Monthly Archives: June 2013

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June 29, 2013

It’s NYC Pride weekend! Which, of course, means New York is in chaos. The best kind of chaos, though. Loads of EQUALITY to celebrate!

We’re so happy that we’re celebrating with a matinee. Really. A matinee. And YOU are invited. We’d love to have you here with us, basking in the cool air of the Abingdon Theater Complex, supporting indie theatre with 50 people you’ve never met. Glitter not required, but it’s certainly not not allowed.

AND THEN, to celebrate the Fourth of July (indepedence, hooray!) we have added two performances!

Monday, July 1 at 8 PM and Tuesday, July 2 at 8 PM.

See you there, friends.

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June 26, 2013

It just wouldn’t be right for us to let the day go by without acknowledging the incredible step in equality we saw today.

It’s been a big week for Squeaky Bicycle and the cast and crew of Alligator Summer, but nothing tops the thrill that comes when we learn the rights of so many of our dear friends and family are now validated under federal law. Love is love, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Happy Pride Month!

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June 25, 2013

Opening weekend has flown by and from it comes a sparkling review from nytheatre.com:

“In this setting (a beautifully trashy set by Kathryn Lieber) it doesn’t take long to realize that beneath the dirty ply wood, many nasty family secrets lie. As these come to light, the final question becomes who will do the devouring: the gators or the people?

What’s also clear early on is that Dylan Lamb can write. From the first lines, you’re struck by the very unique way his characters talk, and how distinctive each of them are. In this talent, I don’t think comparisons to the Coen Brothers and Christopher Durang are out of place. Taking the writing even further is director Brandi Varnell’s efficient staging, and a fine cast, each of whom approaches their unique characters with an emotional truthfulness that’s rare in plays like this.”

Tickets are still available (but going rather quickly) at Smarttix.  
Our IndieGoGo campaign is live as well, with marvelous (if we may say so) perks such as homemade jam and personalized hankies. We also offer tickets to see Alligator Summer, love notes, and the Alligator Summer soundtrack as gifts for… well, your gift.  We greatly appreciate every big and little bit of support; it takes a lot to put up great work and it means a lot to us that we don’t have to do it alone.

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Opening night!

June 20, 2013

I declare, we are thrilled! (read: a little but terrified)

It’s probably a good time to write a heartfelt, sentimental post about the process and how we’ve grown together as humans, colleagues, and friends.

Instead, we’re going to show you this photo that has already creeped out some of our Facebook followers:

As always, grab up your tickets early! We are selling out fast and we’d hate for you, dear reader, to miss Alligator Summer, so pop over to Smarttix and reserve your spot in the attic.

Want to show your support but aren’t in NY this summer? (we don’t blame you; city summers can be… unbearable, to say the least) Help us out at IndieGoGo! We appreciate it more than we can say.

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June 18, 2013

The set is going up, which means we’re REALLY in this! No turning back, kids.
Yours truly is covered in paint, your director is covered in sawdust, and everyone else is covered in sweat (New York got HOT today, right?!) so I think we’ve reached the point of no return.

Which reminds me, have you reserved your place in our audience? We are Readers’ Favorites in The New York Times this week (catch the link here) which means we’re likely to sell out most nights, so reserve your spot now! Tickets available via Smarttix.

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A Formal Invitation to a Not-So-Formal Evening

June 14, 2013

Dress attire not required.

Come join us TONIGHT at The Village Pourhouse (64 Third Ave, at Eleventh Street) for Happy Hour!

From 7 to 9 PM, $30 gets you a wristband, which gets you an open bar, which get you really really happy. Trust us, we’ve done it before. Best of all, your $30 helps our upcoming production of Alligator Summer. So you get in a little do-gooding as you’re unwinding from an undoubtedly long week.

Come find us at the back bar, we’ll likely be the ones looking a bit like this:

and DEFINITELY looking like this (especially the second guy from the left):

Join the fun!

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INDIEGOGO STRIKES AGAIN!

June 3, 2013

Folks, we are nervous and excited. That disgustingly awesome blend of anxiety and joy which is synonymous with *looks around to make sure no one is eavesdropping, then whispers* FUNDRAISING.

It’s a necessary evil, this asking for financial assistance, and we know, we know, it comes with the nonprofit territory, but it’s so scary! And try (we do!) though we may to make sure we don’t come off like someone shaking a paper cup and droning, “chaaaange. chaaaange. chaaaaaange,” (it’s the ONLY South Park episode I’ve seen and I HIGHLY recommend it) sometimes it feels like that’s how our friends/followers/supporters may see it. (there MUST be an emotional support group for grassroots fundraisers like us… there’s GOT TO BE!)

But LO! What’s that? Our IndieGoGo campaign is new to the world and already THREE kind souls have given generously! Holy smokes!

We can’t express our gratitude enough (though try we will!) and we hope you, Dear Reader, will take a gander at our campaign and give a dollar… or two… or fifty (pushing it?) and maybe share our campaign with the folks you know. Bit by bit, we’ll get Alligator Summer on its feet and make you Squeaky Bike Lifers.

Check out our IndieGoGo campaign here.
Tickets for Alligator Summer (opening June 20) here.