Horse Trade Theater Group Presents 4TH ANNUAL ONE ACT SERIES ENCOUNTERS, 8/5-21

Encounters (in a non-lucid state) is Rising Sun Performance Company's 4th Annual One Act Series, 5 plays that explore how a short encounter can leave a lasting impression. Founding Artistic Director, Akia has selected the work of 5 up and coming playwrights as part of their "Aspire to Inspire" Series, one of RSP's many programs created to support the work of emerging and established NYC theatre artists. All of the pieces feature the critically acclaimed Rising Sun Ensemble & Guest Artists.

Cookies
Written by John Patrick Bray
Directed by Leal Vona
Featuring Becky Sterling, Michael Jones & Allison Whittinghill
It's best to do your homework....at home. Three children learn the importance of status when arguing over a pen before class begins.

Binge Honeymoon
Written by Rebecca Stokes
Directed by Kelly Hawkins
Featuring Anthony Mead & Erica Lutz
At the start of her honeymoon, a drunk bride must conquer her fears with the help of her equally drunk groom.

Residue
Written by Stacey Lane
Directed by Tim Butterfield
Featuring Anastasia Peterson & Jason Vinoles
When a desperate woman overcomes a nightmare by turning her attacker into her lover, she develops an unhealthy interest in lucid dreaming.
Meet Up
Written by Thomas J. Misuraca
Directed by Tiffany Hogan
Featuring Becky Sterling & Mariana Guillen
There are some people you don't want to Meet-Up with... Recently divorced Jane joins a meet-up group in order to make new friends. But she did not expect to encounter the likes of Cyndee, a women with no social etiquette.

Shakespeare Lives
Written by Mark Harvey Levine
Directed by Tim Chaffee
Featuring Michael Jones & Jason Vinoles
Shakespeare's tomb says "cursed be he that moves my bones". Now you find out why.
A love-lorn man tries to raise the Bard of Avon from the grave, with unintended consequences.

The production, presented by Horse Trade Theater Group and Rising Sun Performance Comany, will play at The Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery). August 5-21, Thursday through Saturday at 8pm. Tickets ($15) are available by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or online at www.horseTRADE.info.

Committed to the principle of ensemble performance through the collaboration of a company of actors, directors and playwrights, Rising Sun Performance Company's (RSP) mission is to advance the vitality and diversity of American theater by nurturing artists, encouraging repeatable creative relationships, and contributing new works and revitalized pre-existing work to the national canon. Rising Sun Performance Company realizes this goal by providing a safe artistic home that stimulates risk-taking without limits of genre or agenda. In July 2005, Rising Sun was nominated for two New York Innovative Theatre Awards, for their production of The Shape of Things By Neil LaBute, Directed by John Pinckard For Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor for Tate Ellington. In July 2009, Rising Sun's commissioned play [pwnd] by Kitt Lavoie received a New York Innovative Theatre Awards nomination for Outstanding Short Script and Artistic Director Akia, was honored with the NYITA Founders Award.

Praise for RSP's currently running show, The Last Supper

"Director Akia and her Rising Sun actors maintain a high level of B-movie
suspense, ridiculousness, and surprise" Patricia Contino, Flavorpill

"Wonderfully designed... thought-provoking... It's a rip-roaring good time, and well worth your dime... Check it out. You'll be glad you did." Will Kenton, Cultural Capitol

"There are no weak links in this cast. Everyone creates a full character and is fantastic in his or her role... a production not to be missed, not only for the subject matter, but also for the talent of all involved."
Alyssa Simon, nytheatre.com

"It's funny, lighthearted, absurd and perfect for a summer evening in the
city...realistic and even chilling." William Coyle, Off Off Online

HORSE TRADE THEATER GROUP is a self-sustaining theater development group; with a focus on new work, it has produced a massive quantity of stimulating downtown theater. Horse Trade's Resident Artist Program offers a home to a select group of Independent Theater artists, pooling together a great deal of talent and energy. It is also the home of FRIGID New York - the first and only festival of its kind in New York City.

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