In honor of Turkey Day: A short list of the people we are thankful for at PFTC

Over here at PFTC, there is so much to be thankful for. Here's a very short list of some of the people who have said "yes" to PFTC. We couldn't have done it with out you guys. Warm wishes to you all on your Thanksgiving!

Love,
Diane, Erin, and Ross

Darren Mallett, Alex Kaplan, Lauren Connolly, Ariana Shore, Katie McClellan, Joshua Robinson, Jonathan Cody White, Niki Budnick, Nikki Mirasola, Karen Marshall, Eric Schwartz, Mike Gurrieri, Anthony Comis, Sara Andreas, Harmony Stempel, Molly Stoller, Robby Sandler, Melanie Zooey, Courtney Smith, Dahee Kim, Bekah Hernandez, Alda Leung, Jose Luaces, Jillian Watson, Alex Numeroff, Glen De Kler, Stephen Gelpi, Randall Pollard, John Bixler, Panicked Productions, Thomas Recktanwald, Lauren Kirby, Kelly and Lindsey, Rachel Park, Elliot Crown, Brittany Vaughan, Whitney Fincher Gelpi, Sus and Chlo on the Go, IndieTheatreNow, Kyle Axman, Pearl Taylor, Bar 82, Joseph Rende, Brett and the City, Jenny Dunne, Erin Rashbaum, Sue Smith, Anthony Hollock, Alex Paige, Clyde Voce, Chris Harbur, Eddie Austin, Nichole Yannetty, Rebekah Voss, Lindsey Gentile, FringeNYC, Erin McDonald, The Austin family, The Zelenka family, The Evans family, Brad Bauner, Kim David, JD Salinger, Kristen Hamill, Cory Sylvester, Professor Thom's, Kelly Swindall, Tim McCann, Nick Cobey, Professor Thom's, Holly Williams, FringeNYC, Gizzy's, and many many more.

Here's to friendship and PFTC plans for the future

“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”
― William Shakespeare

Happy Halloween from PFTC!

It's been an exciting Fall for PFTC.

Here are all the FUN places you can find us:

ONLINE... Two PFTC plays are published and available for purchase on IndieTheatreNow

Finger Paint: by Erin Austin and Ross Evans
-Martin Denton of nytheatre.com calls it “sexy, funny, and intriguing”!
http://www.indietheaternow.com/Play/PlayDetail/171
and
FIT: by Erin Austin
-Selected by IndieTheatreNow as one of 11 top Fringe 2011 picks!
http://www.indietheaternow.com/Play/PlayDetail/172

NYC... Check out Venus in Fur on Broadway. Assistant directed by PFTC co-artistic director Ross Evans

Hong Kong... Fit actor Harmony Stempel is a Timeout Magazine Top Five Pick for her one-woman show in the Hong Kong Fringe Festival

On Set.. Company members Darren Mallett, Ariana Shore, Alex Kaplan, and Lindsay Gentile are shooting episodes of "Brett and the City". Coming soon to a computer near you!

FINALLY, get ready for a new season filled with the launch of PFTC's Book Club, exciting collaborations and a return of Shakespeare’s Sons and Daughters.

www.plasticflamingo.org

AND DON'T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK and FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @PFTCo

Fit at Fringe: A smash hit!

PFTC WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR MAKING FIT: A new play a SMASH HIT
AT THE 2011 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL.

Hear what the critics had to say -

"Austin’s dialogue, Ross Evans’s direction and three fine actresses keep things interesting and unexpected"
-Heather Lee Rodgers, nytheatre.com

"A high level of writing and acting, compassionate direction, and a live string trio playing traditional Scottish songs combine to create an original and involving look at three generations of women.' *BACKSTAGE CRITICS PICK
-Robert Windeler, Backstage

In addition, Fit was selected by Nytheatre.com to be a part of their Best of the NYC Fringe series. We are proud to announce Erin Austin’s play Fit will be published with IndieTheatreNow this fall.


Also, look for a past PFTC hit appearing on IndieTheatre Now soon. More details on all of this coming soon.

Time is Ticking!

As I write this, there are only 32 hours left to donate to Plastic Flamingo's World Premiere Production of Fit: A New Play.

Now is your chance to help keep PFTC creating theatre for years to come!
It's also just a good time to click on this link and see our awesome video about Plastic Flamingo. Thank you again Darren Mallett.

