'WTC View' Onstage at 59E59 Theaters -- Indiegogo

WTC View is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of WTC View must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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Director Andrew Volkoff Talks About WTC VIEW

WTC View Off-Broadway Debut!
written by Brian Sloan directed by Andrew Volkoff

Presented by 59E59 Theaters
59 E. 59th Street, New York, NY

Limited Three-Week Engagement

May 19-June 5, 2011

Tickets available April 5

MY STORY
The last thing I did on the night of September 10, 2001 was put a roommate ad on the Village Voice website for my 2BR apartment in SoHo. The next morning I awoke to sirens and, in less than a couple hours, the world changed. "WTC View" is my first full-length play and is inspired by this true story. In the play, Eric, a downtown photographer, spends the weeks after the attack on the World Trade Center meeting potential roommate candidates for his apartment which used to have a view of the Twin Towers. Through Eric's struggle to find a roommate, deal with his ex-boyfriend and generally keep his sanity, the play reveals the untold story of life in lower Manhattan during the strange days of September 2001.

PRODUCTION HISTORY
This show had its original production in the 2003 Fringe Festival and, in only six performances, had a profound impact on audiences and critics alike. A few years later, I adapted it into an indie feature film, starring Michael Urie (ABC's "Ugly Betty"). Now, as we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, "WTC View" is returning to the stage for its off-Broadway premiere at the prestigious 59E59 Theaters, as part of their 5th Annual Americas Festival. Andrew Volkoff, who directed the show for its premiere in the Fringe, will be directing this production as well. The show will run from MAY 19-JUNE 12, a total of 16 performances.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
This is a non-profit production at a non-profit theater. Thus, we have to raise all our money from donations. The only way this show will go on is if we reach our fundraising goal. With crowdsourcing through IndieGoGo, we hope to meet this goal by encouraging people to donate. The great thing is we have some incredible incentives, like shout-outs and tickets and cast photos and DVDs. Also, unlike Kickstarter, all donations to "WTC View" are tax-deductible! So please....give what you can and help us bring this unique theatrical event to New York audiences this spring for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Thanks so much!!!

THE CRITICS LOVE WTC VIEW

Adrienne Onofri, BroadwayWorld.com
"WTC View" is my personal favorite of all the 9/11 plays Ive seenSloan simply depicts New Yorkers soldiering on under the weight of seemingly insurmountable grief.

Erik Piepenburg, Gay City News
Its been days since the lights came down and I still cant stop thinking about "WTC View", Brian Sloans immensely moving and poetic play about a gay mans search for a roommate in the dark days following 9/11. Sloan disproves the adage that it takes a generation of distance before the arts can truthfully address great tragedies. At turns stirring, mournful and, believe it or not, laugh-out-loud funny, "WTC View" is a major new play that deserves to be experienced by as wide an audience as possible.

Spencer Chandler, nytheatre.com
Reminiscent of "Kennedys Children", with a heavy dose of slice-of-life self-exploration, "WTC View" offers an overview of New Yorkers soldiering on in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

Top 10 Shows of 2003, Gay City News
This extraordinarily sensitive and surprisingly funny show was one of the two best gay plays of the year. An extended monologue describing one mans escape was one of the most powerful moments Ive seen on stage since Angels in America.

Team on This Campaign:

Brian Sloan
Playwright
Andrew Volkoff
Director

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Perks

for your contribution

$10 Supporter

Your name will be posted to our Facebook Page's Wall of Fame as a "Supporter"and you will be known by all for your good deed and support of the arts.
$20 Friend

Your name will be posted to our Facebook Page's Wall of Fame as a "Friend" and you will be known by all for your good deed PLUS....

You will receive a personal email of thanks from playwright Brian Sloan or director Andrew Volkoff. It will be witty and smart and suitable for printing but please, consider the environment first.
$50 Best Friend

Your name will be posted to our Facebook Page's Wall of Fame as a "Best Friend" and you will be known by all for your good deed PLUS...

You will get an actual homemade thank you card in the mail from playwright Brian Sloan or director Andrew Volkoff. It will be nice to receive something in the mail other than a bill, right?
$75 Best Friend Forever

Your name will be posted to our Facebook Page's Wall of Fame as a "Best Friend Forever" and you will be known by all for your good deeds PLUS....

You will get an official program from the show, signed by the enitre cast who will all be superstars in five years making this worth a lot on eBay.
$100 Star

OK--now you have arrived! You will have your name printed in the official program of "WTC View" as a "Star" supporter making you an actual part of the show. How cool is that! And you get a copy of the program signed by our future-famous cast to boot.
$150 Star Plus

You will have your name printed in the official program of "WTC View" as a "Star" supporter PLUS...

You will get a copy of the official cast photo from the show, a glossy 8x10 signed by the cast which you can put on the wall and impress your neighbors with. (amount over $5 is tax-deductible)
$200 Star Special

You will have your name printed in the official program of "WTC View" as a "Star" supporter PLUS...

You will receive a nicely bound copy of the play's manuscript, signed by playwright Brian Sloan. It will be very authentic and might even have some typos! (amount over $10 is tax-deductible)
$250 Star Squared

You will have your name printed in the official program of "WTC View" as a "Star" supporter PLUS...

You will receive a DVD of the film version of "WTC VIEW" (2006), starring Michael Urie (from ABC's UGLY BETTY) and signed by Michael himself which makes it worth something on eBay already! (amount over $30 is tax-deductible)
$500 Superstar

You will have your name printed in the official program of "WTC View" as a "Superstar" supporter PLUS...

You will receive a full-color copy of the official 59E59 poster for WTC VIEW signed by the entire cast that is suitable for framing and collecting.

You also get a DVD of "WTC VIEW" (2006) signed by Michael Urie, plus a copy of the shooting script from the film version of "WTC VIEW" (2006) signed by writer/director Brian Sloan. So Hollywood! (amount over $50 is tax-deductible)
$750 Superstar Special

You will have your name printed in the official program of "WTC View" as a "Superstar" supporter PLUS...

But what makes this package truly special is that it includes two tickets to the show and cocktails with the cast afterwards at 59E59's fancy bar/lounge. And while you're there, they will also sign and personalize a poster for you to take home as well. (amount over $75 is tax-deductible)
$1,000 Megastar

Ok--you have outdone yourself and you will be outdid re: perks: You get dinner and a show! That's right, you and a guest get to break bread with director Andrew Volkoff and playwright Brian Sloan at a nice restaurant in midtown (TBD). They will also sign/personalize a poster for you. Afterwards, you've got two tickets to the hottest show off-Bway this spring!

Also, you will be listed in the program as a "Megastar" which is crazy exclusive and extremely cool sounding. (amount over $125 is tax-deductible)