Somewhere in Between

Somewhere in Between

presents

Somewhere in Between

Written by Ryan Sprague

(New York, NY) Collaborative Stages is proud to announce the world premiere production of Ryan Sprague’s Somewhere in Between. Directed by Brian Letchworth, this compelling new drama runs March 12th-March 21st, 2010 at The Drilling Company Theatre (formally known as the 78th Street Theatre Lab).

Following the death of their mother, two estranged brothers reunite with a plan to move forward. But when a secret from the past emerges, their inability to assess reality provides a glimpse of what may truly be hell on Earth. Somewhere in Between was developed as part of Collaborative Stages’ Scene & Heard Reading Series and received a reading in May 2009.

“Ryan has written this beautiful play and we are beyond ecstatic that he has entrusted us with its first production,” says director Brian Letchworth. “Throughout the last year of development and rewrites we have continued to marvel at this very special and powerful text. It’s a wonderful challenge for our company.”

Somewhere in Between features an impressive cast of Off-Off Broadway and regional theatre actors: Erik Gullberg as Greg, Jeffrey A. Wisniewski as Joshua and Ariel Woodiwiss as Lissa.

Somewhere in Between is directed by Brian Letchworth and produced by Sarah Jane Arnegger for Collaborative Stages. The Production staff includes assistant director/dramaturg: Simmon Fecho; scenic designer: Elyse Handelman; costume designer: Jeni Ahlfeld; lighting designer: Michael Megliola; property master: Nicole Gaignat; sound designer: Jillian Marie Walker. The production stage manager is Griffin Parker.

Somewhere in Between opens March 12th, 2010 at 7pm and runs March 13th, 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th at 7pm, March 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st at 3pm. All performances will be held at The Drilling Company Theatre (formally known as the 78th Street Theatre Lab). Tickets to Somewhere in Between are $20 and can be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com. A limited number of tickets will be available one hour before each show at the box office. Discounts and groups rates are available. Please visit www.brownpapertickets.com for more information. The Drilling Company Theatre is located at 236 West 78th Street (at Broadway) New York, NY. You can reach the theatre by taking the 1 train to West 79th Street. For more information please call 631-678-7839 or send an email to info@collaborativestages.org.

Welcome to Collaborative Stages

We are a recent entry into the vast world of off-off-Broadway theatre with a great deal in store.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of small, fledgling theatre companies in New York City with a wide variety of goals and missions. We could spend hours and days, weeks and months pondering over how to be unique, how to stand out, but rather we’ve chosen to go with our gut instincts and let the company develop into something on its own. There are far too many limitations in this world – why should we begin with an agenda that’s too rigid and defined?

The essence of Collaborative Stages is that we are seeking new and innovative ways to encourage and promote… collaboration. Theatre is a team sport. It is collaboration. Why not create a theatre that ultimately highlights, encourages and fosters that sort of work and that seeks new and innovative ways to collaborate and create compelling, interesting, dynamic theatre? In other words, our emphasis in on the theatre itself: The people involved and the work they do – they are our focus.

~Sarah Jane Arnegger & Brian Letchworth – Co-Founders~