Harm's Way

Directed by: johnmichael rossi

Horse Trade is proud to support the promising newFangled theatReR in the further development and extension of Mac Wellman's Harm's Way out of the first ever FRIGID Festival.
Of this production, Ross Chapell of nytheatre.com exclaimed, "It's refreshing to see performers this outstanding directed so well...creative... interesting... near perfection...The performances aren't just good, they are stunning…this production brings out the best in his play."



Harm’s Way is a dark comedy that explores themes of Anger through the footfalls of Santouche, an anti-hero that embarks on a fantastical journey after committing an impulsive act of violence. Set against a Mid-Western landscape cluttered with circus imagery, Christian motifs and a cast of sideshow personalities, this apocalyptic tale is told by a troupe of gypsy-vagabonds. Audience members will take part in a spectacle of language and imagery as the nFt gypsies celebrate life through their art—playing music with unlikely instruments and creating pictures with fabric and found objects.

newFangled theatReR is an ever-evolving ensemble theatre company dedicated to the production of affordable, audience-centric and provocative theatrical events. The work is focused on the development of a unique style and approach to the art of storytelling through heightened physicality and poetic language.

newFangled theatReR is an ever-evolving ensemble theatre company dedicated to the production of affordable, audience-centric and provocative theatrical events. Over the past three years newFangled theatReR has been a work in progress, making theatre happen whenever and wherever possible. In that time, this group of twelve individuals has united through a series of projects and artistic endeavors. In March 2006, we decided to commit to a collective partnership where our artistic craft can be fostered on a higher level. newFangled events include: a TACK of an American Conscience (November 2006 @ The Kraine Theater), the AmerikAN trip, tik (April 2004 in Boston, October 2005 @ The Red Room and August ’06 @ The Kraine Theatre), the Carnevil of Lies (in conjunction with The Blank Collective), and Up On A-Farm (@ The Secret Community Garden-LES). newFangled theatReR is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. www.fangled.org