tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324194632012-03-04T02:28:17.642-05:00Announcements, Ramblings, and Unabashed Propaganda from Pig Iron Theatre CompanyPig Ironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06479704062959496013noreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32419463.post-6828649687954951042008-03-28T16:51:00.019-04:002008-03-31T13:27:43.614-04:00

Hi LePig Blog Readers, I thought I’d, as they say in corporate circles, “reach out” to you, say hello, see how things are out there in cyberland, and introduce myself. Hi. My name is Alex Torra, I am currently serving as Pig Iron’s Associate Artistic Director. I thought I’d tell you a little about myself and about the cabaret-project I am putting together for May. Though for some my

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Many thanks to Andrew Loxley of FELT Photo, who snapped the following photos....MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKERBALLET XJAMES SUGGDANIEL DEJESUSAIR PLAY TRAPEZEGEOFF SOBELLEQUINN BAURIEDEL

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The gents examine a specimen found recently in the desert.Ahoy there. So sorry for our recent blog hiatus; it's been far too long. We'll be posting more regularly now - stay tuned for pictures from the sold-out The Swining at the Trocadero later this week!In the meantime, give us a shout if you happen to be in the environs of Logan, UT in the upcoming week - we're presenting a new version of

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After finishing up work on Isabella, we thought we'd do a quick survey to learn a little bit more about our audience, thus enabling us to better tend to your experimental theatre needs. We learned a lot of interesting stuff, not least of which was this:3. In which one of these age ranges do you fall? Under 18 0.9% 18-24 15.3% 25-35 52.5% 36-44 12.7% 45-59 10.2% 60+ 8.5% Now, we won't

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Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is a heckuva postcard.What it says is that Pig Iron's about to uncork an astounding "mini-project," a collaboration with the ridiculously talented Cynthia Hopkins on the Public Theater-curated 365 Days/365 Plays, the NYC branch of the largest collaborative theatre project in the history of our planet. And then we're bringing it to Philly! And it's 100% free!!!!*

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Our fine young reporter and Pig Iron co-founder Dan Rothenberg has been selected (due, we're sure, to his fine work in this space) by the Inquirer to blog on the development process of ISABELLA and the overall madness of the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival. You can read Dan's blog here.

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Someone asked us recently to trace out the various contributions Pig Iron Company Members and collaborators are offering up during the Live Arts Festival. More than happy to oblige!The List:Isabella - well, duh.Car - Kate Watson-Wallace's new work-in-progress; a dance piece set in a car, featuring Love Unpunished performer Jaamil Kosoko. Get cozy.Explanatorium - New piece from Headlong Dance

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Hey, How'd You Get That Funny Name?by John K. Frisbee, Pig Iron Director of DevelopmentIf you’re ever in the mood for a confusing three or four minutes, try and get one of Pig Iron Theatre Company’s three co-founders to explain why they chose the name “Pig Iron.” After 11 years of living with the name, a “standard” line of reasoning hasn’t quite been established. You choose a name because you

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Your Pigblog editor has been on vacation for a couple of weeks - over the next week, I'll be putting up more previews of the upcoming Isabella, exciting news about guest speakers at the Live Arts Festival, and more content from company members and Pig Iron staff.

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Below is an excerpt from an interview I conducted with Anna Kiraly (PAY UP, CHEKHOV LIZARDBRAIN, the upcoming ISABELLA) shortly after the opening of CHEKHOV LIZARDBRAIN. A native of Hungary and a New York City resident, Anna has been involved with Pig Iron as a set and production designer for the last several years. I find her approach to design refreshing – Gabriel Quinn Bauriedel GQB: It

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See this guy? That's Quinn Bauriedel, co-founder of Pig Iron Theatre Company, a responsible, caring, adult human being. He enjoys classical music and fine cuisine. Oh, and he's wearing a neck brace for a hat.This is because he's just about to premiere a new production of machines machines machines machines machines machines machines, a movement-theatre work that he's created with Rainpan 43 (

