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THE WAR LETTERS, New Play Inspired by Real-Life Collection of WWII Love Letters, to be Presented at WP Theater

ThisThistle Media, in association with Bechdel Project, will present The War Letters, a new play by Charlotte Purser inspired by a collection of love letters written by Purser’s grandparents during World War II.
World Premiere Of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA Comes to the New Ohio Theatre

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of TÉA Artistry's BEING CHAKA, May 6 - 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City. Previews begin May 6 for a May 8 opening.
World Premiere Of MY ONLINESS Will Be Presented With American Sign Language Interpretation

One-Eighth Theater, New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the world premiere of MY ONLINESS, directed by Daniel Irizarry, with text and lyrics from Witkacy by Robert Lyons, original music by Kamala Sankaram and artistic sign language direction by Alexandria Wailes and Kailyn Aaron-Lozano.
TUSSAUD/ANTOINETTE To Open IRT Theater's Fall Season

IRT Theater presents the premiere of Tussaud/Antoinette written and directed by Jody Christopherson Oct 1st- 17th to open their Fall season.
IRT Theater Presents Online Workshop Presentation Of PLEASE UNTRANSLATE ME By Monique Holt

Monique Holt and IRT Theater present the online workshop of Please Untranslate Me, written and directed by Monique Holt and produced by Kori Rushton and IRT Theater. Workshop performances via Vimeo, a professional video hosting platform, will take place for a limited engagement June 25 through June 30.
WWTNS Announces AGENCY IN STORYTELLING Symposium

What Will the Neighbors Say? is thrilled to announce our second bi-annual symposium, 'Agency in Storytelling.' The symposium is being produced by WWTNS? in association with Becky Abramowitz and Kori Rushton of IRT Theatre, who will host the event. The symposium will consider who can, and should, tell which stories - on stage and screen, in literature and through visual art. The discussion will examine the intersection of privilege, visibility and influence, and how that directly affects the access and space given to certain stories and their stakeholders. The symposium will be held on Wednesday October 9th, 2019 at 7pm at IRT Theatre, located at 154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014. Tickets are pay what you wish, and are available at www.irttheater.org. Following the discussion, there will be a reception with the panellists at the venue with an open bar which all patrons are welcome to attend.
Deaf And Hearing Broadway Vets Reunite For Presentation Of New Musical STEPCHILD

A recipient of DCA's inaugural CreateNYC Disability Forward Fund, IRT Theater will present six work in progress presentations of the new musical, Stepchild. This fully accessible piece is a radical retelling of Cinderella, seen through the eyes of a young Deaf woman coming of age in a kingdom violently intolerant of difference. All presentations will take place at IRT's Greenwich Village home from May 29- June 2, 2019.
#HealMeToo Festival Asks How We Can Heal From Sexual Violence

From March 27 - April 14 2019 at the IRT Theater in the West Village, the #HealMeToo Festival will bring together over 50 leading artists, experts, and activists for a multi-disciplinary exploration of gendered and sexual violence and how it can be healed.
Photo Flash: Deaf & Hearing Broadway Vets Team Up For Workshop of STEPCHILD, A New Musical

Deaf West/Broadway Spring Awakening and Big River stars, Amelia Hensley, Alexandria Wailes & Melissa van der Schyff, reunited last week  for this groundbreaking original musical centering on a Deaf heroine, directed by Drama Desk nominee Kim Weild (Fetes De La Nuit, Soot and Spit) with Artistic Sign Language by Alexandria Wailes (Children Of A Lesser God, currently on Broadway).
Deaf & Hearing Broadway Vets Team Up For Workshop Of New Musical STEPCHILD

Deaf West/Broadway Spring Awakening and Big River stars, AMELIA HENSLEY, ALEXANDRIA WAILES & MELISSA VAN DER SCHYFF, reunite for this groundbreaking original musical centering on a Deaf heroine, to be directed by Drama Desk nominee KIM WEILD (Fetes De La Nuit, Soot and Spit) with Artistic Sign Language by ALEXANDRIA WAILES (Children Of A Lesser God, currently on Broadway).
Ran Xia's ECHO To Play The Tank

The Tank (Meghan Finn and Rosalind Grush, Artistic Directors) will present The Arctic Group's ECHO, written and audio designed by Ran Xia and directed by Nicholas Orvis at The Tank (312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) April 12-21. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets ($15) are available for advance purchase at www.thetanknyc.org.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents Rough Draft Festival 2018

This year's Rough Draft Festival at LaGuardia Performing Arts features a vast array of new work that are various stages of development
National Theatre of MatMadia to Present SHE MOON: A SHOW ABOUT BUTTS at The Muse Brooklyn

The National Theatre of MatMadia is proud to present SHE MOON: A Show About Butts at The Muse Brooklyn. SHE MOON, an ensemble creation, is directed by Maddy Campbell.
What Will The Neighbors Say? Joins IRT for 3B Development Series

What Will the Neighbors Say? is thrilled to announce that it has been selected for the 3B Development Series at the IRT Theatre in New York. The WWTNS? team is excited to work with Artistic Director Kori Rushton during the residency in August 2017. IRT , a grassroots theatre laboratory, is located at 154 Christopher Street, 3B, NY.
What Will The Neighbors Say? Joins IRT for 3B Development Series

What Will the Neighbors Say? is thrilled to announce that it has been selected for the 3B Development Series at the IRT Theatre in New York. The WWTNS? team is excited to work with Artistic Director Kori Rushton during the residency in August 2017. IRT , a grassroots theatre laboratory, is located at 154 Christopher Street, 3B, NY.
Stable Cable Lab Co. Launches 2017 Reading Series with HOME CHURCH PLAY Tonight

Stable Cable Lab Co. has announced its 2017 season, which will launch tonight with its annual reading series of new plays in process. This free reading series will feature three plays in development including HOME CHURCH PLAY by Jacob Perkins tonight, February 17th, DOLLFACE by Emily Daly on February 20th, and LITTLEGHOST by Liza Birkenmeier on February 27th.
Stable Cable Lab Co. Announces Reading Series, Mainstage Production, and New Producing Director

Stable Cable Lab Co. has announced its 2017 season, which will launch in February with its annual reading series of new plays in process.  This free reading series will feature three plays in development including HOME CHURCH PLAY by Jacob Perkins on February 17th,DOLLFACE by Emily Daly on February 20th, and LITTLEGHOST by Liza Birkenmeier on February 27th.  Readings will take place at 7:30pm at South Oxford Space (138 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY) on February 17th and 20th, and at Simple Studios (134 W. 29th St, 2nd Floor, NYC) on February 27th.  To make a reservation, e-mail StableCableLabCo@gmail.com.
The National Theatre of MadMadia and IRT Theater Present THE COWARD: A MADCAP FAIRYTALE

Once Upon A Time… In a far off kingdom on some cloud or something an insane Monster possesses a cowardly castle maid. They must battle gods and demons to resurrect the King they murdered. This experimental, absurdist comedy revels in clowns, confetti, and blood. So shield those precious eyes, you cowards.
BWW Interviews: ROBERT LYONS of the New Ohio Theatre

Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Robert Lyons, Artistic Director of the New Ohio Theatre in New York City about his career, the theatre and the Archive Residency.

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