WINTER a Play By Jon Fosse PREMIERE TONIGHT!!!
U.S. PREMIERE OF CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN PLAYWRIGHT JON FOSSE’S WINTER”
OPENING THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008 AT THE CULVER STUDIOS’ STAGE 7, CULVER CITY
WINTER, a Play by Jon Fosse, Directed By John Swanbeck Starring Lene Pedersen and Terje Skonseng Naudeer
WINTER tells the story of the emotional affair between two strangers who meet one cold winter evening. A woman of questionable background encounters a lonely businessman on a business trip. The two become entangled in an, at times comic, often brutal relationship. Risking their lives and livelihood, the pair is drawn together by a longing, which they cannot control. As they become entangled in each other’s lives, they find themselves trapped by their own desires. One consequentially intimate night in a hotel room changes the two, forever.
Says Director John Swanbeck, “The play is deceptively complex and enigmatic. The relationship between the two characters is not an easy one to grasp. Much like life, it cannot be easily defined or categorized. In Lene Pedersen I knew I had an actress with the subtlety, grace, emotional complexity and sense of humor necessary to bring the female character to life.”
“We are honored to stage WINTER at The Culver Studio’s Stage 7, for all its mystery and rich history. There’s no better place to perform our love story, WINTER, than returning to the stages graced by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh while filming GONE WITH THE WIND,” says WINTER’s Producer and Lead Actress Lene Pedersen.
This modern play explodes with innovative elements unique for productions at this level, harnessing the talent of Show Designer Ray Woodbury (Backstreet Boys, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson); Lighting Programmer Andy Figueroa (The Crystal Method, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young); and featuring music composed by multi-instrumentalist and composer Gabrial McNair (Oslo, Green Day, No Doubt).
WINTER opens to the Public beginning Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 8:00PM and will run Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00PM. The play runs through August 16th, 2008. Stage 7 at The Culver Studios is located at 9336 W. Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. Parking is free. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at www.wintertheplay.com. Last minute tickets may also be available at The Culver Studios. Inquire online at www.wintertheplay.com.
WHAT: U.S. Premier of WINTER a play by Jon Fosse
Translation by Ann Henning Jocelyn and Lene Pedersen
WINTER tells the story of the emotional affair between two strangers who meet one cold winter evening. A woman of questionable background encounters a lonely businessman on a business trip. The two become entangled in an, at times comic, often brutal relationship. Risking their lives and livelihood, the pair is drawn together by a longing, which they cannot control. As they become entangled in each other’s lives, they find themselves trapped by their own desires. One consequentially intimate night in a hotel room changes the two, forever.
WHO:
Produced by Lene Pedersen
Directed by John Swanbeck
Starring Lene Pedersen and Terje Skonseng Naudeer
Show Design by Ray Woodbury
Stage Design by Justin Corrigan
Lighting Programmer Andy Figueroa
Wardrobe by Hitomi Matarese
Music by Gabrial McNair
WHERE: THE CULVER STUDIOS – on Stage 7
9336 W. Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. www.theculverstudios.com
WHEN: PREMIERE AUGUST 7, 2008 at 8:00PM
Performances run Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00PM.
Last Los Angeles performance is August 16th, 2008 at 8:00PM.
COST: Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at www.wintertheplay.com. Last minute walk-up tickets will be available at the door, cash only, at The Culver Studios. Inquire online at www.wintertheplay.com. Parking is free.
Oslo's "The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate" Available on iTunes Today!!
Oslo Announce Release of “The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate” and Tour
Album on iTunes SEPTEMBER 25 / In Stores NOVEMBER 6
Tour Begins October 2007
Oslo will set out on tour this Fall in support of their new album THE RISE AND FALL OF LOVE AND HATE (Six Feet / Sidecho). Oslo, comprised of songwriting trio MATTIA BORRANI (lead vocals, guitars), KERRY WAYNE JAMES (bass) and GABRIAL McNAIR (guitars, backing vocals), as well as Damon Ramirez (keys) and Charlie Walker (drums/ percussion) has enjoyed much success independent of any label support. Their emotive and engaging live shows and self-titled, self-produced debut release (2005) garnered significant buzz and coverage from RollingStone, Billboard, Music Edge, LA Weekly and the Los Angeles Times, which named Oslo one of the top 10 bands to download in the Fall of 2006.
