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Exploring the current state of our nation, The Seeing Place Theatre will present two new socially and politically relevant plays this February at the American Theatre of Actors, tackling two very hot-button topics: the economic recession and the flawed American healthcare system.

Amy Acker and Larry Pine have been announced for the upcoming reading of THE MONSTER TALES by Mary Jett Parsley Wrenn.

Manhattan Theatre Source writers reflect the 2000-2009 zeitgeist with InGENIUS 2010 Short Play Festival.

Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City.

The Vagabond Theatre Ensemble presents Hangman School for Girls in association with Fullstop Collective.

The Attic Theater Company presents a lackluster production of Eric Overmyer's modern noir 'Dark Rapture'.

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation presents the findings of 'Demographic Study of Off-Off-Broadway Practitioners'.

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will hold their 35th annual Dance Concert and Pow Wow at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, from January 29 to February 7, 2010.

The Rising Sun Performance Company has announced its ensemble for the upcoming season as well as a list of upcoming readings, classes and events.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to announce the world-premiere production of Phil Geoffrey Bond's My Queer Youth, directed by Tony Award-winner, Michele Pawk.

The Queen's Company, NYC's acclaimed all-female classical theater company, is proud to present a rare revival of Susanna Centlivre's luscious classic comedy of intrigue, The Wonder, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson.

The Drilling Company, well known for short plays around common themes and free Shakespeare in the Parking Lot on the Lower East Side, begins 2010 with the American premiere of Bird Brain by Vern Theissen, a play for all audiences.

Chris Henry & Royal Family's World Premiere Production of Sean Cullen's Safe Home, directed by award winning director Chris Henry will receive a three performance extension through February 3, 2010.

'Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry is what the world thinks me: Dorian is what I would like to be.

Fallen Angel Theatre Company presents, as a part of its new playreading series, Sunny Days by Anto Nolan.

The York Theatre Company will continue their Developmental Reading Series with the presentation of William Zeffiro's musical, THE ROAD TO RUIN.

The Diary of a Dancer, a brand new one-person show, debuts at The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios for a limited engagement January 21-23, 2010.

Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City.

Manhattan Rep has announced the casting for their upcoming limited engagement of RHODA HEARTBREAK: THE MUSICAL.

The Promethean Theatre Company will present a rendition of Shakespeare's Hamlet, directed by Jack Young, from January 8 - January 22, 2010.

The Irish Arts Center presents the New York return of Dublin-based Fishamble: The New Play Company (Sebastian Barry's The Pride of Parnell Street) with their critically acclaimed production of FORGOTTEN, written by and starring Pat Kinevane and directed by Fishamble Artistic Director Jim Culleton.

FRIGID New York presents the New York premiere of It or Her written by Alena Smith.

The Red Bull Theater has announced the complete cast for its January 25th reading of CALIGULA featuring Michael Urie.

Manhattan Theatre Source writers reflect the 2000-2009 zeitgeist with InGENIUS 2010 Short Play Festival.