Founded in 1961, La Mama is the only original Off-Off Broadway venue still in operation. Created as a force for change, it remains a haven where artists can develop new works free from censorship.
SoHo Playhouse’s mission is to support “work that changes minds, encourages discussion, and opens hearts” by incubating new works. It also saves audiences the time and expense of traveling to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by bringing standout productions to New York City.
Founded in 2001, the Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) was created to give a new generation of writers a platform for free expression.
Playbill ran a feature that stated, ‘Mexodus‘ Has Been Called ‘The Next Hamilton.’ Its Creators Don’t Mind the Comparison.” This comparison is unfair to the two unique but very different productions.
At the back of the stage hangs a large poster of three men with their clasped hands raised. Across the top are the words “The Power of Positivity,” and at the bottom, “Sky’s not the limit—your will is.”
Soho Playhouse has brought Edinburgh Fringe productions to New York.
It is a pleasure to welcome The New Jersey Repertory Company to New York. The company was founded in 1997. They aimed to make a lasting contribution by developing and producing new plays.
The cast of The Porch on Windy Hill – a new play with old music consists of three extremely talented musicians.
Bess Wohl has written the story of a group of women holding a discussion group in 1970. Liberation describes how these women meet to talk about their lives. Their backgrounds are very different. The discussions led to their efforts to try to change their lives and the world. Although they are meeting in Ohio, their story is universal.
Urban Stages, under the direction of Frances Hill, works to discover new artists and their works. They also have an outreach program that presents free plays and workshops throughout the five boroughs. The presentation, Dynamic Duos – Double Bill, showcases two plays that were selected from over 300 submissions. The comedy, The Audit, and the drama, The American Dream, are very different works that highlight the power and talents of new and upcoming writers and actors.
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