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The International Human Rights Art Festival Returns For Its 6th Year
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) returns to New York City for its 6th year. During the week of December 9th to 15th, sixty new shows will be presented including new short musicals, dance pieces, one act plays, solo shows, poetry, puppetry, and musical acts.
Photos: OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

The World Premiere of Oud Player on the Tel written by Tom Block opened last week at HERE Arts Center in SoHo. The play is directed by Jesica Garrou with an original score written and performed live on the oud by Rachid Halihal. See photos of the production.
Photos: OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL at HERE Arts Center in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Oud Player on the Tel was written by Tom Block who has been a leading figure in Jewish-Muslim peace-building and forensic history for over 30 years. The World Premiere production runs November 8 – 24. Get a first look at photos from the production.
OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL To Have World Premiere At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024

OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL, a new play by Tom Block, explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the friendship of a Palestinian farmer and a Jewish refugee in 1947. Premiering at HERE Arts Center, Nov 8-22.
Full Cast Announced For Oud Player On The Tel At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

The complete cast has been announced for the upcoming World Premiere of Oud Player on the Tel, a new controversial play by absurdist playwright and philosopher Tom Block.
New Play Exploring Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Gets 3-Week Residency at HERE Arts Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 14, 2024

Tom Block's OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL, exploring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through cross-cultural friendship, will run at HERE Arts Center from November 8-24, 2024, directed by Jesica Garrou.
Cut Edge Collective Hosts Ten Minute Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

The Cut Edge Collective non-traditional playwriting collective returns for its third year to The Tank! The festival runs February 10-12. Learn more here!
WADEintoACTIVISM Arts Festival Reveals Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

WADEintoACTIVISM is a performing arts festival calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls and presenting work by female and historically underrepresented artists and community masterclasses and panels with feminist allies surrounding gender-based violence.
Interview: Fight Choreographer Jen Albert Absolutely Up For The BATTLESONG OF BOUDICA
by Gil Kaan - Mar 27, 2023

Originally premiering at last year’s Hollywood Fringe, The School of Night reprises their award-winning production of Battlesong of Boudica April 9, 2023 at The Hudson Backstage. Co-founder and writer Christopher William Johnson directs the cast of Jen Albert, Daniel Adomian, Tom Block, Colin A Borden, Payton Cella, Sara Gorsky, Brad C. Light, Chloe Madriaga, Christopher Neiman, Tristan Rewald, Lacey  Rosewall, Lucy  Schmidt, Allegra  Rodriguez Shivers, Jack TenBarge, Jesse James Thomas, Frank Tirimacco and Dan Wingard. I got to throw out some questions to Jen, who’s playing the titular role of Boudica. And she punched back her answers directly on target.
BATTLESONG OF BOUDICA Opens at The Hudson Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Taken from the history and legend of the Iceni Warrior Queen Boudica, famous for her bloody uprising against the invading Romans in 61 A.D. The School of Night (Punch and Judy, Klingon Tamburlaine, Hercules Insane, The Final Girl, The Troublesome Reign, Lamentable Death of Edward II) presents Battlesong of Boudica, returning after its award-winning 2022 Hollywood Fringe premiere.
International Human Rights Art Festival Announces Dance Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2021

Set to coincide with International Human Rights Day which falls on December 10 every year, the Festival brings together artists with social and political leaders and the general public to imagine and implement a better, more caring world.
4th International Human Rights Art Festival Begins In December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2021

Over 100 artists and activists from all over the globe are set to take part in the 4th INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ART FESTIVAL in New York City December 6 - 12 at Wild Project (195 E. 3rd Street in Manhattan).
The Tank Announces Schedule for City Artist Corps Grantee Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2021

The Tank announced today the programming schedule for the City Artist Corps Grantee Performances. From now until October 31st, the Tank is presenting FREE in-person programming highlighting the work of 14 City Artist Corps Grantees.
Method and Madness Presents A Facebook Live Stream Of ROMEO AND JULIET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2020

Method and Madness continues their Free Weekly Facebook Live Streams of classic plays with William Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, this Friday, July 3rd, at 7 PM PDT. The production was directed by Will Block, and features Kelsey Kato and Marie Osterman as Romeo and Juliet.
Method and Madness Presents a Facebook Live Stream Of HAMLET
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020

Method and Madness continues their Free Weekly Facebook Live Streams of classic plays with William Shakespeare's HAMLET, this Saturday, May 16.
Method And Madness Presents A Facebook Live Stream Of TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2020

Method and Madness continues their weekly streams of classic plays tomorrow, May 8, at 7 PM PDT with William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT.
Method and Madness Presents a Facebook Live Stream Of KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2020

Method and Madness continues their weekly streams of classic plays with Shakespeare's KING LEAR, this Friday, May 1st, at 7 PM PST. The play is directed by Artistic Director Will Block and features Tony Amendola in the title role.
Method and Madness Presents Live Stream of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2020

Method and Madness will be presenting Free Weekly Facebook Live Streams of classic plays, commencing with Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on April 10 at 7 PM PST. The play is directed by Artistic Director Will Block and features Charles Pasternak and Charlotte Munson in the roles of Benedick and Beatrice.
New American Drama DUCK Opens October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019

IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews began October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.
Photo Flash: New American Drama DUCK Begins Previews
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019

IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews began October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.

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