Parking in front!
Have some food and then see a show!
Handicap Bathroom on main level
MAILING ADDRESS:
RAILROAD PLAYHOUSE
PO BOX 932
NEWBURGH, NY 12551
info_rrplayhouse.org
BUILDING ADDRESS:
27 SOUTH WATER STREET
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
MISSION:
The Railroad Playhouse is dedicated to the revitalization of Newburgh and the preservation of Newburgh's historic West Shore Railroad Station by providing a space for high-quality, artistically creative performing arts experiences.
The Railroad Playhouse will strive to provide a home for playwrights to workshop and showcase new plays; present local, national, and international artists of all genres; create partnerships with local businesses and organizations to continue revitalizing the area; implement a summer arts camp for local children; and create teaching-artist residencies in local schools.
FOUNDERS:
Jen Soloway (Co-Founder, Executive Director): Jen Soloway currently serves as the Business Manager for Making Books Sing and was previoiusly the Finance Director of the Jose Limon Dance Foundation. She has worked as the Assistant General Manager at Classic Stage Company, the Chief Operating Officer at Off Broadway Booking, and the Production Manager of the Vittum Theater in Chicago. Jen also worked at Webb Management Services as an Arts Management Consultant and wrote a proposal to convert a historic Brooklyn church into an arts center for Stages on the Sound. Jen was recently the Production Manager and Venue Consultant for the Astoria Performing Arts Center. Jen holds a BFA in Theatre Technology from DePaul University in Chicago, and an MFA in Arts Management from Brooklyn College. Jen moved to Cornwall, NY from Astoria, NY with husband and Co-Founder Seth, in December 2009.
Seth Soloway (Co-Founder, Consulting Artistic Director): Seth Soloway currently serves as Director of Booking at OBB, a theatrical booking and touring agency dedicated to the promotion and awareness of Off-Broadway as a brand of theatrical excellence outside of New York City. Current projects include The Aluminum Show, Celebrity Autobiography, and All Shook Up. Seth came to OBB from Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts where he served as Artistic Director. Seth has also worked at Richard Frankel Productions (Producers, Hairspray, Sweeny Todd) and served as the Lortel Administrator for the Off Broadway League. Other previous experience includes various positions at Second Stage Theater and the Appel Farm Arts and Music Center. Directing credits include After Wednesday (new play by Louise Schwarz), the New York premiere of Survival by Jeremy Basescu, Stock Home by Alex Goldberg (NYC Fringe Festival), Sweet on the Donor (Ashlin Halfnight) and most recently, The Underpants by Steve Martin (Gallery Players.) Seth currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Electric Pear Productions and is on the Brooklyn College MFA Performing Arts Management Alumni Board. Seth holds a BFA in Directing from Marymount Manhattan College and an MFA in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College.
Carolyn Perl (Co-Founder): Carolyn Perl dedicated half of her life to raising her wonderful kids! She is currently one of the top-selling sales associates at Weichert Realtors. From 1996 to 2005, Carolyn was the President of Perl Quality Installations, a construction firm which provided installation of windows, curtain walls, and entrances for commercial buildings in NYC. She operated Carolyn Perl Interiors, a full service interior decorating service, from 1995 to 2003. From 1987 to 1995, Carolyn served as the executive assistant to the VP of Premium Audit at AIG. She has also worked in front offices for many top executives.
COMPANY:
Jen Soloway (Co-Founder, Executive Director)
Seth Soloway (Co-Founder, Consulting Artistic Director)
Carolyn Perl (Co-Founder)
Artistic Consultant: Heather Carmichael
Marketing Consultant: Rick Berube
PR Consultant: Katie Rosin
Social Media Consultant: Wiebke Schuster
Consulting Architect: Peter Smith
Banner Sign by Design By Sue
VENUE:
The Railroad Playhouse will be a 99-seat flexible venue with a sprung wooden floor and a full lighting and sound system. With no permanent seating or fixed stage, the audience experience will be different for every event. Other features include dressing rooms, office space, a grand lobby, and concessions.
A cafe called PIZZA SHOP will be across the lobby from Railroad Playhouse! We are very excited about this partnership!
