Theatre East's 5x5 Drama Series Begins Online Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020
Beginning tonight, Theatre East's 5x5 drama series pivots to online streaming for their 2020 season through Sunday, July 19, 2020. Since 2016, the annual 5x5 series has presented 5 short plays, in 5 boroughs in 5 days, with 5 cast members.
Tim Blake Nelson's EYE OF GOD: Reading Starring Gene Jones
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019
Tim Blake Nelson's powerful and soul-stirring play makes its return. Theatre East collaborated with Mr. Nelson on the New York premiere as part of its inaugural season just over 10 years ago and as the company looks to the future, they celebrate where they've been. Featuring Gene Jones (No Country for Old Men, The Hateful Eight, The Sacrament). Also featuring Corey Finzel, John D. Ivy, Lizzy Jarrett, Mikey McNulty, Oliver Palmer, Nick Piacente, Lauren Pisano, and Grayson Taylor.
Photo Flash: First Look at JULIET + ROMEO Opening Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Jan 18, 2019
Get a first look below at Pocket Universe's JULIET + ROMEO, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's epic tragedy set in the imagination of a modern teen as she reads Romeo & Juliet for the first time.
The Cast Of The Theatre East 5X5 Drama Series Makes Its Way Across NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2018
The 5X5 Drama Series was founded in 2016 to bring great new plays beyond the footlights and into nontraditional spaces like breweries, rooftops, and taverns to provide an immersive and unique audience experience. The 90-minute program consists of 5 short plays performed by 5 casts and is performed in all 5 boroughs. Fulfilling one of our core beliefs to make theatre more accessible to all, 5X5 brings the stage directly to the people in the spaces where they gather, learn and relax. Best of all, tickets are available on a suggested donation basis. Seating is very limited. For reservations and performance times, visit www.theatreeast.org.