Swarthmore theater and dance alumni, faculty, and staff are again strongly represented in this year’s Philadelphia LiveArts-Fringe Festival, running September 3-18, 2010.
Those participating include:
Telephone Bronco Theater Company makes their collective debut with the world premiere of CARTOGORAPHASIA, created by the company on campus this summer with the support of the Swarthmore Project in Theater. Company members include Nell Bang-Jensen ’11, Jessica Bear ’08, Emma Ferguson ’10, Sam Goodman ’10, Eric Holzhauer ’10, Louis Jargow ’10, and Isa St. Clair ’11.
Performances at Circle of Hope, 1125 S. Broad Street.
September 3, 4, 10, 11. (Fringe Festival).
The Groudswell Players will make their collective debut with the world premiere of HOW TO SOLVE A BEAR. The company includes Jesse Paulsen ’09 and Emma Ferguson ’10.
Performed at the Mainstage at the Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom Street.
September 4, 6, 9, 12, 17 (Fringe Festival).
Director and digital media designer Lars Jan ’00 is collaborating with choreographer Nichole Canuso on the world premiere of a dance-theater piece TAKES, by the Nichole Canuso Dance Company. Performing in the piece is Dito van Reigersberg ’94 (of Pig Iron Theatre Company). Technical and lighting direction by LPAC Staff Office member Dave Todaro. TAKES was supported in part by the Swarthmore Project in Theater.
Performances at Theater West at The Hub, (SW corner of 5th Street and Fairmount Avenue in Northern Liberties).
September 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 17, 18 (LiveArts Festival).
Playwright and actor Adriano Shaplin (part-time instructor of playwriting in the Department of Theater) performs in the world premiere of his latest play FREEDOM CLUB, a collaboration between his company The Riot Group and Philadelphia’s New Paradise Laboratories.
Performances at the Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad Street (corner of South Street).
September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 (LiveArts Festival).
Pig Iron Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of their latest production, CANKERBLOSSOM, directed by Dan Rothenberg ’95.
Performances at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American Street (near 2nd & Market Streets).
September 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (LiveArts Festival).
Dance faculty member and choreographer Jumatatu Poe ’04 is presenting the world premiere of his piece UNSTUCK on a double bill with choreographer Eun Jung Choi.
Performances at the Live Arts Studio, 919 N. 5th Street (at Poplar Street in Northern Liberties).
September 11, 12 (Live Arts Festival).
Green Chair Dance Group is performing in GRAVITY THEATER, a collaboration with InMovement Dance and Amanda Varone. Green Chair Dance Group consists of Sarah Gladwin-Camp ’05, John Beauregard ’05, Greg Holt ’05, and Hannah de Keijzer ’06.
Performances at InMovement Studio, 737 S. 8th Street (South Philadelphia).
September 15, 16.
Greg Holt ’05 is performing in the world premiere of choreographer Brian Sanders’ SANCTUARY, presented by his company Junk.
Performances at Theater East at The Hub (SW corner of 5th Street and Fairmount Avenue in Northern Liberties).
September 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 (LiveArts Festival)
Additional information about these and the many other performances in the LiveArts-Fringe program this year can be found in hard copies of the festival guide that are available in the LPAC Lower Lobby (outside the LPAC Staff Office) or by going to www.livearts-fringe.org.
Tickets can be bought any time on line by going to the festival website and selecting “Shows”. The festival box office will be open starting August 23 at The Hub (at the SW corner of 5th and Fairmount Streets) in Northern Liberties.