David Rothenberg News

Award-winning actor Charles S. Dutton will perform a scene from his one-man show "From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage" at The Fortune Society's 2012 Annual Fall Benefit tonight, October 29th, 2012 at the Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan. Dutton served time in prison and successfully rebuilt his life becoming an educated, professional actor, producer and director. His one man show, describes how he overcame the challenges in his past and turned around his life.

Every age has had its stars who combine show business glitz and political passion, with Bono, Sean Penn, and Angelina Jolie among those carrying that mantle currently. But few, if any, have inhabited those two worlds as dramatically and comprehensively as David Rothenberg. Although never himself a 'star,' Rothenberg's multilayered life brought him contact with Broadway's brightest lights, as well as prison riots, political campaigns, civil rights sit-ins, and a Central American civil war. It all is recounted in his searing memoir, Fortune in My Eyes: A Memoir of Broadway Glamour, Social Justice, and Political Passion.

Marilyn Sokol, currently featured in OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES, will be a guest on WBAI Radio (99.5 FM) tomorrow, Saturday October 6 in the 9 AM hour. The Emmy Award winner will chat with host David Rothenberg about the off Broadway hit, and about her career, which includes such highlights as flashing the audience on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (by mistake), being both a voice and puppeteer on Sesame Street, and having her Dial-A-Jokes on record at The Smithsonian Institute.

Award-winning actor Charles S. Dutton will perform a scene from his one-man show "From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage" at The Fortune Society's 2012 Annual Fall Benefit on October 29th, 2012 at the Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan. Dutton served time in prison and successfully rebuilt his life becoming an educated, professional actor, producer and director. His one man show, describes how he overcame the challenges in his past and turned around his life.

Every age has had its stars who combine show business glitz and political passion, with Bono, Sean Penn, and Angelina Jolie among those carrying that mantle currently. But few, if any, have inhabited those two worlds as dramatically and comprehensively as David Rothenberg. Although never himself a 'star,' Rothenberg's multilayered life brought him contact with Broadway's brightest lights, as well as prison riots, political campaigns, civil rights sit-ins, and a Central American civil war. It all is recounted in his searing memoir, Fortune in My Eyes: A Memoir of Broadway Glamour, Social Justice, and Political Passion.

On June 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., Award-winning actresses Linda Lavin and Nilaja Sun will join The Fortune Society as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of "The Castle"- a West Harlem supportive housing program that, over the last decade, has provided critical services and support to more than 1,000 formerly homeless men and women who served time in prison. Also attending the event will be former Governor of New Jersey James McGreevey.

Immediately following this week's performances of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer will be JUST-US Dialogues with a panel of contributors who are experienced in the themes of Art and Justice and represent different aspects of the performance.

Immediately following this week's performances of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer will be JUST-US Dialogues with a panel of contributors who are experienced in the themes of Art and Justice and represent different aspects of the performance.

'TalkOut Mondays' (after the performance) continues and is honored that the guest for May 3rd will be Barney Frank (US Congressman; just named # 2 in the Out magazine Power 50 - their annual guide to America's most influential gays), at the critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

'TalkOut Mondays' (after performance) continues April 12th with David Mixner (civil rights activist and best-selling author) & Judith Light (Award-wining actress, activist) at the critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

BET Networks and David Rothenberg, founder of the Fortune Society, will be honored at the Fortune Society's annual awards and benefit gala on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Laura Pels Theater. Tony Award Winning actress Christine Ebersole and Publisher and CEO of El Diario Rossana Rosado will serve as honorary Co-Chairs for this special evening that will bring together members of New York City's philanthropic, business and civic communities.

BET Networks and David Rothenberg, founder of the Fortune Society, will be honored at the Fortune Society's annual awards and benefit gala on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Laura Pels Theater. Tony Award Winning actress Christine Ebersole and Publisher and CEO of El Diario Rossana Rosado will serve as honorary Co-Chairs for this special evening that will bring together members of New York City's philanthropic, business and civic communities.

The hit Off-Broadway smash, The Castle, will celebrate its one-year anniversary at Off Broadway's New World Stages on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Conceived and directed by David Rothenberg and written in collaboration with - and performed by - Vilma Ortiz Donovan, Kenneth Harrigan, Angel Ramos and Casimiro Torres, all of whom tell their own real-life stories, The Castle has become a critical hit and an instrument of education and change within the New York State Department of Correctional Services system

The hit Off-Broadway smash, The Castle, will celebrate its one-year anniversary at Off Broadway's New World Stages on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Conceived and directed by David Rothenberg and written in collaboration with - and performed by - Vilma Ortiz Donovan, Kenneth Harrigan, Angel Ramos and Casimiro Torres, all of whom tell their own real-life stories, The Castle has become a critical hit and an instrument of education and change within the New York State Department of Correctional Services system

The Drama Desk, the organization of professional writers, critics and columnists who cover all sectors of New York theater, held its first Panel Discussion/Dinner of the 2008/2009 theater season on Monday, February 2, at Tony's Di Napoli Restaurant, 147 West 43rd Street, in Times Square.

The Castle, a unique theatrical event that presents a searing, first-hand look at the lives of four formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and their re-entry into society, transfered to Off-Broadway after an extended run at its namesake venue.

In conjunction with the New York premiere of the new drama, Something You Did, Primary Stages has organized a special series of post-performance forums on the topic of 'The Prison Nation.' Titled 'The SOMETHING Forums,' these intimate conversations will take place on four Tuesdays during the play's run, and has been curated (and will be moderated) by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society (and WBAI radio host).

The Castle, a unique theatrical event that presents a searing, first-hand look at the lives of four formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and their re-entry into society, will transfer to Off-Broadway after an extended run at its namesake venue, it was announced by producers Eric Krebs and Chase Mishkin. This unique theater piece is conceived and directed by David Rothenberg and written in collaboration with Vilma Ortiz Donovan, Kenneth Harrington, Angel Ramos and Casimiro Torres. Performances begin Sunday, March 30th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) with an opening night set for Sunday, April 27th at 5 p.m.