The Forge Theater Lab

07/20/2022

"One Angry Gay Man" by Matt Cogswell premieres this week at the Providence Fringe Festival! Performances are on Thursday, July 21 at 8:30 PM; Friday, July 22 at 7:00 PM; and Saturday, July 23 at 8:30 PM. All three showings are at the ALCO Loading Dock Stage at 475 Valley Street in Providence (the Waterfire Arts Center). Tickets are just $10. If you are in that area drop in to see this new play developed at The Forge!

One Angry Gay Man by Matt Cogswell ​ WEBSITE: https://www.duecreditproductions.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072042305919...

07/02/2022

Matt Cogswell's "One Angry Gay Man" is playing at the Providence Fringe (FringePVD) July 21-23! This solo show was featured as a film in our online showcase Past Tense last year, and we are excited to see it realized on stage with live audiences by Due Credit Productions!

Information and tickets: https://www.fringepvd.org/one-angry-gay-man1.html

06/17/2022

We are just one day away from Fitchburg Abolitionist Park's JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!

Tomorrow at Abolitionist Park starting at 10 AM there will be an inaugural ceremony celebrating Juneteenth with a flag raising, live music, and local students performing monologues, poetry and short scenes related to Fitchburg and Leominster's role in the Underground Railroad, Abolition, the Civil Rights Movement and today's search for racial equality.

This event wouldn't be possible without the generosity of the Friends of Abolitionist Park, Mass Cultural Council, Fitchburg Cultural Council, Leominster Cultural Council, and Fitchburg State University.

06/10/2022

The Forge Theater Lab is proud to participate in

Fitchburg Abolitionist Park’s
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Saturday June 18th at 10 AM
At 42-50 Snow Street in Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg Abolitionist Park is celebrating Juneteenth by holding its inaugural ceremony! The community is invited to a performance that will include live music and a flag raising. The Forge is thrilled to participate in this event by presenting original theater pieces by local students. Throughout the ceremony, monologues, poetry, and short scenes will be performed by young actors that relate to Fitchburg and Leominster’s role in the Underground Railroad and Abolition; the Civil Rights Movement; and today’s search for racial equality.

Bringing a lawn chair is recommended, as seating is limited.

This event is generously supported by Friends of Abolitionist Park, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Fitchburg Cultural Council, Leominster Cultural Council, and Fitchburg State University.

03/03/2022

Thank you all so much for attending our staged reading of No Place to Go: Stories From a Pandemic! This night of live theater would not have been possible without our incredible playwrights, dedicated actors, and tireless administrative staff/Board of Trustees. We look forward to more nights showcasing original works that ignite passionate conversations. 🙏

02/26/2022

TONIGHT, ONE NIGHT ONLY❗️
Don't miss No Place to Go: Stories from a Pandemic. This staged reading is made up of 10 different works by local playwrights that all chronicle life during the pandemic. From the moments of chaos and loneliness to comic relief and compassion.

Join us tonight at 7:30 PM at Kent Recital Hall in Conlon Fine Arts, Fitchburg State University Free Admission with donations sincerely appreciated.

More info at theforgetheaterlab.org

📷: Stephen Renzi

02/24/2022

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Due to inclement weather, we, unfortunately, are canceling tomorrow night's performance of No Place to Go.

While you wait for Saturday, enjoy a warm drink and these dress rehearsal photos. The last photo is how we felt after seeing the weather forecast...

ONE night only! Join us for No Place to Go on Saturday, February 26th at 7:30 PM at Kent Recital Hall in Conlon Fine Arts, Fitchburg State University. More info at theforgetheaterlab.org

📷: Brittany Messuri Rechenberger

02/22/2022

"𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁, '𝗜'𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.' 𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲."—Charlene Kennedy, Managing Director, Forge Theater Lab

We are featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette! Read the full story for more info on The Forge Theater Lab and the local playwrights that chose to explore the pandemic for our latest reading. Thank you to Richard Duckett for highlighting our staged reading and the importance of writing about the pandemic with our current perspective.

Join us February 25 & 26th, 7:30 PM at Kent Recital Hall for
No Place to Go: Stories from a Pandemic!

Forge Theater Lab playwrights explore the pandemic in 'No Place to Go'

02/22/2022

Our staged reading of No Place to Go: Stories from a Pandemic is only THREE days away! Thanks to Groton Channel for including us in your Channel Newsflash!

A reminder that this event is free admission with donations sincerely appreciated. Masks will be required for the audience at all times for this reading.

More info at theforgetheaterlab.org/

02/19/2022

We are only ONE WEEK AWAY from No Place to Go: Stories from a Pandemic!

🔵 This staged reading chronicles a time of exhaustion, loneliness, compassion, frustration and humanity.

🔴 No Place to Go is made up of the work of 10 local playwrights. Come support new work!

🟡 Join us at Kent Recital Hall Feb 25 & 26, 7:30 pm at Kent Recital Hall.


Fitchburg State University

02/01/2022

🔵Despite the pandemic causing many of us to feel isolated, we are united by one collective experience.

🔴Join us on February 25 & 26 at 7:30 pm for our staged reading of No Place to Go: Stories From a Pandemic

🟡Design: Mercedes Villeneuve

🟢www.theforge.ink for more info!