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Midtown Direct Rep Presents Reading Series at SOPAC

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Midtown Direct Rep presents a reading series at SOPAC on various dates throughout October. The schedule is as follows:

THU 10/6 @ 8PM - MIDTOWN DIRECT REP: READING SERIES #1
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Tickets: $10 per Reading. $25 for All-Three Readings.

The first of three Midtown Direct Rep readings to be presented at SOPAC this month, Significant Others, is a new play by Jason Odell Williams. This is a 2 person serio/comedic play that follows one man as he navigates the women in his life - all played by the same actress. Cast TBA.

Founded in June 2010, Midtown Direct Rep is a 32-member repertory theater company in residence at SOPAC. Named for the New Jersey transit line on which local residents commute, Midtown Direct Rep is comprised of accomplished theater artists and seasoned Broadway veterans who call Maplewood/South Orange their home.


THU 10/13 @ 8PM - MIDTOWN DIRECT REP: READING SERIES #2
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Tickets: $10 per Reading. $25 for All-Three Readings.

The second of three Midtown Direct Rep readings to be presented at SOPAC this month, The Rubber Room, is a new play by Gary Garrison and Roland Tec. This is a 5 person, 1 act play that explores the struggle of suspended NYC public school teachers. This show is designed to be played in rep with multiple actors all cast in the same role. On any given night of performance, different actors are scheduled to perform, making each performance a theatrical experiment. Cast TBA.

Founded in June 2010, Midtown Direct Rep is a 32-member repertory theater company in residence at SOPAC. Named for the New Jersey transit line on which local residents commute, Midtown Direct Rep is comprised of accomplished theater artists and seasoned Broadway veterans who call Maplewood/South Orange their home.

THU 10/20 & FRI 10/21 @ 8PM - MIDTOWN DIRECT REP: READING SERIES #3
Theater
Tickets: $10 per Reading. $25 for All-Three Readings.

The final Midtown Direct Rep reading to be presented at SOPAC this month, Deep is the Ocean, is a new musical by sister and brother team, Pia and Peter Cincotti. This is a large scale, 2 act musical described as "An Environmentally Friendly Jersey Shore Middle Aged Love Story." Cast TBA.

Founded in June 2010, Midtown Direct Rep is a 32-member repertory theater company in residence at SOPAC. Named for the New Jersey transit line on which local residents commute, Midtown Direct Rep is comprised of accomplished theater artists and seasoned Broadway veterans who call Maplewood/South Orange their home.

 

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