The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia presents a Spark theatre showcase... 10 for 10, July 26-31, 2005
For Immediate Release: July 1, 2005
Media Contact: Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, 215.413.7150
Spark, a program of The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, presents its first-ever small theatre festival, 10 for 10, showing at Mum Puppettheatre, 115 Arch Street, from July 26th to July 31st. Tickets range from $10 to $25 and can be purchased by contacting the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia at (215) 413-7150 or online at www.theatrealliance.org.
Ten theatre companies, all Spark members, will each take to the stage to perform a signature ten minute play. Participating theatre companies working in cooperation with each other will create a one-of-a-kind production representing the many styles, aesthetics, and points of view of Philadelphia's up and coming theatre scene. From musicals to world premieres, from womanist performance to mask and comedy, 10 for 10 is guaranteed to have something for everyone.
Developed out of the Theatre Alliance's fast growing membership, Spark's mission is to ignite opportunities and provide resources to Philadelphia's smaller and emergent theatre companies. Spark's goal is to help these companies to become self-sustaining members of Philadelphia's large, and ever-growing, theatre community. The Theatre Alliance initiated support in the form of informational meetings and dialogues where companies learned and shared the tools of the non-profit trade, (ie. how to market a production, the ins and outs of fundraising, board development, tax regulations) and put these business and development experiences to practical use by planning and producing a Spark theatre showcase, 10 for 10.
"As our newest program, Spark has quickly become an incredibly informative and valuable service for our small and developing theatre companies," says the Theatre Alliance's Executive Director, James Haskins. "As more companies come onto the scene and provide greater depth to the community as a whole, the Philadelphia region becomes a more highly regarded destination for first-class theatre." Karen DiLossi, the Theatre Alliance's Director of Programs and Services adds, "I believe the Spark showcase festival will prominently display what a great community of theatre artists we have in Philadelphia. Our efforts with the Spark program have really put smaller theatre companies in touch with one another socially and creatively, as well as connected them with the information they need to ensure their longevity. Our hope is that through these collaborations, these companies will attain success, independence, and eventually give counsel to future generations of Spark companies."
Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia's Mission
The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia strengthens and leads the region's richly diverse theatre community by promoting positive awareness and serving as a resource for information, professional development and advocacy. The Theatre Alliance is a member-based service and leadership organization composed of non-profit professional theatres, individuals, and other affiliated organizations within the Greater Philadelphia region. Current membership of The Alliance includes over 90 member organizations and 200 individuals.
| Meet the Participating Companies |
11th Hour Theatre Company - Produces a variety of musicals, cabarets and musical performances of the highest professional quality at an affordable price.
ANGST, Music and Lyrics by John Baxindine - A new musical comedy illustrating that gloomy, often neurotic feeling of generalized anxiety and depression we call our twenties.
The Brick Playhouse - Assists theatre artists through the provision of constructive artistic feedback and abundant production possibilities to develop and produce fresh, innovative and intriguing works of art.
Guaranteed Overnight Theater - GOT - The July edition of Guaranteed Overnite Theater will yield a provocative crowd favorite from Philadelphia's version of the 24-hour theatre program.
Eternal Spiral Project - Creates opportunities in theater for women of all ages, sexual orientations, abilities and ethnic backgrounds.
What I Learned from Hitler: the Quiet Fury of the Fuhrer by Gin Hobbs - Marriage is never what we expect it to be, but it doesn't get worse than this. Watch as two concentration camp survivors show us what they unfortunately learned from Hitler in this quirky comedy by Gin Hobbs. Hell hath no fury like the fuhrer.
Flashpoint Theatre Company - Expands cultural arts awareness in the greater Philadelphia area through the production of socially provocative and emotionally resonant works of theatre.
Drive Angry by Matt Pelfry - Road rage acts as therapy for a cancer-stricken youth and his philosophical rebel friend. Drive Angry takes a hard look at why bad things happen to good people and whether we have more control over our fate than we think.
Green Light Theatrical Productions - Promotes the exploration of the role of women in society through theatrical productions.
The Pity Party by Alexandria Dilks Pandola - A play about the different natures of one woman's personality and how she shifts between them to save herself from the pain of living.
Luna Theater Company - Presents thought-provoking works by contemporary and classical playwrights.
Breaking Up is Hard to Do by Elle McComsey - Breaking up is never easy.especially when you're the puppet of a merciless narrator. Meet John as he desperately struggles through writing a letter to his lost love while being tormented by a sadistic storyteller.
Madhouse Theater Company - Challenges the present world by producing new plays that stimulate the mind and stir a range of emotions.
Two Minute Warning by Mark Harvey Levine - A play by play of a play. Monday Night Football meets Masterpiece Theatre.
Philadelphia Dramatists Center - A member-driven service organization for dramatic writers and other artists who are dedicated to the development of new work for stage, screen, and other media.
American Silver by Robert Kangas - In a neighborhood bar, a drunk down to his last coins meets a college-kid bartender who's obsessed by pinball. The two men bond over gambling, whiskey, real money, and who's telling the truth.
Tapestry Theatre - Provides professional women theatre artists with an environment in which to develop their own creative voices, to take risks, and to produce high-quality, entertaining theatre.
Killer Pussy by Tapestry Theatre - An improvised, all girl, action flick. Think Kill Bill meets Charlie's Angels as improvised theatre.
Tribe of Fools - Creates intrepid works of original theatre through an ever-changing ensemble process.
Heavy Metal Dance Fag conceived by Terry Brennan, created by Tribe of Fools - A comic exploration of sexual repression and confusion. |
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