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Brooklyn Music School

presents

Alida and the Hummingbird

Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 4-5 p.m.

 

Brooklyn Music School (BMS) presents Alida and the Hummingbird on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 4-5 p.m. at the Brooklyn Music School Playhouse Theater, 126 Saint Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY. Tickets are $10-20. For more information, visit

After being jilted at the altar, Jaden is left to figure out love, life and romance again with support from his college buddies Tony and Maurice only to discover that the more you try to control life’s circumstances, the more likely you are to repeat the same mistakes. She Hates Coffee, a 21st century romantic comedy that explores our deepest feelings – the complexity of friendship, relationships and the consequences of decisions – and that’s just the guys talking.

www.shehatescoffee.com

Instagram, Facebook and Twitter – @shehatescoffee

Tickets: $62.50 VIP*; $47.50

*Includes: Preferred Seating, VIP Private Pre-Reception (1-hr before curtain and during Intermission – includes complementary beverages)
About the Company: Kumble Theater
Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus is a dynamic, state-of-the art

3-time Moth SLAM champ and voiceover actor on “Beavis & Butthead” Jamie Brickhouse (“A natural raconteur.” –Washington Post) exposes himself to his father Earl, but will ribald, Catholic conservative “Daddy Poo” ever shed his secrets? Alcoholic? Gay? Is Jamie the full-blown version of Daddy Poo? The follow up to Jamie’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning “Dangerous When Wet: Booze, Sex, and My Mother,” “I Favor of My Daddy is darkly comic, filled with belly laughs and razor-sharp insights. Theater is Easy awarded it “Best Bet” at the world premiere at the 2018 New York International Fringe Festival and raved: “Talented storyteller Jamie Brickhouse shines in this one-man show…a riveting, thoroughly polished performance…that holds interest from start to finish…Once again,

In a "melting pot" neighborhood in Hell's Kitchen, José Rodriguez, an undocumented Mexican delivery guy, has an American Dream - to become "a someone." Alina Orlova, a beautiful but inept Russian spy, also has an American Dream – to bring down America and to save the family's "Fluff N' Fold!" Speeding though one preposterous and hilarious plot twist after another, Jose and Alina embark on a wild adventure to fulfill their destinies. I Spy A Spy is a musical roller coaster ride on which our duo encounters Mexican thugs, Russian spies, a Pakistani pizza proprietor, a Korean deli owner and the Department of Homeland Security!

 

To Seek a Newer World Productions and Lisa Dozier King in association with New Circle Theatre Company to present the World Premiere of Kennedy: Bobby’s Last Crusade written by and starring David Arrow and directed by Eric Nightengale. It will begin performances on November 1; opening Thursday, November 8 and running through December 9, 2018, at the Theatre at the St. Clement's (423 West 46th St). Tickets are $65-$85 ($55 previews) and can be purchased by visiting KennedyBobbysLastCrusade.com or by calling More Information »

Kinesis Project dance theatre

presents

Revealing Dances Open Rehearsal

an invitation into the creative dance process

at Riverside Park South

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

 

As part of Kinesis Project Dance's Revealing Dances series, audience members are invited to take part in the creation of a new work, Breathing with Strangers, in Riverside Park South. The Revealing Dances Open Rehearsal will begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 24. Guests are welcome to join the company at Engine Park in Riverside South, entrance at 12 Avenue, Riverside Boulevard between W. 59th Street and W. 72nd Street, NYC. This event is free and open to the public. 

LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture

at the 14th Street Y

Announces 2018-2019 Fellows

 

LABA: Laboratory for Jewish Culture announces the 2018-2019 Fellows: a group of thirteen culture-makers, a mix of visual artists, writers, musicians, playwrights, dancers, composers, film-and theater-makers, and directors who are brought together to study classic Jewish texts in a non-religious, open-minded setting centered on a chosen theme; this year's theme is LIFE + DEATH.

 

The 2018-2019 Fellows are Dmitri Barcomi, Ari Brand, Maya Ciarrocchi, Jessica Tamar Deutch, Yochai Greenfeld, Jeanne Heifetz, Marques Hollie, Stav

Life Boat - The Tina Xenos Show (comedy) Seconds - A Short Play by Stephen Lemay (drama) October 8th, 2007 TBG Arts Center TBG Mainstage Theatre 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor @7:30 PM Life Boat- The Tina Xenos Show Life Boat is a comedic, short, one-woman show "directed by a homosexual director/writer" where Tina Xenos searches for true love and takes the audience on a journey to visit some of the crazy, opinionated characters in her life such as: Aunt Sophia- a lovely,older Greek woman- who loves to tell children the Greek myths of divine punishment;Chuck – a redneck- who thinks the Trojan War was a fight over condoms; and Aunt Stella – a not-so lovely Greek older woman- who loves to give advice and bitch about life. (Approximate running time: 25minutes) Seconds: A Short Play by Stephen Lemay Seconds is a fast-paced dramatic play about relationships and the damage

