Byronn Bain
Latest News on Byronn Bain:
NAACP Reveals Nominations For The 28th Annual Theatre Awards (Mar 28, 2019)
Photo Coverage: Inside La Mama's 51 Gala! (Mar 1, 2013)
Urban Stages Announces Free Reading of 'LYRICS from LOCKDOWN' Jan 22-24 (Jan 22, 2009)
NAACP Reveals Nominations For The 28th Annual Theatre Awards (Mar 28, 2019)
Photo Coverage: Inside La Mama's 51 Gala! (Mar 1, 2013)
Urban Stages Announces Free Reading of 'LYRICS from LOCKDOWN' Jan 22-24 (Jan 22, 2009)
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NAACP Reveals Nominations For The 28th Annual Theatre Awards
Once again, the NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch's Theatre Viewing Committee has spoken, and the nominations are in for the 28th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. This year's pedigreed list of nominees collectively represents a rich, extensive dossier of legacies and accolades for both stage and screen. These nominees include members of a legendary 'gospel royal family' as well as a Legend whose part of an elite group of artists in the EGOT winners circle. These, along with all their fellow nominees, will be honored for their excellence on the small and large stages during our annual awards dinner, slated to be held on Monday, June 17, 2019, 6:00 p.m.at the prestigious Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Once again, the NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch's Theatre Viewing Committee has spoken, and the nominations are in for the 28th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. This year's pedigreed list of nominees collectively represents a rich, extensive dossier of legacies and accolades for both stage and screen. These nominees include members of a legendary 'gospel royal family' as well as a Legend whose part of an elite group of artists in the EGOT winners circle. These, along with all their fellow nominees, will be honored for their excellence on the small and large stages during our annual awards dinner, slated to be held on Monday, June 17, 2019, 6:00 p.m.at the prestigious Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Photo Coverage: Inside La Mama's 51 Gala!
The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress Estelle Parsons was honored at La Mama's annual benefit fundraiser, along with longtime La MaMa board member Peter Swords on February 27, 2013 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.). Ms. Parsons, who appeared last fall at La MaMa in Marco Calvani's play THINGS OF THIS WORLD directed by Neil LaBute, and Mr. Swords, who served as a member of the La MaMa Board for 25 years, wascelebrated at the event by personal and video tributes from playwrights Warren Leight and Mr. LaBute. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out full coverage below!
The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress Estelle Parsons was honored at La Mama's annual benefit fundraiser, along with longtime La MaMa board member Peter Swords on February 27, 2013 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.). Ms. Parsons, who appeared last fall at La MaMa in Marco Calvani's play THINGS OF THIS WORLD directed by Neil LaBute, and Mr. Swords, who served as a member of the La MaMa Board for 25 years, wascelebrated at the event by personal and video tributes from playwrights Warren Leight and Mr. LaBute. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out full coverage below!
Urban Stages Announces Free Reading of 'LYRICS from LOCKDOWN' Jan 22-24
New York: Urban Stages' (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) Developmental Program for Playwrights will present a workshop reading of LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty by Byronn Bain and directed by Mei Ann Teo with set and lighting by Kristen Adams at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) on January 22-24 at 6PM. This reading is FREE to the public, for reservations please email urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131. Urban Stages' Developmental Program for Playwrights is a year round program that allows playwrights in various stages of their careers the opportunity to mount a stage reading of their piece as part of Urban Stages dedication to developing new works with a diverse voice.
New York: Urban Stages' (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) Developmental Program for Playwrights will present a workshop reading of LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty by Byronn Bain and directed by Mei Ann Teo with set and lighting by Kristen Adams at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) on January 22-24 at 6PM. This reading is FREE to the public, for reservations please email urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131. Urban Stages' Developmental Program for Playwrights is a year round program that allows playwrights in various stages of their careers the opportunity to mount a stage reading of their piece as part of Urban Stages dedication to developing new works with a diverse voice.
Urban Stages Presents A Reading Of LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN
Urban Stages' (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) Developmental Program for Playwrights will present a workshop reading of LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty by Byronn Bain and directed by Mei Ann Teo with set and lighting by Kristen Adams at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) on January 22-24 at 8PM. This reading is FREE to the public, for reservations please email urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131. Urban Stages' Developmental Program for Playwrights is a year round program that allows playwrights in various stages of their careers the opportunity to mount a stage reading of their piece as part of Urban Stages dedication to developing new works with a diverse voice. Weaving together hip-hop, theater, spoken word, and song, Byronn Bain's LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty takes a no hold barred journey that reveals how race and prisons, poverty and privilege, reflect underlying inequities in our 'progressive' America. As this country looks to swear in its first Black President, Bain's one man show takes no prisoners as it confronts the unresolved contradictions we will continue to face in the next century. Byronn Bain was crowned the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry Champion in 2000, and has lectured and performed at over 100 U.S. colleges and universities, as well as in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Bain's debut album 'Problem Child' features the producers of artists such as Jay Z and Dead Prez and fuses hip hop and spoken word with reggae and world music. Mr. Bain is also a radio and TV personality.
Urban Stages' (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) Developmental Program for Playwrights will present a workshop reading of LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty by Byronn Bain and directed by Mei Ann Teo with set and lighting by Kristen Adams at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) on January 22-24 at 8PM. This reading is FREE to the public, for reservations please email urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131. Urban Stages' Developmental Program for Playwrights is a year round program that allows playwrights in various stages of their careers the opportunity to mount a stage reading of their piece as part of Urban Stages dedication to developing new works with a diverse voice. Weaving together hip-hop, theater, spoken word, and song, Byronn Bain's LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty takes a no hold barred journey that reveals how race and prisons, poverty and privilege, reflect underlying inequities in our 'progressive' America. As this country looks to swear in its first Black President, Bain's one man show takes no prisoners as it confronts the unresolved contradictions we will continue to face in the next century. Byronn Bain was crowned the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry Champion in 2000, and has lectured and performed at over 100 U.S. colleges and universities, as well as in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Bain's debut album 'Problem Child' features the producers of artists such as Jay Z and Dead Prez and fuses hip hop and spoken word with reggae and world music. Mr. Bain is also a radio and TV personality.
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