Pelham Fringe

Stories

What happens in the room, written down. Recaps, first readings, and the occasional argument about a stage direction.

May 7, 2026
Last night was a home run
A packed room. No empty seats. Six brand new pieces on their feet for the first time. And they didn’t feel new. They felt ready.
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April 23, 2026
Last night had a charge to it
A packed room. Eight Shanley scenes brought to life at the table. Actors locked in. Writers leaning forward.
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Anecdotes

In their own words, from the company.

I have lived in Pelham for 5 years, and have had a great longing for a theater community instead of constantly commuting to the city. This organization has brought together the most talented, hard-working, and kind individuals, and Im so grateful to Kate McDaniel for creating such a beautiful community.
- Emily
I recently moved to New York from Atlanta THANK GOD THE FRINGE FOUND ME ! What a spectacular group of lovely performers and writers.
- Cathy
Favorite memories? How about that time when Kate and I were recording self-tapes for our workshop and her middle kiddo showed up in the doorway, pants-less, proudly yelling "I pooped!" with the proof running down her legs.
- Sean
While participating in a Pelham Fringe "Under the Influence" gathering, with play scenes inspired by Theresa Rebeck, who pops up on a Zoom screen but...Theresa Rebeck.
- Rich
The Fringe is a thriving laboratory of creativity, collaboration, and invention.
- Jean
Pelham Fringe sessions are energized fun. They're something like family reunions. We're different ages, at different stages of our lives and careers, but we all share some common DNA. Actors, writers, directors, designers, stage managers, agents, run crews...the family that plays together, stays together!
- Judith
Pelham Fringe is the creative outlet so many of us have been missing in our lives. Grateful to this great group of talented and wonderful people!
- Karen
I’ll never forget walking into my first Pelham Fringe meeting and thinking, “HOLY SH*T — this is the real deal!” And not in New York City, but right here in Westchester! The talent, the support, the kindness and commitment of everyone involved have blown me away. And all of this started with Kate — who somehow had the crazy idea that this could happen. And it did.
- Joni
I love the way Pelham Fringe embraces community and offers artists and audiences a place to call home. Where else in Westchester can you read published scripts, workshop new material, perform Shakespeare, explore improvisation, and build in a new play festival? I was so proud to be part of Pelham Fringe and witness our artists perform monologues during Pelham’s Juneteenth Celebration, Freedom in Motion, at Wolfs Lane Park.
- Carolyn
Pelham Fringe creates a safe space for writers, new writers, actors, new actors, and creatives across different mediums to flourish and hone their crafts. It has allowed for great camaraderie and collaboration to occur
- Andrew
My favorite moment of Pelham Fringe was hear ing Andrew’s first read through of his play!! This was his first play ever and it was so exciting to witness that moment!
- Maggie
I feel like every time I go to a Fringe event I leave with my jaw on the floor. It is that same feeling you get when you know you have been a part of something unforgettable.
- Melissa
What a thrill to watch the arts grow and thrive in Pelham!
- Janine
I came to New York to be in a room where I could learn and grow...Pelham Fringe is that room.
- Renée
Directing The Company We Keep reminded me why I still love theater after more than 35 years—the laughter, the collaboration, and the unexpected connections that happen along the way. The curtain eventually comes down, but the people and the memories stay with you. I suppose that really is the company we keep.
- Maria

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