| League of Professional Theatre Women members are making an impact throughout the theatrical community. In person, virtual & hybrid events are listed below; as are special offers & good news shared by our colleagues. |
| On the Freedom Trail with Ghost Writer Brooklyn Tea, 524 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Feb 25, 3pm Submitted by Alicia Foxworth In celebration of Black History Month, you can visit historic places from Bedford-Stuyvesant to Crown Heights, on the freedom trail that inspired Alicia Foxworth in writing the period play, Ghost Writer, an Abolitionist’s Tale. On foot or by vehicle, each location represents a critical resource for the emancipated and those seeking freedom during the anti-slavery Abolitionist movement in New York State. They include houses of worship, historic homes, and settlements, preserved for future generations. Get your tickets here |
| The First Ladies Coalition Created & Performed by Ginger Grace Directed by Austin Pendleton Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick, NY, March 5th The Boardman Road Branch Library, Poughkeepsie, NY, March 18th Submitted by Ginger Grace Colleen McCracken, a resilient ex-con, immigrant and survivor of domestic violence, invites the audience to join Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson and Mary Todd Lincoln — as they step into her sewing shop! Mysteries and secrets are unveiled – hers & theirs. These iconic First Ladies speak out, as they once did when impacting history — and here, change the course of events for Colleen. It is a call to action for Colleen, for all of us! For full info on the show, and a short video: http://www.thefirstladiescoalition.com/ ADMISSION is FREE |
| 5 New Musicals Now Available Submitted by June Rachelson-Ospa Leicester Bay Theatricals is publishing 5 of my musicals: WELCOME TO TOURETTAVILLE, S.W.A.K, STUPID WIG, RAPUNZARELLA WHITE, and TRUE COLORS OF WEEDLE Learn more at www.leicesterbaytheatricals.com |
| LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER Submitted by Lynnie Godfrey This is a radio program/podcast in interview form that focuses on strengthening the importance of the ARTS in our Society. The range of interviewees is wide from professionals in the ARTS to Corporate Executives. These episodes comprise a three-part series featuring conversations with LPTW co-President Ludovica Villar-Hauser, LPTW co-President Katrin Hilbe, and LPTW member Valerie David. Listen here |
| Americaring By Kate Gill Directed by Peter Hodges The Institute Library Reading Room, 847 Chapel St, New Haven, CT March 21, 7pm Submitted by Kate Gill Reading of New Play by Kate Gill. Tickets not needed. |
| Bushwacked! And Other Short Plays Greenwich Theatre Company, 100 Arch Street Greenwich, CT March 25th 7:30pm, March 26th 2pm Submitted by Susan Jacobson Absurd, Macabre & Wickedly Funny Plays by Rosemary Foley. Get your tickets here |
| Life of PI Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W 45th Street, NY, NY Broadway previews begin March 9 Submitted by Daryl Roth Winner of five Olivier Awards including Best New Play, LIFE OF PI is an epic tale of endurance and hope that “will make you believe in the power of theater” (The Times of London). After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi is left stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors — a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Featuring magnificent puppetry and unparalleled stagecraft, LIFE OF PI is an “unmissable” (The Guardian) theatrical experience that will speak to every generation. If you loved it on the page, wait until you see it on stage. Get your tickets here |
| Discount Rental Space for LPTW Membership 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St, New York, NY Offer available April 10-18, 20-21, 23, 25-28 Submitted by Akia Squitieri A beautiful multi-functional theatre located in the heart of the East Village, within a community center teaming with activity. The venue is perfect for Theatre, Dance & Film performances, Readings, Development work and Film/Video shoots. Offering 50% rental rates in April for LPTW members. Reach out about a rental |
| 474 Days Created by Alisa Matlovsky La Mama Galleria, 47 Great Jones Street, NY, NY March 12, 6pm Submitted by Alisa Matlovsky Created and directed by Alisa Matlovsky with Charles Black, Tori Ernst, Ginger Grace, Kara F. Green, Katherine Alt Keener, Jon Krupp, Evan Maltby. MARCH 12th at 6pm at La Mama Galleria, 47 Great Jones Street Reserve a free seat here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/517073188827 What was it like to be an essential worker during the City’s earliest days of the pandemic? This play draws entirely from the words of workers at a well-known grocery store who served as “front line workers” during this terrifying moment in the City’s, Nation’s….and world’s history. How they coped, what they experienced, and how they emerged from the 474 of the State of Emergency is the focus of this play. RUN TIME: 75 Minutes This reading is a part of MANIFESTATION: La MaMa Umbria 2022 Playwrights Reading Series. The scripts presented are inspired by the La MaMa Umbria International Playwrights Retreat facilitated by Master Artist Todd London and Artistic Director David Diamond in summer 2022. Get your tickets here |
| The Whole Megillah: A Purim Spiel for Grown-ups The Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W 47th St, New York, NY March 17, 8pm Submitted by Jenny Lyn Bader The Jewish Theatre Circle and the Actors Temple Theatre present a staged reading of The Whole Megillah, an irreverent comedy inspired by the Book of Esther and the first Purim play you’ll get to watch on St. Patrick’s Day. Written and directed by Jenny Lyn Bader. Cast: Jason Guy, Evan Maltby, Jon Krupp, Jamen Nanthakumar, Will Nolan, Jeremy Rishe, Danielle Skraastad, and Meredith Starkman. After the temple’s 6:30 Friday night service the reading begins at 8pm and runs about 45 minutes. Reception with refreshments to follow. Get your tickets here |
| Sight Reading Shakespeare New Perspectives Theatre Company, 458 W 37th Street, NY, NY (at 10th avenue) Classes run Saturdays March 19 – April 28, 1-4pm Submitted by Melody Brooks 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. By popular demand, 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. Participants must commit to attending all 4 sessions. Resource materials and text copies provided. Visit our website for a description of each session and read some testimonials! Sign up here |
| Free Acting Workshop with Jona Xiao Zoom, March 13-15 Submitted by Illana Stein Many of you met Jona Xiao as one of our panelists during LPTW’s February 6th Professional Seminar. Here is an invite to her next FREE ACTING WORKSHOP March 13-15. ACTORS: Want to book more TV and film on your own without relying on an agent? Then check out a free workshop taught by actress Jona Xiao (THE FLASH, THE GLORY + 45+ TV/Film Credits) March 13-15 (virtual) Here’s What You’ll Learn: *10x Your Auditions: Creative Ways Our Students have Generated a TON of INCREDIBLE auditions & bookings *The Audition Leapfrog Technique: PROVEN approach for auditioning for LARGER roles even if your credits are smaller *The Magnetic Actor Method: the 6 Key Differences Between Actors who Struggle and Actors who Work March 13-15 Grab your spot now. |
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