I was so flattered when Boston.com's new blog The Next Great Generation approached me to talk about small theatre and get the scoop on Fresh Ink! As the Vice President of the Small Theatre Alliance of Boston, I'm very proud to participate in Boston's thriving small and fringe scene. Check out the Alliance website for a full list of members! And meanwhile, read the article also featuring Priscilla Dreams the Answer director Melanie Garber right HERE! 

Robyn, Marketing Manager

I definitely did not expect to be writing here so soon about Expecting, but sometimes life takes us by surprise. A few days after my workshop ended, I received an email from Boston Actors Theater inquiring about changes I'd made to the script. I'd previously submitted an early draft of Expecting for their spring season, but after word spread about our exciting and successful workshop with Fresh Ink, they were curious to learn more.

Armed with the lessons learned from those few days with Fresh Ink, I dove into a new draft. On November 5th and 8th, Boston Actors Theater held readings of three plays. At the conclusion of those three readings, they would select the spring production. I am pleased to announce that Expecting has been chosen for a full production with Boston Actors Theater this spring. Performances will run from March 30th through April 7th at Boston Playwright's Theater.

I would never be sitting here today continuing my revision process with an eye toward production if it hadn't been for the workshop in September. The positive buzz it generated and the important changes it drove me to make mean that come spring, I will get to share my play with an audience for the first time. I can only hope my upcoming workshops with BAT in December and January yield such positive experiences and productive revision!

Noah, Playwright

I am so warmed to find myself directing Walt McGough's Priscilla Dreams the Answer for the fine folks of FIT. After meeting with Walt back in September, it became clear this collaboration would be a special one. 

This story, about a young woman looking for a way to feel less alone in the world, epitomizes what makes me so excited to be working on this production with FIT. We each have a million stories in us to tell. Walt recognizes that whole heartedly.  I am extraordinary motivated anew each day by such a talented ensemble of actors and artistic team on board for this production. Priscilla's world is a whimsical one, that seems to live in the hands of equally imaginative creators.

Walt gave me a giant hug when we finished the read through last week. This love, inclusiveness and whimsy that emanates from Mr. McGough, as well as FIT, are the ingredients I look forward to injecting and coming back to again in the coming weeks during rehearsals. 

Melanie Garber
Director, Priscilla Dreams the Answer

Pictures from our Launch Party went up earlier this week and they are fabulous! Kelly Benvenuto and Sunny Rissland graciously donated their time and crazy awesome photo skills, and we couldn’t have hoped for better results. If you haven’t seen the photos yet, check out the albums on our Flickr and Facebook pages! Here's a few shots to give you a taste:

We hope everyone had as good a time as we did! See the rest of the photos here or here, and hop on our mailing list for info about our upcoming events. Finally, one last thank you to Tommy Doyle’s, Kelly and Sunny, Chris, and everyone else that made the Launch Party such a huge success!

Robyn, Marketing Manager