J. Julian Christopher’s newest play is sure to cause some controversy: entitled “Animals Commit Suicide”, it explores the gay subculture of bug-chasing — actively seeking to contract HIV. So where did Christopher’s idea for “Animals Commit Suicide” …Read more
UP Theater Company presents new and challenging work to Uptown Manhattan, and with four years under their belt they are only beginning to scratch the surface of the amazing feats they will soon surely accomplish as a theater company. Part of their 2 …Read more
Ricardo Pérez González is a recent MFA graduate from NYU Tisch and has a true handle on this thing called writing. He’s been raking in accolades — from being raved about by the New York Times, to participating in the prestigious Sundance Institute’ …Read more
Thanksgiving is a day for giving, the expression of gratitude. I know everyday it seems someone is asking for something, be it the person on the train who is going through a rough patch in life, your dog who looks at you with those adorable eyes wait …Read more
“Headshots and Breakdowns” is everything you want and more in a comedic web series. It follows a young actor, John Graham, in his pursuit of fame and fortune as he deals with the move to the Big Apple, roommate problems, the quest to be fit, auditio …Read more
Jacob Latimore, the young star of “Black Nativity”, opening nationwide on November 27th, visited the high school of Harlem Village Academies to chat with their students, inspiring those in the Arts Program to continue following their dreams. The exc …Read more
May Adrales is one of the most sought-after directors in the business. Most recently, she has directed “Luce” at Lincoln Center and David Henry Hwang’s “The Dance and the Railroad”. She has also led several successful world premieres, including “Ed …Read more
Larry Powell has been blessed with the opportunity to be a part of some of the most exciting theatre in America. His first gig was originating role of Felix Goodwin in Robey Theatre Company’s “Bronzeville” — to rave reviews and a NAACP nomination. …Read more
“Ashé” is hands down one of the best plays this season. UP Theater Company brings this top notch play, directed by the richly talented David Mendizábal and written by recent NYU graduate Ricardo Pérez González, to the neighborhood of Washington Heigh …Read more
Theater for the New City presents The Cell’s production of a new work by a promising playwright Amina Henry entitled “An American Family Takes a Lover”. This dark comedy can easily be compared with the likes of Isben’s “A Doll’s House”. In her mind …Read more
