Melba LaRose
Latest News on Melba LaRose:
Writers Block Festival Returns To Howl! Happening (Feb 21, 2018)
Melba LaRose's "After the Wall" Premieres as Part Writers Block 2018 Festival (Feb 18, 2018)
New Perspectives and NY Artists Unlimited Present ISAIAH'S DREAM Thru 3/25 (Mar 25, 2012)
Writers Block Festival Returns To Howl! Happening (Feb 21, 2018)
Melba LaRose's "After the Wall" Premieres as Part Writers Block 2018 Festival (Feb 18, 2018)
New Perspectives and NY Artists Unlimited Present ISAIAH'S DREAM Thru 3/25 (Mar 25, 2012)
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Writers Block Festival Returns To Howl! Happening
Howl! Happening: An Arturo Vega Project is pleased to present the annual Writers Block 2018 Festival. Created to showcase the vision of contemporary writers, performers, and artists, many of whom got their start in the nightclubs, seminal performance spaces, and theaters associated with the EV/LES, the festival showcases some of the most important playwrights and performers in theater today. New works in progress are presented at this intimate, ultimate downtown theatrical event. Writers Block 2018 runs throughout the year with a week of short plays and one-acts in the fall, and various blocks of full-length plays over the year.
Howl! Happening: An Arturo Vega Project is pleased to present the annual Writers Block 2018 Festival. Created to showcase the vision of contemporary writers, performers, and artists, many of whom got their start in the nightclubs, seminal performance spaces, and theaters associated with the EV/LES, the festival showcases some of the most important playwrights and performers in theater today. New works in progress are presented at this intimate, ultimate downtown theatrical event. Writers Block 2018 runs throughout the year with a week of short plays and one-acts in the fall, and various blocks of full-length plays over the year.
Melba LaRose's "After the Wall" Premieres as Part Writers Block 2018 Festival
After the Wall, a multicultural, multidimensional, multidisciplinary, multimedia play about walls around the world and throughout time, takes the stage in a one night only preview at Howl! Happening. With comedy, drama, song, dance, projections, and soundscapes that envelop the audience, this theatrical extravaganza aims to shake us up and start the conversation.
After the Wall, a multicultural, multidimensional, multidisciplinary, multimedia play about walls around the world and throughout time, takes the stage in a one night only preview at Howl! Happening. With comedy, drama, song, dance, projections, and soundscapes that envelop the audience, this theatrical extravaganza aims to shake us up and start the conversation.
New Perspectives and NY Artists Unlimited Present ISAIAH'S DREAM Thru 3/25
The 20 year old New Perspectives Theatre Company and 30 year old NY Artists Unlimited have joined forces to present ISAIAH'S DREAM: A Parade of Poets on closing on March 25 at 2 p.m. at New Perspectives Theatre, 456 W. 37 St., ground floor. They will be Pay-What-You-Want performances. Following the mid-town premiere, the play goes on a tour of libraries, community centers, and schools throughout the boroughs.
The 20 year old New Perspectives Theatre Company and 30 year old NY Artists Unlimited have joined forces to present ISAIAH'S DREAM: A Parade of Poets on closing on March 25 at 2 p.m. at New Perspectives Theatre, 456 W. 37 St., ground floor. They will be Pay-What-You-Want performances. Following the mid-town premiere, the play goes on a tour of libraries, community centers, and schools throughout the boroughs.
New Perspectives and NY Artists Unlimited Announce ISAIAH'S DREAM for 3/17-25
The 20 year old New Perspectives Theatre Company and 30 year old NY Artists Unlimited have joined forces to present ISAIAH'S DREAM: A Parade of Poets on Saturdays & Sundays, March 17 & 18 and March 24 & 25 at 2 p.m. at New Perspectives Theatre, 456 W. 37 St., ground floor. They will be Pay-What-You-Want performances. Following the mid-town premiere, the play goes on a tour of libraries, community centers, and schools throughout the boroughs.
The 20 year old New Perspectives Theatre Company and 30 year old NY Artists Unlimited have joined forces to present ISAIAH'S DREAM: A Parade of Poets on Saturdays & Sundays, March 17 & 18 and March 24 & 25 at 2 p.m. at New Perspectives Theatre, 456 W. 37 St., ground floor. They will be Pay-What-You-Want performances. Following the mid-town premiere, the play goes on a tour of libraries, community centers, and schools throughout the boroughs.
