FRIGID Festival 2010
3 Theaters, 12 Days, 30 independent theater companies and over 150 performances...see you at FRIGID New York

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Riding the fringe of winter once more, FRIGID New York returns February 24 – March 7th, 2010 again boasting over 150 performances and kicking off the annual North American Fringe Circuit. 2010’s fest will also see more late night events, and parties (of course!).

Horse Trade, EXIT Theatre, and all of the hard working staff, artists, and volunteers of FRIGID New York look forward to seeing you and having you join us in this celebration of independent theater. New York City is an indisputable hotbed of groundbreaking talent. We’re proud to once again provide this opportunity for ingenuity to thrive in a venue that values freedom of expression and artistic determination.

For a full schedule of shows please visit HorseTrade Theater Group's website.

2-Man No-Show - Issac & Ken use their charismatic charm and their manic delivery to put together a shar that combines percussion, physical theatre, and performance art. This Frankensteing of comedic arts tells the story of two underdogs reaching beyond the imaginable to make their dreams of a reality in a world that is potentiall make believe.

Aristophanes' The Bohemians - This recently discovered and newly translated work of Aristophanes demonstrates the classic playwright’s eerie knack for predicting the future. Follow Mediocrates as he struggles to find and maintain his artistic identity in the present-day East Village. This timeless production is sure to have you rolling in the isles.

Aurelia and Imago - Bombarded by striking images of outer-space, floating petals, racing cars, and many more; Stark takes us on a journey of birth, life and beyond through her signature movement language combining the genuine with the forced. High energy music sets the tone.

Four Quarters - An innovative play in which two adults discover a love for their inner halves while searching for their other halves. Two adults. Four Quarters. Working, pushing and struggling to connect, trying to be one whole.

Let That Sh*t Go - A dead teacher. A missing cat. A charming prisoner. A trip to Paris gone sour. A robbery attempt gone sweet. Live Blaggard, a motley collection of theatre artists, presents an explosive evening of original short plays celebrating the things we’ve left behind, and the things we just can’t shake.

Medea - Medea, suddenly abandoned by her husband Jason, plots her bloody revenge. A beautiful and heartbreaking staging of Euripides’ 2, 400-year-old play about love, broken expectations, passion, violence and what happens when we want too much. An original score and puppetry add an artistic twist to this vibrant translation.

Onomatopoeia! - Onomatopoeia! presents clowning and juggling in a brand new light. Three characters present a collection of short scenes, which explore a single idea through physical theater and object manipulation. As the title suggests the only spoken words in the piece will be Onomatopoeias!

price - Two teens on the run find comfort in a deserted cabin in the woods where they discover the thing they are running from is themselves. The story moves from past to present as they both must choose if who they were will be who they will remain. But before all that can be resolved, a price must be paid.

The Bike Trip - In a breathtaking quest to uncover the nature of the psychedelic experience, a man journeys through San Francisco, India, and Switzerland, tapping into history’s very first acid trip by, amongst other things, renting a bike. 2009 FRIGID Audience Choice Award for “The Surprise.” Breakthrough Performer of the Year, soloNOVA Festival; Best Solo Performance, San Francisco Fringe; Best of Fest, Winnipeg Fringe; Best Original Work, London Fringe; Best in Venue, Orlando Fringe

Uncorseted - Destinies of a European countess and a humble American chambermaid collide at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Swords of steel penetrate gender norms, true identities are freely explored, and one man discovers it is better to receive than to give.

Crack’d - Trace Morgan’s mother is dead. Trace will do whatever it takes to forget. She travels through the night and ultimately finds what she’s looking for in a familiar face. Through Space Exploration, Jack Daniels, and the dreaded ‘Emotional Overload’, together they draw a map of human experience that transcends age and circumstance.

Fishbowl - Shockingly funny and equally moving, Mark Shyzer’s Fishbowl slyly reveals the connections between five outrageously hilarious characters: a nerdy schoolgirl obsessed with physics, a nihilistic teenage hipster, a gin-soaked divorcee, a perky aerobics instructor and an octogenarian with an odd sense of humour… all played by Shyzer.

GREEN MAN - Gavin, a wounded and delirious soldier is taken in by a mysterious stranger. Nursed by the three women of the household--mother, wife and daughter--Gavin becomes entangled in ancient and deadly game of seduction, transgression and vengeance.

IT OR HER - Somewhere between Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and The Tell-Tale Heart, this provocative dark comedy explores the basement of a suburban home where Andrew has devoted himself unconditionally to his incredible collection of figurines. Suffering the loss of The Red One, he seeks to uncover The Ultimate Arrangement before his hideout is invaded, and his dark secret is revealed.

