John Trevellini News

Abingdon Theatre Company's Pop Up Playhouse offers a special staged reading of the new puppet play MOMMA JUNK by John Trevellini to be presented at 11am on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 in Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Jules Ochoa (How I Fell in Love) directs this family-friendly reading, which is FREE and open to the public.

Abingdon Theatre Company launches its 21st Season with FIX ME, JESUS by Helen Sneed, directed by Sam Pinkleton, with previews set to begin Friday, November 1, prior to an official press opening November 10 in Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Streslin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Performances run through Sunday, November 24.

Told through monologue, song, poetry, and multimedia, this autobiographical piece by performance poet/playwright Al Letson challenges perceptions about race and class, as he recounts his struggles to connect with the disadvantaged children of the Sanctuary in Jacksonville, Florida. Summer In Sanctuary will take you into the heart of a community and leave you with a better understanding of the world. Rob Urbinati, who helmed Foggy Bottom and The President and Her Mistress in our 2006/2007 season, is back to direct this funny, poignant, and ultimately inspiring piece of distinctly American theater.

Told through monologue, song, poetry, and multimedia, this autobiographical piece by performance poet/playwright Al Letson challenges perceptions about race and class, as he recounts his struggles to connect with the disadvantaged children of the Sanctuary in Jacksonville, Florida. Summer In Sanctuary will take you into the heart of a community and leave you with a better understanding of the world. Rob Urbinati, who helmed Foggy Bottom and The President and Her Mistress in our 2006/2007 season, is back to direct this funny, poignant, and ultimately inspiring piece of distinctly American theater.

Summer In Sanctuary by Al Letson (NPR Host and Def Poetry Jam Participant) and directed by Rob Urbinati with Willie Evans, Jr.

Summer In Sanctuary by Al Letson (NPR Host and Def Poetry Jam Participant) and directed by Rob Urbinati with Willie Evans, Jr.

Nicu?s Spoon proudly presents Beautiful Thing. Love can be a beautiful and dangerous thing. Written by JONATHAN HARVEY. Starring JULIE CAMPBELL*, TIM ROMERO*, REBECCA LEE LERMAN*, TRIP LANGLEY*, ALVARO SENA. *Performing courtesy of Actor?s Equity Association. AEA approved showcase.

Nicu?s Spoon proudly presents Beautiful Thing. Love can be a beautiful and dangerous thing. Written by JONATHAN HARVEY. Starring JULIE CAMPBELL*, TIM ROMERO*, REBECCA LEE LERMAN*, TRIP LANGLEY*, ALVARO SENA. *Performing courtesy of Actor?s Equity Association. AEA approved showcase.

Nicu?s Spoon proudly presents Beautiful Thing. Love can be a beautiful and dangerous thing. Written by JONATHAN HARVEY. Starring JULIE CAMPBELL*, TIM ROMERO*, REBECCA LEE LERMAN*, TRIP LANGLEY*, ALVARO SENA. *Performing courtesy of Actor?s Equity Association. AEA approved showcase.

Abingdon Theatre Company closes the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- on May 2nd at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- with an official press opening April 18 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- with an official press opening April 18 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- with Off-Broadway previews to begin April 9, prior to its official press opening April 18 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

NICU?S SPOON is pleased to announce their production of Pulitzer Prize winning, Margaret Edison?s W;T, directed by Alvaro Sena. W;T will play a three-week limited engagement at the Spoon Theater (38 West 38th Street, 5th Fl.) Performances begin Wednesday, April 7th and continue through Sunday, April 25th. Opening Night is Wednesday, April 7th(8 p.m.).

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- with Off-Broadway previews to begin April 9, prior to its official press opening April 18 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- with Off-Broadway previews to begin April 9, prior to its official press opening April 18 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of John Morogiello's ENGAGING SHAW -- a new Off-Broadway play following the real-life courtship and battle of wits between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw -- with Off-Broadway previews to begin April 9, prior to its official press opening April 18 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jackob G. Hofmann to direct.

NICU?S SPOON is pleased to announce their production of Pulitzer Prize winning, Margaret Edison?s W;T, directed by Alvaro Sena. W;T will play a three-week limited engagement at the Spoon Theater (38 West 38th Street, 5th Fl.) Performances begin Wednesday, April 7th and continue through Sunday, April 25th. Opening Night is Wednesday, April 7th(8 p.m.).

Abingdon Theatre Company celebrated the opening of its latest Off-Broadway hit PHANTOM KILLER, a true-crime thriller by Jan Buttram, at a party held Sunday, January 31 at Houndstooth Pub at 8th Avenue and 37th Street in Manhattan.