This Space Between Us - 2022 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 9

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, has announced the recipients of this year’s 3Arts Awards, with over half a million dollars distributed to local artists.

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, begins performances this week. Learn how to purchase tickets.

“Visionary British composer Oliver Leith makes music that brings people together” seems like a very good place to start. Judging by the massive crowd at Bold Tendencies on September 7 he does just that.

Reimagining Cabaret: Journey Through the Genres will be held September 18, 2024, 7:00 pm, at Logan Center for the Arts, Performance Hall.

Steven Bogart's play Made in Heaven won the grand prize in the 7th annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Competition. Finalists include works by David Davila, Michael Mobley, Rebecca Osborne, Philip Spensley, and Nathan Wagner.

Third Rail Projects will present the World Premiere of TRUE LOVE FOREVER, where immersive theater and an indie rock concert collide. This unforgettable experience of love, heartbreak, and everything in between will begin performances November 21 at ART X NYC.

 Talea Ensemble will kick off its 2024-2025 season with a program titled Exploring Home on Saturday, September 20, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at theChurch of St. Luke & St. Matthew.

Talea Ensemble will present its 2024-2025 season opener, Exploring Home this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Andrea Newby joined TheatreSquared as Patron Loyalty Director in 2020 and Director of Marketing & Communications in 2022. As Director of Patron Loyalty for the North Carolina Symphony, she developed data-driven, patron-centric marketing and fundraising strategies over 13 years.

PlayPenn welcomes natyna bean, Nick Jonczak, and Pravin Wilkins. L M Feldman and R. Eric Thomas who will continue as Lead Artists, led the search. The new members, all Philadelphia-based playwrights, natyna bean, Nick Jonczak, and Pravin Wilkins, round out the 2025 Foundry class of nine.

Amy Saunder, Jordan Miller, and Tiffany Mangulabnan are the three co-founding artistic directors of konverjdans (converge/dance), the women-led, Brooklyn-based contemporary ballet company that has been creating and presenting dance in NYC since 2016. The team recently presented its 8th season of their contemporary ballet HYPHA in Brooklyn, NY which showcased performances choreographed by each of the women. We spoke to the three artistic directors about this year’s HYPHA, their influences, and what we can look forward to next.

Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs. Take Root will present an evening of work by Benjamin Briones Ballet & Alison Cook Beatty Dance on September 20th and 21st at 8pm and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by Nadia & Olivia Movement Co. , Corinne Lohner, Barbara Mahler dances, Josh & Elisa Dance Co. , & More... on September 22nd at 7pm.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced a new monthly Master Class Series for the 2024-25 season. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Monica Kobayashi, an overachiever juggling her role as a ballet dancer, finance consultant, and more, struggles to secure an artist visa while facing immense societal and familial pressure from her more-than-typical Asian parents.

Brattleboro, Vermont breakthrough outfit THUS LOVE is set to release All Pleasure, the sophomore full-length due for release November 1st, 2024. The album’s announcement is accompanied by the release of lead-single “Birthday Song.'

South African-born, NYC/Dublin-based folk-rock musician Tuelo has shared a promising, soothing track & official video 'Bitter Weeping' out everywhere now. The sweet acoustic guitar-led tune reads like a diary entry made public–with self-encouragement, insecurities and candid thoughts and feelings on full display.

On July 24th, 2024, I had the great pleasure to see the storied musical Into the Woods at Roxy’s Downtown. This exceptional production runs until August 9, so hurry and get your tickets before they are completely sold out! I hear there are only a few select nights left. The piece moves at an engaging pace, is visually rich, and there are many delightful surprises that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and digital performances beginning September 20 with the encore of MERCE / MISHA / MORE, a film celebrating decades of friendship, mutual admiration, and collaboration between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Merce Cunningham. 

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival celebrated its 22nd season with a diverse lineup of performances, including works by Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines, and a special event for James Earl Hardy's B-Boy Blues. Learn more about the winners!

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Soho Rep will depart its home at 46 Walker Street, and share space with Playwrights Horizons. Learn more.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Irish singer/songwriter Orla Gartland will release her second studio album Everybody Needs A Hero, on Friday, October 4th via her own label New Friends. She also releases album highlight, “The Hit,” showcasing a slightly softer side to the record.