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Tickets $25: Limited food options for these performances.
Friday Evenings; April 26, May 3 Pub opens at 6:00; Shows start at 7:30 Saturday Twilight; April 27, May 4 Pub opens at 3:00; Shows start at 4:30 Talk back after the final one act. Sunday Matinee; April 28, May 5 Pub opens at 12:30; Shows start at 2:00 Note: We will not have music in the pub before these performances. |
A non-juried one act festival. Producers submit an application to participate and six producers are drawn by random drawing. One hour slots (10 minute setup, 40 minute performance, 10 minute strike).
Chicken Salad
Produced by Heather Love; Written by Paul Donnelly
Chicken Salad depicts a difficult confrontation between a woman and her mother following the woman’s husband’s funeral. People grieve in different ways. The bonds that exists in families is more fragile than people think, possibly because the deep bonds between family makes them assume that other family members think the same way they do. At the same time, when a wound is incurred, it goes a lot deeper. And it makes forgiveness a lot harder in this one act drama for two women.
Produced by Heather Love; Written by Paul Donnelly
Chicken Salad depicts a difficult confrontation between a woman and her mother following the woman’s husband’s funeral. People grieve in different ways. The bonds that exists in families is more fragile than people think, possibly because the deep bonds between family makes them assume that other family members think the same way they do. At the same time, when a wound is incurred, it goes a lot deeper. And it makes forgiveness a lot harder in this one act drama for two women.
Threse Colton (Norma Walinski) is happy to find herself back home in Wisconsin and on the Forst Inn stage for this year's Fringe Festival after spending the past five years in Arizona. Some of her favorite theater experiences include various roles in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"; Bobbi Michelle in "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers"; and most recently, Florence Ismay in "The Last Lifeboat". She has also appeared in several other productions, including "M.A.S.H.", "Into the Woods", "The Long Weekend", and "The Bookstore". Having retired from teaching in the Manitowoc Public School District, she now enjoys spending time with her husband, Walt, and her family and friends. She thanks Heather for this unique opportunity to work together again and hopes you enjoy all the shows.
Heather Love (Carol) - After making her directing debut at last year's Fringe Festival here at the Forst, Heather is excited to be participating again this year. She is thankful for the opportunity to grow in a new area and have a safe place to do so. The Forst Inn is a place where you feel the freedom to try new things, be inventive, and step outside of your comfort zone. Heather would like to give a huge thank you to Michael for giving her the chance to be adventurous...and an even bigger thank you to Threse, her cast and co-star, for being so understanding, patient, and supportive throughout the process.
Hope you enjoy the show!!!.
Hope you enjoy the show!!!.
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Glass Gizmos
Produced and written by Beck Menk
Glass Gizmos is a new work about Wes Gizmo, founder of “The Wes Gizmo
Company”, an influential animation studio, and the legacy he leaves behind. In 1955, Wes makes moves to create new films, enlarge his company and even open a theme park. His work is derailed, however, when in our time the COO of The Wes Gizmo company tries to alter his public image, causing material changes for him in his own time.
Produced and written by Beck Menk
Glass Gizmos is a new work about Wes Gizmo, founder of “The Wes Gizmo
Company”, an influential animation studio, and the legacy he leaves behind. In 1955, Wes makes moves to create new films, enlarge his company and even open a theme park. His work is derailed, however, when in our time the COO of The Wes Gizmo company tries to alter his public image, causing material changes for him in his own time.
While originally from Manitowoc, Beck Menk is now a Milwaukee-based theatre artist, educator, and playwright. They graduated from Marquette University 2021 with a degree in Educational Studies and Theatre Arts. Since then, they’ve worked at several performance companies such as Pink Umbrella Theater Co. and Florentine Opera Co, as well as writing, directing, and producing audio dramas online via their podcast “SoundBite Theater.” Beck believes that storytelling is an innate part of being human and that sharing stories we love – from the deeply personal to the well-known – is a way of sharing ourselves and adding to our communities and world. You can find Beck online at https://beckmenk.wixsite.com/website
Alex Barrington (Wes Gizmo), making a return to theater this past year, is excited to be back on stage and participating in another one act show! Previously taking part in Lakeshore Productions, Village Playhouse, and Lake Country Playhouse. Alex is currently working as a software developer in Milwaukee. His favorite role has been The Man in the Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone.
Jessica Iannitello (Elisa Glass) is the smart, beautiful, charming, funny, generally flawless, and very humble sister of the playwright. You may have seen her before in the Forst Inn’s production of Cabaret as Rosie, Masquers’ production of Boeing, Boeing as Gabriella, and Peter Quince’s production of James and the Giant Peach as Ladybug, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth (Jessica’s favorite dinosaur is a brontosaurus. What’s yours? Tell her after the show). In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, watching Jeopardy!, and reading her Bible (No she is not a grandma, but give her your grandma’s number and they probably have a lot in common). She hopes this play makes you feel things. As they say at Jessica’s favorite convenience store: see you next time!
