Theatre
on the Edge: Woodstock Fringe 2007 Festival of Theatre and Song
By Jay Blotcher
The
musical trio The Princes of Serendip will hopefully prove better
than their dubious name. Or perhaps not. Such is the high-wire quality
of Woodstock Fringe. This trio, which has performed together for
more than a decade, will perform the song-poetry of T.G. Vanini—and
here I capitulate to Norman’s description— “whose
dense, unexpected imagery and haunting harmonies engage the listener
in an intense exploration of a wide range of feelings in a world
of enchantment and whimsy.” The Princes are Vanini, a Professor
of mathematics at Baruch College, vocalist Julie Parisi Kirby and
pianist Don Yacullo.(2 perfs. Aug 10-11.)
Greetings from Yorkville is a return performance that Norman and
company can crow about. Since having its premiere at the 2004 Fringe,
this musical about two musicians carving out a living on the Upper
East Side of Manhattan, will debut at the SoHo Playhouse in October.
Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki return to reprise this bittersweet
autobiographical work.(5 perfs. Aug 15-Aug 23.)
Debra Ehrhardt brings to life the volatile tinderbox of her island
birthplace in the one-woman show Jamaica Farewell. Dramatizing the
political chaos that raged during her childhood in the 70’s,
Ehrhardt portrays a multitude of voices and characters in her recreation
of a time when revolution brought unspeakable cruelty. The horror
of her memories is leavened with equally-dark humor. But this is
also the inspiring story of her escape to America. (7 perfs. Aug
24-Sept 2.)
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