Celina Carvajal And More set for NYTB in the D-Lounge 5/31

On Monday, May 31st, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the music of Chris Wade and Gregory Jacobs-Roseman. Performers for the evening include Celina Carvajal (Tarzan, Rooms, MTV's Legally Blonde: Search for the Next Elle Woods) and Christina De Cicco (Wicked, The Marvelous Wonderettes). Executive Producers for NYTB in the D-Lounge are Laura Brandel and Karen Marshall.

The first set of the evening will be Chris Wade's 29LIVES, comprised of haunting songs that capture the loneliness and complexities of urban life for those approaching 30. Featured in the first set will be Dave Albulario, Renee Albulario, Celina Carvajal, Erin Cronician, Christina De Cicco, Anna Egnes, Anna Marquardt, Mark Mozingo, Tyler Rubensaal, Erik Sisco, and Amanda Stocker.

The second set will be Party Like Me: The Songs of Gregory Jacobs-Roseman. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Flag Day...there's always a reason to celebrate. Party Like Me is a collection of songs by composer/lyricist Gregory Jacobs-Roseman celebrating life, love, and... Well, buy us a martini or two and we'll sing to celebrate even your last root canal if you want! A plethora of songs are shaken and stirred into this fabulous musical cocktail, which is best enjoyed while having fun with your closest friends. So grab a seat at the bar, order a drink, and join the party! Directed by Nikki Rothenberg, Party Like Me will feature Emily Afton, Rachel James, Haley Bond Petersen, Jill Rensing, David Sharrocks, Mary Ann Schaub, and Akilah Williams.

NYTB in the D-Lounge takes place Monday, May 31st at 7:30pm it the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater (101 East 15th Street at Union Square East). There is a $10 cover plus a 1-drink minimum. For more information on NYTB, visit: www.NYTheatreBarn.org

Under the direction of Joe Barros (Producing Artistic Director) and Reed Prescott (Executive Director), New York Theatre Barn is a not-for-profit theatre company dedicated to the investigation, development, and advancement of new evocative works and strives to challenge the way new work is developed. Since its inception in 2007, NYTB introduced a monthly springboard event for emerging writers and performers (NYTB at The Duplex, NYTB in the D Lounge), presented concerts and staged readings (including the musical Big Fat Cat with Bruce Vilanch and I Married Wyatt Earp with Tovah Feldshuh, directed by Tony-nominee Graciela Daniele) and produced fully realized productions (including Wood at the NYMF with Tony Award winner Cady Huffman). Recent productions include the musical parody Hey, You Know What Movie Would Make a Good Musical? at the Julia Miles Theatre and Bridget Bailey's one-woman play Child of Hungry Times, winner of Outstanding Production of a Solo Show (Planet Connections Theatre Festival). NYTB has grown into a vital force in the New York theatre scene where it has been a launching ground for challenging new work including Adam Gwon's Ordinary Days (which had a recent production at the Roundabout Theatre Company). New York Theatre Barn is a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

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