Brunch Theatre Presents BLACK COFFEE - 7 New Plays That Aren't Afraid Of The Dark

Brunch Theatre Company (Artistic Director Haley Jakobson; Creative Director Philip Sieverding) will premiere BLACK COFFEE, 7 NEW PLAYS THAT AREN'T AFRAID OF THE DARK at 62 3rd Ave for a three week run beginning on May 5th. The production features seven new plays, original music, and over 35 emerging, millennial theatre artists.

The world is ending and Brunch Theatre performs this season in a former art store in Manhattan's East Village. Brunch Theatre Partners with NYC food trucks to provide food (vegan and gluten free options available) and offers the bottomless mimosa option during the show.

"We cater to your stomachs, and your short attention span. We are proud to bring opportunities for audiences and artists to engage over art and food," said Artistic Director, Haley Jakobson.

Brunch Theatre is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion and is proud to offer a platform for underrepresented artists.

ABOUT THE FIFTH SEASON:
The complete play roster of BLACK COFFEE, 7 NEW PLAYS THAT AREN'T AFRAID OF THE DARK includes Elizabeth Rogers (Resident Company Director), Kellian Frank (Stage Management), Lydia Granered (Music Director), Kerri George (Lyricist), Noel Wippler and Carmen Arrojo (Band), Philip Sieverding (Scenic Design), Keithlyn Parkman (Lighting Design), Drew Nissen (Projection Design), Viviana Vargas (Arts Management Consultant), Hannah McKechnie (Company Rep), and Jenny Plackemeier (Intern).

FLARE UP by Drew Nissen and Jared is Zygarlicke, directed by Elizabeth Rogers, featuring Kaela Shaw (Cassie), Chris Ogren (Andro), Andrea Christensen (Lrya) and Jaime Arciniegas (Rion). With NASA funding on the decline, interns are now in charge of monitoring solar activity. The higher-ups never thought this busy work was of any importance. No one believed they'd actually see a X-class solar super flare!

CIRCADIA by Charlotte Martin, directed by Jillian Goldstein, featuring Jessica Hajdu-Nemeth (Felix) and Jake Murphy (Len). A sleep disorder linked to blue-light exposure ravages the millennial population. Even though she has a limited budget, Felix is desperate to sleep and signs up for a personalized delivery system to help provide a quick fix.

WORLD WAR < 3 by Harrison Bryan, directed by Liz Rogers, featuring Ryan Meyer (Steven), David Raposo (Marc), Kerri George (Michelle) and Jade Davis (Mia). After a bomb was dropped on NYC, these four, bickering roommates have to work together not only to survive the war zone outside their bunker apartment, but the battle between themselves. This 10-minute excerpt is a glimpse of the full-length play that will premiere this August. This workshop production is co-produced by Brunch Theatre and The Playthings Theatre Company.

GIRL NEXT DOOR by Haley Jakobson, directed by Jennifer Parkhill, featuring Vera Lam (Peg) and RUSSELL NORRIS (Lu). As an active member of the End of the World Survivalist Society, Peg is preparing for the floods. However, a knock on the door from a lonely neighbor quickly derails her progress.

THE LOVERS by Kaela Garvin, directed by Amanda Madden, featuring Rilen Taylor (Vic) and Molly Watts (Rey). A first date takes a turn for the weird when a government mandated blackout interrupts a young queer couple. Stuck in an apartment, Rey and Vic must wait out the power outage together, trying to connect despite their different belief systems.

LEEKSPIN by Cortland Nesley, directed by Lauren Adleman, featuring Jade Davis (One), Allie Wing (Two) and Ariel Pang (Three). Over. And Over. And Over. They're trying, but overcoming the limitations of biology is hard. You can't panic every time you have to reset.

FLICKERING by Sydney Sainte, directed by NJ Aguwan, featuring Tomi Heady (Knolly) and Andrea Christensen (Cameron). In 2068, Knolly has said survived droughts, flooding and pandemics. Now, global blackouts are affecting the entire planet. With little time before losing power, Knolly programs her housemate to take the form of the person she misses the most, her sister Cameron.

ABOUT BRUNCH THEATRE COMPANY:
BRUNCH THEATRE COMPANY serves the millennial what they love best: fresh entertainment and fresh brunch! In the winter of 2015, Artistic Director Haley Jakobson and Creative Director Philip Sieverding created Brunch Theatre as a platform for young actors, playwrights, and directors to showcase their talent and promote the voice of the millennial generation. Brunch Theatre runs on a mission to provide a platform for millennial voices to join the conversation. Brunch challenges millennial audiences to come back to the theatre, gain awareness through storytelling, and gather as a community. Don't ditch your weekend brunch plans, make them an experience. Come and get it while it's hot! Brunch Theatre Company is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. www.brunchtheatre.co
We'd love to invite you to our opening celebration, Sunday, May 6th. Specials will include bottomless mimosas, raffle items, live music, and a talk back with the artists.

TICKET INFORMATION
BLACK COFFEE, 7 PLAYS THAT AREN'T AFRAID OF THE DARK will run from Saturday, May 5th through Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at 62 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10003.

Sat 05/5 - 12pm + 4pm (Previews)
Sun 05/6 - 1pm (Opening Fundraiser Celebration)
Sat 05/12 - 12pm + 4pm
Sun 05/13 - 1pm
Sat 05/19 - 12pm + 4pm
Sun 05/20 - 1pm

Admission $25.
For tickets visit, https://www.artful.ly/store/events/14881, www.brunchtheatre.co

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