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The Arlekin in Residence productions are:
OUR CLASS
Written by Tadeusz Słobodzianek
Directed by Igor Golyak
September 12 – November 12, 2024
Our Class follows ten Polish classmates, five Jewish and five Catholic, growing up as playmates, friends, and neighbors, who then turn on one another with life and death consequences. The piece comes at a time when the world is facing an increase in antisemitism across the globe. Our Class was a featured production of the 2024 Under the Radar Festival, and has received multiple award nominations: a Drama League Award Nomination for Outstanding Revival of a Play; an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination for Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Gus Birney); and a Drama Desk Award Nomination for Outstanding Projection and Video Design (Eric Dunlap).
Critics raved about the New York Premiere production of Our Class at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The Wall Street Journal cheered, “An epic and intimate drama…stark and uncompromising,” and the Boston Globe agreed, saying “this production is a dead-serious indictment of antisemitism and bigotry from a dizzyingly kaleidoscopic array of angles. “The entire cast is excellent!” The New York Times praised director Igor.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Igor Golyak
November 22 – December 22, 2024
This highly entertaining adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, directed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish theater artist Igor Golyak, is a wild ride that takes a startling and tragic turn, leaving the audience stunned and unable to stop the inevitable and unbearable consequences. Starring Richard Topol as Shylock with a stellar ensemble cast, this is Shakespeare for our time — a full force experience, urgent, deeply human, and full of questions.
Performance schedules, casting and full creative teams will be announced at a later date. Memberships for CSC’s new season are on sale now and include access to discounted tickets to the Arlekin productions in fall 2024. To learn more about joining CSC’s patron program, please visit https://www.
THE REDISCOVERY READINGS
September 2024 – February 2025
In our 2024-25 season, CSC will shine a light on American women who were writing the classics of the early 20th Century but whose legacies have been muted by time. Join us for four play readings that will take you from 1900 through the 1950s, all leading up to CSC’s much-anticipated production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress, in which the women of the 1960s have their say!
WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
Written by Alice Childress
Directed by LaChanze
March – April 2025
Fortune has smiled on artist Bill Jameson – his friends just introduced him to a model for the final piece of his triptych on Black womanhood. But this woman, Tomorrow Marie, is no mere muse, and she’s about to give Bill much more than he bargained for. Set against the backdrop of the 1964 Harlem riot on a hot summer night, Wine in the Wilderness is a rarely-seen play from the brilliant mind of Alice Childress, whose Trouble in Mind recently took Broadway by storm. That production’s star, Tony-winner LaChanze, brings her deep connection to Childress's work to her New York directing debut.
BUS STOP
Written by William Inge
Directed by Jack Cummings III
Co-produced with NAATCO and Transport Group
May – June 2025
On a snowy night in Kansas, a diner can be an oasis, a prison, a place to hide, or a place to discover yourself. When a bus is forced to take shelter from stormy weather outside, a mismatched group of dreamers and cowboys, waitresses and outcasts find unexpected warmth in one another. In William Inge’s 1955 classic, this great playwright of the Midwest gives voice to memorable characters who’ll linger like the perfect cup of diner coffee. This production of Bus Stop will be the first to feature an all-Asian American cast taking on this quintessential play of the Midwest.
7) Classical Theatre of Harlem
As the Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) prepares to celebrate its milestone 25th Anniversary year in 2024, the staple of artistic excellence in New York City announces its final shows for 2023 and its upcoming season lineup. CTH will launch its 2024 season as the only free outdoor “Shakespeare in the Park” in New York City, as the Delacorte shutters for renovations.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is also celebrating the 12th season of free Uptown Shakespeare in the Park performances at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. You can RSVP today at cthnyc.org.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Carl Cofield
Tuesday - Sunday, July 6 - 28, 2024, 8:30 PM
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem
This production is set at the height of the Harlem Renaissance and explores a tale of four young lovers, a troupe of rude mechanicals, and mischievous fairies all embroiled in romantic chaos within the mystical forest.