RENTALS:
The Railroad Playhouse will be available to rent once the beautiful renovations are complete! Information about rentals, including rates, technical specifications, and catering will be listed here soon. Please contact info_rrplayhouse.org if you are interested in renting the space.
PRESS:
Monday, August 23, 2010 - Your News Now - Feature
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Times Herald-Record - Feature on the Construction
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Hudson Valley Life - Feature on the Train station's new life
Thursday, July 13 , 2010 - Times Herald-Record Announcment
Monday, July 10, 2010 - Newburgh Restoration - Piece introducing the Playhouse
Monday, July 19, 2010- Mid-Hudson News -Piece introducing the Playhouse
For members of the Press: Please send all requests to info_rrplayhouse.org.
LOCOMOTION SERIES:
The Railroad Playhouse will be presenting local, national, and international artists in our intimate venue. Check back here Cfor performances in music, dance, theater, spoken word, and more!
We are now accepting submissions for the Locomotion Series. Click on the .pdf below for submission guidelines.
Click HERE to join our mailing list to receive updates and alerts about upcoming events!
2010-2011 submissions
BOX CAR PLAYS:
The Railroad Playhouse will be commissioning and developing new plays from up-and-coming playwrights from Newburgh to New Zealand. Check back here for information about writing workshops, staged readings, and fully-produced performances of new plays.
We are now accepting scripts for our Box Car Play Series. Click on the .pdf below for submission guidelines.
YOUNG ENGINEERS:
The Railroad Playhouse believes the future of the arts is held in the hands of the youth. We will provide our Young Engineers with performances combined with learning experiences, such as lecture/demonstrations and Q & A's with the artists. We are planning a summer arts camp for Summer 2011. The Railroad Playhouse will also be working with local schools to provide teaching-artist residencies in your classrooms! Check back here for more information about our programs for Young Engineers!
We are now accepting submissions for the Young Engineers Series. Click the .pdf below for submission guidelines.
If you are a school administrator interested in a classroom residency, please contact info_rrplayhouse.org.
Links to articles and press releases about the Railroad Playhouse will be coming soon!
For members of the Press: Please contact Jen Soloway , Executive Director, at jen_rrplayhouse.org.
NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2010:
The Railroad Playhouse is full steam ahead with fundraising and planning programs!!! We expect the building to be open in October 2010, with an official season opening in October 2010!! Fundraiser events will be announced soon!
We are currently seeking submissions or our inaugural 2010/2011 Season for our BOX CAR PLAYS, LOCOMOTION SERIES , and YOUNG ENGINEERS SERIES. Click the .pdf button for more information.
DONATE
We need your help to make the Railroad Playhouse a reality. We have to pay for renovations, chairs, lighting and sound equpiment, insurance, computers, light bulbs, office supplies, dressing room furniture, not to mention fees for the wonderful artists that we will be bringing to this beautiful location. As we wait for our 501c3 status so that can apply for grants, we are relying on contributions from individuals like you to help get up and running. Please make a donation today!
Please click HERE to make a donation!
OR MAIL A CHECK,
made payable to FRACTURED ATLAS,
with RAILROAD PLAYHOUSE in the memo line,
to:
RAILROAD PLAYHOUSE is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions in behalf of RAILROAD PLAYHOUSE may be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
GIVING LEVELS
TROLLEYCAR ($999 & under)
Listed on website and in all playbills
BOXCAR ($1,000 to $4,999)
All of the above, plus two tickets to Fall 2010 opening event
RAILCAR ($5,000 to $9,999)
All of the above, plus four performance tickets for 2010/2011 Season
LOCOMOTIVE ($10,000 to $49,999)
All of the above, plus two additional tickets to Fall 2010 opening event and six addtional performance tickets for 2010/2011 Season, special VIP receptions with artists
CONDUCTOR ($50,000 to $99,999)
All of the above, plus special recognition at Fall 2010 opening event, invitations to opening and closing night parties
ENGINEER ($100,000+)
All of the above, plus listing on prominently displayed "Railroad Playhouse Engineers' Club" plaque
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!!
