Wingspace Theatrical Design Presents A Free Virtual Salon On New Opera Now
As part of its free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design will present a conversation on Thursday, April 28 at 8:00pm ET with Jasmine Arielle Barnes, Noelle Deutsch, Priti Gandhi, Lila Palmer, Nehemiah Rolle, and Vita Tzykun. Moderated by Anna Driftmier, this conversation will focus on reimagining opera for the next generation.
The Civilians Presents World Premiere of BLACK FEMINIST VIDEO GAME
The Civilians will present the digital premiere of Black Feminist Video Game by Darrel Alejandro Holnes. Black Feminist Video Game follows close on the heels of The Civilians’ smash hit Russian Troll Farm, which was heralded by The New York Times as one of the best shows of 2020.
City Lyric Opera To Perform THREEPENNY OPERA This Fall
One of New York City's most innovative opera companies, City Lyric Opera (CLO), begins its fifth season with a never before seen live experience of power, technology, and storytelling. From October 29-November 15, 2020, CLO presents Weill and Brecht's musical comedy The Threepenny Opera in a virtual, fully produced show.
World Premiere Play LOVE, MEDEA to Debut in New York Next Week
split/decision (Rachel Shuey, Founding Producer) starts the first full week of the New Year by kicking off their very first season with a world premiere play. In Peter Gray's Love, Medea, the title character finally reclaims her own narrative after millennia of being villainized in Euripides' now-canonical original text. Directed by Michael Alvarez, the epic narrative of classical drama's most infamously mischaracterized woman begins performances Monday, January 6 at The Center at West Park (165 West 86th Street) for a limited run through January 18. Tickets, starting at $25, are available at CenterAtWestPark.org.
LOVE, MEDEA Opens Split/Decision Inaugural Season
Rachel Shuey, Founding Producer of split/decision, is pleased to announce a brand-new adaptation of Medea as the company's first full-length production. In Peter Gray's Love, Medea, the title character finally reclaims her own narrative after millennia of being villainized in Euripides' now-canonical original text. Directed by Michael Alvarez, the epic narrative of classical drama's most infamously mischaracterized woman will play The Center at West Park (165 West 86th Street) from January 6-18. Tickets, starting at $25, are available at CenterAtWestPark.org.
Berkeley Rep Announces 2019 Summer Lab Series
The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work announced the 20 projects selected for its 2019 Summer Residency Lab. Chosen from over 620 submissions, these projects represent an expansive array of voices and theatrical forms and bring an innovative spirit to the eighth summer of the Lab.
Strange Sun Theater Presents The World Premiere Of WICKEDEST WOMAN
Strange Sun Theater will present Jessica Bashline's new play, WICKEDEST WOMAN, at the WP Theater on the Upper West Side, January 19 - February 2. The World Premiere is directed by Melissa Crespo with Opening Night slated for January 19. The limited run features a gender bending cast of 7 actors who have numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway credits.