David Letterman/PACNYC – Philip Galinsky/31 Triggers – October 7/Actors Temple – Small Acts of Daring Invention/HERE – The Art of Life/Open Jar Studios – What Became of Us/Atlantic Theater Co – Lines/LaMaMa
THE ART OF LIFE, a new play by Richie Abanes (original cast of Dreamgirls) and directed by Abbey O’Brien (Jagged Little Pill, Waitress, Moulin Rouge!) will have an invitation-only industry reading on Friday, April 5 at Open Jar Studios in Times Square.
The five-person cast features SuEllen Estey (My Fair Lady), Ashley Ganger (Late Bloomer, Grand Army, Swipe Night), Diana Huey (Disney’s The Little Mermaid), Gracie McGraw (If Loving You Is Wrong), and Desi Oakley (Chicago, Waitress, “The Gilded Age”).
The Art of Life spans two years in the lives of five women navigating life in New York. The invitation-only reading of THE ART OF LIFE will take place on Friday, April 5 at Open Jar Studios at 1601 Broadway. The running time is approximately two hours and 10 minutes. For more information about the reading, please contact newstagetheatrical@gmail.com.
Have you ever pondered the evolution of trigger words and phrases? Enter Philip Galinsky, a multifaceted talent known for his roles as an actor, author, and voice-over artist. Galinsky invites you to experience the live dynamic reading of his latest book, “31 Triggers,” on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the historic Jefferson Market Library, located at 425 Avenue of the Americas, also known as 6th Avenue, New York, NY
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) is thrilled to announce award-winning comedian and television broadcaster David Letterman in “Conversations: David Letterman with Alex Honnold” on April 25, 2024 at 7:00PM. The Late-Night legend brings his trademark dry humor, irreverence, and sincere curiosity to PAC NYC for an unforgettable evening of conversation with rock climbing phenom. www.PACNYC.org
La MaMa is proud to present the U.S premiere of LINES, a collaboration between U.S.-based Remote Theater Project and UK-based Roots Mbili Theatre. Set in five prisons across five decades, LINES is a visceral examination of postcolonial lives in Palestine, Uganda, and the UK. Running April 25 – May 12, 2024, with an opening set for Monday, April 29, performances take place at La MaMa’s Downstairs Theatre, located at 66 E 4th Street in Manhattan. Tickets are now on sale at www.lamama.org.
Created by Alexandra Aron (Grey Rock), John Rwothomack (Far Gone), Junaid Sarieddeen (Zoukak Theatre Company), and Fidaa Zidan (Walk with Amal), LINES explores the threads that tie a group of seemingly disconnected individuals together. Directed by Sarieddeen and featuring additional writing by Asiimwe Deborah Kawe.
OCTOBER 7, a new verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, will make its World Premiere in New York City on May 2nd. Written by Phelim McAleer, OCTOBER 7 tells the story of Israel’s darkest day by using the compelling and dramatic accounts of those who lived through it. OCTOBER 7 is a 100 percent verbatim play consisting entirely of stories from those who were there. The interviews were conducted by veteran Irish journalists Phelim McAleer and AnnMcElhinney who traveled to Israel in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. Visit www.OCTOBER7theplay.com
Mason Holdings, a company known for creating intimate, experiential theater inspired by the unseen and unheard, is proud to present the world premiere of Small Acts of Daring Invention, a theatrical exploration of the real and unreal inspired by the life and work of Dare Wright, author of the children’s book series The Lonely Doll. Written and conceived by Mason Holdings Founder and Artistic Director Tracy Weller and created with longtime collaborators director Kristjan Thor and set designers Christopher and Justin Swader, Small Acts of Daring Invention features puppetry by Simple Mischief Studio. The story follows an unmoored woman, adrift in the isolation and fog of forgetfulness, towards an encounter with her long-lost companions – and life. Performances begin May 1 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue, Manhattan), with an opening set for Wednesday, May 8, for a limited run through June 1. Tickets are now on sale at www.masonholdings.org.
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is thrilled to announce initial casting for the world premiere of What Became of Us, written by Shayan Lotfi (Off-Broadway debut) and directed by Jennifer Chang (The Far Country at Berkeley Rep). In alignment with the playwright’s vision, this unique production will have two separate casts: one featuring Rosalind Chao and BD Wong, and another featuring Shohreh Aghdashloo and Tony Shalhoub. Two siblings. One born there. One born here. How do they maintain their connections to The Old Country, and to This Country, and to each other? What Became of Us begins performances on Friday, May 17th, and will open Tuesday, June 4th, for a limited engagement through Saturday, June 29th. www.atlantictheater.org
