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Phylicia Rashad, Javier Muñoz, Brian Cox and More Star in Arian Moayed's THE MAN IN RED Christmas Radio Play

Award-winning actor, director and writer Arian Moayed (Succession, Inventing Anna) wrote and directed an Original Christmas Radio Play  “THE MAN IN RED” with original music by Butch Phelps, now available free on all audio streaming platforms.
UP CLOSE Announces The Artist Lineup For The 2019 Festival

The UP CLOSE Festival a?" an immersive theater event for ages 5 and up a?" is pleased to announce this year's program, presented by New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street) in NYC's West Village from December 27, 2019, to January 4, 2020. Tickets ($25) go on sale Monday, November 11th and can be purchased online at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1001863 or by calling 866-811-4111.
Immersive UP CLOSE Festival Returns To New Ohio This Winter

The UP CLOSE Festival a?" an immersive theater festival for the entire family, inspired by the community organizing principles of Jane Jacobs a?" returns for a holiday run (December 27, 2019a?"January 4, 2020).
UP CLOSE FESTIVAL Comes to New Ohio Theater

Curator and producer Peter Musante (Andrew Schneider's YOUARENOWHERE; Blue Man Group; Trusty Sidekick's Up and Away, a groundbreaking show for kids with autism, called 'immersive theater at its most thoughtful' by the New York Times) joins West Coast physical comedienne Summer Shapiro ('raises the craft of clowning to new levels'- NYTheatre.org) to conceive of a new immersive theater festival for the entire family, inspired by the community organizing principles of Jane Jacobs. With seven new works based on true events from Greenwich Village history, the festival brings together leading NYC experimental theatre artists, musicians, physical comedians and clowns for two programs, each consisting of an interactive pre-show and four short stories that bring the surrounding neighborhood to life. The event, recommended for ages 5 and up, is presented by New Ohio Theatre as part of its Theatre for Young Minds holiday series. The performances run from December 20 thru 31 at 154 Christopher Street, NYC. Tickets are $25 ($18 for groups of three or more with the code 'family') and can be purchased through OvationTix (https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1001863) or by calling 866-811-4111.
Barrel of Monkeys' THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA to Celebrate 15 Years of Performances

Company members old and new will reunite as Barrel of Monkeys celebrates 15 years of its hit revue THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA with two special anniversary performances on Sunday April 17 at 2 pm and Monday, April 18 at 8 pm at its long-time home, the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.barrelofmonkeys.org or by calling (773) 506-7140.
Peoples Improv Theater Presents BEAUTY LOVE TRUTH Tonight, 7/26

After a decade of performances at bars and theaters (UCB, PIT, Magnet, Barrow Street) Beauty Love Truth- improvised scenes inspired by a live musician - is holding a residency at the PIT on the last Thursday of each month at 8pm.
2012 Innovative Theater Award Nominees Announced

On Monday, July 23, 2012, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2012 nominees at its annual sold-out event at the Carmine Street Recreation Center located at 25 Carmine Street.
2012 New York Innovative Theatre Awards Nominees Announced for Off-Off Broadway

On Monday, July 23rd, the IT Awards celebrated the end of the season and announced the 2012 New York Innovative Theatre Awards Nominees. The official announcement was made by Jolie Garrett, David M. Pincus, Cat Parker, Derek Shore, Tari Stratton and Kristen Vaughan.
Peoples Improv Theater Presents BEAUTY LOVE TRUTH, 7/26

After a decade of performances at bars and theaters (UCB, PIT, Magnet, Barrow Street) Beauty Love Truth- improvised scenes inspired by a live musician - is holding a residency at the PIT on the last Thursday of each month at 8pm.
Neo-Futurists Extended Run of STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O’NEILL Ends Today, 10/8

The extended run of the critically acclaimed performance THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS ends tonight, 10/8.
Neo-Futurists Extend STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O’NEILL Thru 10/8

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists are thrilled to announce that due to high ticket demand THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS is extending through Saturday, October 8. There is also an added a performance on Sunday, October 2 at 8 PM.
Review - The Complete & Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O'Neill, Volume 1: Early Plays/Lost Plays

I've heard of some directors who, as soon as they've taken on a new play, grab a black marker and scratch out every stage direction the playwright wrote into the script, as though the author's only business was to write dialogue and allow each individual stager to create the rest.
Neo-Futurists Present STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, 9/12

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists, creators of the long-running phenomenon Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, are proud to present the world premiere of THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS, adapted and directed by Christopher Loar. THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS begins performances on Thursday, September 8 for a limited engagement through Saturday, October 1. Press Opening is Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM. Performances take place at The Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and The Bowery). The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 PM, with an added performance on Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM for press opening. The regular ticket price is $18 ($12 for students with a valid student ID). For tickets or more information, call OvationTix on 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.nynf.org.
NY Neo-Futurists Announce Cast Change For THE COMPLETE...EUGENE O’NEILL

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists, creators of the long-running phenomenon Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, are proud to present the world premiere of THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS, adapted and directed by Christopher Loar.
Neo-Futurists Present STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, 9/12

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists, creators of the long-running phenomenon Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, are proud to present the world premiere of THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS, adapted and directed by Christopher Loar. THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS begins performances on Thursday, September 8 for a limited engagement through Saturday, October 1. Press Opening is Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM. Performances take place at The Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and The Bowery). The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 PM, with an added performance on Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM for press opening. The regular ticket price is $18 ($12 for students with a valid student ID). For tickets or more information, call OvationTix on 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.nynf.org.
Photo Flash: Neo-Futurists Present LAIKA DOG IN SPACE

Strap on your moon boots for LAIKA DOG IN SPACE, opening Saturday, February 5, 2011 at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland.
Neo-Futurists Present LAIKA DOG IN SPACE

Strap on your moon boots for LAIKA DOG IN SPACE, opening Saturday, February 5, 2011 at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland.
Neo-Futurists Present LAIKA DOG IN SPACE

Strap on your moon boots for LAIKA DOG IN SPACE, opening Saturday, February 5, 2011 at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland.
NY Neo-Futurists Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT In 2011, Opens 1/7

After a sold-out two weeks of Best Of 2010, the NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS are back in 2011 with their ongoing, award-winning show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind beginning Friday, January 7th at the Kraine Theater (85 East 4th St).
NY Neo-Futurists Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT In 2011, Opens 1/7

After a sold-out two weeks of Best Of 2010, the NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS are back in 2011 with their ongoing, award-winning show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind beginning Friday, January 7th at the Kraine Theater (85 East 4th St).

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