Glacier Bay
Produced by Claran LaViolette. Written by Frederick Stroppel
At a family affair, Connie has to contend with her husband Artie's advancing senility. Her struggle to keep a tight hold on his wandering mind is comically exasperating, but in a sudden revelation she discovers that their life paths are more similar than she suspected.…
Produced by Claran LaViolette. Written by Frederick Stroppel
At a family affair, Connie has to contend with her husband Artie's advancing senility. Her struggle to keep a tight hold on his wandering mind is comically exasperating, but in a sudden revelation she discovers that their life paths are more similar than she suspected.…
This is Claran's second directorial offering in the Forst Inn's Fringe Festival. Last year she directed Edgar's Ghost by Jim Liddle, an original gothic drama by a local playwright. Claran also most recently directed David Lindsay-Abaire's Ripcord for The Masquers, Inc., and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for The Royal Entourage Players. In addition to her directorial projects, Claran is the resident costume designer for the Forst Inn, The Masquers, and St. John's Players, and occasionally also takes a turn onstage, most recently as Ebeneezer Scrooge in The Forst Inn's Mistletoe Musings Christmas Carol.
Artie: Paul Hacker
Connie: Kathy Kowalski
Jill: Heather Love
Connie: Kathy Kowalski
Jill: Heather Love
I Say, Madame!
Produced and written by Gavin Annette
A mysterious illness threatens not only the potential courtship of two young Victorian aristocrats, but also the very essence of British propriety.
Gavin J. Annette is beyond thrilled to participate in his second Forst Fringe Festival, not only from a directorial standpoint but also as a playwright who now gets to see his hard work finally brought to life! Gavin graduated from Western Washington University with a BFA in Acting and Dramatic Writing in 2014, and has been actively involved with the theatrical arts since early childhood. A Wisconsin resident since April 2019, Gavin has incorporated himself into the theatrical scene here in Manitowoc County, serving as actor, director, and technical crew in several productions for the Forst Inn Arts Collective, Treehouse Theatre, the Masquers, and the Royal Entourage Players. Gavin thanks all of those attending the Festival for supporting the program and its participants, and hopes you enjoy your experience!
Produced and written by Gavin Annette
A mysterious illness threatens not only the potential courtship of two young Victorian aristocrats, but also the very essence of British propriety.
Gavin J. Annette is beyond thrilled to participate in his second Forst Fringe Festival, not only from a directorial standpoint but also as a playwright who now gets to see his hard work finally brought to life! Gavin graduated from Western Washington University with a BFA in Acting and Dramatic Writing in 2014, and has been actively involved with the theatrical arts since early childhood. A Wisconsin resident since April 2019, Gavin has incorporated himself into the theatrical scene here in Manitowoc County, serving as actor, director, and technical crew in several productions for the Forst Inn Arts Collective, Treehouse Theatre, the Masquers, and the Royal Entourage Players. Gavin thanks all of those attending the Festival for supporting the program and its participants, and hopes you enjoy your experience!
Tessa Komorowski Jindra (Catherine St. John) is thrilled to be a part of this year's Fringe Festival. Some of Tessa's favorite roles include “Bakers Wife" In Into the Woods, “Bobbie/ Gabby" in City Of Angels, “Drowsy” in The Drowsy Chaperone, "Alison Bechdel" in Fun Home, and "Sue Snell" in Carrie: The Musical. She would like to thank the director and friend Gavin for offering her a part in his show and giving her a chance to try her hand at something…a little more bloody. Tessa would also like to thank her husband Phillip for his continued love and support. She hopes you get a chance to see all of these wonderful shows and talented actors!
TJ Monroe (Butler) needs no introduction.
Hannah Otto (Barbara) is thrilled to be participating in her first Fringe Festival at The Forst Inn. She has most recently been seen on stage as a witch in Macbeth, in the pub with The Vagina Monologues cast, and as The Yule Cat in Mistletoe Musings. She has just finished being effects manager for The Play That Goes Wrong, and she can't wait to see what effect this show has on you.
Blaine Rezach (Arthur Billingsley) is excited to be a part of the Forst Inn Fringe Festival this year! ‘I Say Madame’ is a class act and one that shouldn’t be missed! After the successful run of ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’ with his good friend Gavin, the director, it was hard to say no! He hopes you enjoy this class act performance.
Patrick Schamburek (Lord St. John) is so excited to be a part this production of I Say Madame! He has been onstage and worked behind the scenes on dozens of shows the last decade, with many local theater groups including The Masquers, UW-Manitowoc Theater, The Forst Inn, Treehouse Theater, St. John’s Players and the Royal Entourage Players' inagural production of The Haunting of Hill House. Some of Patrick’s favorite roles include Francis in Suite Surrender, Harry Bright in Mamma Mia, Dr. Frank N Furter in Rocky Horror, Bruce in Fun Home, Roger Debris in The Producers, Col. Mustard in Clue, and Jake in Evil Dead: The Musical. A special Thank You goes out to Melissa and his three daughters; Jenna, Miley, and Brynn. Enjoy the show! Thank you!
