Out of the Box Theatrics (Liz Flemming, Founding Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the company’s world premiere production of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn (Playwright: Nora Highland, Conversations with the Other Side; Actor, TV: “American Horror Story,” “Succession”). Tickets are available now at Ovation Tix.
Inspired by True Events, developed by Michael Urie (TV: “Ugly Betty,” Broadway: Spamalot; Off-Broadway: Buyer & Cellar) and directed by Knud Adams (Off-Broadway: Primary Trust, English), will play July 10-28 at 154 Christopher Street (formerly the New Ohio Theatre). Opening night is Wednesday, July 17.
Building upon Play On Shakespeare’s mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare’s plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences. The series – presented by Next Chapter Podcasts in partnership with Play On Shakespeare – has released Macbeth, Pericles, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Coriolanus amongst various other titles over the last three years. Play On Podcasts recently won two Signal Awards – for Best Original Music/Score (Gold) and for Best Scripted Fiction (Silver). Play On Podcasts also recently won at The Ambies – for Best Original Score and Music Supervision [Lindsay Jones for Othello].This summer, Play On Podcasts releases The Taming of the Shrew. Amy Freed’s modern verse translation is presented as satire in which the two smartest people in the room come together to tame the society that surrounds them. Direction by Art Manke; adapted by Amy Freed and Leanna Keyes. The series is set in Renaissance Italy. www.nextchapterpodcasts.com
22nd Downtown Urban Arts Festival, Joe’s Pub and Theatre Row. June 12 thru June 29th – Tony Winner Savion Glover and Tony Nominee Reg E Gaines will each present NY premieres alongside 16 emerging playwrights countrywide. The festival also celebrates the 30th Anniversary of James Earl Hardy’s best selling novel B-Boy Blues with a free event with the author. Tickets/Info: www.DUAFNYC.com