Archive for the ‘410 [GONE]’ Category

Email from Twenty-One to Seventeen

May 22nd, 2013 | 410 [GONE], Blog | CF Monkey | No Comments

In 410[GONE] by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Cindy Im plays “Twenty- One,” a 21 year old Chinese American woman in search of her brother “Seventeen” (played by Christopher James Cortez). What follows is her opening monologue… (Click to enlarge.)                                     [...]

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Interview with the Playwright: Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig

May 21st, 2013 | 410 [GONE], Blog | CF Monkey | No Comments

by Laura Brueckner Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, born in the U.S. to an Irish-American father and a Taiwanese mother, has a complex and growing body of work that tackles some very difficult themes, including loss, violence, and conflict both between cultures and within the family. Crowded Fire Director of New Works Laura Brueckner catches up with [...]

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Welcome to the Chinese Land of the Dead

May 17th, 2013 | 410 [GONE], Blog | CF Monkey | No Comments

“The Earth’s Deepest Retreat” Whether you are an ancient spirit desiring rest and recreation or a tortured ghost seeking the solace of oblivion, your hosts will provide an experience free from the turbulent memories of previous lifetimes. Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with their personal histories: The Goddess of Mercy [Guan Yin]  Her [...]

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Unlocking 410[GONE]

May 9th, 2013 | 410 [GONE], Blog | CF Monkey | No Comments

Here at Crowded Fire it’s par for the course that marketing a show of ours is going to be kind of tough. Besides the limited funds and the fact that our playwrights are only at the beginning of their journeys to become the next Tennessee Williams and August Wilsons of the 21st Century, we choose [...]

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2013 Tickets on Sale – Extra Savings with Flex Passes

February 12th, 2013 | 410 [GONE], Blog, The Bereaved, The Taming | CF Monkey | No Comments

Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Mainstage Season including:    THE BEREAVED by Thomas Bradshaw - April 4-27, 2013 410[GONE] by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig – June 6-29, 2013 THE TAMING by Lauren Gunderson – October 3 – 26, 2013 We’ve also got an incredible deal for you with the CFT FLEX PASS! PREMIUM Flex Pass – [...]

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2013 Season! Catch it from page to stage…

January 10th, 2013 | 410 [GONE], Blog, Featured, The Bereaved, The Matchbox, The Taming | CF Monkey | 2 Comments

Folks, it’s been an exciting couple of months scurrying around behind the scenes to finalize the Crowded Fire 2013 season, but well worth it. We’re thrilled to announce this line-up of works by some of the most promising and influential playwrights of today! First up in our inaugural season as a Resident Company at the [...]

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