We have some unbelievable donors. Join them, score some music from the show, and nab a t-shirt all while making Flamingos happy. What a win for all!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/10200831/plastic-flamingo-presents-fit-a-new-play

Pictures from the Fit Marketing Video Shoot

Some fun stills from our Fit marketing video shoot.
Featuring:
Lauren Connolly
Harmony Stempel
and
Molly Stoller

Nytheatre.com checks out Fit

Nytheatre.com asks us about Fit and we spill.

Nytheatre: What does your show sound like?

Erin Austin: Jonathan Cody White has arranged some gorgeous modern takes on traditional Celtic tunes that are performed live by our actors and musicians in Fit. The audience hears this play through the ears of Mary, the show's protagonist. She is a twenty year old American woman in Scotland for the first time. The resulting sound is Celtic, mystical, and foreign tinged with a modern American feel.


NyT: People who like your show would also like which famous movie or tv show?

EA: Fit has the sexy Scottish slums appeal of Trainspotting. It deals with addiction and mental disorders in a similar fashion to Showtime's Nurse Jackie- with humor. And if you like plays that are just a step to the left of realism- where the magical and the musical can happen, you will enjoy Fit.

NyT: Your show is the only one in 2011 FringeNYC that...

EA: is about the power of Celtic Women – raving influences in the hearts and minds of men and future generations.

NyT: Groucho, Chico, Harpo, or Zeppo?

EA: Harpo. Just like that Marx brother with his harp, in Fit we use music to make you laugh. Hopefully we also use music to make you think and keep you entertained.


Read the full interview at http://www.nytheatre.com/fnycpreview.aspx?s=12960

Plastic Flamingo is bringing Fit: A New Play to the New York International Fringe Festival.

Want to become a part of the NYC Indie Theatre Scene?
Want to help bring Fit to life on the NYC stage?
Want to keep Plastic Flamingo thriving for years to come?

Then Check out our video and DONATE NOW!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/10200831/plastic-flamingo-presents-fit-a-new-play

Every Dollar Counts!

ANNOUNCING OUR FRINGE NYC DATES AND VENUE

Fit will make it’s World Premiere at Teatro LATEA

107 Suffolk St. 2nd Floor
Btw RIVINGTON and DELANCEY

FIT PERFORMANCE DATES

Wednesday 8/17 @ 2:00 pm
Thursday 8/18 @ 6:15 pm
Friday 8/19 @ 9:15 pm
Thursday 8/25 @ 2:00 pm
Saturday 8/27 @ 9:30 pm

For more information and to check out our newest video visit us at
http://www.plasticflamingo.org/productions.html

Kelly and Lindsey in the NYIT Festival!

Kelly and Lindsey are funny. You know this from their youtube videos, their open mic nights, and the notes they leave in your gym locker.

Now you can see them in the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Kelly and Lindsey Do New York: A non lesbian love story opens this Sunday (7/17) Also it is directed by PFTC's ROSS EVANS.

I'm asking these women the tough questions.
Erin: You guys have been performing together for quite a while. How and when did you meet?

Lindsey: I met Kelly about 3 years ago at an improv class at the Upright Citizens brigade. It was level 101 and she had the most disgusting mouth in the class. Seriously would not stop talking about doodie. What a monster.
Kelly: that's interesting, because when I heard her foul mouth I remember thinking, "wow she's beautiful". It was then that I fell in love.


E: Do you ever argue when you are coming up with material/writing?

L: We don't argue actually. We talk about what would be funnier, sometimes having a difference in opinion and we get it on our feet to see what is funnier. We usually agree on what we are writing because it is so US.
K: Lindsey will throw a line out that's very Lindsey and I will throw a line out that is super Kelly and it just kind of works.
L: Kelly still wants to bring back the German Doctors, which were characters in our first show and THEY DID NOT WORK. PLEASE tell her they did not work.
K: YOU HOLD YOUR TONGUE.


E:Who are the funniest comedians we should be paying attention to these days?

L: We love local artists like Ophira Eisenberg, Adam Wade, Tom Shillue and Ali Wong.
K: Get into it!

E: Your show focuses a lot on dating and love in NYC. So, what is the best way for a guy to pick up girl in a bar?

