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TWILIGHT IN MANCHEGO maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school. But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire. When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices.

he New York Musical Theatre Festival, Laura Brandel and Patrice Miller have announced Broadway and R&B star Billy Porter to direct a cast that includes Tony-Award Winner Chuck Cooper (The Life, Caroline or Change), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Avenue Q, The Glorious Ones, TV's Johnny and the Sprites) and Adam Halpin (Glory Days) in the world premiere musical Twilight in Manchego. The show, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson Award Winner Matt Gould, will play six performances at the ATA Theater (314 W. 54th Street) September 25th - October 4th, 2007.

Makaela Pollock will direct the play with music, based on the original by Beaumarchais, February 29 - March 8

Atlas Theater will present Illuminating Veronica by Rogelio Martinez, with Michael Sexton directing.

Perfect Harmony, presented by The Essentials, will run as part of FringeNYC Encore Series Festival, encore performances from this summer's NY International Fringe Festival, produced by John Pinckard and Britt Lafield

Perfect Harmony, presented by The Essentials, will run as part of the 10th Annual New York International Fringe Festival from August 11th through 27th at the 350 seat Harry De Jur Playhouse