“We believe in the power of live theater to bring communities together, and we're excited to create a magical, enchanting experience that celebrates Harlem’s rich legacy,” says Jones. “Next year, NYC will begin the celebration of its 400th birthday. This will be our love letter to the concrete jungle where Midsummer Night’s Dreams are made of.”
“We want to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community, infusing Shakespeare's work with the spirit and creativity that defined the Harlem Renaissance,” adds director Carl Cofield, “Continuing the tradition of great outdoor theatre in Marcus Garvey Park, we invite audiences to join us on a magical journey that bridges the timeless elegance of Shakespeare with the artistic dynamism of the Harlem Renaissance”
The 2023-24 CTH season will also include the following performances:
- November 2, 2023: “Right-Write to Heal” at Women Building Up, 401 State St., Brooklyn: Staged Reading with Reception & Talkback. Join CTH and Columbia University’s Center for Justice in this profoundly moving performance by women who were all previously incarcerated. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/48QcPob
- December 18, 2023: “Here For The Holidays” at Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster - Harlem, starring Brandon Victor Dixon performing holiday classics in this intimate venue. Brandon Victor Dixon is a multifaceted talent with an impressive array of awards and accolades. Notably, he earned Tony and Grammy nominations for his roles in "The Color Purple" and "Motown The Musical."
- May 23, 2024: Hold ‘Em In Harlem, a benefit poker tournament supporting The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s year-round programming. Mix, mingle, take part in a silent auction and play Poker and other games with special guests and friends. Tickets available at CTHNYC.ORG on March 1st, 2024.
- July 6 - 28, 2024: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (free) at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem.
- September 2024: Bryant Park Picnic Performance (free)
- September 2024: The Getty Villa and Classical Theatre of Harlem present the world-premiere production of Memnon, written by Will Power and directed by Carl Cofield, bringing the story of Ethiopia’s powerful king to life as he answers the call to defend Troy. This Homeric episode, once a staple of the ancient Greek and Roman epic tradition, had been forgotten—until now.
For more information about the cast, the performance schedule, and how to reserve free tickets, please visit cthnyc.org.
8) Second Stage Theater
After winning the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, Second Stage Theater (Bennett Leak, Interim Artistic Director; Lisa Lawer Post, Executive Director) has announced the fall slate for its upcoming 46th Anniversary Season.
The fall season will include the New York debut of Emmy Award-nominee Leslye Headland’s (Bachelorette, “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” “Russian Doll”) play, CULT OF LOVE, on Broadway at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street), directed by Drama League Award-nominee Trip Cullman (2ST’s Lobby Hero, Choir Boy). This production will mark Ms. Headland’s Broadway debut.
The season will also include the New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies’ (Dinner with Friends, Collected Stories) play, LUNAR ECLIPSE, directed by Drama League Award-winner Kate Whoriskey (2ST’s The Apiary, 2ST’s Clyde’s), off-Broadway at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street). The production will star Tony Award-winner Reed Birney (Mass, The Humans) and Drama Desk Award-nominee Lisa Emery (“Ozark,” A Kind of Alaska).
Additional casting and full creative teams will be announced at a later date.
CULT OF LOVE
New York Premiere on Broadway at Hayes Theater
By Emmy Award Nominee Leslye Headland
Directed by Drama Desk Award Nominee Trip Cullman
Performances begin Wednesday, November 20
Opening Thursday, December 12
It’s the holiday season for the Dahl family! The four adult children return to their childhood home with partners in tow. The Dahl traditions include singing carols in harmony at the drop of a hat, but the gathering is anything but harmonious. Old conflicts resurface, new issues battled, and dinner is taking absolutely forever to be served. Will the love the Dahls have for each other be enough to get them through, or will this be their last Christmas together?
LUNAR ECLIPSE
New York Premiere at off-Broadway’s Tony Kiser Theater
By Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies
Directed by Drama League Award-winner Kate Whoriskey
Starring Tony Award-winner Reed Birney and Drama Desk Award-nominee Lisa Emery
Performances begin Wednesday, October 9
Opening Wednesday, October 30
Maybe forgetting yourself once in a while is a good thing.
From Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies (Dinner with Friends, Collected Stories) comes a stirring new play about the fragility of memory and the passage of time.
