Gearing up...

Fight Girl Battle World: January 19-February 4

Here we are in the second week of January 2012, and here at NC Stage, we've hit the ground running in this new year.  We're gearing up for our next Catalyst Series production, Fight Girl Battle World by Qui Nguyen, which opens next week.  Just yesterday, cast member Rebecca Morris (remember Harper Pitt from Angels? That's her!) and director Charlie Flynn-McIver were interviewed by Dick Kowal on WCQS about the show.  Cast members are going all over town putting up posters and getting the word out about the production.  The cast also recently filmed some promotional videos in character about the play (which we'll post here once they're done).  In the mood for pizza? You might just find a flier for Fight Girl... atop your pizza box from Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company.  We're excited about this play, so understandably, we want everyone to know about it.  In fact, thanks for reading this! Now buy a ticket and go tell 10 friends to do the same.  Joking! But not really.  

So, Charlie is directing this production, but the big question is, "Where did you even find this play in the first place, dude?" More on the cast and their work on the production later, because what I have for you today is a link to an article from American Theatre magazine from October 2010.  Perhaps you recall lots of social media posts around that time from NC Stage telling you to read an article about Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway.  Well, the article just after it in the print version of the magazine is about the Fight Girl Battle World playwright, Qui Nguyen, his aesthetic, and his work with Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company.  It's worth a read, and it's fascinating! 

More to come later on about FGBW and other upcoming productions (Love Child opens in a little over a month!) so subscribe to the blog if you like, or just keep your eyes peeled.  Until next time...