L: I don't have a clue because men don't talk to me. They actually run away from me. Because I am a troll with branch hands. So all I can say is, if you want something GO FOR IT.
K: But don't be creepy

E: You guys are babes, any beauty secrets for us?

L: Hmmm, i think the key to good hair is not brushing it. I seriously DO NOT brush my hair. I didn't have a brush until my mom left hers here last time she was in town.
K: We also bathe in the blood of virgins to keep our youth


E:If you have to compare yourself to another duo in show biz who would it be and why?

L: We like to say we are like Lucy and Ethel meet Ren and Stimpy.
K: We definitely get our poop jokes from Ren and Stimpy.
L: And Kelly has fleas.

E: Are your parents coming to the show? Is it weird to make sex jokes in front of your parents?

L: Yes, our parents are coming to the show. Actually our entire families are coming... even my cute little nana. We are both a little concerned about the big black dildo, but our parents are pretty cool and I think they will totally feel confident about paying our college tuitions and we are writing a show about trying to get laid.
K: I'm still pretty concerned about the big black dildo.

E: Any advice for artists who want to write and perform their own work?

L: It's tough, it's a lot of work. But just think, you are in control, it's your baby, and you have the choice whether you should abort it or keep it.
K: This is why we must support organizations like planned parenthood.... wait, what was the question?

E: What is your best "how many does it take to screw in a light bulb" joke?
L: How many comedians does it take to screw in a lightbulb? I don't know but what are you doing later? Wanna make out?

Get tickets and join me at the show at http://www.midtownfestival.org/ I'll be sitting by Lindsey's nana.

More photos from our fundraising party

Here are some more delightful pictures from our past event. If you missed it and want to support PFTC visit our kickstarter site and donate today!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/10200831/plastic-flamingo-presents-fit-a-new-play

Plastic Flamingo and K & L PartAAY

Fun. Fun.... Fun.
Plastic Flamingo Fundraiser with Kelly and Lindsey. Comedy, music, and booze.
Photos by Niki Budnick
See all of our photos from the party on our facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Plastic-Flamingo-Theatre-Company/95145323755

Our friends at Panicked Productions get absurd!

Not to brag, but we have cool friends. Case in point, our former classmates/partners in theatre crime are producing Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead in the Midtown International Fringe Festival this month. And here is the twist- they are using an all female cast. Cool. Anyways. I wrangled Glenn De Kler, director of R&G away from rehearsal for five minutes and got the real answers on the show- Panicked's take on the modern classic, Stoppard's idea of "cool", and how The Big Lebowski and Shakespeare are related.

EA: R & G is a really difficult play. Just ask 10th grader Erin in English class. What themes or ideas in this play made you want to bring it to life?

GDK:I also read this play for the first time in High School. I remember I loved it right away, but it was purely for the rapid-fire comedic banter, and the farcical energy of the whole thing. It wasn’t until my slightly more brooding college years when I revisited it, that I really appreciated the existential layers. I've always been interested in the “absurdist” genre, which immediately appealed to me because of the name alone, and the idea that life and the whole pretentious intellectual pursuit of finding the ultimate meaning of life is, well, absurd.

EA: Gender role reversal. I love it. Were there obstacles in this directorial choice inherent in the script or was it smooth sexual identity sailing?

GDK: The identies in the play are so fluid already. The other characters confuse Rosencrantz and Guildenstern with each other, and they even get mixed up themselves. We're also having the Tragedians play all the Hamlet characters. So, there's a fair amount of identity confusion inherent in the show. I told all our actors at the beginning that I didn't want them to play men, we're going to keep all the same pronouns and play the parts naturally. When we first applied for the rights, I was a little concerned that we wouldn't get approved because of the gender reversal, even though I felt that it was still in the spirit of the play. In the end though, Mr. Stoppard felt the same way, or, at least his literary agent did.

EA: The great thing about absurdism is that it can be portrayed in so many styles, tones, etc. What kind of production should we expect to see from Panicked?

GDK: A quote that I came across when I was doing my first research for this show was an observation Tom Stoppard made. He said he'd seen numerous productions of this show and two of them were failures. Those two productions did not treat the show as a comedy. I want to stick close to what made me love this show the first time I encountered it, the Laurel & Hardy/Martin & Lewis energy of R & G. I mean I love the existentialist metaphors, but I don't want to focus on that. Those ideas are all inherent in the text, and those fans will get them. I want everyone to have a good time, so we're going to "keep the laughs coming too fast to ponder the nature of existence."

