NYU's NEW PLAYS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES Presents Three New Works 6/12-27

New Plays for Young Audiences will present three new plays for young audiences June 12th- 27th at the Black Box Theatre, 82 Washington Square East. [Subway: A, C, D, E, F (West 4th St.); R, W, N (8th Street)]

Based in the Program in Educational Theatre at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New Plays for Young Audiences is an annual summer play development series located in the historic Provincetown Playhouse. Founded in 1998 by Lowell and Nancy Swortzell, NYU's prize-winning New Plays for Young Audiences has developed 37 new plays written by leading playwrights for young audiences and families. These plays go on to receive national recognition, publication and production throughout the world.

Where in the World is Frank Sparrow? by Angela Betzien is a theatrical exploration of ancient and contemporary myths which amplify the connections between past and present as young people struggle against 21st century menaces. The play is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Mighty Miracle Saves the World by José Cruz González is a play about a little girl, her grandmother, and a dog with an uncanny ability to be present when miracles occur. The play is appropriate for elementary school children and up.

Ric Averill returns to the Provincetown Playhouse Development Series for the second time since developing Scallywag, M.D. in 2009. - This summer, Grotesque Arabesque, is a rock opera on the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe. The opera is appropriate for ages 11 and up.

Where in the World is Frank Sparrow? runs on Saturday, June 12th, at 3pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, June 13th, at 3pm. Mighty Miracle Saves the World runs on Saturday, June 19th, at 3pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, June 20th, at 3pm. Grotesque Arabesque runs on Saturday, June 26th, at 3pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, June 27th, at 3pm. All performances are in the Black Box Theatre. An audience discussion with the playwright, director, and actors will follow each Sunday performance. Tickets are $5 for adults and FREE for children, high school students, or with a valid NYU ID. For reservations, please call 212.998.5867. Reporters interested in attending should contact Tim Farrell, Office of Public Affairs, by phone at 212.998.6797 or by email at tim.farrell@nyu.edu.

For more information, visit http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/edtheatre/programs/summer/newplays.