Planet Connections August Line-Up at Planet Connections
Dates: (7/31/2020 - 8/31/2020 )
Planet Connections |
85 Delancey Street
New York,NY 10075
Tickets: Pay what you can
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Planet Connections Announces it's August Line up for it's popular Zoom Fest, a platform for activist down-town theater artists currently without a theater. Every Monday night since the pandemic began, Planet Connections has been presenting theater artists of all genres. August's line-up includes several notable names including Tony Award Winners and Golden Globe winners, as well as well known indie theater artists who are used to creating magic on a shoe-string budget.Throughout the last few months, Planet Connections has presented every type of Zoom show from serious dramas to interactive comedic murder mysteries. This community's artists have continued to explore the new medium of online theatrical experiences to its maximum, frequently creating art that has never been previously attempted.Spearheaded by three women, Glory Kadigan (Founder and Artistic Director), Kim M. Jones (Associate Artistic Director) and Jenna Lazar (Managing Director) - Planet Connections continues to offer hope in these challenging times while providing a sense of community and stability for it'saudiences. Join them every Monday night at 7:30pm for what is sure to be an entertaining and enlightening experience.
August 3rd
Comedy Hour
Adam Chisnall and friends present a wild adult comedy show. Adam hosts comedians Kase Raso, Nick Alexander, Stephanie Holmes and Emma Willmann. With a special appearance by Moira Rose, played hilariously by Michael Judson Berry. Emcee: Adam Chisnall
August 10th
I Am Here!"
Monologues and short plays exploring fiercely unapologetic, female creativity, and imagination.Written by Lynda Crawford, Rohina Malik, Desi Moreno-Penson, Tonya Pinkins and Noemi de la Puente.Directed by Irina Abraham, Magaly Colimon-Christopher and Kathleen O'Neill.Conceived by Desi Moreno-Penson. Stage Managed by Kyra BowiePerformed by Gamze Ceylon*, Michael Gnat*, Kailah S. King,Sara Koviak*,Laura E. Johnston*, Sachi Parker, Audrey Martells*, Morgan McCabe*, and Noemi de la Puente* Emcee: Laura Sisskin
August 17th
Rising
An evening of comic social-justice themed monologues and short plays Written by Maggie Bofill, Jake Brasch, Glory Kadigan, Robin Rice, Jerry Polner, and Mark Jason WilliamsDirected by Katrin Hilbe** and Nicoletta Mandriotti Visual and Sound Design by Joshua Brown Stage Managed by Charles C. Casano Performed by Ramiro Batista, Maggie Bofill*, Walter Brandes*,Laura Sisskin,Dante Jayce, Anthoula Katsimatides*, Kailah S. King, Mary Monahan, Kathleen O'Neill*, Sachi Parker, and Misti Tindiglia* Emcee: Alison Preece
August 24th
Eulogyby Barry Lee Sheppard, Directed by Adam Chisnall
Can I say goodbye or am I in an endless turnstile?
Notes From The New World by Patricia Davis, Directed by Susan Tenney Playwright Olympe de Gouge, executed during the French Revolution, returns to the stage and working with murdered activists from our time Berta Caceres, Digna Ochoa, and Anna Politkovskaja builds a world where women can live. Performed by Magaly Castellanos, Esra Dayani*,Tyler Gardella, Jane Ives*, Marlene Luna, Joyce Miller, Mia Mollicone, Barry Lee Sheppard,and Mary Sheridan* Emcee: Alison Preece
August 27th
Women Who Changed History
Three monologues about real women in history who stood up to systems of injustice. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyayby Dipt iMehta, Directed by Kat YenBridge to Baraka: I Am That Bearwritten by Yvette Heyliger, Directed byJohn Scutchins Selma '65written by Catherine Filloux, Directed by Susan Izatt Stage Managed by Zija Brubaker Lubin-West*Performed by Yvette Heyliger*, Dipti Mehta and Cynthia Shaw*Emcee: Kailah S. King
August 31rst
"Away From You"
After a death in the family an estranged daughter returns home to confront the ghosts from her past.
by Tracey Knight Narang, Directed by Katherine Ray**Stage Managed byTaryn GlasserPerformed by Mle Chester, James Kennedy,Kailah S. King, Glenn Quentin, Sara Koviak*and Samantha Simone* Emcee: Kim Jones and Glory Kadigan
Planet Zoom Fest is taking September off but we'll see you all again in October!
*Actors Equity Association
** SDC
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