Lone Star Theatre's 2014-15 Season to Feature New Works by David Davila, Nilsa Reyna & More

Lone Star Theatre Co will be presenting a series of readings and concerts by Texas playwrights and composers as part of their third season in NYC.

The "Texas Reads" series which presents staged readings of new plays by Texas writers will include MEN OF GOD by David Davila, REMNANTS OF A DREAM by Ruth Cantrell, and THE CARE I NEED by Nilsa Reyna.

The "Texas Music / New York Stages." series will feature THE SONGS OF BENJAMIN B. WRIGHT, and SUEÑO POP SINGS SELENA: A 20TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE in collaboration with the popular Latin themed Broadway concert series, Sueño Pop.

The second annual Cinco De Mayo gala will feature Texas talent from the Broadway stage singing Country's biggest hits, and the season will conclude with a play festival of new plays written, rehearsed, and directed all in twenty-three hours. The 23 hour play festival will feature new plays by Emily Comisar, Amalia Ortiz, Judith Leora, and more - and they'll all be written in less than a day!

Lone Star Theatre Co is dedicated to bringing Texas pages to New York stages. Visit www.lonestartheatre.com for more information.

October 10, 2014
TEXAS READS: David Davila's MEN OF GOD
A group of priests in South Texas are shocked by the arrest of fellow priest, "Santo Mando," who many consider to be a modern saint. In the midst of the allegations and rumors that are circling the community, Sergio, a young priest begins to question his own beliefs; searching for answers anywhere he can find them including the prison where Santo Mando is incarcerated. Can Sergio find the answers he is looking for before he gives in to the temptations of carnality?

November 3, 2014
TEXAS READS: Ruth Cantrell's REMNANTS OF A DREAM
Directed by Ilana Stein
Calavera, a prominent figure in Dia de los Muertos, follows along the U.S./Mexico border to find remnants of dreams of those trying to cross to El Norte. Along the way, Miguel, a would-be immigrant, makes several attempts to cross. His dramatic story, as well as others from both sides of the U.S./Mexican border, is presented through narration, song and dance, blending imagery, pathos and humor in the style of magical realism.

November 22, 2014
The Tex-Mex Orphan Thanksgiving
Produced by Nilsa Reyna
What other way would orphaned New Yorkers celebrate Thanksgiving than by having a workshop for both actors and writers with a full-on Tex-Mex potluck Thanksgiving dinner?!

January 24, 2014
TEXAS MUSIC / NEW YORK STAGES: The Songs of Benjamin B. Wright
The Laurie Beachman Theatre
Benjamin B. Wright is a musical theatre writer from Dallas, TX with a penchant for writing rock and heavy metal music. Broadway's biggest names and the buzziest up-and-coming singers will come together to share his songs in his big New York City debut!

March 28, 2015
SUEÑO POP SINGS SELENA: a 20th anniversary tribute
Produced by: Jose Sepulveda
Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla Perez was one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century, and her tragic death awoke the United States to a population of ignored Latinos starting the "Latin Revolution" of the nineties. Jose Sepulveda and his cast of Broadway vets take on the famous songs written by her brother A.B. Quintanilla and celebrate the short but amazing life of Selena!

April 20, 2015
TEXAS READS: Nilsa Reyna's THE CARE I NEED
Directed by Janie Martinez
A woman's personal and professional lives are forever changed when she faces a massive health scare. Constantly weighed down by anxiety, poor stress management, an unpredictable childhood, and humble beginnings in South Texas she must finally face her fears and fight for the right to live a happy life regardless of how long she has left!

May 5, 2015
The Cinco De Mayo Gala
featuring Texas Talent from the Broadway stage singing Country's biggest hits!
The second Cinco de Mayo gala officially makes it an annual event. Come hear some Texas talent croon Country's biggest hits while enjoying margaritas and chile con queso!

May 23, 2015
The Big Lone Star 23 Hour Play Festival
Featuring Judith Leora, Amalia Ortiz, Emily Comisar & More...
Produced by Emily Comisar
Several Playwrights will have only a few hours to write a play on a given subject using actors they've just met. Likewise the actor's will have only a few hours to memorize and rehearse, before an audience gets to enjoy it all live. Anything can happen in less than a day!