Life Boat - The Tina Xenos Show (comedy) Seconds - A Short Play by Stephen Lemay (drama) October 8th, 2007 TBG Arts Center TBG Mainstage Theatre 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor @7:30 PM Life Boat- The Tina Xenos Show Life Boat is a comedic, short, one-woman show "directed by a homosexual director/writer" where Tina Xenos searches for true love and takes the audience on a journey to visit some of the crazy, opinionated characters in her life such as: Aunt Sophia- a lovely,older Greek woman- who loves to tell children the Greek myths of divine punishment;Chuck – a redneck- who thinks the Trojan War was a fight over condoms; and Aunt Stella – a not-so lovely Greek older woman- who loves to give advice and bitch about life. (Approximate running time: 25minutes) Seconds: A Short Play by Stephen Lemay Seconds is a fast-paced dramatic play about relationships and the damage

Life Boat - The Tina Xenos Show (comedy) Seconds - A Short Play by Stephen Lemay (drama) October 8th, 2007 TBG Arts Center TBG Mainstage Theatre 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor @7:30 PM Life Boat- The Tina Xenos Show Life Boat is a comedic, short, one-woman show "directed by a homosexual director/writer" where Tina Xenos searches for true love and takes the audience on a journey to visit some of the crazy, opinionated characters in her life such as: Aunt Sophia- a lovely,older Greek woman- who loves to tell children the Greek myths of divine punishment;Chuck – a redneck- who thinks the Trojan War was a fight over condoms; and Aunt Stella – a not-so lovely Greek older woman- who loves to give advice and bitch about life. (Approximate running time: 25minutes) Seconds: A Short Play by Stephen Lemay Seconds is a fast-paced dramatic play about relationships and the damage

Life Boat - The Tina Xenos Show (comedy) Seconds - A Short Play by Stephen Lemay (drama) October 8th, 2007 TBG Arts Center TBG Mainstage Theatre 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor @7:30 PM Life Boat- The Tina Xenos Show Life Boat is a comedic, short, one-woman show "directed by a homosexual director/writer" where Tina Xenos searches for true love and takes the audience on a journey to visit some of the crazy, opinionated characters in her life such as: Aunt Sophia- a lovely,older Greek woman- who loves to tell children the Greek myths of divine punishment;Chuck – a redneck- who thinks the Trojan War was a fight over condoms; and Aunt Stella – a not-so lovely Greek older woman- who loves to give advice and bitch about life. (Approximate running time: 25minutes) Seconds: A Short Play by Stephen Lemay Seconds is a fast-paced dramatic play about relationships and the damage

In 2018, The People Movers’ choreographer and artistic director Kate Ladenheim and performer–designer Cecilia Lynn-Jacobs devised a collaborative project titled OH, CELINE and its heroine, Celine (née De La Croix). This fictional Brooklyn-based avant-garde dancer was conceived as a hilarious yet sincere caricature of a downtown artist. Through a sequence of events – sometimes harrowing, sometimes funny – the clueless New Age-y diva evolved into a provocative, Borat-like figure through whom her creators set to unmask the power structures in the contemporary art scene and our society at large. Over the last few months, Celine’s experiences unveiled through a long series of disarmingly pretentious social media posts, a mystifying art film, and surprising live appearances

Musical Theatre Factory's

 High 5: Celebrating 5 Years of Being Down to FAC

Hosted by Larry Owens

at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC

Held on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:30pm

 

Musical Theatre Factory's (MTF)'s collective High Five celebrated of the first five years of the magic that is the MTF with a gala hosted by Larry Owens at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC on May 13, 2019 at 7:30pm. 

 

Name of Bird Theatre Company

presents the NYC Debut of

Macbeth: Two Truths

at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC

October 27 - November 6, 2018

 

Name of Bird Theatre Company presents the New York City Debut of Macbeth: Two Truths at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 6pm. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door and are available at 

New York Shakespeare Exchange

announces

A Midsummer Night's Dream

January 31 - February 10, 2019

at The Secret Theatre, LIC

 

New York Shakespeare Exchange announces A Midsummer Night's Dream, a new production of Shakespeare's classic comedy directed by Brendan Averett from January 31-February 10, 2019 at The Secret Theatre, 4402 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101. Midsummer will have previews from January 31 - February 2, and opening night on February 3. Performances are Tuesday-Thursday at 7pm; Friday and Saturday at 8pm; and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4pm.

