginalia, and even a couple popular classics from America’s most versatile writer.

Show Times:

• Wed 2/22 @ 6:30 pm
• Fri 2/24 @ 9:30 pm
• Mon 2/27 @ 8:00 pm
• Wed 2/29 @ 11:00 pm
• Sat 3/3 @ 12:30 pm

Answers by Kevin P. Hale

(Creator / Performer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Kevin: A podunk is a small place that is regarded as unimportant. Cast members don’t get much smaller than the pair of three-quarter inch lovers in my version of “Annabel Lee.” Additionally, it was my goal to shine a light on some of Poe’s lesser-known works, seemingly unimportant stories like “The Scythe of Time” and “The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion.” And finally Edgar Allan Poe loved puns, so Poe-Dunk seemed inevitable.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?

Kevin:

G. K. CHESTERTON – His essay “The Toy Theater”

MOM – When she flew out to see the last performance of Poe-Dunk – A Matchbox Entertainment at FringeNYC this summer Hurricane Irene happened, and the performance was cancelled.

“PROFESSOR” RALPH PHILLIPS – His1892 puppet adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “Loss of Breath” has been a continual inspiration to our work at Playlab NYC.

LAURA HEIT – Her matchbox shows allowed me to see that my matchbox Poe models didn’t need to just sit on a bookshelf.

DAVID CRONENBERG – When I invited him to my high school graduation twenty some odd years ago he didn’t come.

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Kevin: I once sacrificed a goat for my Art. It was totally worth it, so now I’m thinking about sacrificing a water buffalo.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Kevin: I hear that actors do this sort of thing all the time, but I was very surprised to discover that I could memorize a sixty-minute one-person show.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Kevin: It is my hope that they leave the theater knowing that Edgar Allan Poe was a very funny guy.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on?
Kevin: Drowning Ophelia

And what do you throw?
Kevin: Paper

Excellent choice, Poe-Dunk … fantastic!  I’m not making any predictions, but seeing as Drowning Ophelia is a ROCK opera, you may have won that one.  But we’ll have to see!

Looks like Love in the Time of Chlamydia (who challenged everyone with ROCK) has finally – yes I’ll say it – met her MATCH!  Because after either tying or vanquishing most of the opponents she’s now been smothered by PAPER.  Victory to – Poe-Dunk!  You were also challenged by I Married A Nun … who also chose PAPER.  That is a DRAW — but in this case “draw” means go out and “draw” some more of those great little Poe-Dunk characters!

Thanks Poe-Dunk: A Matchbox Entertainment for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially PAPER in any and all challenges. You may win again, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out Poe-Dunk: A Matchbox Entertainment!

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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• The Stranger To Kindness: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)
• Afternoon Tea With Jane Austen: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)
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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Missed Connections – An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics

Company: Royanth Productions
Directed by: Ricky Dunlop

Drawing from the sometimes touching, oftentimes torrid (and almost always grammatically incorrect) postings on craigslist’s most notorious section, Missed Connections is a collection of the best and brightest.

Show Times:

• Wed 2/22 @ 7:30 pm
• Sat 2/25 @7:00 pm
• Mon 2/27 @ 6:00 pm
• Thu 3/1 @ 10:30 pm
• Sun 3/4 @ 1:00 pm

Answers by Ricky Dunlop

(Writer, Director, Performer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Ricky: Missed Connections – An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics is directly inspired by the source of the material in our show. Check out Missed Connections on Craigslist.com if you don’t know what I’m talking about.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Ricky: Let’s go with Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Kevin Spacey, Jackie Kennedy and JFK. Just think about all of the tension, scandals, rumors and star power in the room! Missed Connections is the perfect playground for that.

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Ricky: This cast has all dropped more comfortable lives elsewhere to move to New York City and work survival jobs to stay alive. This cast has been developing this show for the last 9 months without making any money off of it. Is it worth it? Oh, it will be.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Ricky: I think we discovered that the Amazon Kindle is a cute little piece of technology and that some of the funniest people in the world are closet cases who workout at 24 hour gyms in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Ricky: I hope they receive a big old belly ache from laughing their faces off and walk away with a greater appreciation for the world wide web.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?
Ricky: We would take on The Stranger to Kindness because we LOVE strangers at Missed Connections. We would be throwing the scissors because we’re all about being sharp with comedy. And let’s be honest…who throws paper? I mean, like, a paperboy does but not for a Tournament of DEAAAAATH, right?
Scissors. Final answer. Yes. Scissors…

Wonderful!  Good choice!  Although Paper would have won you the match … because you were challenged by Love in the Time of Chlamydia (who threw a rock at everyone).   But there are more chances!  Let’s see if anyone else takes on the show with the longest title in the festival (ahem – you guys).  And if they do, hopefully they’ll throw paper.  Then … you WIN!

Thanks Missed Connections – An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially SCISSORS in any and all challenges. You may win, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out Missed Connections – An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics!

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Missed Connections: An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics
Company: Royanth Productions
Directed by: Ricky Dunlop

Feb 22, 7:30PM
Feb 25, 7:00PM
Feb 27, 6:00PM
Mar 01, 10:30PM
Mar 04, 1:00PM
$14.00

The Kraine Theater

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Daughters of Lot (Marlena Kalm, photo by Rachel Kerry)

Daughters Of Lot

Company: Brain Melt Consortium
Directed by: Rachel Kerry

The evening’s entertainment is a sexy and silly retelling of an ancient story, until the performers do a trick that requires more than flexibility. Arousing and agitating in Biblical proportions, this is not your daddy’s burlesque club… or maybe it is.

Show Times:

• Thu 2/23 @ 7:30 pm
• Sat 2/25 @ 5:30 pm
• Tue 2/28 @9:00 pm
• Fri 3/2 @ 5:30 pm
• Sun 3/4 @ 4:00 pm

Answers by Alexis Roblan

(Playwright, Producer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Alexis: Daughters of Lot takes place in a burlesque club where the performers conjur up a couple Biblical characters to play with — Lot’s daughters. So in one sense, the title’s pretty literal. It’s also a reference to the fact that Lot, from the story of Sodom & Gomorrah, has a name, but none of the women in the story (including his daughters) are ever given names.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Alexis:
Lot — to ask him how he feels about the portrayal.
Jean Genet — because the structure for this show was originally inspired by his The Blacks.
Susan Faludi — because Backlash is quoted on the title page.
Leigh Silverman — because I have a huge director crush.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck — to watch her squirm.

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Alexis: In January 2010 I moved to New York with 2 friends here, no job prospects, and not much money, having spent a total of 10 days in the city prior to my move. It was pretty nerve-wracking, and I spent quite a bit of time missing friends and my car for that first year, but I also built a great community here and started a theatre company, Brain Melt Consortium. And now we’re in the Frigid Festival! Success story! Totally worth it.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Alexis: This used to be a full-length play, that we cut down to an hour for Frigid. Having worked on the script for a few years, it was tough to figure out exactly which moments could be sliced and diced and leave the show as something coherent and powerful. But some of those painful cuts resulted in moments that really made the play breathe in new ways.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Alexis: I hope people are entertained in the moment, but also disconcerted. I hope they leave with a lot of questions, and that it inspires them to think a bit more than usual about gender and how sex is used in our society.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?

Alexis: I would take on Stripper Lesbians, because their title makes me feel competitive with them. I would throw scissors. For obvious reasons.

Okay then!  Well, the Stripper Lesbians part I get.  The scissors, not so much “obvious” to me, but I’m not always the sharpest scissors in the drawer.  So I say – good choice!  Here’s how you’re doing so far … you’ve been challenged by Love in the Time of Chlamydia who threw ROCK (at everyone) … so that’s a loss.   But that’s just round one … there’s more to come!

Thanks Daughters of Lot for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially SCISSORS in any and all challenges. You may win, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out Daughters of Lot!

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Daughters of  Lot

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

The Rope In Your Hands

Written and performed by Siobhan O’Loughlin
Directed by Danielle Skraastad

The Rope in Your Hands, written and performed by Siobhan O’Loughlin, is an interview-based solo show featuring the stories of thirteen different survivors of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Show Times:

• Wed 2/22 @ 9:30pm
• Sat 2/25 @ 8:00pm
• Wed 2/29 @ 8:00pm
• Sat 3/3 @ 11:00pm
• Sun 3/4 @ 6:00pm

Answers by Siobhan O’Loughlin
(Writer, Performer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Siobhan: The Rope in Your Hands is based on interviews I conducted with survivors of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The title is an actual quote from a homeless man I interviewed in the French Quarter—he said to me, “You got a man drowning in a lake, huh? And you got a rope in ya hand? You don’t debate about whether or not you throw a man a rope!” For me, this embodies the show itself: if we have the ability to help each other, we should. The rope is in your hands as well as mine. It is in our hands.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Siobhan: Honestly, right off the bat, I’d say the people I interviewed who became characters in the play. Granted, there are 13 of them, but the chance to have five would be wonderful. I’ve tried getting in touch with many of them, and their emails are faulty; or they simply don’t respond. I’ve only had one of my “characters” appear in my audience so far—Steve Hoeschele, who was an ACORN Crew Chief I worked with when I volunteered in New Orleans. He’s actually seen the show twice, and he loves it—which is a huge, huge compliment to me as a writer and performer who is trying to capture a moving portrait of a city. In the beginning of the show, I do a quick one liner from every character I have. At the end of the performance, Steve and his girlfriend were both elated—and he said to me, “I didn’t remember saying that line, but from the way you performed it, I knew it was me.”

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Siobhan: Right now, I would say the biggest sacrifice is a daily lifestyle one. I’ve chosen to live in New York City, with little stability, basically no job security or resources. All of us performer types have many skills and talents—we could all easily get a desk job that is salaried, provides health care and even a 401k. But if we were to do that, we’d sacrifice the chance to audition, to travel on a whim for our original work, to jump on board for any and every project. Artists are some of the hardest working people I know, and also the poorest. Is it worth it? I hope so. It’s gotta be. I’m gonna keep trying, that’s for damn sure.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Siobhan: There are constant discoveries that a solo performer makes about themselves and the world during their work. When I first created this project, I became instantly aware of how significant solo performance can be as a vessel for social change and political activism. With only one person on stage, the audience becomes the scene partner, creating an instant dialogue between the two. This is a marvelous experience and opportunity for the theatre to provide, and because of that, I think it is a greater instigator for social change and personal growth. There are very few solo shows I have seen that did not move me and inspire me immensely—and that is because I felt I was part of the performance, I felt the performer address me directly. I urge all audience members of the FRIGID New York Festival to please investigate as many solo shows as possible—I know that I will be! Solo performance is my favorite kind of theatre—it is raw, visceral, and powerful.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Siobhan: Oh, there are so many things. I hope that they are moved by the extraordinarily personal and honest stories from these brave survivors of Hurricane Katrina. I hope that these stories compel audience members to initiate more dialogues with their friends, family, neighbors—about their stories, their truths, their personal journeys, which are so often magnificent stories of triumph as well. This is all to say that I hope The Rope in Your Hands brings a sense of community to the audience, that our community is important, is notable, is worth putting time into. I suggest that the rope be in everyone’s hands, for we all have a rope that we can use should we chose to. I suggest further that it is always worth throwing the rope and engaging in our communities. Whether that means Occupy Wall Street, volunteering at a homeless shelter or an animal shelter, donating time to your child’s school or community garden, cooking dinner for your roommates once a week, travelling to New Orleans or—most recently—Alabama, to do post-disaster storm relief, or even making sure you get to know the names of all of the people in your building, and saying hello to them—I truly believe that this sense of humanity is what rescues us, time and time again. There is a Chinese proverb that says, “Those who help, are helped.” I hope that The Rope in Your Hands fuels the audience with the courage to care.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?
Siobhan: Oh my goodness!! But I’m so NOT competitive! Um, okay. I guess I’d pick another solo show—there are several in The Red Room, so I’ll pick  I’m Only Explaining This Once.  I like the seemingly simple premise of this show and I can’t wait to see it. Therefore, I throw Moe a rock.

Wow, Siobhan – I kinda expected you to throw Moe a rope!  But that’s not allowed this year – only Rock, Paper or Scissors so you did the right thing, tossing over a big ole rock to I’m Only Explaining This Once. We have no idea what Moe will throw – but we do know that you’ve been challenged by Love In The Time Of Chlamydia and Judge, Yuri and Executioner. Both of them threw rock as well. SO!  Good thing you’re not competitve because both those resulted in a tie.  A tie!  How fitting for a rope.

Thanks The Rope In Your Hands for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially ROCK in any and all challenges. You may have a future win, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out The Rope In Your Hands!

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Death, It Happens (Photo by Cathryn Lynne) Pictured from left to right; Maureen Van Trease, Lori Kee, Bricken Sparacino and Rebecca Chiappone)

Death, it happens: A girl’s guide to death

Company: Bricken and Birch Productions
Directed by: Lori Kee

4 different women lost 4 different fathers. Hear their true, diverse, moving and sometimes funny stories. Learn what happened, what they did to cope (or not cope) with death and what to wear to a funeral.

Show Times:

• Sat 2/25 @ 8:30pm
• Mon 2/27 @ 9pm
• Tues 2/28 @ 7:30pm
• Sat 3/3 @ 1:30pm
• Sun 3/4 @ 4pm

Answers by Bricken Sparacino

(conceiver, producer, performer and co-writer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Bricken: Well, our show is about Death, I didn’t want to sugar coat it, but I also wanted there to be a little humor in it as well. Our show is honest, sometimes sad – but we also use a lot of gallows humor. I hoped to reflect that in the title. I wanted the word “Death” to stand out and the rest to follow a little smaller. Almost as if to say “Do I have your attention now?”

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Bricken: Ah, well I’d love some dead people to come and tell us what happens after its all over. But that could add an unintentional zombie action adventure angle to the show.

Seriously, the show is about dealing with loss, how we survive when loved ones die and was written collaboratively. So, Eve Ensler would be great. I would love to hear what she thought of our collaboration compared to her work. Christopher Guest for the same reason (though he works in the made up world, I would still like to see what he thinks). My grandma – she is 92 and can’t travel to NY anymore. I would love to hear what she had to say about it. My father-in-law, who is a rock when dealing with death, and Eleanor Roosevelt keeps coming into my head, I’m not sure why, except she was a fantastically strong woman and I bet she’d have some great additions to our story.

Antonio Minino’s QuestionWhat is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Bricken: This is a tough question. I feel like whenever I make art it is worth it. Sometimes we have to put aside our egos, some times we have to fight, sometimes we try our hardest and no one comes. But I always feel like it is worth it.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Bricken: That other people were willing to tackle this subject with me. In America we don’t like to talk about death, when someone dies we get about 3 days off of work for it and are supposed to just “get over it”, I guess, or suffer silently. After my dad died I questioned that, why not talk about it? It would help me. So I reached out to several women who had also lost their fathers and was relieved/pleased to have 3 wonderful women join me on this development process.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Bricken: I hope they come. If they come they might cry a little, but they will laugh too and I hope feel the load lifted off a bit. We have death in common. I hope this show will leave the audience feeling like we all can make it through these losses together with humor and compassion and that they are surrounded by strong loving support. Plus they will learn some helpful hints like what to wear to a funeral.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?
Bricken: I think we are 4 strong women and can take on any show in the old RPS. However I know one overly emotional Scotsman who will cry at the drop of a hat.
So I throw a rock right at The Terrible Manpain of Umberto MacDougal.

Oh Bricken! … you have chosen wisely. Rock is always a strong choice! Especially when you’re hurling it at someone who’s already in such awful Manpain. Also – as you know – you’ve already been challenged by Rabbit Island who threw the match in your favor (nice trick!). That’s one win right there! Love In The Time Of Clamydia challenged everyone and threw ROCK so that’s a tie. You’re off to a very good start, Ms. Bricken! Let’s see what Umberto MacDougal throws when that Manpain Q&A gets serve up. You might be the big victor of this whole shebang!

Thanks Death, It Happens: A Girl’s Guide To Death for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially ROCK in any and all challenges. You may continue your streak  - who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out Death, It Happens: A Girl’s Guide To Death

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Fear Factor: Canine Edition

Written by: John Grady

Fear Factor: Canine Edition is about the peculiar and misguided true adventures of a man and his very trusting, very forgiving, therapy dog. An award-winning tale of true love and overcoming obstacles, while staring fear in the face.

Show Times:

• Wed 2/22 @ 9:00pm
• Fri 2/24 @ 8:30pm
• Sun 2/26 @ 1:00pm
• Thu 3/1 @ 9:00pm
• Sat 3/3 @ 7:00pm

Answers by John Grady
(Writer, Performer)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
John: Thanks. I watch too much television…clearly. Is life merely a game?…Where everything I thought I’ve wanted, wished, or fought for, is always on the line? Am I the clutch hitter, stepping up to the plate, attempting to knock it out of the park to claim the title of The Natural? Or do I maybe bunt, or possibly force an error, hoping for something else?…and now just add a dog, and a ticking time bomb to that little scenario. Come watch Fear Factor: Canine Edition to see how it all plays out.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
John: I’d invite the Group of Seven. Then enjoy standing in the lobby of The Kraine Theatre and watching them go fisticuffs over the 5 seats. Feel free to google them. That’s your mini art history lesson for the day. And you’re welcome. If you feel so inclined to repay the favor, please, come to Fear Factor: Canine Edition,…(whispers) and afterwards, in the lobby, we’ll only talk about Emily Carr…in front of them.

Antonio Minino’s Question
What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
John: Well, I was on the lam in Canada for a spell. And because of that, while I was living there, I did miss out on a significant amount of American pop culture. References to things that people make to me, to this day, that I was never exposed to. I have no idea who the Smurfs are for instance. But I will say that I now know a fair bit about curling…Oh, and even more importantly, that’s where I met Abby. In a small rural farm community outside of Toronto…so, yeah, I guessed that all worked out just fine in the end…or did it? Buy a ticket to Fear Factor: Canine Edition and hear how my life with Abby unfolds.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
John: Yes…my next door neighbors watch a lot of sports. So every time they went wild, screaming and cheering for some non-curling event, I pretended that it was because they found a particular passage I had just written about my life with my dog, Abby, incredibly fascinating. So come to my show, and if you agree with my neighbors, please express yourself by cheering uncontrollably for Fear Factor: Canine Edition.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
John: A lesson in the importance of keeping you arms and legs in at all times during the ride. Fair warning…If you show any outward signs of fear while in attendance at my performance…be afraid, I will sense it. See you in the front row at Fear Factor: Canine Edition.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?
John: Little Lady. Paper.

Wow, John, you didn’t even try to plug you show with that last answer!  Impressive strategy!  So … Little Lady threw scissors – so you LOST that round.  However, Love In The Time Of Chlamydia threw rock – and that’s a win!  Good going!

Thanks Fear Factor: Canine Edition for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for playing our game! You’re officially PAPER in any and all challenges. You may win again, you may lose again – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you don’t forget to check out Fear Factor: Canine Edition!

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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Five Questions. Five Answers. And One Big Decision: Rock, Paper, Or Scissors?

Mac Rogers (photo by Lauren Arneson)

Judge, Yuri & Executioner

Company: Temerity Theatre Company
Directed by: DeLisa White

Zack is an 85-year-old masochist who prefers older women. His girlfriend just left him. Where can he find a kinky senior citizen now? Time to tell his darkly funny life story!

Show Times:

• Thu 2/23 @ 8:00pm
• Fri 2/24 @ 11:00pm
• Sun 2/26 @ 12:30pm
• Thu 3/01 @ 9:30pm
• Sat 3/03 @ 8:00pm

Answers by Ed Malin

(Playwright)

Karen Tortora-Lee’s Question
That’s some title. How did you come up with it – and what does it mean?
Ed: The title is a pun on several episodes from the main character’s life. He is 85 years old, has seen a lot, and is a very happy masochist. As such, he finds himself identifying with Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

Diánna Martin’s Question
If you were going to invite five people, anyone from past and present, to see your FRIGID show – who would you invite and why?
Ed: I think this play can move people to examine their life choices, which makes for some potential discomfort. Perhaps people who do not believe they have choices in life should be invited. So I would go with St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Blaise Pascal, and Adolf Hitler.

Antonio Minino’s QuestionWhat is the biggest sacrifice you’ve ever made for your Art and was it worth it?
Ed: In the first developmental stage of this show I traveled to South Jersey for a convention of the polyamorous, where I read the first draft of the play myself in front of an audience while wearing a bathrobe and a thong. I was standing in front of a Tigger doll which was chained to a rack. The response was positive, and I think I earned it. Now, I have enlisted an experienced actor to perform the show, which he admits is therapeutic.

Geoffrey Paddy Johnson’s Question
Was there any unexpected discovery made during the development of this production and, if so, can you share it?
Ed: Mac Rogers has worked on this show with me several times. He is not an old man (but the character is supposed to be). We are discovering how best to portray a cantankerous, achey body with a sharp mind in it.We may be giving him a cane.  He will probably also pop open a can of Ensure for extra energy.

Michelle Augello-Page’s Question
What do you hope the audience receives from the experience of seeing this show?
Ed: My show’s character has always been afraid to assert himself. It takes him 85 years to get to the actions he takes at the end of the play. I would like the audience to know it’s OK to doubt yourself, everybody does.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH

THM Bonus Question – We’re serious this year!
In the THM virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH which FRIGID Show do you take on? And what do you throw?
Ed: . . .

We get it, Ed.  You already feel like you’re on trial … with all the Judge yada yada.  So maybe you’d like to sit this one out.  But, like so many things in life — you can’t!  So, we’re choosing for you, and we choose ROCK.    And we’re pitting you against The Rope In Your Hands because based on title alone (not content) it sounds like your show and that show should be a double header.  So far, you’ve been challenged by Love in the Time of Chlamydia who threw a rock at EVERYONE.  So.  That’s a tie there.  Sounds like you’re off to a good start …

Thanks Judge, Yuri & Executioner for participating in The Happiest Medium’s FRIGID New York Festival 2012 Q&A. And for letting us choose your Rock Paper Scissors weapon! You’re officially ROCK in any and all challenges. You may win, you may not – who knows! This is how it works in the crazy world of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament of DEAAAAATH!

For the rest of you, don’t forget to check out Judge, Yuri & Executioner!

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The 2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL will run February 22-March 4 at The Kraine Theater & The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Ave and Ave A). Tickets to all shows may be purchased online at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.

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• Afternoon Tea With Jane Austen: 5 Things To Know About The Show Before You Go (2012 FRIGID NEW YORK FESTIVAL)
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