Saima Huq
Latest News on Saima Huq:
Cellunova to Present KNOCK KNOCK Next Month (Aug 25, 2024)
Players Theatre Announces Week One Winner of LUV 2023 Short Play Festival (Feb 15, 2023)
Winning Plays Announced For THE 11TH ANNUAL PLAYERS THEATRE SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL (Jan 8, 2023)
Cellunova to Present KNOCK KNOCK Next Month (Aug 25, 2024)
Players Theatre Announces Week One Winner of LUV 2023 Short Play Festival (Feb 15, 2023)
Winning Plays Announced For THE 11TH ANNUAL PLAYERS THEATRE SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL (Jan 8, 2023)
BIO
Saima Huq, MPH is the founder and executive producer of Always Love Lucy Theatre and King Lahiri Productions, LLC. Favorite roles: Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman, Bertha in Hello From Bertha, Clare Devoto in The Two Character Play (Out Cry), Salima in King Lahiri. She has been interviewed by The New York Times for her 2014 production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman featuring BIPOC actors.She is the head writer and executive producer of King Lahiri, an upcoming feature film costarring Joseph R. Gannascoli (Vito from HBO's The Sopranos.) She has stage managed for the online TheatreLab for MIT and Nuyorican Poets Cafe. www.kinglahirithemovie.com
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Cellunova to Present KNOCK KNOCK Next Month
Cellunova, a New York-based interdisciplinary theatre production company founded in 2023 by first-generation immigrant artists, will present a psychological thriller, Knock Knock, from September 5th to September 8th, 2024, at MITU580.
Cellunova, a New York-based interdisciplinary theatre production company founded in 2023 by first-generation immigrant artists, will present a psychological thriller, Knock Knock, from September 5th to September 8th, 2024, at MITU580.
Players Theatre Announces Week One Winner of LUV 2023 Short Play Festival
Audiences in the West Village were enchanted last weekend with the opening of the Players Theatre 11th LUV 2023 Short Play Festival.
Audiences in the West Village were enchanted last weekend with the opening of the Players Theatre 11th LUV 2023 Short Play Festival.
Winning Plays Announced For THE 11TH ANNUAL PLAYERS THEATRE SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
Ushering in 2023, the love-themed festival marks the beginning of the 12th year of the tri-annual festival. Fifteen playwrights from New Zealand to New York will be premiering their original short plays, chosen by the SPF TEAM from a record-breaking number of submissions. Each week, five of the short plays will appear onstage, and a 'Best of the Week' production will be selected by audience vote.
Ushering in 2023, the love-themed festival marks the beginning of the 12th year of the tri-annual festival. Fifteen playwrights from New Zealand to New York will be premiering their original short plays, chosen by the SPF TEAM from a record-breaking number of submissions. Each week, five of the short plays will appear onstage, and a 'Best of the Week' production will be selected by audience vote.
Players Theatre Announces Week One Winner of BOO! SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
New York City theatre goers received a spooky treat last weekend with the opening of the Players Theatre Boo! Short Play Festival. Each weekend for three weeks, a new selection of 15 minute original plays premieres to the haunting delight of audiences.
New York City theatre goers received a spooky treat last weekend with the opening of the Players Theatre Boo! Short Play Festival. Each weekend for three weeks, a new selection of 15 minute original plays premieres to the haunting delight of audiences.
WAR OF THE WORLDS Staged Reading to Take Place on 84th Anniversary
On October 29, Always Love Lucy Theatre and the Trenton Free Public Library will hold a staged reading of The War of the Worlds, just in time for the 84th anniversary of the historic broadcast.
On October 29, Always Love Lucy Theatre and the Trenton Free Public Library will hold a staged reading of The War of the Worlds, just in time for the 84th anniversary of the historic broadcast.
