Crystal Arnette News

The Flea Theater presents the New York premiere of Kristiana Colon's but i cd only whisper, directed by Resident Director David Monteagudo and featuring members of The Bats, The Flea's resident acting company. Previews start February 18, with opening night slated for Monday, February 29.

Niegel Smith, Artistic Director and Carol Ostrow, Producing Director of The Flea Theater announced today the slate for the spring season, featuring two World Premieres and one US Premiere. Continuing a long-standing relationship with The Flea, Adam Rapp will be returning with Wolf in the River, which he also directs. The Flea is also excited to welcome two new playwrights, Kristiana Colon and Sarah Gancher. Gancher's The Place We Built will be directed by Flea Resident Director Danya Taymor while Colon's but I cd only whisper will be directed by Resident Director David Monteagudo.

Notable theatrical artists will join American Bard Theater Company in presenting Hour by Hour : Susan Glaspell, a staged reading event that will span 10 plays in 12 hours, and celebrate the works of Susan Glaspell.

Niegel Smith, the new Artistic Director and Carol Ostrow, Producing Director of The Flea Theater announced today the slate for the fall season, which will include three World Premieres and one New York premiere.

 Jewish Plays Project (JPP), a development organization committed to putting bold, progressive Jewish conversations on world stages, continues its annual Open: Festival of play readings and workshops at the 14th Street Y including four new full-length plays and one new musical by Margot Connolly, Sarah Gancher, Gary Jaffe, David Hein & Irene Sankoff, and Sam Lahne.

The women behind #makeitfair, a new group calling for gender equality, decided to create a new video underscoring the wealth of female talent that often goes untapped.

The Flea Theater has announce its Spring 2015 Season. Leading off will be THE NOMAD, a World Premiere musical by two of Off-Off-Broadway's foremost theater makers: Tony Award Nominee Elizabeth Swados and Guggenheim Fellow Erin Courtney.

A new crowd-sourcing Indiegogo campaign has been established in support of the new piano-based Stephen Sondheim dedication project titled LIAISONS: RE-IMAGINING SONDHEIM FROM THE PIANO and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik discusses his participation in the project as part of a new social media post.

A new crowd-sourcing Indiegogo campaign has been established in support of the new piano-based Stephen Sondheim dedication project titled LIAISONS: RE-IMAGINING SONDHEIM FROM THE PIANO.

America-in-Play presents the premiere of A Time-Traveler's Trip to Niagra, Following the Bold Adventures and Strange Detours of an Unlikely Group of Travelers Across Time and America. Running through May 18 at the Hudson Guild Theatre (441 West 26th Street), this unique comedy interweaves two journeys up the Hudson River: one by bus in 2014 and one by steamboat in 1828. From upper class Brits taking a tour of the Early Republic to a modern brother and sister taking a bus ride upstate to trace their roots, the two trips converge at the iconic and spectacular Niagara Falls and aim to investigate the relationship between the American landscape and identity while exploring ties between past and future. A unique 'Dime Museum' exploring Americana and the play will be open 30 minutes before each performance. Check out a first look below!

America-in-Play will present the premiere of A Time-Traveler's Trip to Niagra, Following the Bold Adventures and Strange Detours of an Unlikely Group of Travelers Across Time and America. Running May 3-18 at the Hudson Guild Theatre (441 West 26th Street), this unique comedy interweaves two journeys up the Hudson River: one by bus in 2014 and one by steamboat in 1828. From upper class Brits taking a tour of the Early Republic to a modern brother and sister taking a bus ride upstate to trace their roots, the two trips converge at the iconic and spectacular Niagara Falls and aim to investigate the relationship between the American landscape and identity while exploring ties between past and future. A unique 'Dime Museum' exploring Americana and the play will be open 30 minutes before each performance.

The Flea Theater has announced the World Premiere of Mallery Avidon's MARY-KATE OLSEN IS IN LOVE. This satire about love and growing-up and "being real" will be directed by Flea Resident Director Kristen Seemel and feature members of The Bats. Previews begin November 1 with opening slated for November 18. Says Producing Director Carol Ostrow, "this witty and wise play by on-the-rise writer Mallery Avidon tackles the notion of love, sex and marriage and the challenges of 20-somethings who think they know how to have it all."

Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, makes its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm tonight, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC).

EdibleBrains is pleased to announce that Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, will be making its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC). Check out a sneak peek below!

EdibleBrains is pleased to announce that Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, will be making its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC).

The Flea Theater's spookiest serialized play is now a full-length musical. The Management (MilkMilkLemonade by Joshua Conkel, Cut by Crystal Skillman) team up with The Bushwick Starr to bring The House of Von Macramé to gory, glamorous life. Performances run January 23 - February 9, Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8pm. Preview performance: tonight, January 22nd at 8pm.

Rockers Anonymous returns to the Underground Lounge tonight, January 14th, for its triumphant 7th rock 'n' roll performance entitled ROCKERS ANONYMOUS: GENDER BENDER BIRTHDAY BASH, celebrating the one year anniversary of the ROCKERS ANONYMOUS Debut.

Rockers Anonymous returns to the Underground Lounge on Monday, January 14th, for its triumphant 7th rock 'n' roll performance entitled ROCKERS ANONYMOUS: GENDER BENDER BIRTHDAY BASH, celebrating the one year anniversary of the ROCKERS ANONYMOUS Debut.

The Flea Theater's spookiest serialized play is now a full-length musical. The Management (MilkMilkLemonade by Joshua Conkel, Cut by Crystal Skillman) team up with The Bushwick Starr to bring The House of Von Macramé to gory, glamorous life. Performances run January 23 - February 9, Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8pm. Preview performance: Tuesday, January 22nd at 8pm.

Performances from Celia Keenan-Bolger, Greg Hildreth, Alysha Umhpress, Zak Resnick, Phoebe Strole, Taylor Trensch, Libby Winters and Ben Walker highlighted Colt Coeur's 3RD ANNUAL KARAOKE CLASSIC BENEFIT on October 22 at CAMP Bar, 179 Smith Street, Brooklyn.