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Swan Song
Written and Performed by Erin LaFond
A woman, weighed down by grief, attempts to find the perfect farewell in words and song. Using text from actual published suicide notes and woven together with music from popular culture, discretion is advised for audience members affected by addiction, loss, and matters involving suicide.
Written and Performed by Erin LaFond
A woman, weighed down by grief, attempts to find the perfect farewell in words and song. Using text from actual published suicide notes and woven together with music from popular culture, discretion is advised for audience members affected by addiction, loss, and matters involving suicide.
Erin LaFond's most notable acting credits include Kate Keller (The Miracle Worker), Alice (The Addams Family), Princess Fiona (Shrek), Cathy (The Last Five Years), Rona Peretti (Putnam County Spelling Bee), Margaret White (Carrie), Jesus (Godspell), and Vernedette (Dixie Swim Club) as well as 7 seasons of Mistletoe Musings. Erin holds a master's degree in Music Education from Silver Lake College and spent almost 10 years teaching in public and private schools. Erin is happily married to her husband Jeff and they have 10 year old twins, Archer and Jasper.
Yeah, Art Figures
Produced and written by Kim Ruyle
Frank, a math teacher distraught over the ignorance of his students, encounters and unloads on Joni, a substitute teacher, in the teachers’ lounge. In conversation with Joni and other teachers, Frank discovers that his ignorance, in some ways, surpasses that of his students.
Kim Ruyle lives in Fond du Lac. He is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, The Playwrights’ Center, and Chicago Dramatists. Kim’s stories come from a unique perspective. A US Army veteran with blue-collar roots, Kim went on to multiple graduate degrees. Writing for the stage is a second career for Kim beginning in 2018. Kim has written eight full-length plays, most that have garnered awards and multiple productions. In 2023, he received the Inaugural Network Playwright Award from Chicago Dramatists.
Produced and written by Kim Ruyle
Frank, a math teacher distraught over the ignorance of his students, encounters and unloads on Joni, a substitute teacher, in the teachers’ lounge. In conversation with Joni and other teachers, Frank discovers that his ignorance, in some ways, surpasses that of his students.
Kim Ruyle lives in Fond du Lac. He is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, The Playwrights’ Center, and Chicago Dramatists. Kim’s stories come from a unique perspective. A US Army veteran with blue-collar roots, Kim went on to multiple graduate degrees. Writing for the stage is a second career for Kim beginning in 2018. Kim has written eight full-length plays, most that have garnered awards and multiple productions. In 2023, he received the Inaugural Network Playwright Award from Chicago Dramatists.
Ben Ruyle (Frank) is excited to be returning to the Forst Inn stage for the second time this season, having just appeared as Rob in the development production of Love Lately, also written and directed by Kim Ruyle. He has appeared in a variety of roles in the Baraboo, Spring Green, and Madison area as well as Florida; favorite roles include George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, Adam in The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) and Roger in Five Frickin Winters (another play by Kim Ruyle.)
Carrie Counihan (Joni) has called the Forst Inn her theatre home since 2021 and is so grateful for the variety of shows and opportunities Michael provides for our region's artists. She most recently appeared as Maeve in the development production of Love Lately here at the Forst, also written and directed by Kim Ruyle. Previous favorite shows at the Inn include Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire, Stepmother in Into the Woods, and Rebekah in Anatomy of Grey. She is excited to explore another one of Kim's fantastic plays and great characters!
Gus Kroenke (Blake/Quinn) is an actor from the Green Bay Area and is excited to be performing as part of the Tisch Mills Fringe Festival! Previous roles include Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), John Proctor (The Crucible), Man #1 / Various Roles (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and Bobby (A Chorus Line).
Shannon Paige (Tatum/Avery) is honored to partake in an original script by Kim Ruyle. Highlighted Forst Inn roles include Jeri Neal in Dixie Swimclub, Norma in Carrie the Musical, Joan in Murder in Green Meadows, and an OG of the Mistletoe Musings. Shannon also serves as our House Manager. She hopes you enjoy the one acts this year!
Carrie Counihan (Joni) has called the Forst Inn her theatre home since 2021 and is so grateful for the variety of shows and opportunities Michael provides for our region's artists. She most recently appeared as Maeve in the development production of Love Lately here at the Forst, also written and directed by Kim Ruyle. Previous favorite shows at the Inn include Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire, Stepmother in Into the Woods, and Rebekah in Anatomy of Grey. She is excited to explore another one of Kim's fantastic plays and great characters!
Gus Kroenke (Blake/Quinn) is an actor from the Green Bay Area and is excited to be performing as part of the Tisch Mills Fringe Festival! Previous roles include Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), John Proctor (The Crucible), Man #1 / Various Roles (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and Bobby (A Chorus Line).
Shannon Paige (Tatum/Avery) is honored to partake in an original script by Kim Ruyle. Highlighted Forst Inn roles include Jeri Neal in Dixie Swimclub, Norma in Carrie the Musical, Joan in Murder in Green Meadows, and an OG of the Mistletoe Musings. Shannon also serves as our House Manager. She hopes you enjoy the one acts this year!