Always Love Lucy Theatre Brings One-Acts By Sutro and James To Trenton Next Week
On September 17, Always Love Lucy Theatre and the Trenton Free Public Library are bringing The Open Door by British playwright Alfred Sutro (pictured) to life for the Trenton community.
On September 17, Always Love Lucy Theatre and the Trenton Free Public Library are bringing The Open Door by British playwright Alfred Sutro (pictured) to life for the Trenton community.
Thornton Wilder's BERNICE To Be Presented At Trenton Free Public Library
Bernice by Thornton Wilder will be presented at 3 pm on Saturday, August 13 at the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ.
Bernice by Thornton Wilder will be presented at 3 pm on Saturday, August 13 at the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ.
THE RIVERS UNDER THE EARTH By Thornton Wilder Will Be Performed at Trenton Free Public Library This Week
The Rivers Under the Earth by Thornton Wilder will perform at 3pm on Saturday, July 16 at the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ. The performance is free to the public, and suitable for all ages.
The Rivers Under the Earth by Thornton Wilder will perform at 3pm on Saturday, July 16 at the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ. The performance is free to the public, and suitable for all ages.
Always Love Lucy Theatre Partners with Trenton Free Public Library for Thornton Wilder Summer Series
Always Love Lucy Theatre and the Trenton Free Public Library are producing a summer series of Thornton Wilder one-act plays at the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ. The performances are free to the public, and suitable for all ages.
Always Love Lucy Theatre and the Trenton Free Public Library are producing a summer series of Thornton Wilder one-act plays at the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ. The performances are free to the public, and suitable for all ages.
Always Love Lucy Theatre to Stage Thornton Wilder Summer Series
Always Love Lucy Theatre is producing a summer series of Thornton Wilder one-act plays for the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ. The performances are free to the public, and suitable for all ages.
Always Love Lucy Theatre is producing a summer series of Thornton Wilder one-act plays for the Trenton Free Public Library in Trenton, NJ. The performances are free to the public, and suitable for all ages.
VIDEO: Broadway Unites with Frontline Workers for Cover of 'Wait For Me' from HADESTOWN
Tilted Keyboard Studios (TKS) has just released a virtual cover of 'Wait for Me' from the hit musical Hadestown. The purpose is to support a cause that is near and dear to their hearts: the return of theatre. Tilted Keyboard has partnered with The Actors Fund to raise money to support those in the industry who were truly hit hardest by the pandemic.
Tilted Keyboard Studios (TKS) has just released a virtual cover of 'Wait for Me' from the hit musical Hadestown. The purpose is to support a cause that is near and dear to their hearts: the return of theatre. Tilted Keyboard has partnered with The Actors Fund to raise money to support those in the industry who were truly hit hardest by the pandemic.
King Lahiri Productions Announces Filming Of SHORT-HAIRED DOMESTIC SILVER TABBY
King Lahiri Productions, LLC held an online industry read on April 25th to kick off filming their new short film Short-Haired Domestic Silver Tabby. The short focuses on the unique isolation of grieving during COVID, and how grief for a pet is often judged in society.
King Lahiri Productions, LLC held an online industry read on April 25th to kick off filming their new short film Short-Haired Domestic Silver Tabby. The short focuses on the unique isolation of grieving during COVID, and how grief for a pet is often judged in society.
Nuyorican Poets Cafe Presents Online Performances of ROUGH MAGIC
The Nuyorican Poets Café recently partnered with Blended City, LLC to bring a dynamic online rendition of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's 2009 play Rough Magic to audiences around the world. This is the first of many online productions to come from the acclaimed multicultural arts center on the Lower East Side.
The Nuyorican Poets Café recently partnered with Blended City, LLC to bring a dynamic online rendition of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's 2009 play Rough Magic to audiences around the world. This is the first of many online productions to come from the acclaimed multicultural arts center on the Lower East Side.
