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Playwright Profile:
Coni Ciongoli-Koepfinger believes that creative energy is never lost... it just changes hands, hearts and minds. She holds an MA from Carnegie Mellon University and BA in Theatre Arts. In addition to writing plays, art theory and course curriculum, Koepfinger teaches composition, literature, and theatre courses at various universities. Her recently published play Candle-dancing was originally produced in 1999 with British composer, Robert Hugill. Following that collaboration, their operetta, Garrett got raves in Opera News in 2001 for its performance at Hoxton Hall, London. A Post-Gazette review of her play Sideshow compared her thematic style to Twilight Zone
's master, Rod Serling. Koepfinger has received awards from the Pittsburgh Foundation and Heinz Multicultural
Arts Initiative and was named in Pittsburgh Magazine's Excellence in the Arts Awards. Although, Koepfinger resides in Pittsburgh, most of her avant-garde work follows her spirit, which has thrived in New York City for the last twenty years. Other productions include Coffeehouse Magik at Brooklyn's Museum of Sound Recording, and Garrett, the Blue Giraffe at the Bay Area Festival in Sonoma. Her children's plays, Jack and the Talkback Beanstalk and Rudolph's Big Secret were named the most produced by its publisher Dramasource. Most recently, her piece The Guardian won acceptance into the 2009 Mother Daughter Monologues by the International Center for Women Playwrights. Koepfinger is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, League of Professional Theatre Women / LPTW, and a Board Member of the International Center for Women Playwrights / ICWP. |
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New Releases
 New from Playwright Franklin Newman is a challenging drama, We Are the Beltanes. Karyn's ex-husband, Seamus, and her ostracized, drug-addicted daughter, Glorianna, do whatever they can, including disrupting the holidays and a family wedding, in their efforts to kidnap Glorianna's son, Artigol. But no powers on earth (and beyond) will allow this to occur. Featuring a large ensemble cast, detailed sets and a flare for some creative special effects, this play is one audiences will remember for some time! ISBN #1-60513-097-4; JAC #2011-0001. This title is also available via Amazon.com.
 Also a newcomer to the JAC Library is Coni Ciongoli-Koepfinger, who recently released a somewhat surreal, full-length drama called Coffeehouse Magik, which gently probes man's consciousness by weaving together dream life and waking reality into one seamless garment. Howard Suffect, a disillusioned professor and playwright, plans to spend the night in his favorite coffeehouse in hopes to complete his newest masterpiece. This particular evening, Howie's solace is intruded upon by a strange guest. Derrick Wyman, a small man with a big voice, claiming to be Howie's dreamweaver. Wyman has come to forewarn Howie of his upcoming visit from Destiny who projects the image of Howie's forbidden past. Yet, in order to continue living, he must learn to forgive himself and others. No longer bound by the shackles of regret, Howie eagerly climbs out of the depths of his own self-imposed despair with free abandon is ready to embrace his life with joy and love once again. ISBN #1-60513-113-X; JAC #2011-0018. This title is also available via Amazon.com.
 Coni also has a second full-length release out with JAC - Sleeping With Destiny, a futuristic (2250 A.D.) take on physical and emotional relationships, procreation and the manifestation of love through the interaction between corporeal bodies. The Universal Park is the standard setting for this "acceptable" outdoor interaction amongst the breeders. Three young, pregnant women - Destiny, Anna, and Clara - sit on a bench talking while Simon wanders about unnoticed in this world where men are forbidden to be seen. Still, Simon's mission is to reconnect with Destiny, his former bride beloved. 1 man & 5 women in the cast. ISBN 1-60513-114-8; JAC #2011-0019. This title is also available via Amazon. com.
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Rock the Fight Against CHD II
A concert and fundraising event promoting awareness for congenital heart defects.
SWANSEA, MA: Last year, "ROCK The Fight Against CHD" raised over $10,800 for CHD awareness and research, and on Thursday, August 11th, this exciting concert and fundraising event returns to the Venus DeMilo in Swansea, MA for a second year. Event coordinator and local musician, Donnie Wilson, intends to elevate last year's show with a bigger headlining act, more outstanding prizes for auction, more free food, and much more. Wilson was inspired to write and record his album, Sedated Echo, released at last year's show, when his son Jacob was born with CHD (a congenital heart defect) in May 2009. Wilson was always recognized for his soaring vocals, his gritty guitar work, and his charisma in front of a crowd, and now his return to music is driven by his passion for CHD advocacy. The amazing doctors and nurses at Women and Infants and Boston Children's Hospitals who saved the life of Jacob served as the inspiration for the single, "Super Hero Fantasy", which is now being used in two national campaigns for CHD.
Headlining this year's show will be Boston-based blues/rock band, "Ernie and The Automatics" featuring Berklee School of Music grad, Ernie Boch Jr., guitarist Barry Goodreau and drummer Sib Hashian (original members of the legendary rock band BOSTON), singer, keyboardist, and harp player Brian Maes and bassist Tim Archibald (members of RTZ fronted by the late Brad Delp), and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Michael "Tunes" Antunes (sax player from John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band).
Along with Donnie Wilson and his band, Matt Borrello and the Quality Dogs will be back by popular demand performing in support of their new CD, Don't Turn Around. Donnie's cousin, singer Kristine Rommel, will be performing songs from her CD, Choose To Fly, and hysterical NYC- based (native of Somerset, MA) comedienne Lizz Furtado will be hosting the entire show. We're also thrilled to welcome back Michaela Gagne, Miss Massachusetts 2006 and CHD survivor, who speaks internationally on the subject of heart health for children.
All proceeds will be donated through "Jacob's Fund" to the Boston Children's Hospital Trust.
Tickets: $20 adults ($25 at the door); $10 for 18 and under.
Make your reservation online: www.sedatedecho.com
Make your reservation in person at: Cupper's Café - 1857 County St, Somerset, MA 02726; or Rick's Music World - 421 Route 44 # 421, Raynham, MA 02767 |
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