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The Forge Theater Lab, in residence at Fitchburg State University, develops new plays that ignite passionate conversations. |
Rebecca Joseph in ON OUR TERMS by Mary Darling.
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COMING UP NEXT:
Perfect Fifths: An Online Reading A New Play by Bret Bucci Directed by Rachael Miles Playing November 7 – 22 On The Forge’s Youtube Channel Free with donations accepted |
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The moment young violinist Nicholas has been working for his whole life has arrived: his debut concert at Aviezer Hall. But when a woman arrives from Wyoming claiming to be his long-lost sister, a web of manipulation threatens to silence every truth he knows about himself.
NICOLAS FRASER, a talented violinist: Daniel T. Hankins
GRAY FRASER, his brother: Cameron Merullo
CLARA KELLY, newly arrived from Wyoming: Katie Williams
PETER GERALD, Juilliard professor: Casey Woods
STAGE DIRECTIONS: Hamed Zarei
Recording edited by Samantha deManbey
Graphics designed by Monique Guthrie
See a conversation between Bret Bucci and Rachael Miles about Perfect Fifths on The Forge's Youtube Channel!
NICOLAS FRASER, a talented violinist: Daniel T. Hankins
GRAY FRASER, his brother: Cameron Merullo
CLARA KELLY, newly arrived from Wyoming: Katie Williams
PETER GERALD, Juilliard professor: Casey Woods
STAGE DIRECTIONS: Hamed Zarei
Recording edited by Samantha deManbey
Graphics designed by Monique Guthrie
See a conversation between Bret Bucci and Rachael Miles about Perfect Fifths on The Forge's Youtube Channel!
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BRET BUCCI is the author of the young adult novel Flightless Bird, which was published by Apprentice House in October 2015. Her ten-minute play “Nora’s Dress” was produced at the Abingdon Theatre in November 2013. Other short plays, “Christmas Surprise,” “I Can’t Sleep,” and “The Princes Heart,” were produced in New York City over the past several years. Bret Bucci's first full- length play, The Good Cop, was produced at The Davenport Theatre in New York City in June 2016.
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After the unjust events of this year that have brought more people's attention to systemic racism, The Forge Theater Lab joins Fitchburg State University in recognizing that all lives cannot matter until Black and Brown lives matter. We must do better as a society to achieve true justice and safety for all of our citizens, and as artists we take a stand against racism, ignorance, hate, and brutality. In the coming months, as the theater world comes back to life, The Forge Theater Lab will examine what steps it can take to amplify Black and Brown voices and create an equitable, welcoming environment for artists of color at all levels of our organization.
Visit our Commitment to Antiracism page to follow our progress in becoming an antiracist theater company.
Visit our Commitment to Antiracism page to follow our progress in becoming an antiracist theater company.
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Please consider making a donation to these organizations seeking positive change in our region:
NAACP Boston Black Lives Matter Boston Families For Justice As Healing Sisters Unchained |
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WRIGHT CLUB
Every Wednesday at 7:00
Wright Club is a judgment-free creative space that allows for unspoken accountability for playwrights looking to work in a quiet and nurturing virtual environment. The first rule of Wright Club is mute yourself when writing. Kidding. Well, kind of. Join in on the fun every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
How to join on Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/qhk-iqut-ngq
The setup:
1) We'll start with a 5-minute check-in to define individual goals for the writing time.
2) We'll then mute ourselves to share space for 45 minutes without comment while writing individually, yet simultaneously together.
3) We'll close with a brief check-out to touch base on everyone's progress.
There is no obligation or commitment necessary! Please feel free to join weekly if you're able; otherwise, drop-ins are more than welcome!
Co-facilitators: Mary Darling and Steven William Beck
How to join on Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/qhk-iqut-ngq
The setup:
1) We'll start with a 5-minute check-in to define individual goals for the writing time.
2) We'll then mute ourselves to share space for 45 minutes without comment while writing individually, yet simultaneously together.
3) We'll close with a brief check-out to touch base on everyone's progress.
There is no obligation or commitment necessary! Please feel free to join weekly if you're able; otherwise, drop-ins are more than welcome!
Co-facilitators: Mary Darling and Steven William Beck
Call For Directors
The Forge Theater Lab maintains a pool of resumes and cover letters from directors who are interested in being considered for future readings, workshops, and productions. The Forge is seeking to add more candidates to its directing pool before hiring directors for the Season 3 event Past Tense: 5 Short Plays.
To be added to the director pool, please email Managing Director Jack Crory at md@theforge.ink with your theater resume and a cover letter describing your interests and experience.
To ensure that you will be considered for Past Tense, please submit by November 5, 2020. (Past Tense is tentatively planned to perform February 18-21, 2021, but may be postponed depending on public health news.)
Candidates are encouraged to emphasize their experience with new play development. Directing experience is highly valued, but The Forge Theater Lab is also open to hiring actors, designers, stage managers, playwrights, and dramaturgs who are seeking a first directing opportunity.
The Forge Theater Lab is committed to building a diverse, welcoming community of artists. Directors of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and types of ability are encouraged to apply.
To be added to the director pool, please email Managing Director Jack Crory at md@theforge.ink with your theater resume and a cover letter describing your interests and experience.
To ensure that you will be considered for Past Tense, please submit by November 5, 2020. (Past Tense is tentatively planned to perform February 18-21, 2021, but may be postponed depending on public health news.)
Candidates are encouraged to emphasize their experience with new play development. Directing experience is highly valued, but The Forge Theater Lab is also open to hiring actors, designers, stage managers, playwrights, and dramaturgs who are seeking a first directing opportunity.
The Forge Theater Lab is committed to building a diverse, welcoming community of artists. Directors of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and types of ability are encouraged to apply.
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Daniel T. Hankins and Chris Merritt in rehearsal for FLOATING ON HOPE AVE by Matt Cogswell.
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