Dixon Place Presents BLACKBLADE - A Fantasy Radio Play
Dixon Place presents a new fantasy radio drama: BLACKBLADE is written by Arif Silverman and directed by Lillian Wooten White, available through the Dixon Place website from December 13th through January 10th. Tickets are available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35526/production/1034340; there will be a talkback with the artists on December 13th at 8:30pm EST.
Dixon Place presents a new fantasy radio drama: BLACKBLADE is written by Arif Silverman and directed by Lillian Wooten White, available through the Dixon Place website from December 13th through January 10th. Tickets are available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35526/production/1034340; there will be a talkback with the artists on December 13th at 8:30pm EST.
Rebel Playhouse Presents The World Premiere Of THE STRAY, A Folk Musical For Young Audiences
Rebel Playhouse is thrilled to present the world premiere of THE STRAY, written and composed by Arif Silverman, directed by Emma Hasselbach, and co-presented by The Theater at the 14th Street Y. The musical teaches audiences about the power of understanding with a cast of animal characters. The show runs for a limited engagement September 28 - October 6, Saturdays at 11am and 1pm and Sundays at 1pm, at The Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 E. 14th St). Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children, or $70 for a family 4-pack and can be purchased online at www.14streety.org/thestray or at the door.
Rebel Playhouse is thrilled to present the world premiere of THE STRAY, written and composed by Arif Silverman, directed by Emma Hasselbach, and co-presented by The Theater at the 14th Street Y. The musical teaches audiences about the power of understanding with a cast of animal characters. The show runs for a limited engagement September 28 - October 6, Saturdays at 11am and 1pm and Sundays at 1pm, at The Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 E. 14th St). Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children, or $70 for a family 4-pack and can be purchased online at www.14streety.org/thestray or at the door.
Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Stage And Screen Stars Siraj Huda And Tony White To Lead Private Read Of KING LAHIRI, A New Adaptation Of KING LEAR
Siraj Huda (The Slap, Elementary), Tony White (Measure for Measure, Much Ado about Nothing), Danish Farooqi (Gandhi, an original musical) and Gulshan Mia (Acquittal, The Mecca Tales) will lead a private industry read of King Lahiri, a modern-day adaptation of King Lear by William Shakespeare.
Siraj Huda (The Slap, Elementary), Tony White (Measure for Measure, Much Ado about Nothing), Danish Farooqi (Gandhi, an original musical) and Gulshan Mia (Acquittal, The Mecca Tales) will lead a private industry read of King Lahiri, a modern-day adaptation of King Lear by William Shakespeare.
Stage And Screen Stars Siraj Huda And Tony White To Lead Private Read Of KING LAHIRI, A New Adaptation Of KING LEAR
Siraj Huda (The Slap, Elementary), Tony White (Measure for Measure, Much Ado about Nothing), Danish Farooqi (Gandhi, an original musical) and Gulshan Mia (Acquittal, The Mecca Tales) will lead a private industry read of King Lahiri, a modern-day adaptation of King Lear by William Shakespeare.
Siraj Huda (The Slap, Elementary), Tony White (Measure for Measure, Much Ado about Nothing), Danish Farooqi (Gandhi, an original musical) and Gulshan Mia (Acquittal, The Mecca Tales) will lead a private industry read of King Lahiri, a modern-day adaptation of King Lear by William Shakespeare.
Always Love Lucy Theatre's HELLO TO ROSE to Showcase Tennessee Williams One-Acts
The Off-Off-Broadway company, Always Love Lucy Theatre, has announced that it will present Hello to Rose, four of Tennessee Williams' one act plays featuring a cast comprised mainly of older actors and actors of color. The production will run 6 performances only, July 11 to July 15 at The Bridge @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor.
The Off-Off-Broadway company, Always Love Lucy Theatre, has announced that it will present Hello to Rose, four of Tennessee Williams' one act plays featuring a cast comprised mainly of older actors and actors of color. The production will run 6 performances only, July 11 to July 15 at The Bridge @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor.
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