In the world of the neo-noir crime saga Pickings, southern belle Jo (Elyse Price) escapes a life of crime with the love of her life Marvin Lee-Haywood (Taso Mikroulis) to raise a family as law-abiding citizens.
On February 10th, the Oxford Fashion Studio launched a show featuring the work of eleven up-and-coming fashion designers from all around the world.
SIMPLY NYC took place Saturday, February 10th, 2018, at the height of New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
Wednesday night, February 7th, 2018, marked the New York premiere of First We Take Brooklyn, hosted by 2B Films’ Danny A. Abeckaser at the Regal Battery Park Theater, presented by HOOCH BLACK. The film, a labor of love, is Abeckaser’s directorial debut and has been three years in the making.
After a syndication run spanning 21 years, Showtime at the Apollo is back with a brand new revival of the much-loved series.
This past Wednesday night on NYC’s Lower East Side a group of industry professionals and humanitarians crowded into the exhibition space on the 17th floor of the trendy Public Hotel. While drinking cocktails and enjoying hor d’oeuvres, the stylish crowd bid on an exclusive portrait series depicting some of New York’s most iconic comedians.
Written and performed by Robert Galinsky and directed by Jay O. Sanders in his New York directorial debut. The Bench allows its audience to take a hard look at the reality that plagues those living among urban decay. The Bench is produced by Terry Schnuck. Presented by Golden Globe nominee Chris Noth, Olivier Award winner Barry Shabaka Henley, Drama Desk, Obie, and Cherry Lane Theatre.
A tale of the tumultuous journey five homeless characters face as they find their way in a gritty urban section of New York City. The Bench effortlessly pulls the audience into their crumbling world. This piece follows the hapless group through the 1980s. It touchs upon the mass hysteria surrounding the HIV virus that occurred during this time. Accompanying the sparse set design is original imagery from artist Daphne Arthur’s graphic novelization of the play. Further enhancing the performance is an engaging soundtrack by composer Deep Singh.
Based on true stories, The Bench successfully tugs at the heartstrings of its audience. Weaving in loss, love, and heartbreak through an emotional performance. This skillfully written play creates an eye-opening experience that encapsulates just how easy it is to lose absolutely everything and find oneself deemed disposable by modern society. Galinsky gives a brilliant performance filled with both high energy and emotion, endearing all five characters to the audience within an hour.
A fascinating tale that brings drama, a little tragedy, and just a taste of comedy. This play offers an inside look at the world from the perspective of those with the least among us. Check out The Bench at the Cherry Lane Theatre during its limited run. Performances will continue through December 17.
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing an original work by RJ Bartholomew, I of the Storm, dynamically performed by Richard Hoehler and directed by Janice L. Goldberg.
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