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BWW Review: LATE COMPANY is a gripping drama dealing with bullying and suicide at New Conservatory Theatre Center

The catastrophic after-effects of teen suicide after anti-gay bullying is the subject of LATE COMPANY by Jordan Tannahill, a drama that explores questions of parenthood, the grieving process, tolerance, and forgiveness.
New Conservatory Theatre Center Presents Beautiful And Brutal Drama, LATE COMPANY

In January, New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Late Company, written by "the hottest name in Canadian theatre" (The Montreal Gazette), Jordan Tannahill and directed by fearless local sensation, Evren Odcikin. This gripping, fast-paced drama centers around a family grappling to find meaning and redemption after the suicide of their son, who was frequently bullied about his sexuality. In keeping with NCTC's foundation of anti-bullying activism and prevention, Late Company is proud to partner with No Bully, Queer Life Space, and San Francisco Suicide Prevention to increase awareness of the effects of cyberbullying on LGBT youth.
Audience awards $5K to Lcal Artists in PianoFight's SHORTLIVED VII

Five thousand dollars are at stake in the largest audience-judged theater competition in the country, PianoFight's ShortLived VII. Forty-eight plays from Bay Area writers, theater companies, sketch groups, and indy artists vie for the audience's affection over the nine week competition to crown the Bay Area's best and win $5,000. The regular season of ShortLived VII runs June 14 through August 4, with performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm on PianoFight's Main Stage.
The Cutting Ball Theater to Present PHEDRE This April

In the final production of its 2016-17 Season, Cutting Ball Theater will present Jean Racine's great tragedy of illicit love and revenge, PHÈDRE, in a new translation by the Theater's Founding Artistic Director Rob Melrose.
The Wild Project Announces POETIC LICENSE 2014: SHADES OF LOVE and 2014 Avant Music Festival

The Wild Project has announced some new and exciting events as part of their calender, including Poetic License 2014: Shades of Love and the 2014 Avant Music Festival.
POETIC LICENSE 2014: SHADES OF LOVE, BREAKING OUR SILENCE and More Set for The Wild Project, Feb 2014

The Wild Project has announced its upcoming performances and events, now through the end of this month. Details below!
New Work by Ntozake Shange, Staceyann Chin & More Set for POETIC LICENSE 2014: SHADES OF LOVE, 2/3-16

Poetic Theater Productions is proud to present POETIC LICENSE 2014: SHADES OF LOVE, their third annual festival of new poetic theater. Running from Monday, February 3 for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 16, the expanded two-week festival features performances, readings and cabaret evenings covering topics such as war, love, mental health, family, identity and politics from diverse social and cultural voices. The performance schedule and ticket prices vary. See below for details. All performances are at The Wild Project (195 E. 3rd Street between Avenues A & B). Ticket can be purchased from OvationTix on 212.352.3101 or online at www.poetictheater.com. The Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain.
Poetic Theater Productions Remounts GOLIATH, Now thru 6/3

Poetic Theater Productions remounts Goliath by Takeo Rivera, recipient of the 2011 Planet Connections Award for Outstanding Overall Production of a New Play, tonight, May 23rd through June 3rd at the Wild Project (195 E 3rd St). Goliath is once again directed by Alex Mallory (2011 Planet Connections Award for Outstanding Direction) and features return ensemble members Samantha Cooper, Dontonio Demarco, Natalia Duong, Edgar Eguia and Monique Paige (2011 Planet Connections Award for Outstanding Ensemble) and newcomers Kenneth Heaton, Iliana Inocencio and Nabil Viñas. The production features lighting design by Brad Peterson, fight choreography by Jim Cairl and stage management by Sarah Livant.
Poetic Theater Productions Remounts GOLIATH, 5/23-6/3

Poetic Theater Productions remounts Goliath by Takeo Rivera, recipient of the 2011 Planet Connections Award for Outstanding Overall Production of a New Play, May 23rd-June 3rd at the Wild Project (195 E 3rd St). Goliath is once again directed by Alex Mallory (2011 Planet Connections Award for Outstanding Direction) and features return ensemble members Samantha Cooper, Dontonio Demarco, Natalia Duong, Edgar Eguia and Monique Paige (2011 Planet Connections Award for Outstanding Ensemble) and newcomers Kenneth Heaton, Iliana Inocencio and Nabil Viñas. The production features lighting design by Brad Peterson, fight choreography by Jim Cairl and stage management by Sarah Livant.
Photo Flash: A Look Back at PIPPI LONGSTOCKING's Off-Broadway Premiere

PIPPI LONGSTOCKING opened last Friday at The Theatre at St. Peters for a limited Off-Broadway run to sold-out audiences. See photos from the opening night production and party below!
Photo Flash: Off-Broadway's PIPPI LONGSTOCKING Musical in Rehearsals

Pippi Longstocking, the high-spirited redhead who has inspired generations around the world, is now making her Off-Broadway debut in a musical adventure for audiences of all ages. Performances of Pippi Longstocking are April 20 @ 7:30pm, April 21 @ 2pm & 7:30pm, and April 22 @ 2pm at The Theatre at Saint Peters. Check out rehearsal photos for the show below!
59E59 Theaters' 2010 EAST TO EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Ends

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) announces the 2010 line up for the 7th annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival, taking place from Tuesday, July 13 through Sunday, August 1 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).
59E59 Theaters Announces the 2010 EAST TO EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 7/13-8/1

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) announces the 2010 line up for the 7th annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival, taking place from Tuesday, July 13 through Sunday, August 1 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).
59E59 Theaters Announces the 2010 EAST TO EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 7/13-8/1

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) announces the 2010 line up for the 7th annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival, taking place from Tuesday, July 13 through Sunday, August 1 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).
YO HOT MAMA(S)! Search For Love & Enlightenment At The MITF Starting 7/14

There are many weird and wonderful turns on the road to Enlightenment, as Natalie Kim and Karen Fitzgerald discover in their comedic and offbeat solo shows, billed collectively as Yo Hot Mama(s)! Directed by Kenneth Heaton & Matthew Hoverman, the shows will be performed at the Jewel Box Theater, located at 312 West 36th Street, as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival, beginning on July 14th.

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