"Plays in May" at Origin Theatre

“Plays in May” (formerly known as Mondays in May) kicks off next month at Origin with our friends at The Irish Repertory Theatre and at The Irish Arts Center! Every year, Origin presents live readings during the month of May that represent the Irish experience through the lens of Irish/ Irish-American contemporary playwrights from both sides of the Atlantic. 

RSVP to Origin's "Plays in May" by going to at www.origintheatre.org/playsinmay 

“Five Minutes of Heaven” by Michael Egan 

WHERE: The Irish Repertory Theatre 132 West 22nd Street

WHEN: May 8th 7:00pm doors open

WHO: Directed by Ciaran Byrne. Featuring Christa Scott-Reed, John Duddy, Doireann Mac Mahon, Even Zes, McKenna Quigley Harrington

Five Minutes of Heaven is a stage adaptation by Michael Egan of Guy Hibbert's original screenplay about personal effects of violence and the possibility of reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The stage adaption of Five Minutes of Heaven was developed with and first produced by Illusion Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota Michael H. Robins and Bonnie Morris Producing Directors

"The Visit" by Deirdre Kinahan

WHERE: The Irish Arts Center - 726 11th Avenue (bet 51st and 52nd St.)

WHEN: May 16th - 7:00pm doors open

WHO: Directed by Michael Mellamphy, Featuring Jo Kinsella

Rose has washed and ironed her cowgirl shirt and skirt. She carries it on a hanger. She thinks about her dead husband Stephen, and her sons, and the man who knocked on her door. A funny, heart-warming, touching new play that explores a hidden social reality we are only beginning to understand.

"Pop Tart Lipstick" by Rex Ryan

WHERE: The Irish Arts Center - 726 11th Avenue (bet 51st and 52nd St.)

WHEN: May 16th - 7:00pm doors open

WHO: Directed by Michael Mellamphy. Featuring Johnny Hopkins and Daniel Marconi

Harris has been released from MountJoy Prison. John has recently secured his first real job as a bus driver and is pursuing a new way of life. Harris has an escape plan, some lipstick, a stash of stolen drugs and a ticket to Walt Disney World he can't use... The two men reunite on this one fateful night where they must make the biggest decision of their lives... And eat some Pop Tarts. First produced by The Glass Mask Theatre, Dublin, Ireland.

"Cortisol" by Megan Haly and Shannon Haly

WHERE: The Irish Repertory Theatre - 132 West 22nd Street

WHEN: May 22nd - 7:00pm doors open

WHO: Directed by Bailey Bass. Featuring Megan Haly and Shannon Haly

Cortisol tells the story of Sam who, through love, grief and self discovery, is learning to navigate life in her twenties. Co-written by sisters Megan and Shannon Haly. Shannon Haly is Origin 1st Irish 2023 breakthrough artist award recipient.

For over two decades, Origin Theatre has provided a platform to over 300 playwrights from Ireland and Europe in New York City. 

Now through our regular programming events such as the annual Origin 1st Irish festival, Plays in May reading series, Bloomsday Revel and mainstage productions, we continue to consistently present and produce work that reflects the forever evolving experiences from the entire island of Ireland and its diaspora through the storytelling of our brightest contemporary artists. 

All of our programming is made possible through the generosity of our supporters. To learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can support us please check out www.origintheatre.org 

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