Mechanically Separated Meat - First the Toaster has a Photo ID, then the Blender has an ID, next thing you know the Stove’s stealing your car and the Lamp’s huffing glue! When a man refuses to respect his talking Toaster, the entire community launches into a debate of ownership, civil rights and Robot Uprisings.

My Life of Crime - A Winn Dixie Supermarket. Daytona Beach, Florida. Circa 1970s. A stolen pack of Trident gum. An eight year old thief. Her mother. The Boyfriends. The Husbands. Jim "Bo Bo" Lehrer. And (of course), Jesus. It's a crowded crime scene, especially considering it's a one woman show.

Nobody's Token - What would happen if the “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” moved to “South Park” or if the Cosby’s lived next door to “The Family Guy?” Using the Harold improv structure as a guide Nobody’s Token creates an improvised sitcom based off of the audience’s suggestion.

pornStar - Small town librarian Esther never thought she would become a porn star. That was before she found out her ex-boyfriend secretly videotaped her having sex and sold the tape for money. Hilarious and heartwarming, don't miss this sell out show by off-Broadway playwright Chris Craddock.

Roll With It - Take a ride on the absurd side of wild and enter the world of Maggie Nuttall as she takes you through true stories of calamity and random acts of violence with the humor and dexterity of a wide-eyed child.

T-O-T-A-L-L-Y! - In this totally powerful theater piece you will witness Kimleigh as a young cheerleader transform into a woman who embraces her inner superhero as she reclaims her sexuality and lives as a whole, healthy woman! You will Cheer for M--O-R-E!

¼ Life Crisis - A dynamic one person show taking the audience on an energetic journey of a young professional as she works to establish her career, hold onto her dreams, drown out the voices of parents, peers and friends, to eventually discover the importance of claiming yourself and being true to who you are.

Bonne Nuit Poo Poo - Max, Maxi and the Operator fight for their survival in this action-packed comic-erotic end times fantasy featuring live video stream, text, dance and spectacle.

Floundering About (in an age of terror) - Floundering About (in an age of terror) is a coming-of-age story about growing up in a paranoia-filled, post-9/11 D.C. suburb, an orange alert world where only duct tape and oxygen masks can stop the evildoers.

Kill the Band - KILL THE BAND IS THE ORIGINAL, COMEDY ROCK AND ROLL, ANTI-CABARET! Coinciding with the release of their first concept album, KILL THE BAND takes you on a cleverly comedic, musically theatrical trip through the band's breakdowns and breakthrough. Free CD with every ticket!

LATE NIGHTS WITH THE BOYS: confessions of a leather bar chanteuse - With delightful and poignant tales of a Southern Songstress and her gay family, Alex Bond and David Carson read selections from Ms. Bond’s novel and transport you to Dallas 1977, a magical time before HIV/AIDS, but not before ignorance and prejudice. A favorite at the 2008 San Francisco Fringe and the 2009 Fresh Fruit Festival.

Legs and All - A physical exploration of limits, perspective and chocolate cake. Rooted in physical comedy and set to music, it takes a magical look at the mundane where two people stumble into the extraordinary. It peeks at human loneliness and hits up against reality's glass ceiling to poke about in the breathing space beyond.

No Traveler - In a narcissistic attempt to win her family's attention, Abigail decides to perform the greatest stunt of all- attempted suicide. When her childish venture turns into unexpected reality, Abigail finds herself trapped in purgatory - a warped version of her apartment with two exits. Heaven or Hell. As a result of her foolish mistake, there is atonement and penance to be paid... and time is running out.

Ramblings of a Gentleman Scumbag - Lucky Chengs Balloon man, delusional comic, and man of no God tries to justify 34 years of poor life choices and degeneracy. Profiled in Playgirl, FHM Magazine, Time-Out NY Magazine, Murdock is not your Father’s balloon man. A straight man in a gay world, a feminist in the sex industry, a ridiculous man in a ridiculous world.

tenderpits - TENDERPITS tells the part-autobiographical, part-fictionalized story of a young man's immigration from Canada to New York City- and of his realization that he is, in fact, a wizard. From the creators of ART'S HEART (Winner, Outstanding Solo Show FringeNYC 2009) comes a sick new show about identity, magic and armpits. Do you believe?

Vodka Shoes - Rather than abuse her, Leslie’s alcoholic father would buy her shoes, drag race the lawnmower, and burn the neighbor’s bills, while her mother managed a doomed Christian bookstore and prayed in tongues over Leslie’s ailing sister. Leslie’s storytelling navigates a humorously tragic journey through childhood with frighteningly endearing characters.