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

Ashleigh Beyer (Performer) Ashleigh Beyer (BY WAY OF BEING HIDDEN), a founding member of nFt, comes from the broken dream tradition of wanting to turn herself from an actor into an improvisational surrealist. she has been an actor in the past and graduated with her newFangled peers from Emerson with a BFA in Acting. however, thus far it seems, she has gotten her kicks out of believing in magic, in directing, in writing, and in sod farms, god and otherwise.

Esra Cizmeci (Performer) Esra Cizmeci (CHOREOGRAPHER, CHORUS I, MOTHER, SUGGS, CHILD I), is a native of Turkey and has appeared in several international theatre festivals including FRIGID New York, Istanbul International Theatre Festival and New York International Fringe Festival. She has received her MFA in Acting from CUNY Brooklyn College and her BA in Theatre from Istanbul State Conservatory. She is a founding member and resident choreographer of newFangled theatReR. She originated the roles of First Lady and Doris in the October ‘05 and August ’06 productions of the AmerikAn trip, tik. Recent roles include Renee in Why We Have A Body, Elida in Local Subjectivities and Global Visions in Conflict and The Woman in Brecht's The Informer. She is a Teaching Artist through the Women’s Project’s Ten Centuries of Women Playwrights program. Her research focuses on Middle Eastern theatre and Greek classics. She plans to pursue her PhD in Theatre History. She is a founding member of Tiyatro Global, a Brooklyn based international company of researchers and practitioners.

Howard Klein (Costume Designer) Howard S. Klein (COSTUME DESIGNER), a founding member of nFt, loves being a part of such a talented ensemble. He is an Actors’ Equity Association Stage Manager as well as the Production Manager and Lighting Designer for the world-renowned dance troupe, GALUMPHA (www.galumpha..com). Some favorite credits include The Lincoln Center Institute, NYU Tisch School for the Arts and The Cider Mill Playhouse. Howard is a proud alumnus of Binghamton University.

Jason F. Williams (Sound Designer) Jason F. Williams (SOUND DESIGNER, CROWSFOOT, FISHEYE, POPSTAR, MAN, WIZARD), a founding member of nFt, has been known to (without warning) visciously interpret text, sound, song and sentence. Usually seen as an overweight high school student or dying old man, Jason thanks all of the great character actors of his and every generation, for paving such a glorious road. Jason has been part of newFangled theatReR since its inception, trip tik-ing in October ’05 and August ’06 and a TACK-ing in November ’06. He performed in the Istanbul International Theater Festival as the Young Man in New York Ensemble Theatre's Beware of Dog. Jason is currently involved in the development of Joe Iconis' new musical The Black Suits and has appeared in Joe Iconis’ Things To Ruin.

johnmichael rossi (Director) johnmichael rossi, (DIRECTOR, PRODUCER) is the founder and artistic director of newFangled theatReR, for which he has written, directed and produced several new experimental works. His production of Mac Wellman’s Harm’s Way won a FRIGID New York Audience Choice Award. He is a founding member of Tiyatro Global, a Brooklyn based international company of researchers and practitioners. In May 2006, he took part in the Istanbul International Theatre Festival as Assistant Director for New York Ensemble Theatre's Beware of Dog. He received his MFA in Directing from CUNY Brooklyn College and holds a BA in Playwriting/Directing from Emerson College. Directing credits include: The Burial at Thebes, Sincerity Forever, The Loman Family Picnic, The CarnEvil of Lies, The Zoo Story, Assassins, Holler Song, A Murder of Crows and POPAGANDA. His play, a TACK of an American Conscience was the recipient of the 2002 Rod Parker Playwriting Fellowship. Other writing credits include: the ORGASM play (produced at the Harry Warren Theater) and Operation Ajax and The Country Behind The Curtain (produced by Prospect Theater’s Dark Night Series). He has taught at CUNY Brooklyn College and various NYC public schools through The Women’s Project. He is a resident teaching artist at Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School and is currently training as a TA at Lincoln Center Institute.

Justin Sturges (Lighting Designer) Justin Sturges (LIGHTING DESIGNER, CHORUS 2, BLACKMANGE, CHILD), a founding member of nFt, and has lit theater, dance, circus, and spectacle in New York, London, Istanbul, and Vermont. He is also the Tech Chief at Horse TRADE.

Mac Wellman (Writer) .

Megan Raye Manzi (Performer) Megan Raye Manzi (ISLE OF MERCY), is a founding member of nFt and an Emerson College alum. She has appeared in a variety of productions in the Boston theatre circuit, including Holler Song and A Murder of Crows, both directed by johnmichael. She also appeared in early workshops of the AmerikAn trip, tik as Suzie-Bee. Most recent New York credits include a TACK of an American Conscience (nFt), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Sackett Group), Déjà vu Punked (RWM Playwrights Lab) and Not Enough Princesses (The Looking Glass Theatre).

Niluka Hotaling (Set Designer) Niluka Hotaling (SET & PROP DESIGNER, CHORUS 3, COOK, CHILD 2), a founding member of nFt, holds a MFA in Scenic Design from Brooklyn College. Niluka works as a free-lance designer, carpenter, scenic painter and stage technician for an assortment of theatres in NYC. Recent designs include sets for nFt’s a TACK of an American Conscience, the AmerikAn trip, tik ; On the Verge for Brooklyn College; Antigone , The Red Sneaks for Henry Street Settlement, where she is resident designer. Once on This Island, Aladdin and the upcoming Seussical for Arts Connection, where she is Production designer/Tech Director for their Broadway junior series program. Niluka is a recipient of NYSCA’s 2005 Individual Artist Grant and is thrilled to be part of this exciting new company.

Seth Reich (Performer) Seth Reich (SANTOUCHE), a founding member of newFangled theatReR where he has been seen in Harm's Way, a TACK of an American Conscience, and several versions of the American trip, tik. Past productions include Highway Ulysses, Richard II(American Repertory Theatre), Henry V(Commonwealth Shakespeare Company), Beware of Dog(part of Istanbul International Theatre Festival), Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar(Shakespeare Now!), and Othello(Swan Stage Company). Seth is also the producer, writer, and director of an upcoming independent short film. TV: All My Children.