The Orchard Project Presents Variety of Events in Saratoga This Month
On Thursday July 11, contemporary showtunes from works-in-progress musicals, including a performance by Ryan Miller (lead singer of Guster), will be presented at the Tang in conjunction with The Orchard Project. Photo: tang.skidmore.edu.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Orchard Project will present a variety of upcoming events which will allow OP artists to share their works-in-progress with the Saratoga Community.
This summer’s public events include Open Rehearsals and Industry Days, Classical Training Workshops led by Fiasco Theater (July 8 – 11), the annual Orchard Project Summer Arts Festival Weekend (July 11 – 13), and Bloodstock to Broadway (July 24).
The Orchard Project’s company-in-residence, Fiasco Theater Company, will teach several sessions for performers of all ages, making the text of Shakespeare accessible and fun to perform. The four-day intensive is a primer on Fiasco’s approach for rehearsing classical texts most efficiently, effectively and joyfully. Workshops for College-Aged Students + Professionals: Rehearsing Shakespeare take place at Saratoga Arts; Mon – Wed 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Thu 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM from Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11.
Summer Arts Festival: Thursday, July 11 – Saturday, July 13:
Thursday, July 11 at 6 PM:
The Future of Broadway: A Musical Showcase of Contemporary Composers.
Featuring Ryan Miller (Guster), Nick Blaemire, Jesse J. Sanchez, Zack Zadek, Anna Denoia, + more. Upbeat on the Roof @ The Tang; picnic starting at 5:30 PM. Miller is working on a new musical “Safety Not Guaranteed.”
Friday, July 12 at 6 PM:
Work-in-progress sharing by Fiasco Theater Company.
The Haunting of Shirley Jackson: a reading of a new play by Kate Walat. Location + time TBA.
Saturday, July 13 at 7 PM:
Safety Not Guaranteed: a special concert presentation of a new musical premiering in NYC this fall by Nick Blaemire and Ryan Miller of indie rock band Guster. Saratoga Winery.
The Orchard Project is a preeminent artistic development laboratory and accelerator for creators of performance and dramatic stories. Through programs in New York City, Saratoga Springs, and online, the organization inclusively supports and empowers dramatic storytellers from the United States and around the world. Through summer labs and other year-round programs that provide resources including community, accountability, and opportunity for artists at multiple stages of their careers.
More information about all public events is available online on The Orchard Project’s website at www.orchardproject.com.