We're going to AACTFest 2013!
Confetti Stage was chosen to be 1 of 12 community theatre companies around the U.S. to present works at AACTFest 2013 in Carmel, IN. AACT is the Association of Community Theatre, and AACTFest is their bi-annual national competition.
This is a prestigious honor, and Confetti Stage is excited to be representing community theatre from the Capital District, New York state, as well as Region II, which also includes DC, DE, MD, NJ, and PA!
Why we need your help
The logistics of sending three cast members and four crew members, as well as our set, to Indiana in mid-June involves a lot of planning and considerable cost.
Our fundraising goal includes the following costs:
- Festival registration fees for our cast and crew
- Transportation and gas (we need to drive our set - and ourselves - out to Indiana!)
- Hotel lodging for 1 week for our cast and crew
- Fees for use of fundraising site (please remember that ~6% of your donation will go to the site and credit card companies, ~9% if we don't reach our goal)
![Katelyn Ouellette, David DiPaola, Stephen Henel, Vivian Hwang, Neilson R Jones]( "Confetti after winning at ESTAFest 2013")
About The Lesson
Written in 1951, The Lesson illustrates absurd playwright Eugene Ionesco’s comic genius, where insanity and farce collide as a professor becomes increasingly frustrated with his hapless student, and the student with her mad teacher. This potent "comic drama" has the power to frighten and delight as only Absurdist plays can.
The Lesson, although one of Ionesco's most popular works, is rarely produced by community theatres in the U.S. This production has proven to be understandable and accessible to both enthusiasts of and those unfamiliar with Absurdist Theatre. Confetti Stage prides itself on challenging its artists and audiences in this way.
The Lesson features:
- Lucy Breyer as The Maid
- Vivian Hwang as The Pupil
- Neilson R Jones as The Professor
Our awesome crew members are Katelyn Ouellette, David DiPaola, Stephen Henel, and Linda Shirey (Director).
Production History
ConfettIonesco
The Lesson was first produced at Confetti Stage in June 2012 as part of ConfettIonesco, on a double bill with The Chairs. The production received the following Merit Awards from The Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS):
- Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Vivian Hwang as The Pupil
- Excellence in Direction to Neilson R Jones & Lucy Breyer
TANYS Festival 2012
Along with six other companies from across NY state, Confetti Stage was invited to the TANYS Festival in Batavia, NY, November 2012, where The Lesson received the following recognitions:
- Outstanding Production - Best Short Production
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Vivian Hwang as The Pupil
- Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design to Anna Kroup & Vivian Hwang
- Outstanding Achievement in Set Design to Anna Kroup
- Peoples’ Choice Best Performance Award to Neilson R Jones as The Professor
ESTAFest 2013
As one of two Outstanding Short Productions from the TANYS Festival (with ‘night, Mother produced by the Auburn Players Community Theatre, Auburn, NY) Confetti Stage represented New York State at the Eastern States Theatre Association’s (AACT Region II) ESTA Fest 2013, April 19 – 21 in Rome, NY. Seven companies from DE, MD, NY, & PA performed as part of ESTA Fest 2013, and Confetti Stage was honored with the following:
- Outstanding Production – 1st Place
- Outstanding Achievement in Directing to Lucy Breyer, Neilson R Jones, & Linda Shirey
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Vivian Hwang as The Pupil
- Outstanding Achievement in Acting to Neilson R Jones as The Professor
- Peoples’ Choice Performance Award to Vivian Hwang
- Peoples’ Choice Performance Award to Neilson R Jones
About Confetti Stage
Confetti Stage was incorporated in 2004 with the mission to explore the human experience, while illuminating the myriad diversities which define us as groups and individuals. Confetti Stage promotes diversity and understanding through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and educational opportunities. We strive to maintain the highest possible level of artistic standards while fostering collaboration and mutual respect.
Confetti Stage is a 501(c)-3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.
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