BWW Review: SEE YOU at The New Ohio Theatre from The Bridge Production Group
Swipe, scan, pause, like. Swipe, scan, pause, like. Feel familiar? Part of the attraction and addiction to scrolling through social media is its mind-numbing repetition. A similar effect infuses the U.S. premiere of SEE YOU: a group of verbose 20-somethings vying for superior digital cultural status weight the risks and rewards of creating and sustaining a digital presence. For these seemingly self-absorbed characters, their lives are defined by (and basically depend on) how well they curate compelling online personas. Thus, what begins as an egocentric free-for-all eventually dovetails into how a deliberate data breach among friends (with benefits) exposes secrets, truths and consequences.
The New Ohio Hosts Talkback Event With See You Playwright Guillaume Corbeil
To celebrate the United States premiere of Guillaume Corbeil's See You, presented by The Bridge Production Group at The New Ohio Theatre, La Délégation Générale du Québec a New York (Jean-Pierre Dion, Director of Cultural Services) will sponsor a free post-show reception with cheese and wine in honor of the opening weekend, immediately following the 8pm performance on Saturday, September 7th. There also will be a brief talkback with playwright Guillaume Corbeil, director Max Hunter, and members of the cast and creative team.
Opera-Infused Play RISE Set for Theatre 54, Now thru 4/20
Roots and Wings Theatrical has announced the world premiere production of RISE, directed by Samantha Shechtman. RISE will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin tonight, April 5 and continue through Saturday, April 20. Opening Night is tonight, April 5 (8 p.m.).
Opera-Infused Play RISE Set for Theatre 54, 4/5-20
Roots and Wings Theatrical has announced the world premiere production of RISE, directed by Samantha Shechtman. RISE will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin Friday, April 5 and continue through Saturday, April 20. Opening Night is Friday, April 5 (8 p.m.).
Horizon Theatre Rep Presents THE BALCONY, Now thru 11/4
Genet's menacing and hilarious world of political intrigue, violent revolution and distorted eroticism is measured against the mass-media manipulation of today. THE BALCONY will run from tonight, October 11 to November 4 at The Arclight Theatre located at 152 West 71st Street. It will be presented by Horizon Theatre Rep (www.HTRonline.org).
Horizon Theatre Rep Presents THE BALCONY, 10/11 - 11/4
Genet's menacing and hilarious world of political intrigue, violent revolution and distorted eroticism is measured against the mass-media manipulation of today. THE BALCONY will run from October 11 to November 4 at The Arclight Theatre located at 152 West 71st Street. It will be presented by Horizon Theatre Rep. Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm.
SICKS Receives Limited NYC Revival in September
Gobsmacked! Productions, LLC is set to launch their new season with a limited revival of Clay Edmonds' play SICKS: An Evening with Six of the Most Notorious Women in History which will run from September 11-16 at walkerspace. The play was first produced in 1996 at the Acting Studio and this production will feature direction from Clay Edmonds and Janet Jenness.
Photo Flash: First Look at Going to Tahiti Productions' IN THE EBB at FringeNYC, Opening 8/14
Going To Tahiti Productions opens their production of 'In the Ebb' at HERE Arts Center for the 2012 New York International Fringe Festival tonight, August 14th. Written by Camilla Ammirati and directed by Jessica Ammirati, 'In the Ebb' is an evening of one-acts exploring themes of loss, love, fear and strength and runs through August 26th. Get a first look at the productions in the photos below!