New Perspectives and NY Artists Unlimited Announce ISAIAH'S DREAM for 3/17-25
The 20 year old New Perspectives Theatre Company and 30 year old NY Artists Unlimited have joined forces to present ISAIAH'S DREAM: A Parade of Poets on Saturdays & Sundays, March 17 & 18 and March 24 & 25 at 2 p.m. at New Perspectives Theatre, 456 W. 37 St., ground floor. They will be Pay-What-You-Want performances. Following the mid-town premiere, the play goes on a tour of libraries, community centers, and schools throughout the boroughs.
The 20 year old New Perspectives Theatre Company and 30 year old NY Artists Unlimited have joined forces to present ISAIAH'S DREAM: A Parade of Poets on Saturdays & Sundays, March 17 & 18 and March 24 & 25 at 2 p.m. at New Perspectives Theatre, 456 W. 37 St., ground floor. They will be Pay-What-You-Want performances. Following the mid-town premiere, the play goes on a tour of libraries, community centers, and schools throughout the boroughs.
BLACK GOLD - THE PASSION OF ALEIJADINHO Plays The Seaport, Opens 12/4
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
BLACK GOLD - THE PASSION OF ALEIJADINHO Plays The Seaport, Opens 12/4
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
BLACK GOLD - THE PASSION OF ALEIJADINHO Plays The Seaport, Opens 12/4
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
BLACK GOLD - THE PASSION OF ALEIJADINHO Plays The Seaport, Opens 12/4
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
'BLACK GOLD - the Passion of Aleijadinho,' based on the life of Antonio Francisco Lisboa (1738-1814), Baroque sculptor of Brazil, will be shown in two featured performances at Shooting Star Theatre in South Street Seaport in December.
International CringeFest '10 Announces Fruit Cup Awards
At the wind-up of International CringeFest '10 on August 8 at the Producers' Club, the FRUIT CUP AWARDS were bestowed upon a cocktail of wildly diverse plays, musicals & films -- 36 in all that formed six rotating theme nights.
At the wind-up of International CringeFest '10 on August 8 at the Producers' Club, the FRUIT CUP AWARDS were bestowed upon a cocktail of wildly diverse plays, musicals & films -- 36 in all that formed six rotating theme nights.
The Fruit Cup Awards of the International CringeFest '10 Are Coming!
It's coming -- it's coming -- it's COMING -- the FRUIT CUP AWARDS of International CringeFest '10. On Sunday, August 8, after the 4 p.m. show, 'No Holes Barred,' the Golden Pineapple, Silver Tomato, Bronze Banana, and Jack Lemons will be bestowed upon the chosen few (by audience vote) of talented writers, directors, and actors. Then, there's a party-till-you-drop in the lounge with splendiferous food, donated by some of NYC's best gourmet restaurants and markets.
It's coming -- it's coming -- it's COMING -- the FRUIT CUP AWARDS of International CringeFest '10. On Sunday, August 8, after the 4 p.m. show, 'No Holes Barred,' the Golden Pineapple, Silver Tomato, Bronze Banana, and Jack Lemons will be bestowed upon the chosen few (by audience vote) of talented writers, directors, and actors. Then, there's a party-till-you-drop in the lounge with splendiferous food, donated by some of NYC's best gourmet restaurants and markets.
Richard Pryor Jr. & Zombie Stripper Set For International CringeFest '10, Runs Thru 8/8
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., runs through August 8.
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., runs through August 8.
INTERNATIONAL CRINGEFEST '10 Comes To The Producers Club 7/19-8/8
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in INTERNATIONAL CRINGEFEST '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley.
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in INTERNATIONAL CRINGEFEST '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley.
Directors And Writers Chosen For INTERNATIONAL CRINGEFEST '10, Opens 7/19-8/8
Directors and writers have been lined up for International CringeFest '10, which opens on Monday, July 19, and closes on Sunday, August 8, in the Grand Theatre at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St. These are REALLY GOOD & HILARIOUS works that are irreverent, politically incorrect, politically satirical, naughty, and utterly zany -- don't you want some of that?! The schedule is M-F @ 8 pm, Sat. @ 5, 8 & 10:30 pm, Sun. @ 4 & 7 pm.
Directors and writers have been lined up for International CringeFest '10, which opens on Monday, July 19, and closes on Sunday, August 8, in the Grand Theatre at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St. These are REALLY GOOD & HILARIOUS works that are irreverent, politically incorrect, politically satirical, naughty, and utterly zany -- don't you want some of that?! The schedule is M-F @ 8 pm, Sat. @ 5, 8 & 10:30 pm, Sun. @ 4 & 7 pm.