Late on a summer night, in a field on their Kentucky farm, a long-married couple, George (Birney) and Em (Emery), have come to watch a lunar eclipse. As the seven stages of the celestial phenomenon unfold, the two sip bourbon and reflect on land and legacy, and children and dogs. But as more and more is revealed, they realize they are as much a mystery to each other as the heavens above. Lunar Eclipse is the funny, moving, universal story of a couple reckoning with the time they’ve spent on earth and the time they have left.
For more information, please visit www.2ST.com or follow Second Stage on Twitter: @2STNYC, Instagram: @2stnyc and Facebook: www.facebook.com/
9) Get Out Your Red, White, and Blue
& Celebrate Independence Day at Playland
In addition to the iconic and popular rides and attractions at Playland, on July Fourth, guests can also look up to see a Statue of Liberty high up on stilts, get their face painted or get airbrush tattoos. Then at 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm all weekend long, families can enjoy special Kiddyland Shows featuring actor Peter Michael Marino, who has performed in dozens of New York City, Off-Broadway, regional festivals and family-friendly shows. To top off the night, Playland will host a stunning firework display at 9 pm at Playland Beach with panoramic views of the Long Island Sound. Playland will continue its weekly Friday and Saturday nights fireworks, which will continue throughout the summer.
For the rest of the holiday weekend, Playland will kick off the Playland Summer Concert Series, presented by The Capitol Theatre, starting on Saturday, July 6th at 7 pm, bringing the rhythms of rock and pop through dynamic live performances from a variety of artists and musical groups. The concert series will continue at Playland every other Saturday at 7 pm until August 31.
In addition, starting Sunday, July 7th at 2 pm and continuing every other week until September 1st, Playland and The Capitol Theatre will present The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series that translates some of music’s most recognizable anthems into age-appropriate sing-alongs suitable for listeners of all ages, with classic titles from a variety of genres such as classic rock, new wave, pop, and pop-punk. The concert series will feature interactive kid-friendly covers of Queen, Talking Heads, Taylor Swift, Blink 182, and The Beatles, and more.
Reminder that guests can also enjoy a full season of fun with Playland’s 2024 All Access Season Pass, which includes admission to both concert series as well as unlimited access to the amusement park, pool, beach, lake paddle boats, free parking, and 10% off select products.
July Fourth Holiday Weekend Schedule:
July 4th to July 7th – Every day in Playland Amusement Park, strolling entertainers, aerialists, stilt walkers, bubble cart, free face painting and air brush tattooing will be available.
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
· 10 am to 6 pm – Beach and Pool open
· 11am to 10 pm – Amusement Park open
· 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm – Kiddyland Show featuring Peter Michael Marino
· 9 pm – Fireworks
Friday, July 5th, 2024
· 10 am to 6 pm – Beach and Pool open
· 11am to 10 pm – Amusement Park open
· 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm – Kiddyland Show featuring Ned Gelfars
· 9 pm – Fireworks
Saturday, July 6th, 2024
· 10 am to 6 pm – Beach and Pool open
· 11am to 10 pm – Amusement Park open
· 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm – Kiddyland Show featuring Leo Desilets
· 7pm – Playland Summer Concert Series presented by the Capitol Theatre at Playland’s Main Stage: 1 Wild Night Bon Jovi Tribute
· 9 pm – Fireworks
Sunday, July 7th, 2024
· 10 am to 6 pm – Beach and Pool open
· 11 am to 9pm – Amusement Park open
· 2 pm – Playland Summer Concert Series presented by the Capitol Theatre presents Rock And Roll Playhouse at Playland’s Main Stage: The Music of Queen & More For Kids
· 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm – Kiddyland Show featuring Josh Edelman
· 7pm – Variety Show on the Main Stage with Josh Edelman
For more information about Playland including new events and initiatives, visit https://playland.com.