Teams of writers and actors Write, Rehearse, Tech & Perform an evening of 5-minute plays... in just 48 Hours!

Schimmel Center at Pace University

presents

NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS

Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 4pm

 

Schimmel Center at Pace University presents New Shanghai Circus on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 4pm. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased online at www.schimmelcenter.

EPIC Players is proud to present a neuro-inclusive production of Little Shop of Horrors! The musical tells the story of Seymour, the classic under-dog and plant-fanatic secretly vying for the love of the endearing Audrey. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s twisted comedy/horror comes to life in new ways through the lens of its neuro-diverse cast.

​​EPIC Players performance is set for June 5th- 16th at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture located at 18 Bleeker Street in NYC. For more information, please visit: www.epicplayersnyc.org.  General admission: $25. VIP Admission $55 

The Mother Line Story Project turns 3!

A Birthday Party

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 7pm

at Town Stages

 

Town Stages presents A Birthday Party for The Mother Line Story Project on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 7pm, with a world premiere Mother Line performance starting at 8pm. Tickets range from $25-500 and are available at http://motherlinestoryproject.com/turns3/.

 

Based on The Talmud and Kung-Fu films, Meta-Phys Ed.'s THE TALMUD is a genre-bending performance that draws from a century of Chinese martial arts cinema, and, a single chapter of The Talmud-a 5th century text of Rabbinic Judaism. Featuring innovative production design, live Kung-Fu movie cinematography and choreographed Talmudic debate, THE TALMUD is a confounding exploration of sacred wisdom and how ancient traditions survive the dangerous journey across generations.

Presented by TARGET MARGIN THEATER in association with META-PHYS ED, directed by Jesse Freedman. THE TALMUD will play a three- week limited engagement at THE DOXSEE @ Target Margin Theater (232 52nd Street, Sunset Park, Brooklyn).

Theater Resources Unlimited

Submissions Open For 

TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series

Submissions due January 12, 2019

 

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is accepting submissions for the TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. For information, submission guidelines, and to apply, please visit https://truonline.org/2019-play-guidelines/. Submission fee is free for TRU members, $25 for non-members. Submission deadline is January 12, 2019 (with a one-week extension for TRU members and plays that are submitted with a producer attached).

 

Theater Resources Unlimited

presents a lab for musical development,

How to Write a Musical That Works, Part 3: Reckoning and Resolution

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Submission Deadline: Wednesday May 22, 2019

 

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the June Workshop, How to Write a Musical That Works, Part 3: Reckoning and Resolution on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Shetler Studios, 244 W. 54th Street, 11th floor. This 3-part workshop is dedicated to fostering a conversation about musical theater structure not only for writers but also for producers, directors and everyone involved in the

Town Stages introduces its Board of Directors to expand its efforts to foster the future by reimagining equity and access in New York City spaces.

 

Board of Directors:

Robin Sokoloff - Chairwoman of the Board

Dr. Leonard Rosenblum - Founding & Executive Board Member

Samantha Slater - Founding & Executive Board Member

Isaac Klein - Founding & Executive Board Member Member

Scott Sokoloff - Founding & Executive Board Member

Candice Fortin - Executive Board Member

Nancy Tarantola - Executive Board Member

Destinee Rae - Young Professional Board Member

Kiera Doyle - Young Professional Board Member

Edward Rice - Young Professional Board Member

"The Wizard of Oz: A Jazz Musical for All Ages" is a magical experience 
for young (and young-at-heart) audiences. The production is based on 
MGM’s classic motion picture, with its timeless score and eternal 
allegories, and is enhanced by jazzy arrangements.  It follows John 
Kane's adaptation for the Royal Shakespeare Company, which is based on 
the book by L. Frank Baum, with brilliant songs by lyricist E.Y. ("Yip") 
Harburg and composer Harold Arlen. The cast is multi-racial and features 
Latino, Black and Asian actors, fulfilling Yip Harburg's vision of a 
multicultural universe. Presented by Harlem Repertory Theater and Yip 
Harburg Foundation, directed by Keith Lee Grant.

Works & Process, the Performing Arts Series at the Guggenheim, Announces Spring 2019 Season

 

Highlights:

• New commissions by Caleb Teicher and Conrad Tao, and by Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung

• Behind-the-scenes views of new commissions by Houston Ballet and Washington Ballet

• First looks at theatrical productions Be More Chill, Downstate, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Octet,and The Secret Life of Bees

• Previews of Glimmerglass Festival's Blue and Santa Fe Opera's The Thirteenth Child