FOUNDING MEMBERS
(our friends and family who helped us get started)
Susan Abbott; Jeremy Basescu; Rick Berube; Andrew Boyd; Jacques Burgering; Ellen Cammer;
James and Maria Capone: Heather Carmichael; Scott and Suzie Carter; Robert Choiniere; Mike and Theresa Contardo; Kristy Cummings; Aaron Davis; Taryn Drongowski; Laura Forbes; The Gallery Players, Brooklyn NY;
Alex Goldberg; Nadeisha and Charles Greene; Ashlin Halfnight; Nathaniel and Emily Hare;
Donald Hartnett and Family; Fran Hershbein; Jennifer Hines; Curtis McClarin and Sarie Horowitz;
In Loving Memory of Kay Horowitz, Stuart, Alisha and Sarie Horowitz; John C Hume; Mary Hurowitz;
Jessica Jenen; Jessica Johnston; John Kivlen; Christina Klapper; Amy and Fred Lake; Joe and Jennifer Laska;
Laurie and Joe Laska; Scott, Christa, and Jack Laska; Debra Leeds; Jeff and Jen Maufrais Kelly; Sheila McArdle;
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic McCurdy; Ben Morse; David & Natalie Johnsonius Neubert; Catia Ojeda; Robert Olsen;
Katie and John Oppelt; Jennie Quinn; Kelly Scanlon; Brian Snapp; Lana Rogachevskaya and David Golland;
Steve and Charli Rousseau; Stephen Schwartz; Louise Schwarz; Brett Soloway; Gabrielle Soloway;
Stephen and Renee Soloway; Frank Sonntag; Anne and Donald Sylvan; Melanie Sylvan; Jessica Tanner;
Heather Vomero and Josh Wojehowski; Cheri Walsh; James Walsh; Lauren White; Lisa Witler;
Tom Wojtunik; Teresa Woodall
2010-2011 SEASON SUPPORTERS
James Beard; Brian Burke; Becky Brown; Cristine Chory; Brian PJ and Kristen Cronin; Scott Cullen; Aaron Davis; Design By Sue; Jennifer Drohan; Carol Flaitz; Mary Fleischer; Lisa Gervais; Sondra Graff; Ashlin Halfnight; Susan Hawvermale-Cayea;
Jennifer Hines; Wynn Klosky; Amy and Fred Lake; Jonathan Lee; Carol Link; Susan Linn; Anthony Mantello;
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic McCurdy; Mary McGlinn; Regina Mullin; Catia Ojeda; Jane Penn; The Real Estate Book; Mindy Ross;
Charli and Steve Rousseau; Margaret Rutherford; Stuart Sachs; Daniel Shea; Heather and Josh Wojehowski
Theresa Brown
SPONSOR US
We are looking for TEN local business to support us as FOUNDING SPONSORS for the 2010/2011 inaugural season. It is part of our mission to partner with local businesses in order to strenghen the community. For a $10,000 FOUNDING SPONSORSHIP, you will:
If you are interested in joining the Railroad Playhouse as a Founding Sponsor, please contact
Jen Soloway, Executive Director, at info_rrplayhouse.org.
IN-KIND SUPPORT
In addition to much-needed cash contributions, the Railroad Playhouse is also seeking in-kind donations of the following goods and services:
Accounting Services
Building Materials
Chairs
Computers
Computer Software
Copy/Fax/Print Machine
Graphic Design Services
Ladders
Legal Services
Lighting Instruments and Equipment
Printing Services
Office Furniture
Office Supplies
Sound Equipment
Tools
If you would like to donate any of the above, please contact
CONTACT US
LOCATION:
27 South Water Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Park in front or in adjacent lots.
Handicap Accessible building.
Railroad Playhouse
PO Box 932
Newburgh, NY 12551
Please send us an email to contact us:
ALL INQUIRIES:info_rrplayhouse.org
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR MAILING LIST.
TO REACH JEN SOLOWAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Address your email to "Jen"
TO REACH SETH SOLOWAY, CONSULTING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Address your email to "Seth"
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
NOW ACCEPTING SCRIPTS AND PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR OUR 2010/2011 SEASON.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!
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