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Mahayla Laurence is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, merging performance, movement, poetry, and social practice to explore states of transition and in-betweenness. Much of their work centers around personal health and wellbeing, stewardship of our environment, practicality of ritual, and strength in community. Mahayla attended NYU Tisch and earned their BFA in Drama. Upon graduation they were awarded the Beth Turner Award for Scholarship in the African Diaspora. Mahayla is at 23/24 New Victory LabWorks Fellow and regularly facilitates developmental programs for artists in their community at More Art and Ars Nova. Mahayla is also a certified breathwork practitioner and herbalism apprentice at the Sacred Vibes Apothecary.

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Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
Ars Nova to Present 4th Edition Of THE CAMP BONFIRE SERIES & More This Spring

Discover the latest programming from Ars Nova, featuring the 4th edition of the popular THE CAMP BONFIRE SERIES. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SoHo Shakespeare Company to Present Reading of THE IDESâ€"Adapted From JULIUS CAESAR

SoHo Shakespeare Company presents THE IDES—adapted from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Join us for an industry reading on January 20, 2024 at The Flea Theater, NYC.
Ars Nova Unveils November & December Events Including Isaac Oliver's LONELY CHRISTMAS, SHOWGASM & More

Check out the exciting lineup of November and December events announced by Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Isaac Oliver's Lonely Christmas on December 11 and 12. Get your tickets now!
Ars Nova Partners with Julio Torres To Identify, Develop, & Commission New Comedy

To celebrate this partnership, Torres will return to Ars Nova on Oct 26 to host SHOWGASM. Get more information about the event here!
New 42 Reveals 2023-24 Cohort of New Victory LabWorks Artists

New 42 has revealed the 2023-24 cohort of New Victory LabWorks and LabWorks Launch artists.
Ars Nova to Present THE CAMP BONFIRE SERIES, Four-Night Festival of New Comedy

Ars Nova has announced details for the third edition of The CAMP Bonfire Series, a four-night festival of new comedy works created by the organization’s resident comedy artists.
Ars Nova Announces January 2023 Lineup Featuring SHOWGASM: THE CAMP EDITION & More

Ars Nova has announced complete details for performances taking place in January along with highlights and updates for its Spring 2023 season.
Ars Nova Announces 2023 Residencies Welcoming 13 New Artists and Groups to its Resident Artist Community

Ars Nova has announced 13 new artists and groups selected for 2023 residencies. Ars Nova’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.
Smith Street Stage to Present Reimagining of MEASURE FOR MEASURE at The Mark O'Donnell Theater

SMITH STREET STAGE has announced their reimagining of William Shakespeare’s  MEASURE FOR MEASURE, directed by Raquel Chavez and Beth Ann Hopkins. MEASURE FOR MEASURE will play a three-week limited engagement at The Mark O’Donnell Theater at The Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Comes to Smith Street Stage

SMITH STREET STAGE has announced their production of William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, directed by Dan Hasse. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS will play June 8 - June 26 in Carroll Park (Carroll Stop off F & G). Performances begin Wednesday, June 8th and continue through Sunday, June 26. Opening Night is Friday, June 10th (7:00 p.m.). Press are cordially invited, Friday, June 10 (and any subsequent performance).
15 Shows Announced for Ars Nova's 14th Annual ANT Fest

Ars Nova has announced the lineup for its 14th Annual ANT Fest featuring 15 shows, 13 of which will premiere in-person and online at Ars Nova Supra with the first two shows premiering exclusively online.
See Judy Kuhn, Ricky Rojas & More at The Green Room 42 in February

The Green Room 42 has announced their February line-up for in-person performances. Additionally, The Green Room 42 is excited to launch 5/5/5 Tickets – in celebration of their 5th Anniversary, five $5 tickets will be available for every show from February 15, 2022, through February 14, 2023.
Ars Nova Announces 17 New Artist Residencies and Commissions

 Ars Nova has announced 17 new artists and groups selected in 2022 for residencies and commissions at Ars Nova. The Company’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.
The Green Room 42 Announces January Line-Up

he Green Room 42 has announced their January line-up for in-person performances in addition to launching reWINEd, a new streaming series where you can rewatch some favorite recent shows paired with at-home drink recommendations from each artist. 
Photo Flash: FRIPP: HOMEWARD BOUND at The Green Room 42 As Captured in Action by Thomas Salus

With The Green Room 42's mission statement to give a space to the young and experimental comes great theater like FRIPP.
Amy Spanger, Betsy Wolfe and More Next Week at The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 has announced their line-up through next weekend. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest, most spacious, and funkiest cabaret club.
Ars Nova Announces New December Events

Ars Nova has announced new December performances taking place both in-person and online via Ars Nova Supra.
Columbia School Of The Arts Presents THE VIEW

Columbia University School of the Arts will present Keenan Tyler Oliphant's '21 production of The View.
Ars Nova Announces THE CAMP BONFIRE SERIES Featuring Kuhoo Verma, Ely Kreimendahl, Gus Laughlin, and More

Ars Nova has announced The CAMP Bonfire Series, a four night festival of eight new comedy works. Running online June 28–July 1 on Ars Nova Supra, The CAMP Bonfire Series is the culmination of six months of peer support and artistic feedback facilitated by Mahayla Laurence and Matt Gehring who direct CAMP, Ars Nova’s new development program for early career comedy artists.

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