“Never underestimate the substance, the
complexity, of a long life. ‘Forgotten,’ Pat Kinevane’s one-man
show at the Irish Arts Center, gracefully illustrates that point with mimickry,
invention and formidable stamina. Well paced and poignant. Mr. Kinevane artfully
conveys the secrets, the hidden past, of the aged, and the dignity often behind
their quaint, seemingly innocuous bearing.”
Rave
review for Fishamble's Forgotten in
"... the monologues are beautifully written and vivid , what makes this
show uniquely memorable is Kinevane’s raw, over-the-top, compassionate
performance.." Read
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“The
Japanese and dance elements are
as weird as they are fresh, bold choices
in a show with a serious heart.”
—Gwen Orel, BackStage
“Every now and then you see something truly unique…Pat Kinevane's
Forgotten is a superb showcase for this exceptionally warm and generous performer.
More than a play, it's poetry, and it’s an immersive experience.” —Jon Sobel, Blogcritics.org
“With this poignant one-man show, Fishamble proves itself once again
to be the progenitor of innovative, socially engaged drama that's both lyrical
and tough as nails. The power of the piece—which juxtaposes each character's
pain with flashes of humor and humanity—transcends. Forgotten is well-worth
seeing for the strength of Pat Kinevane's writing and precision of his performance,
and the fluidity of Culleton's direction. It is an exemplar of the solo show
form.” —NY Theatre.com
“An indelible solo performance…one of the most unexpectedly witty
and dramatically rewarding works of the theater you are likely to attend this
year…” — Irish Voice
“…an incredibly moving piece of theatre… immediate and
compelling… unequivocally beautiful” — The Scotsman
“…astonishingly realised…a consummate act of storytelling …it
is a striking accomplishment; captivating, moving, and – yes – even
unforgettable.” — The Irish Times
Irish
Arts Center
In association with
Georganne Aldrich Heller
and
Fishamble: The New Play Company
present
Forgotten
Written and Performed by Pat Kinevane
Directed by Jim Culleton
Produced by Orla Flanagan
February 17– March 7 | Wednesday - Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 3 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday, February 25 • Following 8pm performance
Join us for a panel discussion dedicated to the issues of aging through the experiences
of health care workers and community centers that offer services to the elderly.
Moderated by Adrian Flannelly of Irish Radio Network, the panel will feature Forgotten playwright/performer
Pat Kinevane with representatives from social service sectors including Noel
Auld, CNA, 1199: Health Care Workers Union; Agnes Delaney, Aisling
Irish Community Center; and Lisa McGovern, Emerald Isle Immigration Center.
Pat Kinevane’s captivating portrayal of four vibrant elderly characters
on the fringe of society is a unique collage of Kabuki dance and Irish storytelling.
With humor and haunting honesty, Kinevane’s performance brings to life
the challenges, loves, dreams and sorrows of these heroic figures in the twilight
of their lives.
Dublin’s award-winning Fishamble: The New Play Company, returns to New
York for this special limited engagement following their triumphant Off-Broadway
production of Sebastian Barry’s The Pride of Parnell Street.
Admission:
$38 general sale/$30 members
To buy click
here or call 212 868-4444
“An indelible solo performance…one of the
most unexpectedly witty and dramatically rewarding works of the theater you are
likely to attend this year…” — Irish Voice
“…an incredibly moving piece of theatre…immediate and
compelling…unequivocally beautiful” — The Scotsman
“…astonishingly realised…a consummate act of storytelling …it
is a striking accomplishment; captivating, moving, and – yes – even
unforgettable.” — The Irish Times
phone 212-757-3318 fax 212-247-0930
553 West 51 Street, New York, NY 10019 general information info@irishartscenter.org
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Arts Center