EA: R& G elaborates on two characters that we don't get to know too much about in Hamlet. What short lived or barely there characters come to mind in popular culture: movies, literature, plays, etc. that you would like to see star in an existential riff on their original brief roles?

GDK: Wow. I barely know where to begin. One of the first people that comes to mind is Donnie from The Big Lebowski. Now, most people would assume that he is a main character, but it isn't until his eulogy that I learned he was a surfer. I knew all along that he was a good bowler, and a good man, but what else didn't we know about Theodore Donald Kerabastos? Also Bluto from Animal House, again, someone that seems like a main character, and even delivers one of the most rousing calls to action in cinematic history, but in the end we're left wondering: "Who were you John Blutarsky?" Perhaps it would be more impressive for me to say I'd like to know more about Charles Foster Kane, but, there it is.

EA: Like many famous and successful actor/director duos, you are directing your wife: the lovely and talented Jessica De Kler. What is that process like?

GDK: Admittedly, I was a little concerned about what that would be like, but it's turned out to be a complete joy. She may not have the confidence in my organizational abilities, or my tidiness around the house, but she definitely knows how dedicated I am to storytelling and has confidence in my vision for the show. She was also a little apprehensive at making a return to the stage after nearly six years, but I had complete faith in her and campaigned for a few months for her to take on the role. She' gotten right back on the bike, like I knew she would, and she really shines It's been great to be able share in this thing that we both love so much.

EA: Tell us about Panicked Productions. Why the name? What is your mission? And what is next?

GDK: Panicked Productions was born in 2006 when we did a revival of Boys' Life at Ensemble Studio Theater, in a space that we got for free because it wasn't air conditioned. We came up with the name because we were feeling pretty panicked at the time, and it was originally going to be a placeholder until we thought of something else. But once we were finished we had all fallen in love with it, so it became the official name we registered. Panicked has and will always be dedicated to providing opportunities to emerging theater artists. That includes us at the moment, but when we inevitably become outrageously successful, we'll have to find another way to produce our works. Panicked will always be about cultivating the next generation of theater.

As for what's next, it's an exciting time because R&G is the first half of our first two show season. Coming in the fall is a show called Follow the Leader. We challenged six playwrights, including a couple, ahem, Flamingos, to create scenes based on the word "cult", leaving the interpretation entirely up to the playwright. The results have been really diverse and interesting, and we can't wait to launch into production right on the heels of this show.

For more information on Panicked Productions visit:http://www.panickedproductions.com/
To get tickets to see Rosencrantz and Guildenstern visit: http://www.midtownfestival.org/

Have fun with Kickstarter and help us make a play!

It's official. You can now give us money!



Plastic Flamingo Theatre Company is taking Fit a play by Erin Austin, directed by Ross Evans, to the New York International Fringe Festival in August 2011.

Fit is a play about three generations of women, all at the age of twenty. Mary tends to her grieving grandfather, Fiona grapples with motherhood, and Lauren prepares to flee. Celtic music, dresses, and mental disorders pass through all three women. Will this granddaughter, mother, and grandmother, all at the age of twenty, overcome their ghosts and find a good fit? Austin's play celebrates the tradition of Celtic music and the uniquely comical and often mystical culture of Scotland. Also, it explores the deeply rooted psychological emotions tied into a woman's quest for beauty and physical perfection- emotions that defy age, time, and country.

While every member of our cast and crew are working gratis, we still need funds for festival fees, marketing, costumes, lighting and set.

PARTY with Kelly & Lindsey and Plastic Flamingo!

Come out and party and support Plastic Flamingo and Kelly & Lindsey!
Help us bring our two productions to the New York stage this summer:
K&L are at The Midtown International Theatre Festival with their show Kelly and Lindsey Do New York: A non-lesbian love story
and
Plastic Flamingo will present Fit: A New Play by Erin Austin and Directed by Ross Evans at Fringe NYC.

LIVE MUSIC!
COMEDY!
RAFFLES!
SILENT AUCTION!!! (SHHHHH!!!)

$15 FROM 7-8PM
OPEN BAR FROM 7-8!!!!!
$10 AFTER 8PM

Who knew supporting the arts could be so fun??

