Thinking Theater NYC

Emil Amok: Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad Written and performed by Emil Amok Guillermo Presented at  UNDER St. Marks 94 St. Marks Place, Manhattan, NYC April 5-21, 2024 Emil Amok Guillermo. Photo courtesy of the artist. Weaving together biography with the twentieth-century history of American colonialism in the Philippines, Emil Amok: Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad is part stand-up comedy, part pathos-infused monologue. In the production, Emil tells the story of his father’s immigration to the United States and subsequent exclusion from American society as well as his own life as a white-sounding first-generation American whose seeming successes in graduating from Harvard and in broadcast journalism are belied by more subtle but nonetheless very present racism and discrimination. Emil Amok is part of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival, which features 46 plays over multiple venues and gives 100% of its ticket sales to its artists.  Additionally, a por

Sonnets from a Sin-Eater Written and performed by Kara Hadden Directed by Jack McAuliffe Presented by La Trobe at  UNDER St. Marks 94 St. Marks Place, Manhattan, NYC April 4-19, 2024 Kara Hadden. Photo by Aaron Petykowski Demonstrating perhaps more than anything the hold the sonnet has on contemporary American poetry, Sonnets from a Sin-Eater is a one-person show highlighting the impact of social media, celebrity, canceling, and fad diets on present-day society, with the occasional light-hearted jab at the “woke agenda.” Kara Hadden deftly plays the roles of K, a recent college grad struggling from a break-up with her long-term girlfriend as well as the death of her family pet; Calgary, a musical artist perpetually getting canceled; and a poet-nun, writer of the titular sonnets. Sonnets from a Sin-Eater is part of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival, which features 46 plays over multiple venues and gives 100% of its ticket sales to its artists. According to K, sin-eating is an an

Passing & Failing in Paradise , by Tori Barron, is a new play that serves up the joys, anxieties and absurdities of transition with a twist of mahalo (a Hawaiian word used to express gratitude and respect.) Playful Substance is celebrating Trans Youth and the people who love, accept, and embrace them by offering FREE tickets to the May 9th performance (7:00pm) of Passing & Failing in Paradis e. This special performance has been made possible by generous contributions from Ronald Steckman and Pamela Steckman. Playful Substance is incredibly grateful for their kindness! Mahalo! Ticket information will be distributed through LGBTQ+ school clubs and advocacy groups as well as on the company's Instagram page @playfulsubstance. Interested parties may contact Bree O’Connor directly at artisticdirector@playfulsubstance.com to RSVP. Age Recommendation: Passing & Failing in Paradise is suitable for anyone (13+) who can tolerate a 90-minute show with mild profanity and a celebrat

Plague Play , written by Erin Proctor (The Tank, The Brick), based on The Book of Exodus Chapters 7-11, and directed by Brandon Urrutia, is set to make its NYC premiere at IATI Theater 2 from April 25 through May 5. Plague Play asks the question: Does violence simply beget more violence? Aaron discovers his body is simply a vessel to destroy a civilization. Supernatural disasters ravage his oppressors, as well as his own body, mind, and soul. His little brother Moses can see what is to come...and it's not very pretty. They are frightened, they are emboldened, and they have no idea what they're doing.  The cast for Plague Play includes Samekh Resh as Moses, Mia Soriano as Miriam, Samantha Morato as Tzipporah, and Mark Yowakim as Aaron. Plague Play will feature scenic design by Donnie Woodard, costume design by Sabrina Ehrnstein, and sound and foley design by Maleeha Naseer. Karlie Robinson is the Stage Manager and Adam Wassilchalk is the Production Manager. Danielle Breitstein

Join Cause Celebre Productions — a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization — for the upcoming Bread and Roses Gala on Sunday, April 21st, at 2 PM ET at the Ethical Culture Society (64th Street and CPW). The Gala will include: a performance of Unlucky Gal: The Jane Doe Story , followed by a special tribute to iconic folk singer Judy Collins, legendary attorney Martin Garbus, and former Deputy Chief of the NYPD Mike Osgood, as well as a very special surprise. A VIP reception follows. The Bread and Roses Gala takes its name from one of Collins' albums and has been a powerful political slogan — "Bread for all and roses too — striving for dignity and respect." Unlucky Gal: The Jane Doe Story , is the second production in the series, “All The Court’s A Stage,” exploring seven controversial cases of legendary attorney Martin Garbus, described by The Guardian as “one of the world’s finest trial lawyers.” Other plays from the series, originally produced by Food For Thought Produ

Coming off the massive success of the Lighthouse Series 2022’s winner, Job , with two sold out runs, and with the 2023 winner, It's Not What It Looks Like , primed to take the stage later this summer, SoHo Playhouse is thrilled to announce the 2024 Lighthouse Series lineup.SoHo Playhouse’s Managing Director Britt Lafield says, “We are thrilled with the success of JOB coming out of the Lighthouse Series. It shows our commitment to developing new works and that this model can produce compelling fresh productions that would otherwise have a difficult time producing a full production on their own.” Amazing works by NYC’s talented up-and-comers. A competition, first of its kind, specifically designed to showcase the best new talent and writers across the New York City area. 3 weeks. 15 shows. 5 groups. 5 winners. Each night is built as an eclectic and diverse experience with themes and performances ranging from drama to comedy, and everything in between. Winners go on and have the abili