Summer in New York has always meant lots of opportunities to catch some awesome downtown theatre. But with the New York Fringe Festival taking the year off, what is a theatre fan to do? We may have an option for you. There is still a chance to catch some great short plays at the Arctic Group's New York Fridge Festival featuring works by both established and up-and-coming playwrights, such as Daniel Talbott, Katie Cappiello, and Korde Arrington Tuttle. Best of all, for half of the performances tickets can be purchased with non-perishable goods instead of money.
Need more convincing? Our very own John Racioppo is starring in the production of Funny Voices, or a thing I cannot name by Matthew Minnicino directed by Kate Hopkins.
August 31 - September 10, 2017
IRT Theater
154 Christopher St
New York, NY 10014
A Little About The Festival
Born in response to the news that the NY Fringe Festival would not take place in the summer of 2017, The FRIDGE Festival is a multidisciplinary theater festival which will feature new works. We place no restrictions on pieces and are excited to present a wide variety of genres. We do, however, require that all plays include (nay, feature) a fridge.
Half of all performances will be FILL OUR FRIDGE nights; in which tickets can be purchased with non-perishable goods instead of money. These donations will be delivered to a food bank local to the theater. FILL OUR FRIDGE is our way to solidify our belief that The Arts play an essential role in the community and in anticipation of National Hunger Month.
Playwrights:
- Matthew Minnicino
- Daniel Talbott
- Katie Cappiello
- Korde Arrington Tuttle
- Jordan G. Teicher
- Jenny King (The Barrington Collective)
- Glenn Marla
- Steven McMahon
- Suzanne Willett
- MJ Halberstadt.