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Theater for the New City Announces A PUNK OR A GENTLEMAN


In her newest play, 'A Punk or a Gentleman,' playwright Andrea J. Fulton explores the complex psyche of a Black, middle-aged Don Juan who loves to captivate women but falls victim to physical abuse by the women he loves. The ten-character drama will be directed by Kymbali Craig for its world premiere, which will be presented by Theater for the New City from May 3 to 20.

Photo Flash: ONE DROP Brings to Life the Struggles of the Civil War


'One Drop,' a family drama with music by Andrea J. Fulton, brings to life the politics of a young mixed-race man's 'passing' for white in post-Civil War Louisiana, illustrating the risks taken by those not afraid to love despite bigotry. The piece, inspired by the playwright's actual family history, tells the story of a family torn apart by racism but ultimately reunited. It debuted in Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival in 2010. TNC will present a revival of the play, directed by Sabura Rashid, from February 1 to 18 in honor of Black History Month.

Theater for the New City Presents Andrea Fulton's ROOF-TOP JOY


Theater for the New City presents Andrea J. Fulton's one-act comedic drama Roof-Top Joy, directed by Ward Nixon for a 3-weekend run, April 13-30.   The play premiered in 2015 as part of Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival, and was subsequently excerpted at the Theater's February 2016 Love n' Courage annual fundraiser and later in their 2016 Lower East Side Festival. 

Andrea Fulton's ROOF-TOP JOY to Play Theater for the New City


Theater for the New City presents Andrea J. Fulton's one-act comedic drama Roof-Top Joy, directed by Ward Nixon for a three-weekend run, April 13-30.

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Gets A Theater in the Park for the Summer


August in August' is a brand new annual live performance series teaming Joseph Grant Jr., ambassador of arts and culture for the councilman and theatrical producer Andrea J. Fulton of the Anderson & Bert Cade Fulton Foundation. Joint efforts result in the mounting of August Wilson's Tony nominated Two Trains Running directed by Sabura Rashid as its upcoming offering starting August 26th 2016. The production of 'Two Trains Running' will be featured at Fulton Park in Brooklyn on Aug. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Aug. 27 at Herbert Von King Park from 4 to 7p.m. Both performances are FREE. August in August actually began Aug. 13 with the first installation of the series 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom performed at Fulton Park in Brooklyn, produced by the Bed-Stuy Theatre Group.

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Gets A Theater in the Park for the Summer


August in August' is a brand new annual live performance series teaming Joseph Grant Jr., ambassador of arts and culture for the councilman and theatrical producer Andrea J. Fulton of the Anderson & Bert Cade Fulton Foundation. Joint efforts result in the mounting of August Wilson's Tony nominated Two Trains Running directed by Sabura Rashid as its upcoming offering starting August 26th 2016. The production of 'Two Trains Running' will be featured at Fulton Park in Brooklyn on Aug. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Aug. 27 at Herbert Von King Park from 4 to 7p.m. Both performances are FREE. August in August actually began Aug. 13 with the first installation of the series 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom performed at Fulton Park in Brooklyn, produced by the Bed-Stuy Theatre Group.

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Gets A Theater in the Park for the Summer


August in August' is a brand new annual live performance series teaming Joseph Grant Jr., ambassador of arts and culture for the councilman and theatrical producer Andrea J. Fulton of the Anderson & Bert Cade Fulton Foundation. Joint efforts result in the mounting of August Wilson's Tony nominated Two Trains Running directed by Sabura Rashid as its upcoming offering starting August 26th 2016. The production of 'Two Trains Running' will be featured at Fulton Park in Brooklyn on Aug. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Aug. 27 at Herbert Von King Park from 4 to 7p.m. Both performances are FREE. August in August actually began Aug. 13 with the first installation of the series 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom performed at Fulton Park in Brooklyn, produced by the Bed-Stuy Theatre Group.

Andrea J. Fulton's ONE DROP to Offer Free Performances in Brooklyn


Veteran playwright Andrea J. Fulton's play ONE DROP will get 2 free performances in February in Brooklyn on Sat. 2/13 at 7pm at the Weeksville Heritage Center (158 Buffalo Avenue) and on Sat. 2/20 at 7pm at the PE Gorman Community Center (1381 Linden Blvd). In ONE DROP, welcome to the world of Charley Cade, a mulatto whose story in 1800's Louisiana is told by a multi-cultural cast and a small, live idiosyncratic band. His journey is one where triumph reigns despite power, love, faith and fear colliding all because of the color of his skin.

