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The Forge Theater Lab, in residence at Fitchburg State University, develops new plays that inspire passionate conversations. |
Cheyenne Winley and Brittany Messuri in CHASING THE GHOST by Ashley Lauren Rogers.
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COMING UP NEXT!
Two Plays by Matt Cogswell FLOATING ON HOPE AVE: A Staged Reading Directed by Kathleen O'Connor ONE ANGRY GAY MAN: A Solo Performance Performed by Matt Cogswell February 14 & 15 at 7 PM Kent Recital Hall at Fitchburg State University Conlon Fine Arts Building on North Street Free with $3-10 suggested donation |
Graphic designed by Monique Guthrie.
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In Floating on Hope Ave, gay men of all ages and walks of life weave in and out of each other’s lives as they search for pleasure, love, and hope. In One Angry Gay Man, one actor portrays a parade of men who fight against their inner demons in order to find a sense of purpose. Join us on Valentine's Day weekend for this lyrical, poignant double bill.
This event is not recommended for children under 14 because of adult language and content.
Featuring Kevin Boudreau, Matt Cogswell, Daniel Hankins, Simon Jensen-Fellows, Chris Merritt, Brett Rochford, and Michael Walker.
This event is part of our Draft House 2020 series, which is sponsored by a generous donation from Andy Bayiates.
This event is not recommended for children under 14 because of adult language and content.
Featuring Kevin Boudreau, Matt Cogswell, Daniel Hankins, Simon Jensen-Fellows, Chris Merritt, Brett Rochford, and Michael Walker.
This event is part of our Draft House 2020 series, which is sponsored by a generous donation from Andy Bayiates.
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MATT COGSWELL is a founding member of The Forge Theater Lab and served on its Board of Directors for their first season. His very short play “Nothing Less” was part of its kickoff event, Generations, where he also directed “Jump Starter.” He directed and acted in their staged reading of Shadows in the Cave. He has acted at Fitchburg State University in such productions as Romeo and Juliet (Capulet), The Boys Next Door (Jack Palmer), and two productions of Twelve Angry Jurors (Jurors Twelve, Two). Other acting highlights include The Boys Next Door (Norman Bulansky), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Milt Fields), Company (David), Shrek the Musical (Shrek), Ordinary People (Cal Jarrett) and Our Town (Howie Newsome). In the past decade, he has also worked as an original cast member with four additional new productions from other writers, as well as acted in student films and as a featured extra on Portlandia. He works as an adjunct faculty member, teaching acting, public speaking, and writing at Quinsigamond Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Fitchburg State University, where he earned his master’s degree in English in 2007. Additional theatrical works available for performance and production credits can be viewed at mattcogswell.org.
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The Forge Theater Lab is proud to announce that its recent production of Chasing the Ghost by Ashley Lauren Rogers was awarded a grant from the Fitchburg Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. We appreciate their support for The Forge's mission of developing new plays in Fitchburg!
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We are grateful for the support of our Season 2 sponsor!
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See all of our Season 2 donors on our Supporters page. Thank you to everyone who was has sparked The Forge!
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Joanna Karamanou, Charles Amaral, and Leeann Monat at a workshop for CHASING THE GHOST by Ashley Lauren Rogers.
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