| A Celebration of Positivity! | |
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| NYC based Indie Theatre Companies, Rising Sun Performance Company, Here We Go Festival and Dirty Laundry Theatre Company announce an online performance collaboration to raise funds for the medical recovery of their mutual theatrical collaborator and friend Federica Borlenghi. A Celebration of Positivity! A One Night Online Fundraiser Event. Thursday August 20th at 7PM Performance. 9PM Post Event Happy Hour & Trivia Akia Squitieri (Founding Artistic Director, Rising Sun Performance Company), Maera Daniel Hagage (Founding Artistic Director, Dirty Laundry Theatre Company) and Jennifer Atkinson (Literary Manager, Here We Go Festival) made a joint announcement today: “We are excited to combine our theatrical forces and resources to produce a one night online theatrical event to support our friend and artistic colleague Federica Borlenghi’s medical recovery. During this difficult time, we all need to support each other more than ever. We look forward to a joyous event that centers around healing and positivity.” On Thursday July 9th in the early evening, Federica Borlenghi was involved in a severe skateboarding accident in Mason, Ohio. She hit the top right portion of her head on a concrete bicycle path and was rushed by ambulance to the hospital. She was placed on sedatives and a ventilator to keep her airways clear and flown by helicopter to Cincinnati, Ohio to receive additional treatment. She has since been released and is in physical and cognitive therapy programs, while her prognosis is good, she is without health insurance and has insurmountable medical bills . Her full recovery is of paramount concern, however, the cost of these life-saving services is staggering. As an Italian international on a student visa living within the United States, Federica is not covered by typical insurance plans and must pay for medical bills upfront. This is a daunting task for anyone - especially for a young 24-year-old graduate like Federica . Every dollar donated will go directly to Federica's hospital bill and subsequent therapy at an off-site location. Absolving this monstrous bill will help Federica continue her dream of directing and producing theater within the United States and assure a bright future unencumbered by medical debt. More information about Federica and her Go Fund Me Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/federica-borlenghi039s-recovery-fund Performers from all three companies will come together to perform songs, theatrical work and poems in a multidisciplinary and international one night online event. The event will be streamed live on Thursday, August 20th at 7PM. Full performer line up to be released next week. Tickets range from $10 to $50. $25 or higher priced ticket holders will also have access to a special online happy hour & Trivia immediately following the performance. Additional information, tickets, donation links and medical information: http://risingsunnyc.com/a-celebration-of-positivity-a-fundraiser-for-federica-borlenghi.html About the Companies Rising Sun Performance Company, led by Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, is a vital part of the Indie Theatre landscape; being one of the longest running ensemble companies at their producing level in NYC. Founded in September of 2001, RSPC is dedicated to producing ensemble-based work. It is run by artists for artists to allow them to create their own opportunities instead of their opportunities creating them. RSPC is the full-time artistic home for a wide range of theatre artists, including actors, writers, directors, designers, singers, dancers & arts administrators. Resident Artists are a combination of Emerging, Mid-Career & Veteran Artists – with Off-Off, Off, Regional and Broadway credits. Each ensemble member brings their own unique training, talents and aesthetic to the group. In addition to the permanent ensemble, they have a rotating roster of local, national and international guest artists who work with the company on a show-to-show basis. 2020 marks RSP’s 19th producing season, culminating in over 1000 productions, performances, readings, workshops and events. This includes the development of countless NYC and World debut plays, musical cabaret series, free outdoor performances, children's theatre, immersive themed theatrical experiences and its trademark revivals, including sold out critically acclaimed hits including "BUG" by Tracy Letts and "The Glory of Living" by Rebecca Gilman. RSPC has been Artist in Residence at Horse TRADE Theater Group, The Field’s Far Space, Hosteling International, Space on White & Governors Island. RSP has received 9 New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominations, 37 PCTF Nominations and 13 Awards from Planet Connections Theatre Festivity and is a 5-time FRIGID NY Festival Award Winner. Additional info can be found at www.risingsunnyc.com Social Handle: @RisingSunNYC ((FB/IG/Twitter) HERE WE GO is a Site-Specific Production Company based in New York City. Our mission is to provide early-career artists with opportunities to develop and showcase their creativity and talents. We stage performances in non-traditional venues, creating work that is intriguing for both performing arts enthusiasts and non-habitual theater goers. We present authentic, multidisciplinary and original content as well as offering a networking platform for emerging artists. We are committed to making independent theater more accessible for both audiences and artists. We provide our featured artists with financial, as well as artistic and production support. In addition, many of our shows are based on a pay-what-you-can ticketing model, opening our shows up to a wider audience. HERE WE GO is mostly known for its biannual site-specific festival. Each iteration is built around a specific location. Creative teams are tasked to stage their pieces in a manner that interacts with the environment in innovative ways. For more information: www.herewegofestival.com Social Handle: @herewegofestival (FB/IG) Dirty Laundry Theatre is a New York City based theatre production company, founded by Israeli-American artists. Our company seeks to raise consciousness, encourage a broad discussion and challenge the status quo through exploration and embracement of the cultural differences NYC offers. We do so by shedding light on human angels, bringing to life narratives which are not typically represented in popular culture. For more information: www.dirtylaundrytheatre.org Social Handle: @Dirtylaundrytheatre (FB/IG) |
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