October 28- November 1
9 NYC-Based Theatres Join Forces to Present a Virtual Play Reading of
It Can't Happen Here
by John C. Moffitt and Sinclair Lewis
based on the novel by
Sinclair Lewis
Playful Substance is honored to be part of this timely event lead by National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene along with Israeli Artists Project, Kairos Italy Theater, New Heritage Group/Impact Repertory Theatre, New York Classical Theatre, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, Repertorio Español, and Turkish American Repertory Theater and Entertainment. Read the Full Press Release Here.
POSTPONED DUE TO PANDEMIC
Along with so many other theater-makers in NYC, Playful Substance has postponed its production of
Tell Me by Lauren Lindsey White indefinitely during the COVID -19 Pandemic.
We urge everyone to take appropriate precautions to maintain their own safety and to protect those who are most vulnerable at this time.
We are New Yorkers. We will be back.
Our disappointment in postponing this show is significant, but overshadowed by the importance of this moment.
Let's take care of one another.
Protect one another.
Stay home.
Tell Me by Lauren Lindsey White indefinitely during the COVID -19 Pandemic.
We urge everyone to take appropriate precautions to maintain their own safety and to protect those who are most vulnerable at this time.
We are New Yorkers. We will be back.
Our disappointment in postponing this show is significant, but overshadowed by the importance of this moment.
Let's take care of one another.
Protect one another.
Stay home.
*Actor Appearing Courtesy of Actor's Equity Association
Tell Me
by Lauren Lindsey White
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As Elle deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event, she begins to question everything about her life that has led to this moment. Past, present and future worlds collide, in this experimental memory play that explores identity, beauty and loss.
***TRIGGER WARNING: This play addresses themes of sexual violence and trauma and contains stylized depictions of sexual violence. Recommended for ages 16+. |
Photo Credit: Lorenzo Tijerina
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Tell Me
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Shelter In Place Gets Rave Reviews!
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It is a tight concept and Mr. Perahia has done a superb job directing it...
The cast is exceptional... -Jan Ewing (Hi Drama) |
Beautifully written with a phenomenal ensemble.
-Show Score |
The rest of the cast... created a wonderful, five fingered fist- ensemble acting at its absolute finest.
-Robert Liebowitz (Outer-Stage) |
Read Robert Leibowitz's full review here. Red Jan Ewing's full review here. Check out our Show Score rating!
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Director Laura Murphy (L), Writer and Performer Laura Sisskin Fernandez (Center), Artistic Director Bree O'Connor (R)
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Artistic Director, Bree O'Connor
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