Short Summary
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What: The Arsonists – a great show and a thoughtful discussion
Mr. Biedermann thinks it's terrible that his town is terrorized by arson – but why worry about a big problem like that? The Arsonists is a hilarious indictment of the fact that however decent, kind, intelligent, and well-intended we are, the supreme value which controls most of our lives is complacency. And the need for just a little quiet.
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Who: a young director in New York City creating her own work
Emily Lyon is a NYC stage and film director whose work includes:
- acting Literary Manager of Bedlam (theatrebedlam.org)
- directing Hamlet, Measure for Measure, and Harold Pinter’s The Hothouse
- coaching students in Detroit to present their own poetry
- participating in a Royal Shakespeare Company residency
- assisting a series of readings for Julie Taymor at Theatre for a New Audience
She’s studied at Shakespeare’s Globe, Folger Shakespeare Library, and University of Michigan (BFA: Directing). She also co-founded an award-winning film production company, known for creative pieces for community impact. EmilyALyon.com
Zachary Perez is a NYC independent producer, his projects include:
- financial assistant with TheaterworksUSA (http://www.theatreworksusa.org/)
- general manager of the J-Fest theatrical festival (www.thejfest.org)
- staff member with 'Sleep No More' (www.sleepnomorenyc.com)
Zach Perez studied production management at Bowdoin College (BA: International Relations). He specializes in developing new immersive entertainment.
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Why: because it's a conversation worth starting (and a show worth staging)
We know, ideally, that we should be "doing something" -- but does that change our behavior? While we all understand the big ideas – that we should be political, help others, get involved in our community – we need to see those come to life in front of us in order to do something about it. Theatre can actually change the air in the room so we look differently at the people sitting next to us. Let's explode the idea that we can't change what's happening.
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Where: a beautiful refurbished firehouse in TriBeCa
The Downtown Community Television Center took over a gorgeous old firehouse on Lafayette. With a great community attached to the space – as well as a perfectly-fitting attic with an equally-apt history – I'm thrilled to use the space. And to have a built-in set.
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When: May 16 - 19, 2014 7:30 pm
Come see it!
What We Need & What You Get
The whole production will cost $7000 to produce, so any amount helps tremendously.
$10 covers half an hour of rehearsal space.
$50 covers a gas barrel for the set.
$300 covers one night of the performance call.
Your help makes possible this exciting project in NYC and helps launch a young director's career. (Mine!) In addition to feeling warm and fuzzy, your donation can get you a signed program, a free drink, and even some sweet shiny headshots!
Other Ways You Can Help
While financial help is key to making this show a success, we also need:
- Help getting the word out! Tell your friends, share this link, and start some buzz!
- We need props, costumes, and helping hands.
If you've got – a rug, chairs, a table, fancy table settings (candlesticks, fingerbowls, servingware, etc) – we would love to borrow them!
- Come to the show, and bring a friend!
