Duende Theatre Group and Playful Substance Team for 'THAT'S WHAT.' SHE SAID

Featured playwrights Kimberly Alu, Dipti Bramandkhar, Molly Horan, Bree O'Connor and Lauren White take center stage in the first collaborative effort between Duende Theatre Group and Playful Substance. "That's What." She Said is an eclectic assembly of five short plays exploring themes of insecurity, biological imperatives, love, recreation, and a landscape of shifting American morals.

Duende Theatre Group and Playful Substance have come together to produce "That's What." She Said out of a mutual love for and interest in ensemble work and strengthening the connections between playwrights and directors.

"That's What." She Said will have three performances at the City Reliquary Museum in Williamsburg on July 28, 29, and 30th at 7:00 PM. The July 28th performance will be followed by a panel discussion with the directors and playwrights moderated by a special guest (TBA), Admission is by a Suggested Donation of $10.00 at the door, drinks available inside. All proceeds will support the efforts of City Reliquary and the artists.

The City Reliquary Museum & Civic Organization preserves the everyday artifacts that connect visitors to the past and present of New York City. It was originally established in 2002 as an apartment window display at the corner of Grand and Havemeyer Streets in Williamsburgh. It relocated to 370 Metropolitan Avenue in 2006. The Reliquary also hosts public events that invite neighbors and visitors to meet, exchange ideas, and celebrate the diversity of our city.

Duende Theatre Group and playful Substance are combining their network of talents including Vanesa Rendon, Clinton Lowe, Isaac Allen Miller, Kate Falk, Jason LaPenta, Alex Acosta, Dan Newsome, Soraya Broukhim (*pending AEA approval), Dan Kellmer, Weronika Wozniak, and Daverick Derrell and are directed by Bree O'Connor, Matthew Ip Shaw, and Vanesa Rendon.

The City Reliquary Museum & Civic Organization Location: 370 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211; Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm. Admission: $5 general; $4 educators, college students seniors; Free to employees of all museums foreign & domestic and children 12 & under; Website: cityreliquary.org; Phone: 718-782-4842; Email: info@cityreliquary.org

For more information about "That's What." She Said and/or reservations, visit playfulsubstance.com or email duendetheatregroup@gmail.com. Also, visit both Duende Theatre Group and Playful Substance on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.