The Fruit Cup Awards of the International CringeFest '10 Are Coming! 8/8
It's coming -- it's coming -- it's COMING -- the FRUIT CUP AWARDS of International CringeFest '10. On Sunday, August 8, after the 4 p.m. show, 'No Holes Barred,' the Golden Pineapple, Silver Tomato, Bronze Banana, and Jack Lemons will be bestowed upon the chosen few (by audience vote) of talented writers, directors, and actors. Then, there's a party-till-you-drop in the lounge with splendiferous food, donated by some of NYC's best gourmet restaurants and markets.
It's coming -- it's coming -- it's COMING -- the FRUIT CUP AWARDS of International CringeFest '10. On Sunday, August 8, after the 4 p.m. show, 'No Holes Barred,' the Golden Pineapple, Silver Tomato, Bronze Banana, and Jack Lemons will be bestowed upon the chosen few (by audience vote) of talented writers, directors, and actors. Then, there's a party-till-you-drop in the lounge with splendiferous food, donated by some of NYC's best gourmet restaurants and markets.
Pryor, Jr.-Headlined SEX ENCOUNTERS Closes at CringeFest, 8/4
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley. SEX ENCOUNTERS opens on Friday, July 23rd, the night the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards will be presented to Broadway, off-Broadway, and independent theatre movers 'n shakers...
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley. SEX ENCOUNTERS opens on Friday, July 23rd, the night the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards will be presented to Broadway, off-Broadway, and independent theatre movers 'n shakers...
Busch, Horovitz, et al. Receive International CringeFest Golden Pineapple Awards, 7/23
On Friday, July 23rd, at the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards of International CringeFest ‘10, the coveted golden fruit will be served up to: Broadway & Off-Broadway playwright-actor Charles Busch, Broadway & Off-Broadway playwright Israel Horovitz, Off-Broadway playwright & Gay Rights activist Doric Wilson, BackStage's Editor-at-Large Sherry Eaker & Dixon Place's Founder & Executive Director Ellie Covan. The event takes place in the Grand Theatre at the Producers' Club. Admission for the evening's theme, Sex Encounters of a Disturbed Mind, directed by Robert Bartley & starring Richard Pryor Jr., the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards ceremony & the splendiferous party in the theatre's Iluras Lounge is only $40. Proceeds go to support the company's dedicated year-round mission of taking professional theatre to under-served audiences, which they have been doing for the past 28 years. Past Pineapple recipients are Taylor Mead, Mink Stole, Joe Franklin, Ginny Louloudes, Michael Musto, Marilyn Sokol, Sidney Myer, Ultra Violet & Tom O'Horgan.
On Friday, July 23rd, at the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards of International CringeFest ‘10, the coveted golden fruit will be served up to: Broadway & Off-Broadway playwright-actor Charles Busch, Broadway & Off-Broadway playwright Israel Horovitz, Off-Broadway playwright & Gay Rights activist Doric Wilson, BackStage's Editor-at-Large Sherry Eaker & Dixon Place's Founder & Executive Director Ellie Covan. The event takes place in the Grand Theatre at the Producers' Club. Admission for the evening's theme, Sex Encounters of a Disturbed Mind, directed by Robert Bartley & starring Richard Pryor Jr., the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards ceremony & the splendiferous party in the theatre's Iluras Lounge is only $40. Proceeds go to support the company's dedicated year-round mission of taking professional theatre to under-served audiences, which they have been doing for the past 28 years. Past Pineapple recipients are Taylor Mead, Mink Stole, Joe Franklin, Ginny Louloudes, Michael Musto, Marilyn Sokol, Sidney Myer, Ultra Violet & Tom O'Horgan.
Pryor, Jr. Headlines SEX ENCOUNTERS in CringeFest, 7/23-8/4
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley. SEX ENCOUNTERS opens on Friday, July 23rd, the night the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards will be presented to Broadway, off-Broadway, and independent theatre movers 'n shakers...
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley. SEX ENCOUNTERS opens on Friday, July 23rd, the night the Honorary Golden Pineapple Awards will be presented to Broadway, off-Broadway, and independent theatre movers 'n shakers...
Richard Pryor Jr. & Zombie Stripper Set For International CringeFest '10, Runs Thru 8/8
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., runs through August 8.
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in International CringeFest '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, 358 W. 44 St., runs through August 8.
INTERNATIONAL CRINGEFEST '10 Comes To The Producers Club 7/19-8/8
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in INTERNATIONAL CRINGEFEST '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley.
Richard Pryor Jr. (1st-born son of the late great) stars in INTERNATIONAL CRINGEFEST '10, the seriously irreverent annual festival presented by NY Artists Unlimited at the Producers' Club, July 19-August 8. Richard appears in multiple roles in the theme evening SEX ENCOUNTERS OF A DISTURBED MIND, directed by Robert Bartley.
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