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| Courtesy of Nicholas & Lence Communications 10) Playland Announces Partnership with The Capitol Theatre and The Rock and Roll Playhouse to Present Live Concerts for Rockin’ Summer Weekends
Starting July 6 to September 1, 2024, Playland is collaborating with the live music venue in Port Chester to present family-friendly entertainment every other weekend, including performances by The Rock and Roll Playhouse and Summer Sounds Concert Series Get ready to rock this summer at Playland as the historic amusement park and waterfront destination announces a first-time partnership with The Capitol Theatre, also known as “The Original Rock Palace” headquartered in Port Chester, NY, to offer live music and entertainment at Playland’s Main Stage every other weekend from July to September. Whether taking on thrilling rides at the amusement park or soaking in the sun by the beach or pool, visitors can complete their day of recreation and relaxation by jamming out to fun, family friendly tunes. Programming will kick off on Saturday, July 6th at 7 pm with the Playland Summer Sounds Concert Series, presented by The Capitol Theatre, bringing the rhythms of rock and pop through dynamic live performances from a variety of cover artists and musical groups. Summer Sounds will continue at Playland every other Saturday at 7 pm until August 31st with headliners including 1 Wild Night - Bon Jovi Tribute; Jacknife Lori - 90's Alt Rock Hits; Half Step - Grateful Dead Tribute; Damn The Torpedoes - Tom Petty Concert Experience; and Taylor's Version - A Swiftie Dance Party.
In addition, starting Sunday, July 7th at 2 pm and continuing every other week until September 1st, Playland and The Capitol Theatre will present The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series that translates some of music’s most recognizable anthems into age-appropriate sing-alongs suitable for listeners of all ages, with classic titles from a variety of genres such as classic rock, new wave, pop, and pop-punk. The concert series will feature kid friendly covers of Queen, Talking Heads, Taylor Swift, Blink 182, and The Beatles, and more.
Guests can also enjoy a full season of fun with Playland’s 2024 All Access Season Pass, which includes admission to both concert series as well as unlimited access to the amusement park, pool, beach, lake paddle boats, free parking, and 10% off select products.
Live music is just one of the many offerings that visitors can take advantage of this season at Playland, located in close proximity to the Metro North station in Rye, NY. A number of additional experiences and special programming will debut this year, including weekly Friday and Saturday night fireworks starting June 28th, Stage Variety Shows, arts programming in collaboration with ArtsWestchester, outdoor movie nights under the stars, the Dragon Coaster’s 95th Birthday celebration, the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, and so much more.
Visitors from New York City can take advantage of Playland’s roundtrip ferry service, operated by NY Waterway, on select Saturdays currently scheduled on July 20, August 17, and August 31. For Further information and any updates on the ferry schedule, visit https://playland.com for the latest.
For more information about Playland including new events and initiatives, visit https://playland.com |
2024 Lighthouse Series Final Round
GROUP 1
Performances on Friday, July 5 at 7pm, Saturday, July 6 at 7pm, and Sunday, July 7 at 4pm.
THE EXIT INTERVIEW
Written by Nina Kissinger and directed by Elena Cramer. Starring Jude Cramer, Sami Devries and Stefan Schallack.
Shortly after dying Sam finds himself in a void with Lenny, a somewhat competent afterlife employee, for his exit interview. Like many things in Sam’s life, this does not go as planned. THE EXIT INTERVIEW is a dark comedy about what it means to reflect on your life after death and, more frighteningly, for someone else to.
TOOTHY’S TREASURE: A New Musical Comedy
Book, Lyrics and Direction by Brayden Martino, and Music and Music Direction by John-William Gambrell. Assistant Directed by Lucas Boniface. Stage Managed by Molly Brodowski. Puppets by Tristen Martino and Brayden Martino. Technical Direction by Arthur Knox. Social Media by Emma Hansen.
Starring Rhea Bradley as Captain Moldy Bones, Claudia Smith as Carrot the Parrot, Gabriel Generally as Wet Shoe, Clay Webb as Squid Lips, Callahan Gillispie as Fungus & Others, and Melody Munitz as Toothy & Others.
TOOTHY’S TREASURE is the musical adventure of a pirate crew pursuing their deceased captain’s riches, led by the heroism of their new rookie. When this “perfect protagonist” abruptly dies in the first scene, the crew seeks audience members with “main-character energy” to help guide their way to the treasure.
GROUP 2
Performances on Friday, July 12 at 7pm, Saturday, July 13 at 7pm, and Sunday, July 14 at 7pm.