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Hey friends,Some quick notes on what Pig Iron company members and other pals are up to:Pig Iron co-founder Quinn Bauriedel, Company Member Geoff Sobelle, and Pig Iron in-law Trey Lyford - also the designer of our sweet new t-shirts - are re-creating their 2002 piece machines machines machines machines machines machines machines in the Alter(ed) Garage in South Philly (map here). Sound design is

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So. We understand. Life has been hectic. Laundry needs to be done, you have friends you haven't seen in months, you're overdue for a haircut. It's okay. Things get busy sometimes.It's just that, well, it's the closing weekend of Chekhov Lizardbrain, and we don't want you to lie awake at night, wondering what could have been. If you're still on the fence about whether or not you're going,

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I think we forgot to mention: the Latvian Society has a bar, which will be open before and after performances, starting 1 hour prior to show time. So - if you feel so compelled, get there early and make a few new friends, or stay after and buy that adorable Geoff Sobelle a giant Latvian beer.

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If you've never seen four multitalented thirtysomething male actors working through complex psychological material, possibly in long underwear, now's your chance. The second and final Open Rehearsal for Chekhov Lizardbrain will take place on March 10 (this Saturday) at 2 PM, at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia. Email johnf@pigiron.org or call (215) 873-0883 to RSVP.

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Yes, a new Pig Iron piece is coming in just over a month. We're psyched, and we hope you are, too. In the meantime, though, here are a couple of things to tide you over:PITC Company Member Sarah Sanford is onstage through this weekend at the Lantern Theater Company in La Ronde, the famously scandalous 1921 Arthur Schnitzler play, which the Lantern website describes as a set of "sexy duets."

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Call John Frisbee @ (215) 873-0883 or email johnf@pigiron.org if you'd like to come.

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...to your personal computer. This is Martha Graham Cracker & Sarah Doherty's gender-bending version of "Glory of Love" from the Karate Kid soundtrack, complete with Nichole Canuso Mr. Miyagi-ing David Brick in the foreground. Many thanks to Jamie Moffett, who did a fantastic job filming this thing...

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The top-secret, super-confidential performance location for the upcoming Pig Iron joint Chekhov Lizardbrain has been announced! We'll be performing March 28-April 15 at the wildly undersung Latvian Society of Philadelphia, located at 531 N. 7th Street (at 7th and Spring Garden.)Read Generallissimo Rothenberg's earlier post for more info on the project.The piece will feature the estimable Quinn

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A week in Lviv, Ukraine with Pig Iron’s HELL MEETS HENRY HALFWAY by Dito Van Reigersberg, PITC Co-Artistic DirectorSign advertising HELL MEETS HENRY HALFWAY on a street in Lviv THE CAST OF 13 PIG IRON PLAYERSDan Rothenberg– the directorQuinn Bauriedel-- the actor playing WalchakSarah Sanford -- the actress playing MayaJames Sugg -- the actor playing

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by Quinn Bauriedel, Pig Iron Co-Artistic DirectorA flexible dryer vent, resembling a slinky, may have won the award for most transformative object, appearing as a beard, the wrinkled legs of an African elephant, the tremendous storm rolling across the plains and (no surprise), a telephone. But it was the simple wooden frame that really took our breath away. Carefully manipulated by one of the

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by Dan Rothenberg, Pig Iron Co-Artistic DirectorFrom October 23 to November 8, Pig Iron’s core company was in residence at the Temple University MFA Acting Program, in Philadelphia. This two-and-a-half week period was our first workshop of CHEKHOV LIZARDBRAIN, a new creation we will present in March of 2007. CLB springs from a collision of two sources: first, a fascination with Chekhov’s

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by John Frisbee, PITC Director of DevelopmentEvery September, the Live Arts and Fringe Festivals roll around, and I plan on really diving in and soaking up the ocean of cultural activity happening all over Philly. I want to see 35 shows, hear the buzz in the box office, get caught up in the collective adrenalin rush of a festival atmosphere. What happens? I choke, essentially. I see a couple

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testing

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