50 productions showcased over 3 weeks including new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows, and plays.
Emerging Artists Theatre will kick off its 29th season by showcasing fifty performances (in various stages of development) at its bi-annual New Work Series (NWS). The diverse lineup includes new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows, short and full-length plays and runs from March 21 to April 10, 2022, at TADA Theater in New York City’s Flatiron District.
Eleven LGBTQIA shows will be showcased including a comical tale of queer love set in Paris, a multicultural story of a Turkish man searching for truth, and a dance piece that focuses on the uncertain times we live in. Shows that have a short running time are paired with other shows to make a full evening. All shows are in various stages of development with some artists presenting a staged reading while other shows will present a more fully realized production. The performances are followed by a brief talkback.
Tickets range between $20 – $25 and are available at www.emergingartiststheatre.org. All performances take place at TADA Theater, 15 West 28th Street (between Broadway and 5th Avenue), 2nd Floor (elevator accessible), New York, NY 10001. Subways: N/R/1/2 to 28th Street, B/D/F/W to 34th Street.
FULL LIST OF ALL FESTIVAL SHOWS
LBBTQ LINEUP
Tuesday, March 22 at 7pm
Prince Charming, You’re Late (solo show)
Written and performed by Billy Hipkins – Directed by Perry Dell’Aquila
A true-life fable, a one-man middle-age-ed cautionary tale, warning us to be careful on whom you crush, for you might just get crushed.
Saturday, March 26 at 7pm
French Me (dance)
Choreographed by Anna Paterson (with contributions from the company)
A comical tale of queer love and lust in the city of love
Saturday, March 26 at 7pm & 9pm
A Vision of Love (solo show)
Written and performed by Rosie Frascella
Join Rosie Frascella as they share their personal vision of love through their life experiences and an array of ’90s music.
*Please note the 9pm show is sold out.
Sunday, March 27 at 2pm
My Papier Mâché Monster (solo show)
Written and performed by Eliana Rowe
Trapped in the past is a young, rigidly religious Nun, Eliana. In pursuit to break free from reliving her nightmares, she finds that the incantations used to dispel her monsters are no longer effective in a 21st-century reality.
Thursday, March 31 at 7pm
A Hundred Dollar Bill (solo show)
Written & performed by M. Can Yasar – Directed by Coleman Ray Clark
A multicultural story of a Turkish man rummaging for truth and searching for his name.
Tuesday, April 5 at 7pm
Body Count (short play)
Written by Remy Van Collen – Directed by Crystal Heller
Have you ever been so inconvenienced that you wanted to kill someone, and then did you actually do it? “Body Count: A Killer New Comedy!”
Tuesday, April 5 at 7pm
Surrender Dorothy (dance)
Choreographed by Grant Jacoby
An uncertain dance for uncertain times, “Surrender Dorothy” loops the monotony, anxiety, grief, and bleakness of the new decade.
Wednesday, April 6 at 7pm
Main Character Syndrome (dance)
Choreographed and performed by Kelsey Rondeau
“Main Character Syndrome” is brought to you by the voices that live rent-free in my head.
Friday, April 8 at 7pm
Songs from Nature (musical)
Words, music, and musical direction by Felix Jarrar
Songs from Nature is about finding solace in isolation in nature
Friday, April 8 at 9pm
Wake (musical)
Music and lyrics by Sammy Grob and Asher Muldoon – Book by Danielle Koenig – Directed by Aïssa Guindo – Choreographed by Haleyann Hart
During the Irish wake of their beloved college professor, three friends reconnect to mourn his passing and celebrate his life. This concert version of the musical features new songs, orchestrations, and movement sequences.
Saturday, April 9 at 7pm
Happy GAY Birthday BIG BOY(solo show)
Written and performed by Joe Anania – Directed by Parker Sargent
“Happy GAY Birthday BIG BOY” is one man’s story about coming out of the closet that aims to speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find themselves.
Emerging Artists Theatre’s New Works Series began in 2006 and focuses on new works, new talents, and new voices. Since its inception, numerous musicals, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces that were workshopped at the series have gone on to have full productions at the Edinburgh Fringe, NYMF, FringeNYC & Encores, Off-Broadway, as well as National and International productions. www.emergingartiststheatre.org
All audience members must bring proof of vaccination and wear a mask during the performance.