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FringeNYC and True False Theatre present SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut

Billy Pilgrim’s story gives audiences a deeper understanding of American soldiers who have survived trauma

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FringeNYC and True False Theatre present SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut

FringeNYC and True False Theatre present SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut

FringeNYC and True False Theatre present SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut

FringeNYC and True False Theatre present SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut

FringeNYC and True False Theatre present SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut

Billy Pilgrim’s story gives audiences a deeper understanding of American soldiers who have survived trauma

Billy Pilgrim’s story gives audiences a deeper understanding of American soldiers who have survived trauma

Billy Pilgrim’s story gives audiences a deeper understanding of American soldiers who have survived trauma

Billy Pilgrim’s story gives audiences a deeper understanding of American soldiers who have survived trauma

True False Theatre (Daria Tavana)
True False Theatre (Daria Tavana)
True False Theatre (Daria Tavana)
True False Theatre (Daria Tavana)
3 Campaigns |
New York, United States
$4,466 USD 63 backers
108% of $4,100 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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WELCOME TO THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE

The New York International Fringe Festival presents True False Theatre’s adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five by Daria Tavana, directed by Jenny Beth Snyder

Performance Info: SAT 8/10 - 9:15p, SUN 8/11 - 1:00p, WED 8/14 - 8:45p,
SAT 8/17 - 12:30p, TUE 8/20 - 6:45p @ C.O.W. (The Living Theatre)

ABOUT THE SHOW

Billy Pilgrim escapes death in WWII then wakes up with a porn-star on the planet Tralfamadore. After aliens show him the meaning of life, Billy returns home to NY and preaches their philosophy.

Our goal in producing Slaughterhouse-Five is to reveal the struggles of soldiers coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder both overseas and at home. By sharing Billy Pilgrim’s story, we hope to give audiences a deeper understanding of the pain, fear, and detachment experienced by American soldiers who have survived trauma.

After three years of adapting Kurt Vonnegut's classic novel Slaughterhouse-Five, playwright and TFT Co-Founder Daria Tavana was granted permission by Kurt Vonnegut’s estate to produce the play at FringeNYC. We have a powerhouse cast, a great venue, press representation by Heller Highwater LLC, and the hardest working production team in New York City. Now we need your help to ensure TFT’s production makes a huge impact at FringeNYC this Summer!

The production will feature Jamie Effros*, Rachel Berger, Anni Weisband, Christopher Travlos, Lena Hudson, Bruce Bluett, Zane Roberts, Quinn Coughlin, and Dorothy James. Set Design by Zachary Sitrin with Liz Nelson, Costume Design by Liene Dobraja, Lighting Design by Sara Gosses, Sound Design by Dan Acampa and Aidan Meyer, Projection Design by Scott Fetterman with Sam Gurry, and Prop Design by Joe Raik. Assistant Directed by Ankita Raturi and Stage Managed by Tyler Winthrop with Jane DiBartolo. Produced by Daria Tavana, Anni Weisband, Steven Kreager, and Reni Calister. (*Appearing Courtesy of AEA)

Tickets go on sale Monday, July 22 at www.truefalsetheatre.org

Click to Learn More about Our Historic Venue: The Living Theatre

Click Here for Press Release

ABOUT THE COMPANY

True False Theatre (TFT) is a non-profit performing arts company committed to exciting and empowering New York City. TFT challenges the imagination and celebrates the ways in which desire and impulse define human relationships through the creation of fresh, fearless theatre.

TFT makes a continuous effort to stay connected to emerging and established theatre artists, our audiences, and the community. In the past two years, we have made our presence known by hosting countless residency programs and events as a means of empowering local artists to share their voice. TFT was the GRAND PRIZE WINNER of BEST PLAY for their production of After Eternity at the 2013 Venus Theater Festival. TFT was also the WINNER of BEST SHORT PLAY for their production of Firework For Real at the 2012 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity.

In May 2013, TFT secured an official linkage with long-time partners at the Ali Forney Center. This has resulted in an invitation by their organization to create a free theatre program for the center’s residents in September 2013. To read more about TFT's mission and past and current projects, visit www.truefalsetheatre.org.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Your donation, no matter how small, will help us take all the necessary steps towards a successful run at FringeNYC. The actors and creative team are graciously donating their time to the production. However, we still need costumes and a set that draws audiences into the world of Slaughterhouse-Five, a killer marketing campaign to tell New York what we're up to, and the best press agent out there! Our project goal of $4,100 will be spent as follows:

$2,150 - PRODUCTION COSTS
$1,100 Costumes and Set
$650 FringeNYC Participation Fee
$135 Insurance
$100 Venue Director’s Tip
$65 Contingency

$1,950 - MARKETING AND PUBLICITY COSTS
$1,250  Press Representation
$500  Advertising
$200  Publicity

The New York International Theatre Festival (FringeNYC) is the largest multi-arts festival in North America, with more than 200 companies from all over the world performing for 16 days in more than 20 venues.

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THE KILGORE TROUT

$10 USD
A ‘special thanks’ on our website, printed in Kurt Vonnegut’s favorite font.
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THE ROLAND WEARY

$25 USD
A ‘special thanks’ on our website, printed in Kurt Vonnegut’s favorite font. TFT will also send you a digital copy of the script and a collection of Kurt Vonnegut’s most quoted remarks.
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August 2013
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THE ELIOT ROSEWATER

$50 USD
A hardcopy of the script signed by members of the cast and a digital copy of Kurt Vonnegut’s original novel SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE. (amount over $5 is tax-deductible)
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THE EDGAR DERBY

$100 USD
A hardcopy of the script signed by members of the cast, a digital copy of Kurt Vonnegut’s original novel SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE, and one free VIP ticket to the performance of your choice. (amount over $20 is tax-deductible)
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THE TRALFAMADORIAN

$250 USD
Every perk listed above and a personalized haiku from outer space! TFT’s pet alien from the planet Tralfamadore will write you an original poem on the topic of your choice and publish it in our popular quarterly newsletter. TFT will also send you a hardcopy of your favorite Kurt Vonnegut novel. (amount over $25 is tax-deductible)
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THE MONTANA WILDHACK

$500 USD
Every perk listed above and one additional free VIP ticket (2 total) to the performance of your choice. TFT will also commit to a cause you care about! Tell us your favorite non-profit organization, and a portion of our box office sales will go directly to this charity. (amount over $50 is tax-deductible)
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THE VALENCIA MERBLE

$750 USD
Every perk listed above and two TFT Season Passes allowing you and a guest to experience every TFT production for the next year free of charge. TFT will also give you an exclusive Vonnegut VIP backstage experience at FringeNYC after the performance of your choice. (amount over $150 is tax-deductible)
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THE BILLY PILGRIM

$1,000 USD
Every perk listed above and members of Team TFT will volunteer their time to visit and assist the charity of your choice. TFT will also honor Vonnegut's quote, "You can't just eat good food. You've got to talk about it too. And you've got to talk about it with somebody who understands that kind of food" by treating you and a guest to a meal with members of the cast. (amount over $250 is tax-deductible).
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