Company Behind THE WOODSMAN to Preview New Work at 2016 'aPlay & aParty' Event

Strangemen & Co., the company behind the critically acclaimed, Obie Award-winning production of The Woodsman, once again welcomes audiences into their creative process as they present their Fourth Annual aPlay & aParty on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at 8 PM at The Bernie Wohl Center (647 Columbus Avenue).

This year's event will be yet another opportunity for audiences to get a preview of what this exciting company has planned for the future, including a preview performance of their latest work in development, Ten Days in a Mad-House, inspired by the writings of Nellie Bly. The new play is written and directed by Frank Winters (On The Head of a Pin) with choreography and movement direction by Jill Echo.

Strangemen & Co.'s annual aPlay & aParty is a vital part of the company's devising process, and was originally where the earliest rendition of The Woodsman was showcased.

Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, visit www.strangemencompany.com. Doors open at 7:30 PM for each performance and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Strangemen & Co. was founded in 2010 and specializes in creating company-devised work, with an emphasis on unique and grounded storytelling. Since its formation, the company has focused on creating work with artists from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, with the desire to tell each story in its most effective form, and the belief that each artist has something to teach another. Past productions include On The Head of a Pin (59E59 Theaters), and The Woodsman (New World Stages). The Artistic Board members are Jason Ralph, James Ortiz, Frank Winters, Amanda A. Lederer, Will Gallacher, Rebecca Black, and Allison Bressi.