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Theater Breaking Through Barriers to Present 6th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: VPI6: STAR CHANGERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

Theater Breaking Through Barriers has announced their 6th Virtual Playmakers’ Intensive — VPI6: STAR CHANGERS, fifteen new, original short plays created specifically for digital platforms. Each play will be presented live, twice each evening.  A talk-back with the artists will follow each performance.

Theater Breaking Through Barriers Presents 5th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: TIME CAPSULE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2021

Theater Breaking Through Barriers today announced the 5th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: TIME CAPSULE, fourteen short new plays, Monday May 31st through Sunday June 13th, on YouTube nightly at 7:30pm or Facebook at 8:30pm, FREE via ZOOM.

TRANS(4)MISSIONS - The 4th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive - Now Available to Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021

Theater Breaking Through Barriers today announced the 4th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: TRANS(4)MISSIONS, ten short new plays that originally aired live Friday March 12th through Sunday March 21st, are now available for viewing in the Production Archives of the TBTB website. 

Theater Breaking Through Barriers Announces TRANS(4)MISSIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2021

Theater Breaking Through Barriers Artistic Director Nicholas Viselli today announced the 4th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: TRANS(4)MISSIONS, ten short new plays, Friday March 12th through Sunday March 21st, on YouTube nightly at 7:30pm or Facebook at 8:30pm, FREE via ZOOM.

The Dirty Blondes' THE RESISTER PROJECT Presents Performances Inspired by the Election Outcome
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2017

FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade in association with The Dirty Blondes and Rebecca Aparicio will present The Resister Project, a variety show of performances inspired by the recent Presidential election outcome.

The Dirty Blondes' THE RESISTER PROJECT Will Present Performances Inspired by the Election Outcome
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2016

FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade in association with The Dirty Blondes and Rebecca Aparicio will present The Resister Project, a variety show of performances inspired by the recent Presidential election outcome.

2016 Recipients Announced for New York Innovative Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016

On Monday, September 26, 2016, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 12 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2016 recipients at its annual awards ceremony, The IT Awards. Hosted by a crowd favorite, Jason Kravits and directed by award winning director and sound designer, DeLisa White the ceremony took place from 7pm to 10pm at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

2016 New York Innovative Theatre Nominees Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2016

On Monday, August 8, 2016, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 12 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2016 nominees at its annual event, The IT Party, celebrating 12 years and thousands of nominees at 42West. Scroll down for the full list of nominations!

Brian Parks' Comedy THE GOLFER Continues Through April 8 at The Brick
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2016

Gemini CollisionWorks presents the world premiere of THE GOLFER by Brian Parks. Directed by Ian W. Hill, performances continue through April 8 at the Brick Theater.

2015 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Kicks Off Next Month; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, the country's premier socially-conscious, eco-friendly arts festival, is proud to announce its seventh season of plays, musicals & staged readings, with all shows taking place at The Paradise Factory, 64 East 4th St, between 2nd Avenue & Bowery.

Woodward Avenue Productions Presents Cabaret IMMACULATE DEGENERATION, Now thru 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2012

Woodward Avenue Productions presents Immaculate Degeneration as part of the 16th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.

Woodward Avenue Productions Presents Cabaret IMMACULATE DEGENERATION, 8/11-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2012

Woodward Avenue Productions presents Immaculate Degeneration as part of the 16th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.

Piper McKenzie and The Brick Theater, Inc. Present YOU BLEW IT, 7/14-25
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 6, 2012

It's 1975, and there are more game shows on the air than at any other time in history. As the studio audience enters the set of the low-rated, innuendo-laden cheese-fest You Blew It!, they expect little more than the chance to glimpse some D-list celebrities and maybe get called down to compete for a full suite of bean bag furniture.

Gemini CollisionWorks Presents GONE 9/1-2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2011

Gemini CollisionWorks presents GONE at the Brick NYC. At the end of a life, two dear old friends sit at a cafe table and reminisce.

THEATER OF THE ARCADE Schedules a Post-Hurricane Encore Performance
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 30, 2011

Piper McKenzie and The Fifth Wall present a post-hurricane encore performance of THEATER OF THE ARCADE: Five Classic Video Games Adapted for the Stage on Saturday, September 3, at 8pm at THE BRICK

THEATER OF THE ARCADE Announces New Casting for FringeNYC 8/13-27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2011

PIPER McKENZIE and THE FIFTH WALL present THEATER OF THE ARCADE: Five Classic Video Games Adapted for the Stage as part of the New York International Fringe Festival

THEATER OF THE ARCADE Returns as Part of FringeNYC 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2011

A violent brute holds an innocent young woman captive and attacks anyone who dares approach.