PLUS: A portion of the proceeds go to disaster relief in the Midwest!!!

Check us out at
http://kellyandlindsey.com/
and
http://plasticflamingo.org/

Fit: A New Play at Fringe

Fit will be premiering at The New York International Fringe Festival in August.

More details to come. But for now check out our listing on the FringeNYC website. http://www.fringenyc.org/basic_page.php?ltr=F

Stay tuned for theater location and dates.

Aaaaand here is our logo! Thanks to our artist Danielle Riechers and our graphic designer Alda Leung.

Season Wrap-Up

Well guys, PFTC has officially ended is first real season. And what a season it was.

We began with the "Get a Clue" Festival at Bar 82 in November. We brought together artists of all kinds for two weeks of crazy ten minute play making.

In March, we moved to Under St. Mark's Theater where we did a reading of Fit by Erin Austin- a play that was accepted into the NYC Fringe Festival and will be performed this August!

Following, Fit was a reading of Team Awesome by Ross Evans. And it was...awesome. (USM)

May was all about Single's Night. 7 writers, 7 solo plays, and a sold out show!(USM)

Get ready for Fit this summer. We also have a couple of surprises up our sleeves.

Singles Night ONE WEEK from TODAY!

Join us for an eclectic night of short plays by:
Erin Austin
Brad Bauner
Ross Evans
Lindsey Gentile
Kimberly Lew
Brett Sanders
Rebekah Voss
That remind us that there is no I in team, but there is a ME.

Featuring:
Jenny Dunne
Lindsey Gentile
Nick Hardin
Alex Kaplan
Joseph Rende
Brett Sanders
Pearl Taylor
Directed by:
Darren Mallett and Diane Zelenka

Doors open at 6:30. Bar opens at 6:30. Show at 7.
$5 at the door

Seating is limited. To secure a spot email
us at plasticflamingotheatre@gmail.com

PFTC presents Fit: A New Play at The New York International Fringe Festival!

It's official. The Plastic Flamingo Theatre Company will present Fit: A New Play by Erin Austin in The New York International Fringe Festival this August.

There will be Celtic music, laughter, and Scottish accents that will blow your mind. So get ready for an exciting summer from the Flamingos right in line with the paint filled success of Finger Paint! (Backstage.com's Critic's Choice for FringeNYC 2009)

Make sure to catch all the PFTC fun as we bring Fit to life.
Follow us on twitter. http://twitter.com/#!/PFTCo
Friend us on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Plastic-Flamingo-Theatre-Company/95145323755
Check out our website. plasticflamingo.org

TEAM AWESOME pictures

Team Awesome

Written By Ross Evans
Directed by Rachel Park
SM: Bekah Hernandez
Featuring:
Sara Andreas
Erin Austin
Michael Gurrieri
Joshua Robinson


Photography By Niki Budnick
http://nikileighphotography.com/

Team Awesome

PLASTIC FLAMINGO THEATRE COMPANY
INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A STAGED READING OF

TEAM AWESOME (A PLAY IN VERSE)
BY ROSS EVANS

MONDAY APRIL 25TH

PLEASE ENJOY THE BAR AT THE THEATRE @ 6:30

READING BEGINS AT 7 @UNDER ST. MARKS
94 ST. MARKS PLACE [1]
BETWEEN 1ST AVENUE

ELLIOT'S WRITING. JOSHUA'S POETICALLY
TRANSCRIBING. NAOMI'S PLAYFULLY DELIGHTING. WHILE ADRIENNE IS IGNITING WHAT MIGHT THROW THE WHOLE BALANCE OUT OF WHACK. TEAM AWESOME
(A PLAY IN VERSE) IS A LINGUSTICAL, FAMILIAL ATTACK._

FEATURING: SARA ANDREAS*, ERIN AUSTIN*, MICHAEL GURRIERI*, AND JOSHUA ROBINSON

STAGE MANAGER: BEKAH HERNANDEZ

DIRECTED BY RACHEL PARK

*DENOTES MEMBERS OF ACTOR'S EQUITY ASSOCIATION

THE READING IS FREE, BUT SEATING IS LIMITED.

FOR YOUR RESERVATION PLEASE EMAIL US AT
PLASTICFLAMINGOTHEATRE@GMAIL.COM

www.plasticflamingo.org

Spoken Word, Team Awesome, and all that

So apparently April is National Poetry Month. We couldn't have picked a better time to bring you the world premiere of Team Awesome- a play written entirely in verse.

