NOVEMBER 3-18, 2023
59E59 Theaters New York, NY FEBRUARY 8, 2015 Treehouse Theater New York, NY JULY 10-16, 2014 Capital Fringe Festival Goethe Institut - Washington, DC JUNE 14, 2014 SaratogaArtsFest Universal Preservation Hall Saratoga Springs, NY SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 Cap21 - New York, NY SEPTEMBER 28-29 2012 Fringe Wilmington Wilmington, DE FEBRUARY 2012 FRIGID New York Under St. Marks - New York, NY |
Inspired by the lives of world-famous artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Pair is a playful meditation on the nature of art and partnership. Claes and Coosje were renowned for their larger-than-life pop art sculptures that inflated everyday objects to extraordinary proportions. As the artists explore their creative process, something fantastical is happening as a pear (yes, the fruit) embarks on a worldwide quest for self-discovery. What emerges is a funny and intimate play about collaboration, imagination, and love.
Pair explores the duality of Claes and Coosje's 30 year artistic and romantic collaboration and their artistic vision. They carry on a spirited debate about color, composition, scale, and the messy, exploratory way that art is made in this refreshingly whimsical love story. Production photos by Carol Rosegg, featuring Emily Bautista (Pear), Julie Congress (Coosje), Steven Conroy (Claes)
Press for Pair "A fanciful and engaging multimedia meditation on art and the marriage of true minds." - Jane Horwitz, The Washington Post “Pair proves to be a playful, yet revealing story that captures the mind and heart...a truly unique and engaging show. It has a great deal of appeal for art lovers and many more” - Marina Kennedy, Broadway World "Coosje is one of those rare, polished gems"..."should be on your 'must see' list" - Ethan Angelica, nytheatre.com "Coosje is a rare find that combines different mediums to create something entirely new." - Sarah Lucie, Show Business Weekly "A whimsically unique look at Oldenburg and van Bruggen’s relationship, philosophy, and life" - Dennis W., Front Mezz Junkies "A great way to reflect on art and art making, collaboration, and the importance of taking risks. It’s what Capital Fringe is all about." - Susan Galbraith, DC Theatre Scene "What I loved about Coosje was its spirit—from the animated line-drawing background screens, to the silliness of a pear singing while holding a green suitcase, to the goofiness and enthusiasm of the artist couple making and debating art. It was fun and playful but intellectual and sincere." - dcist "Reminds us that in the right hands, big theatrical magic can be made on a small budget. Coosje is definitely worth putting on your Fringe list. It left this crusty reviewer a little misty-eyed and more than a little perplexed – which is exactly what [Claes] Oldenburg would have wanted." - Andrew L. Baughman, DC Metro Theater Arts "[Coosje makes] some very deep and touching points on why we should all be more playful so as to learn to find out what our purpose in life really is." - Stephen Tortora-Lee, The Happiest Medium "There’s one startling moment...that was so tender and beautiful it actually made me gasp." - Greg Benson, Washington City Paper "No.11 is immensely creative, integrating music, theater and performance art into a holistic experience. They should keep doing what they're doing!" - Alex Lacamoire |
Pair
By No.11 Productions
Directed by Ryan Emmons
Original Music & Sound Design: Enrico de Trizio
Songs: Danny Tieger
Production Stage Manager: Alayna McCabe
Associate Director: Victoria Rae Sook
Visual Art/Props: Jen Neads
Set Designer: Seth Byrum
Associate Set Designer: Morgan White
Lighting Designer: Mextly Couzin
Projection Designer: Ryan Belock
Costume Designers: Julie Congress & Kathy Cote
Line Producer: Zachary Fithian
Directing Observer/PA: Sydney Scott
Social Media Manager: Haylee van Dalen
Featuring (2023): Emily Bautista, Julie Congress, Steven Conroy & Aubrey Lace Taylor
Featuring (2014 & 2015): Julie Congress, Steven Conroy and Sina Heiß
Featuring (2012): Julie Congress, Steven Conroy and Haley Greenstein
Lighting Design (2012-2015): Ryan Hauenstein
Installation Art (2014-15) by Sara Jane Munford
Happening film features Giselle Chatelain, Steven Conroy, Ryan Emmons, Haley Greenstein, Ryan Hauenstein, Raena Hubbell, Max Schneller, Danny Tieger, Paul Tieger, Enrico de Trizio; edited by Enrico de Trizio
Special Thanks to Brandon Block, Nita Congress, Maura Cordial, Tiffany Francès, Haley Greenstein, Sina Heiß, Maxwell Schneller, Loring Taoka and Olivia Wingerath, Yael Shavitt
By No.11 Productions
Directed by Ryan Emmons
Original Music & Sound Design: Enrico de Trizio
Songs: Danny Tieger
Production Stage Manager: Alayna McCabe
Associate Director: Victoria Rae Sook
Visual Art/Props: Jen Neads
Set Designer: Seth Byrum
Associate Set Designer: Morgan White
Lighting Designer: Mextly Couzin
Projection Designer: Ryan Belock
Costume Designers: Julie Congress & Kathy Cote
Line Producer: Zachary Fithian
Directing Observer/PA: Sydney Scott
Social Media Manager: Haylee van Dalen
Featuring (2023): Emily Bautista, Julie Congress, Steven Conroy & Aubrey Lace Taylor
Featuring (2014 & 2015): Julie Congress, Steven Conroy and Sina Heiß
Featuring (2012): Julie Congress, Steven Conroy and Haley Greenstein
Lighting Design (2012-2015): Ryan Hauenstein
Installation Art (2014-15) by Sara Jane Munford
Happening film features Giselle Chatelain, Steven Conroy, Ryan Emmons, Haley Greenstein, Ryan Hauenstein, Raena Hubbell, Max Schneller, Danny Tieger, Paul Tieger, Enrico de Trizio; edited by Enrico de Trizio
Special Thanks to Brandon Block, Nita Congress, Maura Cordial, Tiffany Francès, Haley Greenstein, Sina Heiß, Maxwell Schneller, Loring Taoka and Olivia Wingerath, Yael Shavitt
Interviews & Multimedia
- Read an interview with director Ryan Emmons here.
- And check out Julie Congress' interview with Theatre is Easy.
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