Pelham Fringe
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Upcoming
- 29OCT 2026
Under the Influence: Annie Baker
· Meridian, 1 Wolfs Lane, Pelham · 7 p.m.
The creative work resumes! We'll read and explore scenes by acclaimed playwright Annie Baker, then challenge our writers to take that inspiration and create original 10-minute plays. Actors, writers, and observers welcome. RSVP ASAP: info@pelhamfringe.org
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- 12NOV 2026
Improv Lab with Jim Ewing, Carolyn Marie Wright & Jill Friedman
· Meridian, 1 Wolfs Lane, Pelham · 7 p.m.
Join our Second City-trained improvisers for a playful, practical workshop exploring improv techniques and how they can elevate scripted work. Come play or observe! RSVP: info@pelhamfringe.org
- 19NOV 2026
After the Influence: Annie Baker
· Meridian, 1 Wolfs Lane, Pelham · 7 p.m.
The new work hits the room! We'll read the original 10-minute plays inspired by our October 29 session. Come read, listen, and be part of the development process. RSVP: info@pelhamfringe.org
- 03DEC 2026
Pelham Fringe Creative Nights
Details to come.
- 17DEC 2026
Pelham Fringe Creative Nights
Details to come.
Past events (21)
- 15OCT 2026
Festival Debrief + Celebration!
· Home of Karen Pursel (address in Discord) · 7 p.m.
We'll spend the first 40 minutes talking about what worked, what we learned, and what we can do even better next time. Then we celebrate! Come raise a glass to everything we accomplished together.
- 04OCT 2026
Pelham Fringe Festival 2026: closing night
· The Picture House, Pelham, New York · 4 p.m.
The second night of the Pelham Fringe Festival at The Picture House.
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- 02OCT 2026
Pelham Fringe Festival 2026: opening night
· The Picture House, Pelham, New York · 7:30 p.m.
Five original short plays, plus music and improv, at The Picture House.
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- 27AUG 2026
Industry Lab: Inside the Casting Room
· On Fifth Avenue in the heart of Pelham.
Inside the Casting Room with former Network Casting Director Cathy Reinking.
- 13AUG 2026
Pelham Fringe Festival Production Meeting
A production meeting for the Pelham Fringe Festival.
- 06AUG 2026
Pelham Fringe Festival Production Meeting
A production meeting for the Pelham Fringe Festival.
- 30JUL 2026
Scene Machine: The Platform
An actor and director exercise using an excerpt from Jill Friedman's The Platform.
- 26JUL 2026
Pelham Fringe Festival Production Meeting
A production meeting for the Pelham Fringe Festival.
- 16JUL 2026
Pelham Fringe Festival Production Meeting
A production meeting for the Pelham Fringe Festival.
- 17JUN 2026
After the Influence: Theresa Rebeck
· The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham, New York · 7 p.m.
First readings of the new short plays written in response to the June 3 Rebeck night.
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- 03JUN 2026
Under the Influence: Theresa Rebeck
· The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham, New York · 7 p.m.
Seven scenes from Theresa Rebeck, read at the table.
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- 20MAY 2026
Pelham Fringe Studio: Development Lab
· The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham, New York · 6 p.m.
The launch of Second Prime: A Pelham Fringe Initiative, developing A Leave of Absence, a one-act by Joni Fritz.
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- 06MAY 2026
After the Influence: John Patrick Shanley
· The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham, New York · 7 p.m.
Original short works, written in response to the April 22 Shanley night, read at the table.
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- 22APR 2026
Under the Influence: John Patrick Shanley
· The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham, New York · 7 p.m.
One playwright. One night inside the work.
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- 08APR 2026
Shakespeare Lab with Laris Macario
A Shakespeare Lab with Laris Macario.
- 26MAR 2026
Improv Night with Jim Ewing
An Improv Night with Jim Ewing.
- 12MAR 2026
10 Minute Plays Night
Plays by local writers Susan Courtney, Neil Friedland, Joni Fritz, Jeff Fuerst, and Tara Meddaugh.
- 25FEB 2026
Director's Lab: Merrily We Roll Along
A Director's Lab with Lin Snider using Merrily We Roll Along by Kauffman and Hart.
- 05FEB 2026
Table Read of Theresa Rebeck's Loose Knit
A table read of Theresa Rebeck's Loose Knit.
- 22JAN 2026
Fuerst Fest
Fuerst Fest.
- 29OCT 2025
Table Read of August: Osage County
A table read of August: Osage County by Tracy Letts.