York Theatre Company Presents OBITUARY 10/2 At The York

The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces that Akin Babatunde will perform in a staged reading of his new one-man show OBITUARY this Friday, October 2nd at 3 p.m. at The York, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series. This reading is open to the general public and admission is free, but reservations are suggested and can be obtained by visiting the "Readings" page at yorktheatre.org

Babatunde is currently starring in The York Theatre's hit production of Blind Lemon Blues through October 4th.

His hilarious new play insightfully examines the often irreverent and unique events inherent in the African American bereavement process. Through comedy, he celebrates the funeral rites and traditions of this rich cultural heritage.

The York Theatre is located at The Theatre at St Peter's (54th St. just east of Lexington Avenue). For further information, call 212-935-5820 or visit www.yorktheatre.org.

The York Theatre Company was nominated for five 2009 Drama Desk Awards, four Lucille Lortel Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two Drama League Awards for its productions of Enter Laughing, The Musical and My Vaudeville Man! last season. York Theatre Company is one of the only companies in the city committed to developing and producing new Musical Theatre Works and rediscovering musical gems from the past. Winner of a special Drama Desk Award for developing and producing new musical theatre, York's intimate, imaginative style of producing both original and classic musicals has resulted in critical acclaim and recognition from artists and audiences alike for almost four decades. Under the guidance of Artistic Director James Morgan since 1997, the York has focused exclusively on new musicals in its Mainstage Series-most of them world, American or New York premieres-by some of the field's most esteemed creators and has also helped launch the careers of many talented new writers.

Each year, York's Developmental Reading Series presents between 30 to 40 readings and workshops of new musicals by emerging and established authors, all free of charge and open to the public. Producing Artistic Director James Morgan says, "These readings give writers a unique opportunity to get audience feedback while a show is still in progress and gives audiences an active role in the creative process." York's productions of Souvenir and The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) were first developed in the Developmental Reading Series, where the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Avenue Q also made early appearances. The Developmental Reading Series is made possible in part by The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

For reservations visit www.yorktheatre.org or call 212-935-5824 x24.
THE York Theatre Company in Saint Peter's Church
Enter on 54th Street Just East of Lexington
E or V train to Lexington Avenue or 6 train to 51st Street

The York Theater Company
619 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
www.yorktheatre.org

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