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THIS STRETCH OF MONTPELIER Premieres At Planet Connections
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2018


In this South Louisiana neighborhood, just past the intersection where Ghosts from the Past cross Hopes for the Future, lies ...THIS STRETCH OF MONTPELIER, Part of the 10th anniversary season of Planet Connections Theatre Festivity at the Theaters of the Clemente, 107 Suffolk Street, New York City (btw Rivington & Delancey) running Today 7/19 @5:45pm-7:15pm; Saturday 7/21 @8:30pm-10pm; Wednesday 7/25 @7:15pm-8:45pm; Sunday 7/29 @ 7pm-8:30pm; Saturday 8/4 @9:30pm-11pm; Sunday 8/5 @2pm-3:30pm

THIS STRETCH OF MONTPELIER Premieres At Planet Connections
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018


In this South Louisiana neighborhood, just past the intersection where Ghosts from the Past cross Hopes for the Future, lies ...THIS STRETCH OF MONTPELIER, Part of the 10th anniversary season of Planet Connections Theatre Festivity at the Theaters of the Clemente, 107 Suffolk Street, New York City (btw Rivington & Delancey) running Thursday 7/19 @5:45pm-7:15pm; Saturday 7/21 @8:30pm-10pm; Wednesday 7/25 @7:15pm-8:45pm; Sunday 7/29 @ 7pm-8:30pm; Saturday 8/4 @9:30pm-11pm; Sunday 8/5 @2pm-3:30pm

The Russ Liquid Test to Play the Fox This February
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017


The Russ Liquid Test will perform at Fox Theatre on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Doors: 8:30 pm Show: 9:00 pm.

Photo Flash: TDF's Immersive PERFORMETERIA Festival Takes Over NYC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2017


On Monday night, March 20, Theatre Development Fund (TDF) presented the first of two evenings entitled PERFORMETERIA. PERFORMETERIA is TDF's first-ever immersive festival featured works from some of the most innovative Off-Off Broadway theatre and dance companies in New York City through its OffOff@$9 Program. Co-presented with Baruch PAC, over 500 PERFORMETERIA attendees travelled through multiple levels of theatres, nooks, and hidden venues to experience short original pieces by the participating companies. Scroll down for photos!

Lee Cortopassi's THE BIG to Play The Sedgwick Theater This February
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017


New York actor and Quintessence Theatre Group ensemble member Lee Cortopassi has announced a limited three-show run of THE BIG, a satirical riff on film noir for the stage at The Sedgwick Theater, after a successful stand-alone production in New York City.

Lee Cortopassi's THE BIG to Play The Sedgwick Theater This February
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2017


New York actor and Quintessence Theatre Group ensemble member Lee Cortopassi has announced a limited three-show run of THE BIG, a satirical riff on film noir for the stage at The Sedgwick Theater, after a successful stand-alone production in New York City.

2016 Recipients Announced for New York Innovative Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2016


On Monday, September 26, 2016, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 12 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2016 recipients at its annual awards ceremony, The IT Awards. Hosted by a crowd favorite, Jason Kravits and directed by award winning director and sound designer, DeLisa White the ceremony took place from 7pm to 10pm at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

Rushline Company Premieres TROLL Tonight at Secret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2016


The Rushline Company is thrilled to announce completed casting for its upcoming world premiere of Troll by Ken Greller. Performances begin on April 7 at off-Broadway's Secret Theatre, where it will run through April 24. Opening night is set for April 8.

Cast Announced for Rushline Company's TROLL; Tickets Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2016


The Rushline Company is thrilled to announce completed casting for its upcoming world premiere of Troll by Ken Greller. Performances begin on April 7 at off-Broadway's Secret Theatre, where it will run through April 24. Opening night is set for April 8.

2015 Innovative Theater Award Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2015


On Monday, September 21, 2015 The Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 11 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2015 recipients at its annual event. Celebrating eleven years and thousands of nominees, the New York Innovative Theatre awards took place at Mason Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Forever Dog Presents VOLCANO TOWN, Part 8 at The PIT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2015


Forever Dog Productions has made a name for itself in the New York comedy/theater world through the ambition, scope, and quality of its projects. Its latest undertaking, Volcano Town, is no exception. A 12-­part play that blends dark comedy, music, political drama, and fantasy, Volcano Town tells the epic story of Zoar, PA, a corrupt mining town full of mystery that may or may not be on the verge of being destroyed by a giant volcano.

Photo Flash: STRAIGHT FACED LIES Begins Tonight at FringeNYC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2015


Man Down Productions reunites director, Andrew Block (Ovation Award, Small Engine Repair) and playwright Mark Jason Williams for the 19th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, with award-winning drama, Straight Faced Lies. A highlighted production of the festival, Straight Faced Lies will play at The Teatro LATEA at the Clemente (107 Suffolk St) beginning tonight, August 14 - Thursday, August 27, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Forever Dog to Present VOLCANO TOWN, Part 8 at The PIT, 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2015


Forever Dog Productions has made a name for itself in the New York comedy/theater world through the ambition, scope, and quality of its projects. Its latest undertaking, Volcano Town, is no exception. A 12-­part play that blends dark comedy, music, political drama, and fantasy, Volcano Town tells the epic story of Zoar, PA, a corrupt mining town full of mystery that may or may not be on the verge of being destroyed by a giant volcano.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of STRAIGHT FACED LIES, Headed to FringeNYC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


Man Down Productions reunites director, Andrew Block (Ovation Award, Small Engine Repair) and playwright Mark Jason Williams for the 19th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, with award-winning drama, Straight Faced Lies. A highlighted production of the festival, Straight Faced Lies will play at The Teatro LATEA at the Clemente (107 Suffolk St) beginning Friday, August 14 - Thursday, August 27, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Geraldine Librandi to Lead STRAIGHT FACED LIES at FringeNYC
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2015


Man Down Productions reunites director, Andrew Block (Ovation Award, Small Engine Repair) and playwright Mark Jason Williams for the 19th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, with award-winning drama, Straight Faced Lies.  A highlighted production of the festival, Straight Faced Lies will play at The Teatro LATEA at the Clemente (107 Suffolk St) beginning Friday, August 14 - Thursday, August 27, 2015. 

2015 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Kicks Off Next Month; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015


Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, the country's premier socially-conscious, eco-friendly arts festival, is proud to announce its seventh season of plays, musicals & staged readings, with all shows taking place at The Paradise Factory, 64 East 4th St, between 2nd Avenue & Bowery.

Geraldine Librandi to Read Mark Jason Williams' STRAIGHT FACED LIES, 6/16
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 12, 2014


A reading of Mark Jason Williams' Straight Faced Lies will be presented on June 16 at 7 p.m. The reading will take place at the TADA Theater, 15 West 28th Street, in New York City. Reservations are not required.

Tony Glazer, John Pollono, Robin Rothstein and Mark Jason Williams Join Talents for WHY BOTHER? at Planet Connections, Now thru 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2014


This summer, an award winning quartet of playwrights, Tony Glazer (In The Daylights, Film: Junction), John Pollono (Small Engine Repair, Lost and Found), Robin Rothstein (The Game Boy, On Deaf Ears), and Mark Jason Williams (Straight Faced Lies, Recovery), will join together for a night of one acts entitled Why Bother? directed by Andrew Block. Why Bother? Is being presented by Man Down Productions as part of the Planet Connections Festival. It begins performances tonight, May 14 and runs through June 1 at the Paradise Factory.

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