FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2019
Edinburgh Hit “CHALK” Returns to NYC to Join its Hometown Fringe at The Kraine Theatre
NEW YORK CITY – After wowing audiences and critics at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Alex Curtis’ “CHALK” plays Fringe BYOV, October 5th – 27th.
“CHALK” is a clown play in the style of the classic silent-film era comedians like Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. Using only a few simple props and a pocket full of chalk, Alex sweeps his audiences into a hand-drawn world where anything can happen. A playful blend of Charlie Chaplin and “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” “CHALK” is a whimsical physical comedy that captures the imaginations of audiences of all ages.
★★★★ “A simple, generous, touching show for everyone”– Broadwaybaby.com
BEST BET “Wildly entertaining and incredibly moving” – Theater Is Easy
“Clever, theatrical magic” – Center on the Aisle
- WHAT: CHALK
- WHO: Written & Performed by Alex Curtis. Directed by Caitlin Ryan O’Connell
- WHEN:
- 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5
- 12:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6
- 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12
- 12:00 p.m. Sunday, October13
- 12:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20
- 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 25
- 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26
- 12:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27
- WHERE: The Kraine Theatre, 85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
- HOW MUCH: $15
- TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chalk-a-silent-comedy-fringebyov-tickets-71227897559
- RUNNING TIME: 45 minutes
- SHOW WEBSITE: www.ChalkThePlay.com
- SOCIAL MEDIA: @ChalkThePlay
“CHALK” was first developed with the Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company MFA
Program, and premiered at Providence Fringe Festival in July 2014. It made its New York debut at the FRIGID Festival in 2016, and is currently in residence at the Kraine Theater with monthly performances presented by FRIGID New York. “CHALK” made its international debut this August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where audiences called it “A wonderful, spirited work,” “Laugh out loud funny,” and “An endearing exercise in imagination.”
Hi-resolution images available at: http://www.chalktheplay.com/production-photos/
For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact Alex Curtis at contactalexcurtis@gmail.com or call 949.554.9831
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