ROOF-TOP JOY Set for The New City's Dream Up Festival


'Roof-Top Joy' is a one-act comedic drama written by Andrea Fulton and directed by Jared Reinmuth about the way past and present can collide to jeopardize the future. Witiswood and Jah-niece moved on up to a new luxury high rise condo in downtown Brooklyn and had no idea their demons could come to haunt them. Will this collision between past and present result in a joyful noise or will all hell break loose and destroy their little slice of heaven? The entire play takes place in various locations in the condo and we get to know characters like strong-willed and suspicious doorman Uncle Thomas and mysterious Allsgood Breckenridge, who is reportedly the son of the building's owner. Not everyone is what they seem and our job is to peel away the persona each has carefully constructed. When Witiswood and Allsgood become the keepers of one another's true identities, they are forced to help each other in the fear of their secret pasts being unveiled. However, the truth can only be concealed for so long. The play will have its world premiere September 13 to 20 in Theater for the New City's 2015 Dream Up Festival.

Andrea J. Fulton's UGLY IS A HARD PILL Set for Thespis Theater Festival Tonight


As a part of July's Thespis Theater Festival in NYC, veteran playwright Andrea J. Fulton's play UGLY IS A HARD PILL will get three performances tonight, July 16, 18 and 19 at the Hudson Guild Theatre (441 West 26th Street).

Andrea J. Fulton's UGLY IS A HARD PILL Set for Thespis Theater Festival This Month


As a part of July's Thespis Theater Festival in NYC, veteran playwright Andrea J. Fulton's play UGLY IS A HARD PILL will get three performances on July 16, 18 and 19 at the Hudson Guild Theatre (441 West 26th Street).

Andrea J. Fulton's UGLY IS A HARD PILL Set for Thespis Theater Festival This Month


As a part of July's Thespis Theater Festival in NYC, veteran playwright Andrea J. Fulton's play UGLY IS A HARD PILL will get three performances on July 16, 18 and 19 at the Hudson Guild Theatre (441 West 26th Street). Featuring direction and dramaturgy from award-winner Passion (member of Lincoln Center Theater Director's Lab, the Workshop Theater, and the Women's Project Director's Forum), this dark comedy featuring music and movement is set against the backdrop of heterosexual, bisexual and homosexual relationships in modern urban culture.

Andrea J. Fulton's UGLY IS A HARD PILL Premieres at Theater for the New City, Now thru 1/12


This winter, Andrea J. Fulton's new stage play UGLY IS A HARD PILL will premiere at Theater for the New City (Executive Producer Crystal Field, TNC Artistic Director) from today, December 19 through January 12, 2014.

Andrea J. Fulton's UGLY IS A HARD PILL to Premiere at Theater for the New City, 12/19-1/12


This winter, Andrea J. Fulton's new stage play UGLY IS A HARD PILL will premiere at Theater for the New City (Executive Producer Crystal Field, TNC Artistic Director) from 12/19-1/12. Directed by Broadway veteran performer Leslie Dockery (Sophisticated Ladies, The Tap Dance Kid and Eubie!), this dark comedy featuring music and movement is set against the backdrop of heterosexual, bisexual and homosexual relationships in modern urban culture.

One Drop Comes To MidWinter Madness Festival of One-Act Plays 2/11-13


Playwright Andrea J. Fulton's powerful One Drop will receive three performances, February 11-13, as part of the Midwinter Madness Festival of one-act plays at the Roy Arias Studios, 300 West 43rd Street.

MidWinter Madness Fest Adds Fourth Performance To ONE DROP 2/11-19


Playwright Andrea J. Fulton's powerful One Drop will receive four performances, February 11-19, as part of the Midwinter Madness Festival of one-act plays at the Roy Arias Studios, 300 West 43rd Street.

One Drop Comes To MidWinter Madness Festival of One-Act Plays 2/11-13


Playwright Andrea J. Fulton's powerful One Drop will receive three performances, February 11-13, as part of the Midwinter Madness Festival of one-act plays at the Roy Arias Studios, 300 West 43rd Street.

MidWinter Madness Fest Adds Fourth Performance To ONE DROP 2/11-19


Playwright Andrea J. Fulton's powerful One Drop will receive four performances, February 11-19, as part of the Midwinter Madness Festival of one-act plays at the Roy Arias Studios, 300 West 43rd Street.

One Drop Comes To MidWinter Madness Festival of One-Act Plays 2/11-13


Playwright Andrea J. Fulton's powerful One Drop will receive three performances, February 11-13, as part of the Midwinter Madness Festival of one-act plays at the Roy Arias Studios, 300 West 43rd Street.

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