“Michael Wolfe does an astonishing job in the role of Mij—he carries the play, making the audience feel sympathy for this man-child, even when we wince at his actions… Wolfe’s adept portrayal of this angry, and grief-stricken man is both arresting (in more than one way) and enthralling.” “…Dianna Martin directs her actors well, bringing out the humor in the play, as well as the sadness. She does a great job using the sparse set (which is uncredited). The lighting design by Alison May also communicates the hopeless and violent feelings many people of Bainbridge have.” - NYTheatre.com “…Half Forrest Gump, half Taxi Driver…” “Wolfe’s bravura performance anchors the play solidly- with a nigh-constant marathon stream-of-consciousness narrative, it’s almost a one-man-show that happens to have six other actors in it to bring the stories to life. His Mij is simultaneously appealing and appalling.” ONLY THREE CHANCES LEFT TO SEE BANSHEE OF BAINBRIDGE!!!! Tomorrow Saturday 8/21 at noon Hope to see you there.
“The play is unflinching and painful in its examination of the tragedy of neophobia and racism. It’s a difficult play to watch at times, as Mij makes bad decision after bad decision. Anyone for whom racial epithets are triggering might also want to skip this one.”
- BroadwayWorld.com
Sunday 8/22 at 6:30 pm
and Friday 8/27 at 3:45 pm
The Reviews Are In…
Banshee’s Mention in a Theatre Blog!
We had a brief mention on the Neighbor Bee Blog. Check it out HERE and thanks to them for the free press!!! Next show is this Monday, August 16th at 9:15 PM. See you there Banshees!
Another Opening of Another Show
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Banshee of Bainbridge on a successful opening night! We premiered last night at 7:15 to a full house and a standing ovation. Get your tickets now, or else you may not get a chance to see this incredible play. Today, some Banshees will be at the Fringe Opening Ceremonies at the City Streets Stage on Spring St. and Lafayette. Actor Michael Wolfe, Director Dianna Martin, Writer/Producer Jim Tierney, and Producer Dee Beider will be on site to hand out postcards and let anyone who hasn’t heard know about Banshee of Bainbridge. We’ll be wearing out t-shirts, so if you see one of us, come say hi. More info on Opening Ceremonies here. Our next show is Monday at 9:15, and we are all eager to get back into that theatre and show ‘em what we got. The final episode of “Tales from Bainbridge” will be up later this week. As per usual, check out our website for show dates and ticket info. www.bansheeofbainbridge.com
ONE WEEK LEFT TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
Hello one and all! Sorry for the lapse in posts on our wonderful Banshee Blog. We have had a lot of crew traveling about and have been busy busy busy getting the show ready to perform for you in ONE WEEK!!!! That’s right folks, our opening night is officially one week away! Buy your tickets now because they are selling fast, and I believe that opening night is just about sold out. Don’t miss your chance to see the world premiere of this amazing new play. For tickets, click here. Last night was our tech, and our Fringe representative could not have been nicer. Techs are always stressful, and she really made the whole process much smoother. We got through a full-run, and now we have about a week to tweak the show and make cuts before presenting it to the Fringe universe. Who’s excited? I know I am. In the meantime, we have another episode of “Tales from Bainbridge” for your viewing pleasure. In this episode: dancing night, fistycuffs with bobble dolls, and AA meetings. Enjoy!
Banshee Bash Photos
Hiya Banshee-loving freaks! Here are some photographs of cast and crew from our wonderful party this past Tuesday. See if you can spot the Banshees! This slideshow requires JavaScript. Also, tickets have gone one sale. To order your Banshee of Bainbridge tickets go to http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/Search.action?query=banshee+of+bainbridge To wrap up this blog entry, we have our youngest Banshee supporter here to knock you on your ass. 
Behind The Fringe Interview
Well the Banshee Bash has come and gone, and oh what a night it was. Ward III was filled with beautiful happy people enjoying life and celebrating the Banshee cause. We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout, and a big thank you to everyone who came. If you were unable to make it, but would still like to donate, please do so here or on our website by clicking on “contact” and then “donate”. We appreciate all your help, and no amount is too small. In other news… Check out the We have press photo shoots slated for tonight and Sunday, so keep checking back for those pictures as well. In the meantime, keep spreading the Banshee love.
first published interview with Banshee writer Jim Tierney!
First-Read Through
Yesterday evening was our first full-cast read-through of the play, and we are more excited than ever. Hearing the show out loud for the first time served to reinforce just how great of a theatrical experience this is going to be. Rehearsals are officially starting tonight, and our fundraiser/party is on Tuesday. Speaking of which:
BANSHEE BASH at Ward III Come celebrate an evening of banshee goodness at our BANSHEE BASH held at world renowned Ward III in Tribeca – www.ward3tribeca.com. – Free beer and wine from 8pm-10pm – $20 at the door* Tuesday, July 20, 2010 7:30PM Ward III *All proceeds go to production costs for the world premiere of “Banshee of Bainbridge” at the NY Fringe Festival, August 2010 www.bansheeofbainbridge.com / www.fringenyc.org
We look forward to seeing everybody there. For now, I leave you with cast photos from yesterday’s reading.
– Raffle with FABULOUS prizes
– Good company
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New York, NY 10013
Tales from Bainbridge: Episodes 3 & 4
Tales from Bainbridge is back up and running! In episodes three and four we’ve got foot-long nails to hang pictures with, BIC’s, double drinks, Orchard Beach, German Shepherds, and middle fingers. Enjoy!
Show Dates, Location, and Times
Banshee of Bainbridge is thrilled to announce its running schedule for the 2010 NY International Fringe Festival. We will be at the Robert Moss Theatre at 440 Studios located at 440 Lafayette Street just south of Astor Place. Banshee will run:
Friday August 13th at 7:15 pm
The show runs for 90 minutes with no intermission. We will update you about ticket sales as soon as Fringe gives us that information. Looking forward to showing you what we’ve got! Also, we are currently having some technical difficulties with Tales from Bainbridge, but new episodes will be up as soon as we get them sorted out. Hope you can handle the anticipation!
Monday August 16th at 9:15 pm
Saturday August 21st at 12 pm
Sunday August 22nd at 6:30 pm
and Friday August 27th at 3:45 pm
Tales From Bainbridge: Episodes 1 & 2
Hello Banshee of Bainbridge fans! We are pleased to premiere our exciting new web series to you! Tales from Bainbridge are a collection of stories about life on Bainbridge Ave. in the 1980′s, told directly by the folks who lived it. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, but all of them will brighten up your day and get you excited for our whirlwind of a show, storming into town this August. We will be announcing show dates and venue location on the 10th, so stay tuned for that, and check back for more episodes of Tales from Bainbridge every Wednesday and Friday.