Ross first introduced me to spoken word poetry about 2 and a 1/2 years ago. He got me watching a lot of Def Jam poetry. (This one is my favorite he showed me.) I dare you not to watch it and smile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZsmneEtdWU
Of course NYC is the epicenter for almost all art forms. (Yes, I'm a snob.) So, we started seeing some live spoken word, slam poetry, and other forms of rhyme-age. Here are some of the best places to check out live poetry in the city.

Nuyorican Poet's Cafe: The Nuyorican presents groundbreaking works of literature, music, theater, performance art, poetry slam, hip hop, visual art and champions established as well as rising artists from every background imaginable.
http://www.nuyorican.org/
Bowery Poetry Club: Poetry, Comedy, Theatre, Beer, Repeat: Poetry, Comedy, Theatre, Beer.
http://www.bowerypoetry.com/
KGB Bar: Admission is free, drinks are cheap and strong, and the level of excellence is such that KGB has been named best literary venue in New York City by New York Magazine, the Village Voice, and everyone else who bestows these awards of recognition.
http://www.kgbbar.com

And of course, check out Team Awesome on 4/25 at Under St. Mark's. It's a great play and I'm honored to be a part of it and have our company bring it to life next week.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=137748046297458

yours in rhyme and rhythm,

ea

Photos from our Fit reading

Alright guys, I am no photographer of any sort. However, I took pictures of wonderful actors. In case you missed the reading, here are some rehearsal shots of Fit.
By Erin Austin
Featuring: Anthony Comis*, Lauren Connolly, Elliot Crown*, Joseph Rende, Harmony Stempel, Molly Stoller
Musical Direction: Jonathan Cody White
Directed by Ross Evans

Interview with Sara Andreas

Sara Andreas is currently performing in Catch Me If You Can at the Neil Simon Theater. She was recently seen on the First National Tour of Legally Blonde (u/s Serena, Margot, Pilar, Brooke), and is a founding member of The Plastic Flamingo Theater Company. She took a few moments to catch us on up on her Broadway debut.


Ross Evans: Can you tell us a little about Catch Me If You Can and your involvement?

Sara Andreas: It's based off the movie with the same name (sans the musical part of course). I am swinging the show, which means I am not on stage every night, I am just there in case someone gets injured, or falls ill, or is on vacation, etc...

Ross Evans: So as a swing, how many roles does that mean you cover?

Sara Andreas: I cover 10 tracks in the show.

Ross Evans: Wow. That's insane. Memorizing that many tracks has to be one of the toughest jobs in all of theater. For which part are you most excited to go on? Which are you most dreading?

Sara Andreas: There are three tracks in the show that are the belt your face off black girl tracks. Wait, is that not PC?

Ross Evans: We will allow it.

Sara Andreas: Good. Originally, they scared the crap out of me. But funnily enough for the past two weeks, I've been on for one of those tracks, and it's been SO fun! I mean don't get me wrong, I was scared s***-less the first night I went on but now it's fun.

Ross Evans: Being un-PC is fine, but we will edit out the swearing.

Sara Andreas: Fair.

Ross Evans: Now, between them, your creative team shares 11 Tony's can you tell us what's it's like working with such theater Royalty?

Sara Andreas: It's f**** amazing!

Ross Evans: Swearing.

Sara Andreas: Sorry. I don't think I have an intelligent enough vocabulary to describe it properly. First off, Jack O'Brien is a genius! The way he describes things is amazing! Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman are brilliant as well, and the coolest people you'll ever meet! And well Jerry, let's just say I am obsessed with him! The way he creates really astounds me, he has a hundred ideas for every section of the show and 99% are good ones. He's so good at telling the story through dance, and so fun and wonderful to be around. All of them work so well together, it's really astounding!

Ross Evans: Sounds like quite an experience. So, working on a new musical is always a daunting task, can you tell us how the show has changed from it's first rehearsal until now?

Sara Andreas: It's actually changed quite a bit since rehearsal started. Numbers have been completely cut out of the show, choreography is constantly being changed, as well as scenes and songs. Since we're still in previews we have rehearsal every morning from 12-5, where we change entire numbers and implement the new changes in the show that night.

