Fringe Video 5: Latchkey Edition
Well—folks are commenting on our videos over at YouTube even before we post them here! May we remind everyone (anyone?) that comments at this location are entirely welcome. (Thanks, Sam!)
So, here then is the latest vid, from last week’s Happy Hour at the Warehouse Theater. We were very excited to meet Dr. Lynette Long, who told us about her first Fringe effort, and first play, One in Two, which deals with the psychological aspects of abortion. What is also interesting about Dr. L is that in her previous career as a principal, she coined the term “latchkey kid.” Fascinating!
And, in a very Fringe-y coincidence, Dr. Long and her self-described “sidekick,” Georgette Sobel (pictured above, l-r), were the winners of the door prize, passes to the Improv. We swear the contest wasn’t rigged! Here’s a picture of Fringe events coordinator Sam Goldblatt and Warehouse honcho Paul Ruppert picking the winners:
Glad that’s settled. Herewith, Dr. Lynette Long discussing her play One in Two, and below a comment about it from “satarnowski” at YouTube.
“The pro-life versus prochoice debate has become commonplace, however, little attention has been put on the psychological effects of abortion. This play promises to be powerful investigation of our culture and a moving look into the lives of one in two women. My expectations are high and I hope this brings the woman’s movement to the next level by shedding light on the psychological needs and rights of women.”
10:19 pm
I was lucky enough to attend a private reading of ONE IN TWO in Washington. In a word, the play was phenomenal. Bring klennex and be prepared to enter the private world of three women. Don’t miss it.
7:20 am
I saw a reading of One in Two in NYC. The play is thoughtful, gripping, touching and very smart. It confirms the complexity of women’s experiences – countering the simplistic slogans and sound bites which degrade and dehumanize us all.
11:02 am
Smart, thoughtful and psychologically astute look at the implications of and internal conflicts as women struggle with claiming their choice and living with the inevitable imperfect consequences. A must see .
10:26 am
Some months ago I saw a reading of One in Two in Washington, DC. The memory of this reading has stayed with me.The play is gripping and provocative inviting the audience to consider the inner turmoil women experience around abortion. One in Two does not take a position on the issue of abortion. It DOES speak honestly and compassionately about the emotional complexity of women’s experiences. Don’t miss this play It’s a winner!