New Visions
The New School for Drama Directing Festival
September 30 – October 8 and November 11-19, 2016
The New School College of Performing Arts – School of Drama
MFA Directing Festival
Four plays highlight the work of this year’s graduating MFA directors and actors.
September 30th - October 8th
Cape Disappointment
- by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen and Developed by Oliver Butler
- directed by Kate Eminger
A decaying drive-in comes to life with stories of neon moonlight, naughty little girls, and an America you imagine remembering. So sit back, relax, refrain from loud talking and rough-housing, turn off your headlights, enjoy some tasty popcorn, put litter in its place, keep an eye on your children, think about how happy we could be, and remember that this country is full of dark, dark places along dark, dark roadways where dark, dark things can happen.
September 30, 7:00 p.m.
October 1, 8:00 p.m.
October 5, 9:30 p.m.
October 6, 7:00 p.m.
October 7, 9:30 p.m.
October 8, 3:00 p.m.
September 30th - October 8th
8000M
- by David Greig
- directed by Alice Cash
8000m takes us to the Himalayas, where an exhibition team attempts to summit Lhotse, the fourth highest peak in the world. As climbers undertake the Lhotse face, relationships fragment, shift, and cascade – just like the mountain surrounding them. What is the ultimate cost into this ‘Death Zone?’
September 30, 9:30 p.m.
October 1, 3:00 p.m.
October 5, 7:00 p.m.
October 6, 9:30 p.m.
October 7, 7:00 p.m.
October 8, 8:00 p.m.
November 11th - 19th
Vinegar Tom
- by Caryl Churchill
- directed by Daniella Caggiano
- with original music by Teresa Lotz
In a village in 17th century England, two women are threatened with death for the practice of witchcraft. What is a witch? And is it you? This haunting, subversive play-with-music examines gender, sexuality, and power through a feminist Brechtian lens. Vinegar Tom is a rock concert about hanging witches – with no witches.
November 11, 7:00 p.m.
November 12, 8:00 p.m.
November 16, 9:30 p.m.
November 17, 7:00 p.m.
November 18, 9:30 p.m.
November 19, 3:00 p.m.
November 11th - 19th
Vigils
- by Noah Haidle
- directed by Lana Russel
November 11, 9:30 p.m.
November 12, 3:00 p.m.
November 16, 7:00 p.m.
November 17, 9:30 p.m.
November 18, 7:00 p.m.
November 19, 8:00 p.m.
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Show Information
| Dates |
September 30th - October 8th November 11th - 19th |
| Ticket Price |
Free General Admission Seating is limited Reservations recommended |
| Company | The New School for Drama |
| Location |
The New School for Drama Theater
151 Bank Street, 3rd Floor New York City |
Additional Information
| Running Time | TBA |
| Intermission | No |
| Late Seating | At the discretion of the House Manager |
| Wait List Policy | For ALL Performances, the House Manager will take names for a waiting list in-person on the day of the show. Waiting list begins ½ hour prior to schedule performance. |
Production Information
| Set Design | Patrick Rizzotti,† Brittany Vasta |
| Lighting Design | Shelly Rodriguez,† Solomon Weisbard† |
| Costume Design | Grier Coleman,† Rachel Dozier-Ezell, Izzy Fields,† Alice Tavener† |
| Sound Design | Julian Evans, Mark Van Hare |
| Properties | Chris Carter |
| Production Stage Manager | Carolynn Richer,* Dale Smallwood* |
| Associate Stage Manager | Nicole Marconi,* Corinn Moreno |
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*Member of Actors’ Equity Association. †Member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829. Photo by Scott Wynn. |