The New York International Fringe Festival
Thisbe Productions and Fringe NYC Present

VERANO PLACE

The Kraine Theatre
85 East 4th Street
NY NY

16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 August 2015

Written by Katie Atcheson
Directed by Josh Hecht

Featuring Chet Siegel, Helen Coxe, Bradford Cover, Will Dagger, Jessica Brown, Samuel Stricklen, William Sturdivant

Growing up in the 70’s wasn’t easy. The sexual revolution was in full swing (pun intended), and self-actualization was the new buzz word. For Emily, it was especially tough. Her father has figured out that he is attracted to men, but wants to stay with his wife, so he gets her to agree to an open marriage. Once that door is open, both parents get so busy fulfilling themselves, they forget they have any responsibility to their children, leaving young Emily to adjust to a new neighborhood, school, adolescence and taking care of her younger brother.

VERANO PLACE tackles Emily’s life with humor and compassion. It is heartfelt, moving and thoroughly engaging. The cast is terrific, especially Chet Siegel as Emily. Watching her try to navigate the perils of growing up without any responsible adults around is disturbing and inspiring.

- Jean Tait -