Crystal Field News

Theater for the New City will present a special production of 'Duet for Solo Voice' by David Scott Milton, directed by Stanley Allan Sherman and acted by Jonathan Slaff, from January 28 to February 14, 2010.

The Pulitzer Prize and Obie Award-winning Theatre for the New City (TNC) will hold its 7th Annual LOVE 'N' COURAGE Gala on Monday, February 22nd at the National Arts Club, this year honoring the beloved acting couple Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson, as well as Martha Coigney, director of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in the U.S. for over 35 years, it has been announced by Crystal Field, co-founder and artistic director of Theater for the City. The LOVE 'N' COURAGE celebration will begin with cocktails at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:00pm, and performances at 8:00pm.

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.

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.

Theater for the New City is pleased to announce that Charles Busch's new comedy THE DIVINE SISTER will play a limited premiere showcase engagement at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). The developmental production, directed by Busch's longtime collaborator Carl Andress (The Third Story; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Saturday, February 6 through Sunday, March 7.

From August 8 to September 5, 2010, Theater for the New City (TNC), under the direction of Crystal Field, Artistic Director, will present its first 'Dream Up Festival,' a theater festival that is open to submissions from artists across the country and abroad. It is curated by the theater's Literary Manager, Michael Scott-Price.

Crystal Field and Theater for the New City (TNC) will present a varied schedule Scratch Night performance program, which offers the opportunity for artists to present work in progress to an audience for one night. Scratch Night started in the United Kingdom in 2000 as a way to show work in progress in an evolution of performances. At TNC, they put their own spin on the idea to best serve the theatre community and New York area audiences.

NEW CITY, NEW BLOOD READINGS SERIES next reading will be 'Soldier Boys' by Lazarre Seymour Simckes on Monday, November 9, at 7pm followed by a wine and cheese reception with the Simckes.

Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Artistic Director, presents 'Raising the Roof,' an evening of 'green' entertainment to benefit its green roof garden project.

Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Artistic Director, presents 'Raising the Roof,' an evening of 'green' entertainment to benefit its green roof garden project.

Crystal Field and Theater for the New City (TNC) will present a varied schedule Scratch Night performance program, which offers the opportunity for artists to present work in progress to an audience for one night. Scratch Night started in the United Kingdom in 2000 as a way to show work in progress in an evolution of performances. At TNC, they put their own spin on the idea to best serve the theatre community and New York area audiences.

NEW CITY, NEW BLOOD READINGS SERIES next reading will be 'Soldier Boys' by Lazarre Seymour Simckes on Monday, November 9, at 7pm followed by a wine and cheese reception with the Simckes.

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

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 troupe's appearances benefit college funds for needy Native American students. The company's Pow-Wows have been presented annually as a two-week event by TNC since 1976, with the box office donated to these funds. There will be dances, stories and traditional music from the Iroquois and Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast, the Southwest, the Plains, and the Arctic regions. Between 25 and 30 dancers will assemble for the event.

Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Artistic Director, presents 'Raising the Roof,' an evening of 'green' entertainment to benefit its green roof garden project.

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Artistic Director, presents 'Raising the Roof,' an evening of 'green' entertainment to benefit its green roof garden project.

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

This summer, Theater for the New City's Street Theater tour will be 'Tally Ho!, or Navigating the Future' 2009 summer production will tour streets, parks and playgrounds August 1 to September 13.