WHERE SHOULD WE PUT 'EM?
Written by Joy Lackey and directed by Drew Woodson.
As an exhausted mother and a bitter grandmother discuss the fate of their growing black boy their deep seated hate for black men raises him up to be the very thing they despise.
(UN)CONDITIONAL
Written by Ali Keller and directed by Colleen Britt.
Fantasies are harmless, right? But what happens when your spouse wants to take a dark fantasy from the realm of imagination firmly into your bedroom? For two couples, the boundaries of compromise, communication, and unconditional love are tested to their breaking point, and seven-year-old Mia is getting caught in the crossfire.
GROUP 3
Performances on Sunday, July 14 at 4pm, Monday, July 15 at 7pm, and Tuesday, July 16 at 7pm.
FURNITURE BOYS
Written and performed by Emily Weitzman, and directed by Rachel Resnik.
In the absurd world of FURNITURE BOYS, boyfriends are couches, chairs, lampshades and futons. Blending theater, comedy, clown, spoken word, and furniture showroom, FURNITURE BOYS examines the immortality of inanimate objects and the mortality of a woman determined to f**k the furniture before oblivion—or, at least, before the couch clearance.
ANNIE BROWN’S 5TH GRADE SCIENCE PRESENTATION
Written by Matt Morse and directed by Abby Davis.
Annie Brown is ready to KILL her science presentation on the food chain. But when the animals become a little too aware of their roles as predator and prey, the whole show is thrown off-kilter.
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| Photo courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR 12) South Street Seaport Museum Announces Beach Fest at the Seaport Museum Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 11am-2pm |
The South Street Seaport Museum announces Beach Fest at the Seaport Museum on Saturday, July 6, from 11am to 2pm at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Each Summer, the Seaport brings fun, sand, and music to Seaport Square with Beach Fest. This year, the Seaport Museum is joining Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents for Seaport Kids x Music Fest with free entertaining and educational activities. seaportmuseum.org/beach-fest
Watershed Workshop 11–1pm | Seaport Square | Free
Come learn about climate change and how New Yorkers interact with water resources. Join the Seaport Museum at the Seaport Kids x Music Fest to learn about watersheds––areas of land that drain or “shed” rainfall and snowmelt into streams and rivers. Using 3D models of the New York Harbor and Catskill Watersheds, we will get hands-on while investigating ways in which people in New York City interact with water resources, learning how land-based pollution such as litter and automobile drippings enter our waterways through run-off, and inspecting how we get our water from upland sources. No registration needed. This all-ages activity takes place outdoors and walk-ups are welcome.
Forging Maritime Metals 12–2pm | Pier 16 | Free
This drop-in metalworking demonstration will delve into the crucial role of blacksmiths during the Age of Sail, both on land and aboard ships at sea. This all-ages program will spark interest into the maritime blacksmithing trade and provide visitors with insight into the construction and maintenance of historic vessels, like the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Stop by Pier 16 where you can witness the creation of vital components that held hulls together. In addition, you will learn about the diverse array of tools created by blacksmiths such as those utilized by the ship’s carpenter, pots and utensils employed by the cook, harpoons and knives used by whalers, and even colossal anchors like those near Bowne & Co. Stationers. With such a rich history to explore, these experiences promise an immersive journey into the blacksmiths of maritime past and present. No registration needed. This activity takes place outdoors at Pier 16 and walk-ups are welcome.
Raise the Sails Aboard Wavertree 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm | Wavertree | Free with General Admission
Get your Pay What You Wish General Admission ticket to the Seaport Museum to come aboard the tall ship Wavertree and step into the fascinating world of 19th-century sailors with a special, hands-on experience, perfect for visitors of all ages! In these interactive mini-workshops, you and your little ones can learn how to raise the sails on the historic ship just like the sailors of old and dive into the nautical vocabulary and terms used for different parts of the tall ship. Before or after your workshop with Seaport Museum educators, you are invited to take a self-guided tour to discover the daily life on a 19th-century cargo sailing ship, from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, and crew. This family activity is free with Pay What You Wish General Admission. No additional registration required.
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