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| SWAN Day Celebration (Support Women Artists Now) Friday, March 31, 2023 6:00pm to 10:00pm at NPTC Studio, 458 West 37th Street @10th Avenue This event launches the return of our $10 Donor Campaign in support of the Meganne George Short Play Festival, in which we seek to get 1,000 people to give us just $10 by May 31st. Created by NPTC program assistants and interns, the evening features video clips and short readings, quaffing and noshing, and lots of mingling! And a fun raffle just for attendees, so bring cash! Attendance capacity is limited so make your $10 donation and reserve a spot TODAY! If you cannot attend, your $10 donation will still help us reach our goal! SWAN Day was inspired by Eve Ensler’s V-Day as a way to raise the visibility of women artists and create a grassroots way to raise funds for their projects. Under the leadership of WomenARTS, the first SWAN Day took place on the last Saturday of March in 2008. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SWAN DAY HERSTORY HERE! |
| Melody Brooks Receives Lee Reynolds Award! The LPTW Theatre Women Awards Luncheon will take place on World Theatre Day, Monday, March 27th, 1pm – 3pm Green Fig (570 10th Ave, 4th fl. YOTEL Times Square, New York, NY) The ceremony and luncheon is a highlight of The League of Professional Theatre Women’s 40th Anniversary Celebration to honor seven women for outstanding achievement in different categories. NPTC is delighted to announce that Artistic Director Melody Brooks is an awardee! In honor of Lee Reynolds, an award-winning producer who mentored and developed writing talent, this award is given annually to a woman active in any aspect of theatre whose work has helped to illuminate the possibilities for social, cultural, or political change. The Award will be presented to Brooks by long-time NPTC friend and associate OBIE-winner Stephanie Berry, who received the award last year. WE HOPE THE NPTC COMMUNITY WILL ATTEND, OR OFFER SUPPORT VIA A JOURNAL AD. ALL THE DETAILS ARE HERE! |
| Back by Popular Demand! NPTC has received critical and popular acclaim for its many innovative productions of Shakespeare plays and has developed a distinctive performance approach that is notable for immediacy of action and accessibility of the language to audiences of all ages and from all backgrounds. We are re-launching our 4-week workshop program for performers at all levels—from beginners to long-time professionals who want to conquer their fear of the text or strengthen their skills and audition repertoire. Conducted by Melody Brooks, NPTC’s award-winning artistic director and innovative Shakespeare educator, the program takes place in four, 3-hour sessions. Resource materials and text copies provided. March 18 to April 25, 2023 Saturdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm at NPTC Studio, 458 West 37th Street @10th Avenue PARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING ALL FOUR SESSIONS Register and pay by March 9, 2023 Special Introductory Rate of $150! CLICK HERE for Registration and Payment details and descriptions of each session |
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Beyond March, Spring at NPTC has more great events! Join us for:
DIDO: a tragedy in five acts by Charlotte Von Stein (1794), in a brand new translation
by Lynn Marie Macy, as part of the On Her Shoulders reading series (April)
Mamma Decemba by Caribbean playwright Nigel Moffatt, in partnership with
Merlina Rich and Banana Boat Productions, May 4-13
May Mini Fest of Staged Readings: our annual showcase for new scripts from the Women’s Work Full-length LAB, with an exciting panel “How Are Playwrights Managing the Renewed Focus on Inclusivity in Their Work?”, May 20-23
A Voice for Artists 