Now that The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children's run as a part of the New York International Fringe Festival and the Fringe Encore Series has come to an end, there's one more way you can enjoy the show. The text itself is now available to be added to your library at Indie Theater Now.
Here's a link to the show's page, with a new author's note.
Only $1.29 to add and read. Enjoy.
About Me
- Freeman
- Matthew Freeman is a Brooklyn based playwright with a BFA from Emerson College. His plays include THE DEATH OF KING ARTHUR, REASONS FOR MOVING, THE GREAT ESCAPE, THE AMERICANS, THE WHITE SWALLOW, AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR, THE MOST WONDERFUL LOVE, WHEN IS A CLOCK, GLEE CLUB, THAT OLD SOFT SHOE and BRANDYWINE DISTILLERY FIRE. He served as Assistant Producer and Senior Writer for the live webcast from Times Square on New Year's Eve 2010-2012. As a freelance writer, he has contributed to Gamespy, Premiere, Complex Magazine, Maxim Online, and MTV Magazine. His plays have been published by Playscripts, Inc., New York Theatre Experience, and Samuel French.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Metrics, Metrics
A valuable look at the role of metrics and funding in the arts from Alexis Clements on Hyperallergic. Give it a read.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Neil Young on what he was hired for
“I work for the muse,” he said. When he swerved into techno and country
after Geffen Records signed him in the early ’80s, Young was accused of
making “unrepresentative” music. He responded by taking a pay cut of
half a million dollars for each of his next three albums. “I’m not here
to sell things. That’s what other people do, I’m creating them. If it
doesn’t work out, I’m sorry; I’m just doing what I do. You hired me to
do what I do, not what you do. As long as people don’t tell me what to
do, there will be no problem.”
From NYTimes.
From NYTimes.
Detroit
Pam and I took in Detroit at Playwrights Horizons this past weekend. Some terrific actors and its very well-staged. Fire. Blood. Meat cooking. Swirling sets. Fun.
But...
Why does the play take place in the 'suburban outer ring of a mid-sized city' if the play is called Detroit? Is it just Detroit of the mind? The Detroit of the soul? Or does it actually take place in Detroit?
I simply wonder. That's all I do.
But...
Why does the play take place in the 'suburban outer ring of a mid-sized city' if the play is called Detroit? Is it just Detroit of the mind? The Detroit of the soul? Or does it actually take place in Detroit?
I simply wonder. That's all I do.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Recycling: How to title your play
Recycling. It's good for the environment. And good for the internet.
Here's a post I wrote in 2007 about How To Name A Play. I thought you might enjoy it. Oh you intangible you.
Here's a post I wrote in 2007 about How To Name A Play. I thought you might enjoy it. Oh you intangible you.
Saturday, September 08, 2012
The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children returns tonight
Our first performance as a part of the Encore Series is at 8pm tonight at the Huron Club at the Soho Playhouse.
There are still a few tickets available!
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children is a part of the Encore Series starting 9/8
Thanks to all who came out (at odd times and in full force) to see The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children. The play received tremendous reviews, played to sold out houses, and received an Award for Overall Excellence in Solo Performance. As the director and co-producer, I couldn't be more happy with the results thus far. As a friend of Matt Trumbull's, I'm just thrilled that so many are coming to appreciate this versatile, charming, warm and utterly unique performer and writer.
There's more good news. The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children's run continues. We're a part of the Encore Series, which runs at the Soho Playhouse during the month of September. We're in the Huron Club, downstairs, which features a bar. If you've seen the show, you'll know easy access to a drink afterwards might appeal.
There are five performances
Saturday 9/8 at 8PM
Sunday 9/16 at 3PM
Sunday 9/23 at 5PM
Wednedsay 9/26 at 8PM
Saturday 9/29 at 8PM
As we sold out our final show at 4:15 in the afternoon, I fully expect 8pm shows and matinees will be full. So getting tickets early? A great idea.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Vote for The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children
Take a few seconds to vote for The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children as the Audience Favorite of FringeNYC 2012.
The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children's final performance
At 4:15pm today, Matthew Trumbull's The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children (which I directed) plays its final performance as a part of the New York International Fringe Festival 2012. The show is a critics pick at Time Out New York, recommended by the New York Press and Newsday and was well-reviewed by Theatermania, among others. More than any of that, of course, is the audience's response. I've been touched to see jaded theater-goers red eyed and smiling after Trumbull's open-hearted performance.
Tickets are no longer available online, but there are often several held back at the door. I certainly hope you'll be able to join us today.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
The press raves about The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children
"[Matthew Trumbull] achieves a masterful balance between the tragedy of loss and the touching moments of humor it can create." Four Stars - Vanessa Thill, Time Out New York
"....beautifully written....what makes the tale so poignant is the amount of detail, peppered with unexpected moments of humor, woven into it. Anyone who has lost a loved one is sure to be moved by the performance..." - Dan Bacalzo, Theatermania
"The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children is a well-written piece and a fine performance." - Jo Ann Rosen, nytheatre.com
"Trumbull's piece chooses only the most important details and keeps you laughing, thinking, and at times crying all in one sitting." - Michael Roderick , One Producer In The City
Matthew Trumbull writes for Backstage
TICKETS
Friday, Aug. 17th, 6:45 PM
Sunday, Aug. 19th, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug 22nd, 5:00 PM
Friday, Aug. 24th, 4:15 PM
TICKETS
Friday, Aug. 17th, 6:45 PM
Sunday, Aug. 19th, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug 22nd, 5:00 PM
Friday, Aug. 24th, 4:15 PM
Friday, August 10, 2012
Fringe Festival
1) The play I directed at the Fringe, written and performed by Matt Trumbull, opens tomorrow. First performance is sold out. Come and see it. It's going to be great. The Zebra Shirt of Lonely Children.
2) This blog post about the Fringe? Good to read.
2) This blog post about the Fringe? Good to read.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Doctor Matthew Freeman on Copper
No, this is not the blog of the character from the upcoming BBC America drama Copper. But if you do find this blog because you are Googling that character, you should totally read all about me, Matthew Freeman, playwright from Brooklyn.
That would be fun for you. I think.
That would be fun for you. I think.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Indie Theater Now is now compatible with the iPad and iPhone
Indie Theater Now is a terrific collection of Off-Off Broadway or "Indie" works.
Three of my plays are published there, two of which cannot be found in any other format.
There are plays on Indie Theater Now by some of the best living playwrights working in contemporary drama today.
Before now, the reader wouldn't work on Apple devices. That's now been changed, so purchased plays can be read on iPhones and iPads. Read about the change here.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
I started and stopped several blog posts
...about this. But the short version is, I think it comes off as a bit out of touch. Not that anyone asked me.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
When Is A Clock now available as an eBook through iBookstore
Digital Clock Alert!
Samuel French has made my play (along with many others!) When Is A Clock available as an eBook for those of you with iPhones and iPads.
Click here to check it out.
Of course, with iTunes, ratings and reviews are a must. If you're an iTunes user, and you're so inclined, a review or two would be great.
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