Ross Evans: And then re-memorize those changes for 10 different tracks?

Sara Andreas: Exactly.

Ross Evans: You're a rock star.

Sara Andreas: I know.

Ross Evans: Can you tell us what it was like stepping into a Broadway theater, and thinking "I get to perform here every night?!".

Sara Andreas: Probably one of the best feelings I've ever felt. Even better was the moment right before I ran onstage my first night on. I almost started crying (out of happiness obviously) and then realized I had an entire show to do, so I better suck it up!

Ross Evans: You only get that moment once, and I can't even imagine how special it must feel. Now to the tough stuff -- With such an exciting season on Broadway this year, can you give us three reasons (besides seeing you) to catch Catch Me if you Can?

Sara Andreas: My favorite thing about the show is that it's a father and son love story. And not in the creepy catholic church kind of way. It's a relationship you never really see addressed in musical theater and Norbert and Aaron, are really quite amazing. Also the choreography and music is nailing it! It's a really fun show!

Ross Evans: Finally, now that you are a big Broadway star, are you still pumped to do PFTC shows for little to no money? (We need it in writing)

Sara Andreas: Dzuh, as long as you give me more then three lines Ross!

Ross Evans: Not to worry. I wrote you a new scene today. Well, we couldn't be happier for you, Sara. We are all proud as can be at Plastic Flamingo, and can't wait to check out your Broadway debut.


To purchase tickets to Catch Me If You Can visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist, or/1515546?camefrom=CFC_NED_CATCH_TICKETS, call (877)250- 2929, or go to the box office at Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street)

Plastic Flamingo Theatre Presents Fit

FIT
by Erin Austin

MONDAY MARCH 28th at 7 pm
@ UNDER ST MARK'S
94 ST. MARKS PLACE
BETWEEN 1ST AVENUE & AVENUE A

Three generations of women, Celtic music, and a mystical meeting. Fit is about the identity of beauty… and the beauty of identity.

Featuring: Anthony Comis*, Lauren Connolly, Elliot Crown*, Joseph Rende, Harmony Stempel, Molly Stoller

Musical Direction: Jonathan Cody White

Directed by Ross Evans

*denotes members of Actor's Equity Association

SEATING IS LIMITED. FOR YOUR RESERVATION PLEASE EMAIL US AT

PLASTICFLAMINGOTHEATRE@GMAIL.COM

www.plasticflamingo.org

Join us after the reading for a drink next door at Vbar St. Marks!
http://vbar.net/vbarstmarks/

Unofficial Offices: Gizzi's

First of all, we have no idea how to pronounce the name of this coffee shop. The mystery lies in that first elusive letter. Is it a G like in the word "guesture"? Is it a G like in the word "Guinness"? The Frat boy in me really hopes it's the first kind of G. And that's how the Flamingos pronounce it.

Gizzi's is the greatest coffee shop for a theatre company meeting ever. Trust us, we've tried most of them.
http://www.gizzisnyc.com/


Here's a list of why we love working/meeting/and spending time at good old Gizzi's.

* 's denote the bonuses that for whatever reason do NOT apply to Ross Evans.
-Free Wi-fi
-* Friendly service. They will even bring your food/coffee to you.
-They have a flat screen TV that played muted silent films and cartoons.
-Their "large" cup of coffee comes in a soup bowl with a handle. I don't joke about these things.
- They play a fantastic Fiona Apple-heavy mix.
-They have amazing chocolate croissants. * They heat them up for you for extra great-ness.
-Super location in the W. village. En route back to the subway station you have to pass the pet store on 6th avenue with the puppies in the window.

It's UM's showcase week..it's PFTC's FOUR year anniversary

So the UM showcase is today. Break legs, you talented kids, you. More info here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/UMiami-NYC-Showcase/129878253747805

A performance like this makes old people (us) nostalgic. Here are a couple of pictures of us during our showcase week. March 2007: This was the first time Plastic Flamingo hit NYC as a unit. Four years later we are bigger, more opinionated, and still great friends. That's worth a celebration.

Captions from top picture to bottom:
*Warming up inside the Time's Square McDonald's post MTC's brilliant production of Blackbird.
*Student rush seats to In The Heights at the late 37 Art's Theater.
*Snow in the village. Back when we still took pictures of snow...
*The Slaughtered Lamb
*Priceless-ness