“Our time at the In The Works ~ In The Woods Festival was one of the most joyful experiences I've had working on any show. It's an idyllic place to write, rehearse, brainstorm. We had a brilliant cast who were game to jump in and try anything. And every single person at the Playhouse was there to help make the shows better. We were so supported and nurtured, and made connections and friendships with people I look forward to working with again and again. Many of the country's most enduring development opportunities for new works didn't survive the pandemic. ITW-ITW is a new gem.”

Deborah Zoe Laufer, Writer, By Any Other Name (2021)

(I know it's a bit of a ramble -- I just truly loved my time there so much. It's hard to even say how much it meant to me.)

~ “You lifted our show up and gave us the space, time, and support to get it to the next step. We will forever be grateful to you and everyone at FORESTBURGH! Thank you so very much!”

Jessica Hendy, Writer/Performer, Walking with Bubbles (2022)

~ “Working on Gordon Gets Down! at the Forestburgh Playhouse during the In the Works In the Woods festival was an instrumental step in the development of our piece. Having a full week of rehearsal with a talented group of actors and creatives, in such a supportive environment is an incredible opportunity for any writer. That amount of in depth focus and work allowed us to really trim the fat of our show and bring the main message into focus. Having multiple pieces - being rehearsed at the same time created an incredibly supportive and safe environment. The audience was not only made up of local supporters, but also the writers, creators and actors of the other pieces involved in the festival which allowed for very diverse forum for feedback. We’re thrilled to announce that our show has been selected as part of the 2023 mainstage season at the Forestburgh Playhouse!” 

Caleb Damschroder, Composer, Gordon Gets Down! (2022)

~ “We had an incredible week in the woods at Forestburgh Playhouse getting to work on Bottle Shock! The Musical during the 2022 "In the Works, In the Woods” Festival, to develop the piece as we prepare for the world premier this summer in California. The time was invaluable to myself, Vadim and the writers as we learned more about the show and were able to use the time to try out some pretty big changes! So grateful to Matt and Franklin for inviting us! And what fun we had being surrounded by so many new works in all stages of development! In a creative environment like the Festival, you can’t help but be inspired by all of the great work going on around every corner!” 

J. Scott Lapp, Director, Bottle Shock, The Musical!

“Thank you so much!!! We are over the moon! And wouldn’t be here [Off-Broadway] without our time up in Forestburgh!!”

Brianna Barnes, Composer, Walking With Bubbles (2022)

~ OUTBOUND, By Caitlin Collins

~ BOTTLE SHOCK, THE MUSICAL, By James Sasser and Charles Vincent Burwell

~ GORDON GETS DOWN! By Caleb Damschroder and Matthew Ravey

~ WALKING WITH BUBBLES, By Jessica Hendy and Brianna Barnes 

~ CATSKILLS CAB LAB Solo Artists; Marrick Smith and Arianna Valdes

~ BY ANY OTHER NAME, By Deborah Zoe Laufer and Daniel Green

~ THIS HAPPENED ONCE AT THE ROMANCE DEPOT OFF THE I-87 IN WESTCHESTER, by Gina Femia

~ EL OTRO OZ, by Jaime Lozano, Mando Alvarado and Tommy Newman

~ HOLDING MY OWN: JOURNEY TO THE RING, by Didi Conn

~ CATSKILLS CAB LAB Solo Artists; Belinda Allyn and Frank James Johnson

The In The Works~In The Woods
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
includes:

Scott Evans

Alan Muraoka

Valentina Fratti

Anthony C. Daniel

Banji Aborasade

Ana Flavia Zuim

Kate Wilson

Roque Berlanga

Jaime Lozano

Jillain Carucci

Robin Levine

This project is made possible in part with funding from a Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant, funded by the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.