Oslo's forthcoming sophomore release “The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate,” which they co-produced with Grammy Nominated engineer/mixer Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mickey P (Beck, Peaches, The Eels) and Sam Fogarino (Drummer, Interpol) is already receiving warm reception from radio, including Indie 103's Check One Two... and new song "Rhyme or Reason" was featured on the Season Finale of The Unit. The album also features guest appearances by Adrian Young, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Paz Lechantin and Ana Lechantin.
The critical acclaim of both their live shows and their debut release underscores not only the band’s onstage showmanship but the complexity and depth with which they compose music. Rich in texture, melody and fervor the Oslo sound conveys a layered listening experience that is as intricate as it is intelligent and evocative.
“The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate” is available digitally on September 25 and will hit stores November 6, 2007. 
Track List:
1. Slowdive
2. On My Mind
3. No Regrets
4. The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate
5. Things Fall Apart
6. Alive
7. Crowded Room
8. Mistakes
9. Morning In Fairfax
10. A Darker Shade of Gray
11. Rhyme or Reason
Oslo Confirmed in the following cities:
10/8/07 - The Bunkhouse, Las Vegas, NV
10/10/07 - The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA
10/12/07 - Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA
10/13/07 - XOXO Bar, Reno, NV
10/14/07 - Satyricon, Portland, OR
10/15/07 - El Corazon, Seattle, WA
10/20/07 - Trash, Williamsburg/Brooklyn, NY (CMJ)
Oslo's site
Oslo on MySpace
Oslo on YouTube
Oslo on Virb
Oslo at Filter
OSLO TOUR--Los Angeles Venue Change!!!
OSLO's LOS ANGELES GIG HAS BEEN MOVED NEXT DOOR TO THE KEY CLUB!!!!
Upcoming CA Shows
Aug 2 2007 8:00P
The Blue Lamp Sacramento, California
Aug 4 2007 9:00P
The Beauty Bar Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug 6 2007 8:00P (doors 7:30)
THE KEY CLUB Los Angeles, California
Aug 7 2007 8:00P
The Prospector Long Beach, California
OSLO comprised of MATTIA BORRANI (lead vocals, guitars), KERRY WAYNE JAMES (bass), GABRIAL McNAIR (guitars, backing vocals), DAMON RAMIREZ (keys) and CHARLIE WALKER (drums) has enjoyed much success independent of any label support. Their emotive and engaging live shows and self-titled, self-produced debut release (2005) garnered significant buzz and coverage from RollingStone, Billboard, Music Edge, LA Weekly and the Los Angeles Times, which named Oslo one of the top 10 bands to download in the Fall of 2006.
Oslo's forthcoming sophomore release “The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate,” which they co-produced with Grammy Nominated engineer/mixer Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mickey P (Beck, Peaches, The Eels) and Sam Fogarino (Drummer, Interpol) is already receiving warm reception from radio, including Indie 103's Check One Two... and new song "Rhyme or Reason" was featured on the Season Finale of The Unit. The album also features guest appearances by Adrian Young, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Paz Lechantin and Ana Lechantin.
The critical acclaim of both their live shows and their debut release underscores not only the band’s onstage showmanship but the complexity and depth with which they compose music. Rich in texture, melody and fervor the Oslo sound conveys a layered listening experience that is as intricate as it is intelligent and evocative. “Oslo have the chops, tunes and aura to influence rather than be influenced. It’s time for a liberating leap into originality’s embrace,” says LA Weekly’s Paul Rogers.
“The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate” will hit stores October 9, 2007.
OSLO To Be Featured On THE UNIT Season Finale
As Friday winds down what can only be described as an "Awesome" week, we've just learned that the CBS hit series The UNIT will feature OSLO's "Rhyme or Reason" on Tuesday night's season finale!! "Rhyme or Reason" is from Oslo's forthcoming (and much buzzed about) album "The Rise And Fall of Love And Hate." You can add "Rhyme or Reason" to your Profile or buy downloads from Oslo's self titled debut HERE.
OSLO Posts New Songs to MySpace
OSLO has posted 2 new songs off their forthcoming album "The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate," to their MySpace site!!! With the new album in the can and renowned photographer GLEN WEXLER shooting the album cover, "The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate" should garner a lot of attention lyrically, musically and visually!
Before embarking on their journey to Austin, TX for Texas RockFest and SXSW next week, Oslo will play BLAKES in Berkeley, CA on March 9 and the VIPER ROOM in Los Angeles on March 12th (10pm) as part of Indie 103's Presents.