Retreats

2016

Location: Saugerties, NY

27 present, 9 pieces workshopped

InViolet’s 10th Retreat! First retreat for advisory board member Padraic Lillis, John Concado, Mariana Fernandez, JJ Pyle, Lia Romeo, Tallie Gabriel, Sarah Matusek, Rob Hille, Jacob Schott and second retreat for dear friend Otoja Abit. We commemorate our tenth with a bonfire and killer slideshow (thanks, Rich!) and welcome back previous InViolet members to visit and Skype. Nature plays its own part with gorgeous lightning storms and a double rainbow. Shout out to Bixby Elliot for leading us to the most glorious watering holes!
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2015

Location: Poconos, PA

19 present, 12 pieces workshopped; 1 short film shot

First retreat for company members Nurit Monicelli, Liza Fernandez and Karina Richardson. We shoot another short film and workshop the most digital material we ever have, including episodes of potential InViolet web series’! Guest director Lou Moreno of INTAR Theatre joins us and it’s the first retreat for baby Jett, who makes his film debut.
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2014

Location: Poconos, PA

22 present, 10 pieces workshopped; 2 short films shot

We’ve committed to the Poconos! First retreat where we shoot short films, presented on our last night. Guests Hunter Cain, Leah Henoch, Mark Cirnigliaro and Otoja Abit are welcomed as well as herds of turkeys and deer. We hear Sommerfugl for the first time, which will become our 6th world premiere!
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2013

Location: Poconos, PA

20 InViolets present, 7 plays workshopped

Back at the Poconos. First retreat for future members Gerardo Rodriguez and Marguerite Stimpson. First time we have a pregnant attendee (Yay Megan!). Barry White and Anne Sexton in the same play, Michael Jackson dance party, Sistine-ing, mysterious bug bites.
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2012

Location: Poconos, PA

22 InViolets present, 10 plays workshopped

First retreat west of New York. Ramped up the staging of plays, Funny Ha Ha game, pool table, beach, Juan brings in our first bi-lingual play, video of the gang singing “Sweet Caroline” for Annie’s first born. Scenes from this retreat inspired our first One Night Stand.

2011

Location: Catskills, NY

24 InViolets present, 9 plays workshopped

First retreat for future members Andrew Blair, Bernardo Cubria, Bixby Elliott, Jeff Kurtz, Erin Mallon, Shetal Shah, Samantha Thomson, Juan Villa, Amy Waschke, Tara Westwood. Bixby wins inaugural BEST STAGE MANAGER EVER AWARD, surprise birthday party (lap dances included) for Angela, gorgeous swimmin’ hole, Tim camps outdoors, and Troy and Sam meet (the rest is history).
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2010

Location: Catskills, NY

16 InViolets present. 9 plays workshopped

Mink Hollow Lodge. The retreat that made a hot tub a requirement (why did it take us so long?). Shooting stars, rumored critters, huge stone fireplace, Jen Bowen’s pre-wedding celebration. First readings of The Haven by Richard Etchison (InViolet InProgress, 2011), The Happiest Place on Earth by Jen Bowen (InViolet InProgress, 2011), and Hostias by Darren Lougee (InViolet InProgress, 2013). Everyone laughs while Darren laughs impersonating Paul Rudd “slapping da bass” in some terrible movie. Catharis!
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2009

Location: Millerton, NY

20 InViolets present, 7 plays workshopped

First retreat for future members Jen Bowen, Ken Matthews, Aubyn Philabaum, Leon Fallon, and Kristin Wheeler. Surprise birthday cake for Jen, first annual InViolet company soccer game, and quick, quick showers (well system). First reading of The Oddyasee by Sara Van Beckum (InViolet InProgress 2011). Laid out some new artistic goals. Did we meet them? We’re still here, aren’t we? Retreat hosted by future board member and all around bad ass Andrea Kiefer. Thanks Andrea!
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2008

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn

16 InViolets present, 6 plays workshopped

Staycation Retreat. A month before our inaugural production we honor our commitment to fiscal conservatism by staying in the city, and we still manage a magical time. Not magical? Getting stranded on the roof top patio for hours. Actually, that was magical too. First company reading of our fourth production, This is Fiction by Megan Hart and Crimes Against Humanity by Michael Henry Harris (InViolet InProgress reading 2010,) later produced by OnStage Atlanta). Thanks David!!
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2007

Location: Tamarack Lodge, The Adirondacks

17 InViolets present, 7 plays workshopped

Where it all began. Strangers meeting, movement work, seven new plays, bonfires, and more than a little booze. Seventeen InViolets create a theater company. First company readings of our first three productions: Force Majeure by Richard Etchison; Kiss Me on the Mouth by Melanie Maras; and, 40 Weeks by Michael Henry Harris. Everyone cries while Darren cries reading stage directions for Troy’s play, Till Death Do Us Part. Catharsis!
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