Photo Flash: THE FUNDAMENTALIST Plays FRINGE NYC

Performances run Sat., Aug. 13th at 8:30 PM, Mon., Aug. 15th at 4 PM, Sat., August 20th at 2:15 PM Mon., Aug. 22nd at 8:30 PM Wed. August 24th at 3 PM Thur. August 25th at 6 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door are Visit FringeNYC.org or call 866-468-7619.

In THE FUNDALMENTALIST, Markus, a reformed pastor, and Heidi, his former student now turned religious extremist, meet again after years apart. Heidi has come to save Markus from going to hell. A spiritual battle develops through their pursuit to try to change each other. But beneath it all, lurks a darker past they can't escape: a romantic and sexual encounter, which has deeply affected them both. THE FUNDAMENTALIST is a suspenseful two-character drama that offers an astute and nuanced investigation of fundamentalist belief and encourages us to reflect on human values, worldview, faith and responsibility to each other. For more information about SATC visit: satcnyc.org

Adam Smith Jr., producing partner for New York area company The Modern Stage, stars in the American premiere of THE FUNDAMENTALIST by Finnish playwright Juha Jokela, presented by Scandinavian American Theater Company (SATC) as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. THE FUNDAMENTALIST opened to rave reviews in Finland in 2006 and subsequently went on to win the prestigious Nordic Drama Award for Best Play in 2008. THE FUNDAMENTALIST is the first Scandinavian play to be presented at FringeNYC. This is Mr. Smith's latest leading stage role since garnering critical praise starring in the Modern Stage production of the new play Miracle Day at Theatres at 45 Bleecker last summer

THE FUNDAMENTALIST also features Danish actress Anette Norgaard as Heidi. Sebastian Nyman Agdur (of Sweden) directs.

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