FringeNYC XIV opened August 13, 2010 with vigor and enthusiasm. One of the first plays to rush through the weekend gates on August 14th, was the revival of Felipe Ossa’s Monetizing Emma, which premiered at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity 2009. Through the 2009 festival, the play has already been recognized with awards for "Outstanding Playwriting for a New Script of a Play" (Felipe Ossa), "Outstanding Direction" (Leah Bonvissuto), and "Outstanding Overall Production of a New Play".

Three of the six cast members received acting awards: James Arden, for his role as Tony D'Orazio, “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play;” Janice Mann, for her role as Colleen, “Outstanding Supporting Actress;” and Daniella Rabbani, as Vanessa, was nominated for “Outstanding Performance in a Featured Role.” The credentials are stacked high for this production, now remounted during the New York International Fringe Festival 2010.

The premise of Ossa’s quirky, dramatic comedy is that an agency, Thackeray Walsh, LLC, will launch an investment and loan opportunity that capitalizes on people’s achievement from High School throughout their adult lives. The face of the project, Emma, serves as one of the teenage guinea pigs in this entrepreneurial venture and must determine the value of her own freedom.

Filled with laughs and good writing, Monetizing Emma is a well-developed and enjoyable FringeNYC show to see this season.

Playing at the HERE – FringeNYC’s Venue #17 - August - Sat 14 @ 9:45 Tue 17 @ 3:45 Thu 19 @ 8 Sun 22 @ 2:30 Wed 25 @ 9:45 – check show times and tickets here. Be sure to check out other shows listed on the FringeNYC main site page. With 200 productions this year, there’s bound to be something that you’ll like in drama, comedy, dance, musicals, puppetry, performance art, magic, clowning, and more.
 

PRODUCTION TEAM

FELIPE OSSA (Playwright), LEAH BONVISSUTO (Director), SERGEI BURBANK (Associate Producer), SHAUNA HORN (Assistant Director), CARLY LEVIN (Production Stage Manager), JASMINE VOGUE PAI (Scenic Designer), LAUREN PARRISH (Lighting Designer), MIRA VEIKLEY (Costume Designer)
 

CAST
JAMES ARDEN* (Tony)
DAWN JAMIESON* (Caroline)
JANICE MANN* (Colleen)
DANIELLA RABBANI* (Vanessa)
TOVAH ROSE (Annie)
NITYA VIDYASAGAR* (Emma)
*appear courtesy of Actors' Equity Association - Equity Approved Showcase