SHOWS BY NAME 2023 SPRING/SUMMER FESTIVAL

* by Gwendolyn Phair * * * * MONDAY May 15, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 19, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY May 21, 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb The story focuses on several women as they navigate through the inherent pressures in, family dynamics, sexual politics, addiction, ambition, regrets, and redemption. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gwendolyn Phair is an actor, playwright, singer, artist and dancer. She has been in numerous productions in Northern California. Two of her favorite roles were: Young Mona in Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, and Cecily, in The Importance of Being Earnest. This is Gwendolyn’s first play to be produced in New York City.   All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Christine Hauer * * * * THURSDAY April 27, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY April 29, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY April 30, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb What happens when you have to meet all of yourself again? A Christine Carol. You’re invited to a story about remembering / re-meeting all my personalities to see if I can become my true self before my soul dies alone in a supply chain management job. Everything is handmade in this comedic musical – from costumes to script to choreography to music to Me. THIS SHOW IS 35 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER TWO SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL OTHER PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Christine Hauer is an experience curator, student of humanity, and artist who acts, writes, and builds stories that reflect and explore society and herself. Theater is her true love and, alongside her background in business/event production, she enjoys using her left/right brain to create playgrounds for people of all ages to explore and, fingers crossed, use to ignite their true authentic self. www.christinehauer.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Reyna de Jesus * * * * MONDAY May 8, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 10, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb A Real B**ch is the story of four girls, Sofia, Nancy, Cuca, and Xio, going to Tijuana, Mexico to celebrate the Bachelorette party of Yaya, their terminally ill best friend/sister. This play explores the relationship between women and how women change as they age. No point in being miserable about the past. Right? It’s all about being excited about the future. Right? “The play was adapted from A Real Bitch by Halley Platz.” THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Reyna de Jesus is a proud Latina, educator, performer, brain injury survivor, and friend! She is a published writer and have produced several shows in NYC. She comes from Millersville University Theatre Department. Reyna currently resides in LES with her baby Lucy. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Paolo Tartamella * * * * TUESDAY Jun. 6, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Jun. 9, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 10, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb A pharmaceutical company is developing a vaccine against all human diseases. Only one is missing: fear. A Government Officer and a Voice work together to choose the perfect candidate among 3 supposedly fearless figures (an explorer, a Wall Street tycoon, and a baseball player) while challenging the idea itself that fear is an evil to be cured. THIS SHOW IS 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Paolo Tartamella is an Italian journalist. Several of his plays were staged by the Italian theater company Italy time. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Barbara Bloemink * * * * MONDAY June 12, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 14, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 17, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb A passionate art museum director confronts the realities of the contemporary art world in this shocking, intimate, drama inspired by true events that questions the importance of art and museums. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Barbara Bloemink earned a Ph.D. in art history from Yale and was the director and chief curator of 5 art museums. She curated over 70 exhibitions and wrote numerous books on art. She studied acting at RADA and Stella Adler, acted in short films and continue acting in off-Broadway theater. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Tyler Miclean * * * * MONDAY May 22, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 26, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY May 28, 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Dana comes to Rachel’s aid after a theft. While waiting for the police, both make moves towards each other, but at cross purposes, desperate to redeem their guilt as women, lovers, people. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Tyler Miclean attended the University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts, earning a BA in Theatre, and a minor in Screenwriting from the School of Cinematic Arts. Tyler performed in regional theaters in SoCal, joined the Actor’s Equity Association in 2018 and moved to New York City, where he continues to perform, write, direct, and produce for the stage. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Joshua Piper * * * * THURSDAY May 18, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 20, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 21, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A successful playwright from Texas moves to Paris to try finish writing a play after his husband passed away prematurely at 24. A barista from San Francisco finds out her husband is cheating on her. This play is about how these two people find and lose each other. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Joshua Piper is a Junior at Wagner College on Staten Island, but is from Katy, Texas. He’s an actor/playwright as well as a part of LGBTQ+ and Asian communities. He was seen in Wagner College’s “The Other Shore” directed by Theresa McCarthy and “Cabaret” directed by Andrew Grant-Linden. His play cycle “The Vehicles That Brought Me Here” is being presented for the Wagner College 2022-23 season. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Gudrun Buhler * * * * THURSDAY June 22, 2023 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 24, 2023 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 25, 2023 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Clara Schumann was a leading concert pianist, composer and wife of famous composer Robert Schumann. Robert composed the song cycle “Of a Woman’s Life and Love” as he imagined the perfect life of a married woman to be. The songs are being juxtaposed against what actually happened in their marriage. Only Clara’s Father saw what was coming. Ahead of time! THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gudrun Buhler is an opera singer, playwright, and an actress. She has performed in Europe and US in places such as Carnegie Hall and the Vatican in Rome as a singer, and in several plays in NYC as an actress. She is a seasoned writer for the theatre as well as a director and composer. Her work has gained positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Ashley M. Cowles * * * * TUESDAY May 30, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 3, 2023 @ 4:30 PM SUNDAY June 4, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb “Company of Man” entwines two embellished truths: one modern, one golden aged, to explore the persistence of anti-queer attitudes throughout history. A collaboration of past and present tragedy, the full-length drama challenges readers to draw comparisons between old and new-age prejudice. At its core, “Company of Man” is a love letter to queer folk and their experiences. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ashley M. Cowles is an NYC-based storyteller by any means: playwright, actor, poet, and filmmaker. After graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, Ashley dedicated herself to the prelation of systematic change surrounding queer identities and sexual assault via written and performance art. When she’s not creating, Ashley works with high-school students. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Chandler Burns * * * * MONDAY Apr. 24, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY Apr. 26, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Apr. 29, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb To drink or not to drink? Drink, I guess. Amazing the things, one finds out about themselves when they let selves drink irresponsibly with a friend and see where the night takes them. Drinking is a story about self-discovery and unresolved trauma; whether that’s dealt with tonight or not, is hard to say, but let’s have a drink first. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Chandler Burns is a playwright originating from North Carolina where he mounted his debut play, Goodnight. He has also had his poetry published in The Athena Review and a scene published in The Boredom, The Horror, and The Glory. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Jonathan James Rodriguez * * * * THURSDAY May 11, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 14, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A man and woman settle their differences after a party. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Musician, Actor, and as of the pandemic, Playwright, Jonathan James Rodriguez has been on the stage since the age of 9. Coming from the Performing Arts Powerhouse, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, Jonathan has performed at a multitude of Major Venues across the country before falling in love with the Theatre. As of lately, Jonathan has been back and forth to PR constructing the stage play Salon Boriqua. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Michael Susko * * * * TUESDAY Jun. 20, 2023 @6:15 PM FRIDAY Jun. 23, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 24 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb What would you do to be on top? You’ve heard of the game “F*ck, Marry, Kill”? What if the players are forced to play the game out for real? Three successful executives with intertwined relationships are pit against each other for a single promotion. Sex, race and class are used as weapons in the cutthroat world of New York advertising. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Michael Susko is an award-winning director/playwright based in New York. Off-Broadway credits includes THE BIGOT starring Stephen Payne and CROSSING OVER with Andy Young. He is the current artistic director of The New Short Play Festival in NYC where his short plays have been met with great success. Michael holds an MFA in Playwriting from Goddard College and a BFA from The Boston Conservatory. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Skylar LeRose * * * * MONDAY Jun. 19, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Jun. 23, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 25, 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Follow the young woman, Wallis as she is introduced to a feminist group ran by the beautiful feisty Betty in their small town. When an overwhelming number of men start to go missing Detective Flynn and Officer Johnson get suspicious. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Skylar LeRose is a senior Theatre Studies major at Montclair State and have been writing and directing since 8th grade. It’s what she loves to do. What she is most passionate about. She likes writing shows focusing on women and women’s stories. She also likes to write queer shows as she is a part of the LGBTQ+ community Herself. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Joey Rotter * * * * THURSDAY May 11, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 14, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb An ode to overthinkers in rhyme.  A man and a woman, both new at dating and suffering from social anxiety overcome the voices in their head to survive the evening. THIS SHOW IS 6 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Joey Rotter is a NY based writer, director, and actor. He is Director of Programming at the Greenhouse Ensemble, an art and theater company based on the UWS. He has been writing and producing theater in the city for the last 4 years. In his writing he enjoys playing with genre norms and picking apart tropes to show behind the curtain. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Noah Fitzer * * * * WEDNESDAY May 10, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 12, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 14, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Four childhood friends, now in their twenties, are reunited for one evening. Again, in touch with their old dynamic, together they reckon with the complexities of post-college life and compare their current lives to the expectations they had as children. THIS SHOW IS 35 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. A recent transport to New York from the south, Noah Fitzer began writing their own songs in middle school as an outlet for pre-teen angst. In May 2022, they graduated from Agnes Scott College with a double-major in Music and Philosophy. Today they sing in Cantori NYC, patronize the heck out of live theatre, music, and comedy, and work in arts administration. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

*  by James Harvey * * * * TUESDAY October  17, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY October 20, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY October 21, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb A contemporary American family is thrust into the “Kafka Zone,” where they confront horrifying bodily transformations, the unforgiving tide of cancel culture, artistic eating disorders, and the relentless grind of late capitalism. A hilarious and genre-bending musical based on Franz Kafka’s greatest hits.   THIS SHOW IS 75 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS »   Bio. James Harvey performed his one-man show, The Bald-Faced Truth, throughout the US and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His original musical, The Crack in the Ceiling, won the Best Musical Award at the NY Fringe. Harvey is also known for his collaborations with Alan Cumming, Catherine Cohen, and others. Upcoming works include “Prime Day” and “Untitled Furry/Refugee Musical.” www.jamesharvey.com   All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* A story by Alice Munro adapted for the stage by Sarah Davie * * * * THURSDAY June 15, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 17, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 18, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Nita, recently widowed and isolated, is startled by a stranger at her door posing as a utility worker. She realizes things are not as they seem and must outwit the intruder to survive. THIS SHOW IS 18 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Sarah Davie is a trained actor, director and screenwriter. This is her first stage play. She competed in a festival like this five years ago and was a finalist for both Best Actress and Best Play. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Brianna Pennella * * * * THURSDAY Apr. 27, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Apr. 29, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Apr. 30, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Two people meet in a florist shop. One of them is dead, and the other knows more than they’re letting on. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG HIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Brianna Pennella is a writer based in New York City who graduated from Ithaca College. Her short plays have been featured in black box theater productions and local readings. She also writes for the docuseries, The Ecopreneurs. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* Music/Lyrics by Gonzalo Valencia-Peña and Libretto by Michael Campbell * * * * TUESDAY May 23, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 26, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 27, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb A young game master takes her friends and family on the roleplaying adventure of a lifetime to protect her father’s legacy – his game store. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gonzalo Valencia-Peña Gonzalo Valencia-Peña is an immigrant, writer, musician, actor, nerd, and physicist. He has been working hard as a physics teacher in an urban city high school for over a decade simultaneously being a music director/accompanist/writer in the NJ/NYC area. He hopes to have his music performed by more and more people as well as celebrate his immigrant story/hardships. Bio. Michael Campbell Michael Campbell is a playwright, actor, engineer, and teacher. He got his start in writing by playing and then creating shared storytelling experiences through dozens of tabletop roleplaying games. Since then, he has worked on many different writing projects, including two full-length musicals with his writing partner, Gonzalo Valencia. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Michael Ackerman * * * * TUESDAY Jun. 6, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY Jun. 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Jun. 10, 2023 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Goldberg, an American born Jew, is in a West Berlin prison cell in 1961 for killing a former SS Officer recently elected to public office. In a series of flashbacks, we learn his personal reasons for committing the murder. His wife, Miriam, a survivor of the concentration camps, supports his act while his lawyer attempts to convince Goldberg to mount a defense. He refuses as he seeks true justice. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Judtith Ackeman has an extensive background in theater and dance. Inspired and encouraged by Jose Limon, Merce Cunningham and Lucas Hoving she has created her own dance compositions over the years. off-Broadway: Lady Bracknell, The Importance of Being Earnest. AFTRA/EQUITY/SAG. Lived in Israel doing avant-garde with Israeli artists; started the women’s movement in Tel Aviv. Sings with The Raging Grannies. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Ryan Kearns * * * * TUESDAY Apr. 25, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Apr. 28, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY Apr. 29, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb December 2021, 18 months after the COVID-19 pandemic forced people worldwide into lockdown. The UK has finally opened back up international travel, and a group of friends reunites at a London flat the night before a convention in which they are all featured as content creators. As the drama unfolds as several revelations are had, the need to survive the night becomes one contingent on escape. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. I am a fourth year BFA student at The New School’s College of Performing Arts, studying playwriting. Originally from Seattle, Manhattan-based. As an artist, I strive to tell queer stories using larger-than-life methods (i.e., circumstance, genre, emotionality) in order to reach core, foundational human experiences — finding the universal through the specific. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Tannasia Rosella Gonzalez * * * * WEDNESDAY Apr. 26, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY Apr. 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Apr. 30, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb While Halston walks his journey, Amitha’s soul has been on its own journey and the Amitha we’ve gotten to know, Halston’s Amitha, proves to be an entity made manifest by Halston….a fragment of himself still very much a part of his life’s lesson for the evolution of his soul as are all the entities present in the “wait room.” Halston must see the lessons he still has to learn. THIS SHOW IS 41 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE  THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Tannasia Rosella Gonzalez’s experience as a playwright began when she was 14. At 18, she finished Eboné, her first Five Act play, of which a skinny version was produced at her college, Pace, in 1997. While she has won honorary mention for her writing, lead the formation of a college literary organization & ran the Creative Writing section of the University Newspaper, she pursued a career in Health IT (www.eima-inc.com). All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Yejune Kim * * * * THURSDAY May 11, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 14, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Special and peaceful heaven for pets. Mango, a pig, comes in. Mango makes the other pets uncomfortable, especially Coco, a dog, because they do not think pigs can be pets. Mango goes on a journey to come into her owner’s dream, and Coco is with her by mistake. What will happen to them? Can they finally become friends? THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Yejune Kim (she/her) is a composer/lyricist/writer/orchestrator based on New York and South Korea. She is interested in the connection of society and music, and how different people coexist by understanding each other. She is now pursuing her MFA degree in the graduate musical theatre writing program, NYU Tisch. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Ariella Carmell * * * * MONDAY June 5, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 9, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY June 11, 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Near the end of the Great War, 18-year-old Clara Collins returns to her bourgeois London home after a “rest for her nerves” has not helped her cope with the loss of her mother. With her brother at war and her father distracting away his own grief, Clara acts out her psychic pain. When she begins psychoanalysis, what she wants to save her might push her over the edge instead. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ariella Carmell is a Brooklyn-based playwright. A graduate of the University of Chicago, she was named the recipient of the 2019 Olga and Paul Menn Prize for Playwriting, as well as the Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting by the WGAEast. Her plays have been staged as part of the 2015 and 2016 Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival and the 2020 Blank Theatre Living Room Series. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Kevin Torello * * * * TUESDAY May 9, 2023 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY May 10, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Hooked On a Feeling is a comedy on family, career, love and commitment. We see how a father’s attachment to his lost wife and pieces as a playwright affects his son’s love life, career, and interests. THIS SHOW IS 70 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kevin Torello has lived in New York City his whole life.  For the past 7 years he has had interest in theater as a performer, director, and writer. This will be his second time in the New York Theater Festival as he directed and starred in the 4th Wall in a previus season. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Nickie Floyd * * * * TUESDAY May 23, 2023 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY May 24, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY May 27, 2023 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb If I Could Go Back, a four person drama, tells a familiar story about life, love, and acceptance through the eyes of the main character, Kyle, as he works through the challenges of his life with his therapist, Dr. Bailey, in an intimate in-home therapy session. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dr. Nickie Floyd is a college professor by day and a writer by heart. Dr. Floyd has always dreamt of having a production of his mounted in NYC since we fell in love with writing. Dr. Floyd has written a musical, 2 plays, one film, soundtrack, and a kid’s book. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Taiwo Aloba * * * * THURSDAY Apr. 27, 2023 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Apr. 29, 2023 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Apr. 30, 2023 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Jaja of Opobo’s efforts to reassert the authority of Opobo over surrounding lands is further complicated by British interference in search of free trade access and dominion. The historical drama portrays the confrontation between an Oil Rivers’s Kingdom and Great Britain. The British encroachment of the Opobo kingdom and the ultimate exile of the King of Opobo, Jaja. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Taiwo Aloba is a New York-based writer and director originally from Nigeria. She was educated at Lagos State University in Lagos, New York Film Academy in New York, and Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. She is a member of the Dramatist Guild. www.TaiwoAloba.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Randy Figueroa * * * * THURSDAY May 25, 2023 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY May 27, 2023 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY May 28, 2023 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb After keeping to himself for months, A young man is confronted by a childhood friend of his and his less concerned cousin. As the conversation continues, it’s clear that there are things he wants to get off his chest, as evident by five traits that begin speaking on his behalf. Will he be able to speak up about his troubles? Will it be enough to help? THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Vickandy Figueroa, going by Randy, began his artistic journey studying music in 2014 and acting shortly thereafter, training under the theatre company, Epic Theatre Ensemble, in which he co-wrote a play titled “Laundry City”, a provocative satire about educational segregation that has toured for almost two years. He also goes by “Theo Reticle” for any music exclusive projects he’s attached to. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Floyd Toulet * * * * MONDAY Apr. 24, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Apr. 28, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY Apr. 30, 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb A slaughterhouse is set on fire and a body is found. The man believed to be responsible is questioned. A disturbing game of cat and mouse ensues until a series of flashbacks and recalled memories finally exposes the truth. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Floyd Toulet was born in Johannesburg and spent much of his childhood traveling between South Africa, Mauritius, Australia and England. Before writing for the stage, Floyd worked for over 20 years as a freelance advertising copywriter. Recent productions include The Terribly Disappointing Mr. Pummel, SNARED and KNOCK KNOCK. A new script is currently in development. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Adeline Jackson * * * * THURSDAY May 25, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 27, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 28, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb When the Odyssey, a club in the 80’s, that gave way to a young generation of kids to experience their own form of club 52, comes under attack (first getting their dance license taken away and then its arson), a motley crew of kids, set out to save their sanctuary to no avail. club acts as teacher and student, teaching the kids the life lesson of friendship, resilience, and truth. THIS SHOW IS 65 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Adeline Jackson is a 20-year-old playwright from Los Angeles, California. She attended USC and studied Screenwriting and Playwriting. In her work, she blends elements of reality and fantasy that draw on experiences from everyday life and the dream space. Adeline explores personal narratives, contemporary issues femininity, gender, and humor. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Kyle Maxwell * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 22, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 24, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 25, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb “Love, in a violent year” is a play about family, and the secrets that exist between all of us who share a past. It is about social climbers, and the things they will do to climb. But most of all, it is about the things we will do for the ones we love. The basic plot is that a father comes to visit his daughter, and the past they have tried to outrun comes back to haunt them both. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kyle Maxwell is an actor and writer currently living in New York. He was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. He holds a B.A. in History from Worcester State University, and an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Tennessee. He is a proud member of Actors Equity. NYC credits include Tom/Berry/Knef in Radium Girls, Warwick in Henry VI III, and Montano in Othello. Regional credits All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Kenneth Craddox * * * * TUESDAY May 2, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 5, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Nikki is in search of romance. She starts a women’s support group in hopes of finding love but this journey becomes more than a weekly get together. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, she immediately learns love can be wonderful or hurtful in many ways. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kenneth G. Craddox is a playwright, director, actor, and producer for Bishop’s Kid Productions. He began writing plays for various churches for their yearly holiday celebrations. These opportunities opened many doors for him including touring and off-Broadway. His continued hard work has also led to numerous performances in various theaters, schools, and universities. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Emil S. Kreymer * * * * THURSDAY June 15, 2023 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 17, 2023 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 18, 2023 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb After an 8-month one-night stand affair both start trying to figure out what their relationship is. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Emil S. Kreymer performed in over 2-dozen productions and directed 10-productions. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Nate Raven * * * * MONDAY May 1, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 5, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY May 7, 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Molly and Ted, a married couple, are invited to a celebratory dinner party that turns into a night of personal revelations and sexual awakenings. A farce that has lasting effects. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Nate Raven is an actor and writer. Credits include an award winning off-Broadway immersive experience ‘The Cooping Theory’ as well as numerous Best Drama Short Script for his film ‘My Yours His’. He is currently working on a sketch comedy series ‘Kel and Kory’ that can be found on YouTube. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Cherise Kimoy * * * * WEDNESDAY June 7, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 9, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 11, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Motherless…, is a play about grief, healing, and love. Four women; surviving after their mother’s passing, take a step into vulnerability and arrive at an honest moment in their lives where it forces them to not only see their truth, but to speak it. Some for the first time. This play is for anyone who has lost someone important to them and courageously lives on. THIS SHOW IS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Cherise Kimoy is a dedicated risk-taking artist who hopes to bring awareness and delight to others through her work. Originally from Miami, FL, she received her BFA in Acting from the University of Central Florida then professionally performed regionally, being featured in musicals, plays, original works, readings, TV and film opportunities on networks like Netflix and OWN. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Annick Gerard * * * * WEDNESDAY June 21, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 23, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 25, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb On the night of her big date, Becca must contend with the evilest forces known: a mouse and two men who are both after her heart.  But what starts off as a fun game begins to take an ugly turn, forcing Becca to face both her past and a future she never expected to live in.  Can she come through this and find her place in this new world, or will she let it ensnare her in its trap and break her neck? THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Annick Gerard is a writer from Austin, TX. She graduated from Santa Clara University in 2018 with a degree in Theatre and Communications. Afterward, she worked for a film non-profit in Austin and then was an assistant to a Motion Picture Literary Agent at a talent agency in Los Angeles. Currently, she resides in New York City and works in television. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Frankie Eisenhut * * * * THURSDAY May 9, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 12, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb It is 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, when a young woman, Meredith, finds herself pregnant as a result of an affair with her boss. Scared, alone, confused, and distraught, she comes across a speakeasy, where she considers an illegal abortion. THIS SHOW IS 70 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Frankie Eisenhut is a theatrical artist, playwright, performer, and creator. Their work surrounds topics such as abortion rights, LGBTQ experiences, and mental health advocacy. They hold a BA degree in Arts Management and Theatre Performance from SUNY Purchase and are currently pursuing an MFA degree in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Huston S. Watson Jr. * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 8, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 10, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 11, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb John has early onset Alzheimer’s and forgets his husband, Tim. Together they recount stories from their past, played out in real time by younger versions of themselves, in order to try to get John to remember. The story takes place in the intimate setting of John’s hospital bedroom where they are later joined by their daughter Joyce. As a family they help John try to remember his husband. THIS SHOW IS 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Huston S. Watson Jr. is a Playwriting/Screenwriting graduate from Purchase College. As Alzheimer’s runs in his family, it’s a very personal story for him to work on. Because of that, he has mastered its comedic elements with its dramatic elements through diverse feedback and many drafts. The story is electric in writing, and he wants to cultivate that energy on the stage to share with NYC and to enhance his craft. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Erin K Miller * * * * WEDNESDAY May 17, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 19, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 21, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb This is a take on auditions! Act 1, auditions – (funny) Act 2 – the rehearsal process! THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Erin Miller (Director/Producer) is a two-time NJACT Perry Award recipient for Outstanding Production of an Original Musical (Bill and Ted Save Broadway and Jersey Sings), and a recent nominee for Direction of a Play (Almost, Maine). She has worn many hats over the years: Stage Manager, Producer, Actor, ticket lady, Prop Mistress and now – Director! She director a play last summer at the NYTF. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Mary Lawrence Ware * * * * THURSDAY May 11, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 14, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Noah, is an intimate look into a therapy session where a couple attempts to process the untimely loss of their only son THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Mary Lawrence Ware is a First-Year at Columbia University studying Comparative Literature and Film. She has received awards in local and national writing competitions and has been published in various magazines and journals. This is her first play. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Cole Sebastian * * * * THURSDAY May 4, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 6, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 7, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A young man is disillusioned with the world and resigned to coming climate apocalypse until he encounters a giant, mystical frog who shows him a world he didn’t know was possible. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Sebastian is an actor/writer/puppeteer who recently graduated from the Experimental Theatre Wing at NYU. They are from Washington, DC, and works as a bike mechanic. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Sam Centrella * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 1, 2023 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Jun. 3, 2023 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Jun. 4, 2023 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb A homeless man has hit his bottom and attempts to reconnect with his family in Nutley, N.J. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Sam Centrella started out as a dancer, performing professionally as a teen in shows such as iCarly and Victorious. Continuing to dance in NYC, he studied acting at AADA. Along the way he fell in love writing, and recently co-founded Tookany Creek Films, which are premiering their first feature in 2023. They hope to produce many more plays and films in the future! All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Abby Tilly * * * * MONDAY May 29, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Jun. 2, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 4, 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb In 1955 in small town Iowa, five housewives meet for a weekly brunch to escape the humdrum boredom and monotony of everyday life. But this time one of them has big, life-changing news that upsets the status quo and makes each woman wonder if there is more out there for her than this. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Abby Tilly is a New York based playwright who has had her work produced at The Kings College (2020), Columbia University (2021), and the New York Theater Festival (2021). She is a self-proclaimed raging feminist, and her work focuses on the struggle’s women face, taboo and not, both today and in years gone by. She views her work as a kind of activism, hoping to cultivate a culture of change. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Jordan Galland * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 1, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 3, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 4, 2023 @8:30 PM * * * Blurb ONE-EIGHTY follows a couple confronting disappointments as they plan their daughter’s first birthday. When Becky discovers her husband’s obsession with old friends who have become their opposites, she sees herself fit their pattern. Has she done a one-eighty? Grappling with repressed feelings they decide to undo the corrosive forces that their wedding unleashed, to protect their child from them. THIS SHOW IS 25 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jordan Galland is an NYC based filmmaker, musician, playwright, and actor. As a songwriter, Galland has collaborated with Mark Ronson, Sean Lennon, Daniel Merriweather, Domino Kirke and many others. He has written and directed four feature films several of which have centered on the world of off-Broadway theater, such as “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead.” He made his off-Broadway debut performing his play “Orchid or Kid” at the Chain Theatre in Winter 2023. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Rocky Nunzio * * * * TUESDAY May 16, 2023 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY May 17, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY May 20, 2023 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb A young man deals with the consequences of a bad break up. The past and the present collide as we see what happened throughout the course of the relationship, as well as the effects on his friends during it and in the aftermath. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Rocky Nunzio has primarily been an actor recently studying with Matthew Corozine Studios. When living in the D.C. area he was nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for best ensemble in a play for his work in “colombinus” at 1st Stage. His previously produced 10-minute play “A Very Apocalyptic Christmas ” can be found on New Play Exchange. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Ashlyn Frank  * * * * TUESDAY May 30, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 2, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 3, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb After leaving everything behind, Rowena, a young scientist, arrives at the Abbey in good health and high spirits. She has married renowned transcendentalist author Henry and has been gifted a laboratory in which to conduct her research on the experience of memory. However, Rowena soon comes to understand that the life she fought so hard to attain, may not be the life she had envisioned. THIS SHOW IS 65 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ashlyn Frank is primarily a New York City based director that has begun to write plays for the stage and screen. She has always been drawn to classics and adaptations and has a special admiration for Edgar Allan Poe who inspired this piece. You can find more about her and her work at her, ashlynfrank.com. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Melvin Jules Bukiet & Finnegan Shepard * * * * MONDAY May 15, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 17, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 20, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb Runts is loosely based on the dubiously named “Sarah Lawrence cult” in which the father of a student moved into his daughter’s dorm and disrupted everyone’s lives. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Melvin Jules Bukiet is the author or editor of twelve books, the plurality from Norton. His fiction has appeared in the Paris Review (three times) and elsewhere. He teaches at Sarah Lawrence College. Co-writer Finnegan Shepard is a writer, ex-classicist, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Both& and the creator of Limns, a monthly etymology newsletter. He attended Sarah Lawrence. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Bhargavi Seshadri * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 1, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 3, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 4, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Satyakarman Jatayu is a musical based on a bird whose dedication and sincerity towards his duty of protecting Lord Rama and family. Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Rama gets abducted by Ravana in the absence of Lord Rama and his brother from the forest. Jatayu, the bird confronts evil Ravana to protect Goddess Sita in-spite of losing both his wings. Though he fails in protecting, his sincerity wins. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Bhargavi Seshadri is an exponent of Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance). She is a challenging performer, teacher, and choreographer of Bharatanatyam. Bhargavi is nurtured in Bharatanatyam by Dr. Kripa Phadke. Bhargavi has started her own institution “Nrityaranga Performing Arts Academy” to promote and pass-on rich Indian Culture. Bhargavi is a proud member of International Dance Council, Paris./p> All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Olivia Basile * * * * TUESDAY Jun. 13, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY Jun. 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Jun. 17, 2023 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Sea Glass is a play in two acts. The story takes place over the course of a fall semester in 1979. Two young girls on the brink of adulthood, Imogen (14) and Anne (16) Kilcullen, are left alone in their Long Island home by their mother. Their father, an actor, is off in California. By themselves, they struggle with their relationships – with God, with money, with the boys who live next door. THIS SHOW IS 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Olivia Basile (she/they) is an actor/writer/voice over artist living in Manhattan. She/they graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she/they studied in the Meisner Studio, The Classical Studio, and the Stonestreet Conservatory for Film and Television. She/they currently work as a Media Coordinator for The LightShed Podcast. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Maeve Z O’Connor * * * * MONDAY Jun. 12, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Jun. 16, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 18 2023 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb What makes an artist an artist? The residents of the Workshop, a cultish artists’ colony above a dilapidated theater, couldn’t care less. They’re more concerned with paying the rent before they lose the Workshop forever. Meanwhile, projects grow monstrous, the director in the upstairs bedroom is nearing the edge of sanity, and an ugly breaking point draws nearer and nearer. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Maeve is a produced playwright, former radio host, and recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (class of ’22!) Her work is dark, absurd, and often gets grisly. Maeve is also a devotee of impressionism, eccentric fashion choices, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Meagan J. Meehan * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 1, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 3, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 4, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Two ghostly sisters must come to terms with the events of their lives that have left them alone together with nothing but an oversized chess set to fill the void of their existence. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Meagan J. Meehan is a published author, journalist, poet, cartoonist, and produced playwright and screenwriter. She is also a stop-motion animator and an award-winning abstract artist. Meagan holds a B.A., an M.A., and is pursuing a Ph.D. She is the founder of the “Conscious Perceptionalism” art movement. www.meaganjmeehan.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Dan Brown * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 1, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 3, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 4, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Martin was promoted to management. As he is the first African American to be elevated to an exec, fanfare within the company is linked to the promotion. Months later when his hiring is still being celebrated, Martin experiences doubts about his boss, and himself. Is racism still wrong when the perpetrators have good intentions. Is one truly a victim when racism come with a raise and window view? THIS SHOW IS 12 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dan Brown is a writer/director from NYC. In 2013 he released the documentary film- John Cori Warned You. In 2020, Dan published a collection of fiction writing- The Sometimes Why. In ’21 he directed the theatre production-Tales From the Sometimes Why. In January ’23 he debuted the stage show; The Eleven Story Drop. His play- The Mollies was selected to the Queens Short Play Festival. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Bryson Lima * * * * WEDNESDAY May 24, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 26, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 28, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Secret Service Agents Lawkins and Cortez investigate a print shop that they suspect is the hub of a counterfeit money ring. When they question Max, the owner of the shop, they realize they may have speculated too quickly, and are unable to find evidence that Max has anything to do with the crime. The agents must ask themselves if they admit to their mistake or shape the story in their own way… THIS SHOW 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Bryson Lima is a New York City-based playwright, filmmaker, photographer, and media specialist who utilizes current technologies and creativity to tell stories. He specializes in creating theatre productions, short films, television series, as well as event and music videos. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Judy Schneier * * * * THURSDAY Jun. 15, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 17, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 18, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A middle aged teacher late for a meeting voices frustration when the N turns into and R. The R train lets her know her attitude towards inanimate objects changing their identity is offensive and retaliates by going express to Queens bypassing her stop. The teens in the train are delighted to get home so fast but Marty is furious. He’s been through this before when passengers insult the train. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Judy Schneier has published poetry in The Blood Pudding and short fiction in The Dillydoun Review. She has taken several classes at The Barrow Group with Seth Barish, Marty Moran , Scott Orgun and Arlene Hutton. Judy works as a psychotherapist. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Kara Gordon * * * * MONDAY Jun. 5, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY Jun. 7, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 10, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb In a surreal Manhattan, a young woman begins an obsessive romance with a masochistic artist–and discovers a terrible secret about her new job. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kara Gordon is an actress and playwright. She moved to NYC in 2022 after graduating from the University of Florida (BFA Acting). Her plays The Last Desdemona and Cardboard Moon have been produced in Florida, including at the Hippodrome Theatre. Recently, she made her off-Broadway debut as the title role in Wilde’s Salomé. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Myles Joseph * * * * THURSDAY May 4, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 6, 2023 @ 12 PM SUNDAY May 7, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Thank You Mrs. Pike is a solo performance piece based on my experiences at Westfield High School’s theater department during the 2016-2017 season. This show tells the story of how I, Myles Josephh, ended up as a theater major at Suny Purchase via racially charged casting and a determined, seemingly senile, yet astoundingly cunning theatre teacher by name of Mrs. Susan Pike. THIS SHOW IS 35 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Myles Joseph is an emerging artist from Brooklyn, NY. By the age of 19 he made his radio debut on “The Time Machine” with his frequent collaborator Kai Danzberg. As he finished his BA at Purchase College, he was awarded the “Outstanding Service To The Black Community Award” and “Kay Capo Award for Best Adaptation or Comedy” from Purchase College for the production of Thank You, Mrs. Pike. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Nicole Colbert * * * * THURSDAY May 11, 2023 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY May 13, 2023 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY May 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb What price must an artist pay for their integrity? The Art of Training A Goldfish explores the complicated relationship of Mikhail Bulgakov, a Ukrainian born writer, satirist and former medical doctor, with the rise of Soviet power, the purges of Stalin, and the space an artist lives between imagination and reality. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Nicole Colbert is a director/choreographer, writer and educator whose artistic inquiry explores the absurd and the beautiful in the human experience. She is trained in movement: modern, jazz, ballet and improvisation, and in theatre (HB Studio). She has created a system of movement for actors that draws on her background in dance with principles of LeCoq, Stanislavski and Gaga to unearth movement for character development. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Eddie Rose * * * * MONDAY May 22, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 24, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 27, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb Riley is excited to meet his long-term boyfriend Peter’s family, anticipating a proposal. Little does he know that Peter is not out to his family, and they don’t know who he is. Chaos ensues when Peter’s brother proposes to his girlfriend and Riley accidentally outs Peter, forcing the group to address their insecurities, judgments, and, of course, sexualities. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Eddie Rose is an emerging artist. A graduate of Iona College, and a current law-student, Eddie has directed multiple productions for the Iona Players and the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts. THE BRUNCH is Eddie’s first completed stage work. Eddie is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and hopes his work will inspire queer artists to be their authentic selves. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Aly Tu * * * * WEDNESDAY May 24, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 26, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 28, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb 1975. In a cramped and neglected clubroom in the basement of college in New York, Linh, James, and Hiro are challenged with their identities alongside the “American dream.” As injustices stir the state of the nation following the hate crime and police brutality against Peter Yew, the students take the stand against Asian Hate in their own ways as protests and riots increase. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Aly Tu is a recent summa cum laude graduate of Albright College. She trained at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in the Fall 2021 program. Recent credits include: Much Ado About Nothing (Saratoga Shakes), The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow, Iphigenia and Other Daughters, Romeo and Juliet, The Importance of Being Earnest, C’mon America: Hindsight is 20/20 (Domino Players). All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Javier Alexander * * * * THURDAY Jun. 15, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Jun. 17, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Jun. 18, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A Comedy about a man having to fight his girl’s cousin because he does not allow her to Marry THIS SHOW IS 12 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Born and raised to be in an abandoned temple high in the Himalayas, Javier Alexander learned that art of theater and knot tying,  so that he might face the forces of evil meant to destroy the planet in 2012. The time to fight has come and gone, and now Javier has taken his skills to the Western world so that he may create and share his art in a new capacity. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Alice Tinari * * * * THURSDAY June 1, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 3, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 4, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A series of events happen under one big oak tree with a bench next to it. The characters are filled with love, and with love comes passion. It’s the tale of a young person managing their life through uncertainty. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG HIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Alice Tinari is a Pace University student. She studies Directing and is a part of the International Performance Ensemble. Alice has written and directed two shows, “The Leaves Change” and “Bound to Him.” She also has directed the musical, Rent, at her childhood Theater Camp. She is now working on her own full length musical that she hopes to produce fall 2023. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Compton Little * * * * MONDAY May 29, 2023 @ 9:00 PM FRIDAY Jun. 2, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Jun. 3, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb The Space Between Us is a play about relationships and their effects on people mentally and physically. Some take heartbreak well, others don’t. A couple breaks up and one is able to twist lemons into lemonade whereas the other suffers from guilt and loss. It explores topics such as work and its effects on us, alcohol abuse, friendship, and believing on oneself. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Compton Little is a performer with a love of writing, producing, and directing. She has helped write numerous plays, many of which were produced at Carver Center in Baltimore MD. At Carver Center she also directed, ran tech, and set designed multiple productions. Compton is a performer at heart, but that makes her love writing and producing work for the stage even more. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Logan Davis * * * * THURSDAY May 18, 2023 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY May 20, 2023 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY May 21, 2023 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Bianca Williams is running for public office in Hillsboro, Oregon and the incumbent has just run an attack ad in the eleventh hour. Meanwhile, her lifelong friend Kat maneuvers through her relationship with an abusive husband. Bianca must decide whether to save her campaign or her friend. THIS SHOW IS 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Logan Davis grew up in Portland, Oregon where he loved reading, writing, and hiking. He received his MFA in Creative Writing in 2020 and has poetry published in the Roadrunner Review, Dunes Review, and White Wall Review among others. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Matthew C. Mills * * * * TUESDAY Apr. 25, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY Apr. 26, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Apr. 29, 2023 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Three generations of women in Fort Worth, Texas – a grandmother, mother and granddaughter – face difficult decisions in the wake of an unwanted pregnancy, a dramatic family reunion, and the profound loss of their patriarch in 1982. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Matthew C. Mills is an Emmy Award-winning Writer/Director/Producer and the founder of Spacestation, a studio and production company based in Brooklyn, NY. His work ranges from film, television and digital to installation art, theatrical and experiential.  Highlights include “MTV Unplugged,” “Chasing Chasing Amy” (2023), “Well Groomed” (HBO), The Unknown Country (SXSW 2022), and “We Always Lie To Strangers” (SXSW 2013). For more information, visit ilovespacestation.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Azariah Coppin * * * * WEDNESDAY June 14, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 16, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 18, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Three friends reunite at a kickback in Southern Florida; catching up on their respective valuations of each other. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Azariah Coppin (azicoppin.com) is a playwright whose most recent short play Setting: Teachers’ Lounge debuted as part of Spring/Summer Festival 2019. His most recent chapbook is called On Kinesthetic & Auditory Feelings. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Dylan Perez * * * * THURSDAY Apr. 27, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY Apr. 29, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY Apr. 30, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A hitwoman employs two trusted assassins from her past for an “impossible” job. Except, they all have history with each other, and tensions stir once they come together. Will they complete the job? Will they work together or turn against one another? THIS SHOW IS 25 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE  ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME GROUP OF SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dylan Perez is an actor and playwright based out of NYC. He currently studies theatre performance and playwriting at Fordham University. He was trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Matthew DeMaria * * * * MONDAY May 1, 2023 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 3, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 6, 2023 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb Vincent is an emo/pop punk musical about the life of Vincent Van Gogh.  It explores his want yet inability to connect to those around him THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Matt DeMaria is a musician based out of Long Island. For 5 years (with a break for Covid) Matt traveled the world as the music director of the 20th Anniversary tour of Rent.  His orchestrations could be heard in MEDICINE THE MUSICAL which premiered off-Broadway in 2018.  He has also written an anime style musical called “The Living Club.” All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Anna Theresa Cascio * * * * THURSDAY June 15, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 17, 2023 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 18, 2023 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A young lawyer adopts a shelter dog during shutdown. She and her friend soon discover it is the reincarnation of a well-known abuser who was found hanging in his jail cell. What are they going to do to prevent the evil-doer’s soul from continuing to live on? Their plight brings their long friendship to the forefront – as well as their religious and cultural differences. THIS SHOW IS 35 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORTS PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE ALL PLAYS LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Anna Theresa Cascio is, primarily, a playwright who has had productions at MCC, ACT, the Goodman, Canadian Stage and others. She holds an MFA from Yale Drama School. Her television work has won an Emmy and seven Writers’ Guild Awards. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Dani Ochroch * * * * WEDNESDAY Apr. 26, 2023 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY Apr. 28, 2023 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Apr. 30, 2023 @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb YAK follows a group of girls at Stetstown High, a “typical” middle-American high school, as they become entangled in a web of disordered eating and peer pressure. THIS SHOW IS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ANOTHER ONE ACT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE-TIME SPAN. PURCHASING A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW WILL GRANT YOU ACCESS TO SEE  THE OTHER PLAY LISTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT. PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dani Ochroch is a writer and performer currently based in Brooklyn. Education: BFA NYU Tisch. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

* by Eric Ratee * * * * TUESDAY June 13, 2023 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 16, 2023 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 17, 2023 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb David Foster Wallace must confront the women in his life post publication of his infamous opus. THIS SHOW IS 55 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Eric Ratee is a playwright who has produced his plays “14 Maple” (Drama Club) and “Washington” (Beckett’s). All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »