SHOWS BY NAME 2021 FALL/WINTER FESTIVAL

TUESDAY Oct. 26, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Oct. 29, 2021 @ 4 PM SATURDAY Oct. 30, 2021 @ 9 PM * by Tanisha Fordham * In this modern re-imagining of, “12 Angry Men,” by Reginald Rose, 11 black jurors and 1  white juror deliberate over the guilt and/or innocence of a white cop who shot and killed a 16 year old, black, child. THIS IS A PLAY 75 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. TaNisha Fordham is pink to be having her Off Off Broadway directorial, playwright and actor debut with, “12 Mo’ Angry Men.” Tea currently serves as the Associate Art Director at Newark Collegiate Academy. Upcoming, Tea will serve as a Director’s Apprentice through the Black Theater Coalition on the Broadway reopening of COMPANY. For more TaNisha Fordham Productions: www.enlightenedvisions.orgor tanisha.fordham@gmail.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 18, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Nov. 20, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 21, 2021 @ 8:30 PM by Om Raj Raut The play follows the story of a mountaineer ‘Tenzing Norgay,’ and his seventh attempt to reach the top of Mount Everest. The play recalls the night before reaching the summit and his adventures of escaping the avalanches and snowfall. He was one of the first two individuals to reach the top, on 29 May 1953. THIS IS A SOLO PLAY 30 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER PLAY THAT IS 35 MINUTES LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF BOTH PLAYS TOGETHER = 65 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Om Raj Raut is a Nepalese actor and writer who was born in Nepal. After performing at renowned Theatre village Nepal and Kolkata theatre festival India, his burning desire to travel the world and getting outside of his comfort zone brought him to the United States to study Drama with International Dean's Scholarship. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 16, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Nov. 17, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov. 20, 2021 @ 4:30 PM by Katie Nixon A musical about coping with trauma. Funny, hopeful, and emotional, this “beacon of hope” (Capital Critics’ Circle) portrays a journey that finds beauty from pain. Through original story, music, and choreography, these mediums come together to explore how trauma affects social interactions, the body, and the brain. THIS IS A SOLO PLAY 45 MINUTS LONG THAT WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER PLAY WHICH IS 45 MINUTES LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO PLAYS = 90 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Katie is a recent graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a BFA in acting and a minor in vocal performance.Recent credits: Edward III (Apprentice Production, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ), Men on Boats (John Wesley Powell), Stupid F**king Bird (Mash), Barbecue (White Marie), and Polaroid Stories (Persephone/Semele). Int’l Tour: 52 Pickup. katienixon.net All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Nov. 29, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Dec. 3, 2021 @ 9 PM SUNDAY Dec. 5, 2021 @ 3:30 PM by JD Scalzo A character study following a young man through his first 90 days of recovery from substance abuse on the cross-country road trip he takes. He is forced to confront his past decisions, through the relationships he encounters & develops along the way –  new, old and sometimes imaginary – all while strengthening his most important relationship of all – the one with himself. THE PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. JD is an actor, writer, producer, and director with roots in Connecticut, San Francisco, LA, and NYC. A graduate of Wagner College, he is a 2-time SFBATCC nominee and the recipient of the Best Supporting Actor award at FilmOut San Diego 2018 for his role in ‘Devil’s Path’, streaming on Amazon and Dekkoo. He is the creator and star of ‘jaded’, a well-received LGBT series available on Revry. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 16, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Nov. 19, 2021 @ 4 PM SATURDAY Nov 20, 2021 @ 9 PM * by Ronan Colfer * When a young Prince is confronted with the death of his father he must now become the leader and man he always dreamt of being and bring forth his family’s legacy into new and enlightened areas, but he soon finds out that being a King isn’t quite the wonderful fantasy he had envisioned all those years. THIS PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Ronan is an actor and writer originally from Ireland but currently based in New York City. He has written and performed pieces in the U.S. as well as in some of the major cities of Europe. In 2017 his short play, ‘​The Trapped Language of Love’ ​won best short play at the New York Theater Festival. The play has since gone on to be performed at numerous festivals around the country to rave reviews. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov 24, 2020 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov 26 , 2020 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov 27, 2022 @ 12  PM * by Victor Vauban Junior * This poignant drama is a depiction of the deterioration of a family relationship due to lack of a solid foundation. A man falls into temptation the temptation of the world and abandon his family. Many years later, his son tries to reconnect with his long-lost father. THE PLAY IS 40 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Victor is a playwright/director based in New York City. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Oct. 25, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Oct. 29, 2021 @ 9 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 3:30 PM * by Charlotte Smart * Ad & Ned is an exploration of the relationship between actor Edwin Booth and critic turned Grant biographer Adam Badeau. Drawn from the private collection of a decades long correspondence, Ad & Ned traces the lives of two men at a time when their intimate truths went unspoken. THIS PLAY IS 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Charlotte Smart is a playwright, critic, and dramaturg with a passion for history, especially those figures from history who have vanished with time. Smart can be found all throughout the city seeking inspiration. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec 2, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Dec 4, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Dec. 5, 2021 @ 6 PM * by Darby Hannon * A great love- be it another human, a craft, an idea, a God- expands us. To illuminate our magnificence and our cracks. To live in Elysium and Hell. To feel infinitesimal and endless. Is our human ache to expand gift or a curse? THIS IS A PLAY and it is 90 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Darby has an undergrad degree in Biology, Pre-Med. Studied Meisner Technique in New York City and recently received her MFA in Acting from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (UK). This is her first full length play. New to playwriting, but not to theatre, stories, creating, music, poetry. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 11, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 13, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 14, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Vince Goodman * In 1980’s New York, a real estate agent meets his ex-girlfriend for a goodbye dinner after he left her for the son of his client. The goodbye dinner becomes more interesting when his new lover crashes it. THE PLAY IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN SUBSEQUENCE WITH 4 OTHER SHORT PLAYS IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME/SHOW. PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Vince  was born in the Philippines and cultured in Los Angeles. He attended the New York Film Academy and was mentored by Actors Studio West Playwright and Former Women In Film President, Gloria Goldsmith. He made his theater debut with his short play, “THE MYTH OF FORGIVENESS” at the 2020 New York Theater Festival in Manhattan. He’s an Active Member of The Dramatists Guild of America. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WENESDAY Oct. 20, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Oct. 22, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Oct. 24, 2021 @ 3:30 PM by Juliana Silva * The monologue tells the story of my mother´s migration from the northeast to the southeast of Brazil, Pernambuco to São Paulo, during the early years of my childhood. The work crisscrosses my immigration from São Paulo to NYC, during which I realized that our stories repeat themselves, no matter where we go our stories all cross. THIS PLAY IS 35 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Juliana Siva is a Brazilian actress and public relations. She recently worked at The Acting Studio – New York and Chelsea Repertory Company Lab in an E-mergency Artists 2020 one-act play festival. During the years 2006 to 2012, she worked with the Grite Theater Company in São Paulo-Brazil. Her credits include: Acorda Brasil, Tempo Vagabundo, Pelo Avesso, Arquivo Morto and O Pequeno Menino e a Gota. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec. 2, 2021 @ 9PM SATURDAY Dec. 4, 2021 @ 12PM SUNDAY Dec. 5, 2021 @ 8:30PM * by Kat Agudo * A woman named Dove occupies a dilapidated property in Long Island during the outbreak of a dangerous virus that’s affecting ravens. As the daughter of the nation’s top ornithologist, she takes upon the duties of bird conservation. A Cornell medical student arrives to visit the aviary, but what she finds instead are the varying definitions of what it means to be sick.” THE PLAY IS 35 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Kat is an MFA Playwriting candidate at The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York City. Four of her productions have all been produced by The University of Texas at Austin from 2014-2017. She seeks to translate poetic narratives about mental health, Asian-American experiences, and LGBTQ representation to the stage. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 30, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Dec. 1, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Dec. 4, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Mark Gorham * Mid-life crisis from the mundane meets the unpredictability of fantasy and the “glamorous” life. THIS PLAY IS 20 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Mark is a New York based artist (actor, producer, writer), with many years of experience in performance and training. www.markgorham.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov. 10, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov 12, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Nov 14, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Harriett Leigh Kinter After ten years of separation, two artistes, a man and woman, arrange to meet in N.Y.C How have they changed or have they? THIS IS A PLAY WITH MUSIC IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME WITH ANOTHER PLAY THAT IS 45 MINUTES LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO SHOWS = 90 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS »< Playwright’s Bio. Harriett is Choreographer-dancer, native New Yorker, traveled and worked Internationally. Widowed, w/ three grown children, a dog and cat. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WENESDAY Oct. 13, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Oct. 15, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Francesca Curran * “Cat Lady” is a one act about a woman who feels stuck in her life. she’s stuck in a job she hates, she’s recently been broken up with, and her two cats have a lot to say on the matter. THIS PLAY IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT SLOT WITH ANOTHER PLAY PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Francesca is a playwright from North Dakota who’s been living in New York for four years now. “Cat Lady” is her second play. Her first, “I learned from neil” was put up in the festival last year. It was a great experience and she hope to do it again. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 11, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 13, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 14, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Shannon Gallagher * The only things in common between Reagan and Emma are their genetics and their favorite cereal. This is a story of two sisters learning how to become friends as adults in the confines of a one bedroom apartment in New York City. THE PLAY IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN SEQUENCE WITH 4 OTHER SHORT PLAYS IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME/NIGHT PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Shannon  is an artist based in New York City. Raised in North Carolina, she graduated with a theater degree from UNC Chapel Hill and attended conservatory the Atlantic Acting School shortly after. This is her first written work produced for the stage. Due to the delays of the pandemic, this play was also produced as a short film under the same name, which you can view on YouTube. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov. 17, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov 19, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Nov 21, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Anna Montagner This is the story of Alice and Louis’s love. It’s a young and naive love, built on ideas and preconceptions. Alice is visiting her friend Louis who believes is in love with. She finds herself facing her biggest dream and fear: losing her virginity. LAY IS 35 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME WITH ANOTHER PLAY THAT IS 45 MINUTES LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO SHOW = 80 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Anna has been writing since she was a child, growing up in Jesolo, Italy, starting with short stories and eventually moving on to plays. She came to America in September 2018 to study acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, with the hopes of gaining more knowledge of the craft of acting which will improve her writing skills. She hopes to one day write and direct for the theatre. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 18, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Nov. 20, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 21, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Shareen Mitchell * An imaginative nine year old shares how it is she manages her daily escape from an abusive home. THIS IS A SOLO PLAY 35 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER SOLO PLAY THAT IS 30 MINUTES LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF BOTH PLAYS TOGETHER = 65 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Raised in NY by way of Cairo, Shareen is an actor, writer and designer of wedding dresses.  She has worked on Television as a series regular, recurring and guest star, and has played leads in films and in the theatre. She is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio. Code Name: Triumph is Shareen’s first solo work.  She is currently working on a full length piece for the stage about Freedom. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 14, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Rose Marie Rupley * A woman finds solace in herself after an intense rejection in a strange land. THIS  IS A SOLO PLAY 20 MINUTES LONG. IT WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Rose Marie Rupley is a New York-based actress and singer. Originally from College Station, Texas, Rose Marie has called New York City home for seven years now. She moved here to attend Circle in the Square Theatre School and is a proud alumnus of the Class of 2014. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Dec. 8, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Dec. 10, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Courtney Seyl * Alex has struggled with OCD her whole life and she had thought she finally had it under control; but when a memory resurfaces her compulsions start again. Therapy can only help so much, but is Alex willing to face her own demons? THE PLAY IS 30 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED WITH ANOTHER 2 PLAYS IN THE SAME SHOW PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Courtney graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2017 with her B.A. in Theatre Arts and a minor in English. In the summer of 2018, she completed a 6 week training program with the Intiman Emerging Artists Program, where she focused on directing original solo work. In February of 2020 she premiered Act 2 of her first full length play, REVOLUTION, with FEAST Performance series. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 14, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 6 PM by Ruhi Radke * A sister and brother try to understand each other as family is no longer familiar. THIS IS PLAY IS 60 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Ruhi Radke is a New York City based filmmaker. After graduating from Emerson College in the Fall of 2016, she wrote the script of Red Sari and shot it in 2017. Red Sari had its world premiere on the opening night of the Mustard Seed Film Festival. Brown Sugar is her next short, further exploring beauty and cultural identities and a recipient of the FOFIF Grant. Daffodils is her first play. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Nov. 8, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Nov. 12, 2021 @ 9 PM SUNDAY Nov. 14, 2021 @ 3:30 PM * by Janet Sarno and Anita Keal * This is a play about two young people from very different worlds – both innocent and good with one thing in common, they love to dance. They meet accidentally at five in the morning, in the outdoor dining area of a “Fast Food” restaurant in New York City. They talk, fight and dance as they discover themselves and each other and find common ground. THE PLAY IS 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Janet holds an MFA from the YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA where she twice won the HILL AWARD for excellence in acting. * Anita’s plays TIN FOIL, MOTHERS AND DAUGHTER, and EVA’S SONG were performed in various venues in New York City. She is a member of Circle Rep Lab, ARTC, AND THE ACTOR’S CENTER. As an actress she has appeared as Elsie in Orange is the New Black, B’WAY, TRIBUTE (Dr. Petrillli), M.BUTTERFLY (Helga). OFF-B’WAY she appeared as Sala in LETTERS TO SALA, Barrow Group and The Museum on Jewish Heritage, the GOLDMAN PROJECT (Naomi), THE COUNTESS (Mrs. Ruskin), THE DESTINY OF ME, HEDDA GABLER (Thea), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Amanda). FILM; Disney’s ENCHANTED. TV: Created the role of Mignon in SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, GUIDING LIGHT, KOJACK, and LAW AND ORDER. She is thrilled to be part of THE NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WENESDAY Oct. 27, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Oct. 29, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Samuel Emerson Krapels * What is it like to be totally lost? What do we find when we seek out ourselves? ? deltaic is a play about looking for purpose, if such a thing exists. It explores the freedom of being lost, and the righteousness of purpose. Also growing vegetables and the end of the world. THIS PLAY IS 40 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE AME SHOW/NIGHT SLOT WITH ANOTHER PLAY PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Samuel  is an east coast-based playwright, director, and performer. His plays include “deltaic,” “idling,” and “wilsom.” Sam received his BFA at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 28, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 30, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Abby Tilly * A simple moment in a marriage that is falling apart. A wife with depression and facing a loss, and a husband who is trying his best. THIS IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Abby Tilly is a NYC based writer and director. She graduated from The King’s College with a theater degree. She has directed The Polar Express Radio Show, Top Girls, and A Christmas Carol Radio Show at The King’s College, and Blurryface the Musical. She produced shows at King’s for two years, and adapted The Polar Express into a radio show for the school. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec. 9, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 6 PM * by Angel J. Rivas * A play about two teenagers on the brink of adulthood trying to find the power, respect, and money they deserve. In the inner city, where these things are measured by the drugs in your pocket and the street credit you hold, they struggle to find the right way. Or think the only way is the wrong way. THE PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Angel is an actor and writer based out West New York, NJ. He is currently training at Montclair State University and working towards his  BFA in Theater with a concentration in acting. He has been writing for over five years now and hope to further his studies in an MFA program for playwrighting. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Dec. 6, 2021 @ 9 PM WENESDAY Dec. 8, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Marcus Harmon * How far would one go to keep their sense of comfort? Sometimes it may require you to hurt the ones you love the most. EDIN tells the story of a family man with many skeletons in his closet. He must make a choice to either run from his truth or face it once and for all. EDIN stars Hartley Erickson, Marcos Luis, Maxwell Charles Racine, and Ashley Elizabeth Green. THE PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Marcus Harmon is a musician, playwright, and actor from Columbus, Ohio. He now lives and works in New York. He has written numerous, plays. EDIN is his first full-length play. His last play 20th Anniversary won the Audience Award at the Off-Broadway Chain Theater One-Act Festival. Since EDIN, he has written four more full-length plays and a television pilot. He is a recipient of the NYSCA Artist Grant and also the Dramatist Guild Foundation Grant for emerging writers. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov. 10, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov 12, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Nov 14, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Dana Aber * As she flails against the clock to rehearse her one-woman show, a bride-to-be wrestles with her upcoming wedding’s tricky guest list. One friend’s reluctance to be a bridesmaid throws open the vault to previous failed friendships with former-besties, and she considers where—or if—she went awry. Sorting through the straw, sticks, and bricks of it all, she wonders if the fairy tale got it all wrong. THIS A SOLO PLAY THAT IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME WITH A MUSICAL THAT IS 45 MINUTS LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO SHOW = 90 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Dana is a performer, producer, collaborator, & creator, and has been involved in countless developmental presentations in NYC & beyond. She helms Big Thunder Productions NYC, creating new work. Her solomusical, Baggage at the Door, was a finalist in the 2019 ONE Festival. Her new piece explores boundary setting & judgement. She is a survivor & advocate, and is proud to use her big bad lungs. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 23, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Nov. 24, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov. 27, 2021 @ 4:30 PM* by Ava Jenkins * Theresa Peterson is the Matriarch of a family that is falling apart.  Tony, her oldest son, is trying to keep his mother’s secrets.  Paul, her youngest son, uses drugs to find the comfort he doesn’t get from his mother.  Alexandra, her only daughter, is a lesbian, who is searching for happiness amidst the chaos in her family. THIS PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Ava is a two-time AUDELCO award-winning actor. Theatre credits include: Accept ‘Except’ LGBT NY, Home In Her Heart, Stealin’ Home, Sally and Tom, Since You’ve Been Gone, Women and Guns, Session, Billie and Malcolm, Playing With Heiner Muller, and The Task. Film credits: Significant Non-Happenings, and The Colors of Love. Television credits: Broad City, Orange is the New Black. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Dec. 7, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Dec. 10, 2021 @ 4 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 9 PM * by Samantha Roberts * Following five different characters, this musical is a commentary on unhealthy relationships and how they warp our perception of reality. We will follow them as they navigate these relationships of all shapes and sizes and hopefully find some clarity as they go along. THIS IS A MUSICAL 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Samantha  is a director, composer and performer based in New York City. She began teaching herself to play the piano when she was 16 and is now self taught on four instruments and working on a fifth. As a director, she has developed a love for new works and strives to bring something special to the table. She is also a second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do karate. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 28, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 30, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Annie Raczko * It is March 2020 at Swood High School. Two directors of the drama club are informed that they have several minutes to gather their things and leave the school due to Covid-19. Their production of Once On This Island is inevitably postponed, and while one director is more practical and realistic, it is hard for the other director to not think of idealistic/creative solutions. It is a tender piece. THIS PLAY IS 10 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Annie is a Theatre/English/Public Speaking and Debate teacher at Spotswood High School and Director of the Spotswood Troupers Drama Club. She has appeared Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in NYC,  and currently is working on writing a musical with a dear friend. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Nov. 8, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Nov. 10, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov 13, 2021 @ 6:45 PM * by Jarrett Winters Morley * ‘Godless’ is a one-act play that delves into the origins of the human psyche between Adam and Eve, discusses the controversy surrounding humankind’s perception of a higher power, and how each of us defines faith. THE PLAY IS 26 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER PLAY THST IS 45 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Jarrett is a singer, actor, composer/lyricist, and playwright who graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a Bachelor of Music and Berklee College of Music with a Master of Arts. He served as the Music Director and Conductor for his original musical Morningside. He is an active supporter of the arts in the educational system. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov. 3, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov 5, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Nov 7, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Julia Genoveva * Thomas has lost the love of his life and things for him continue to get worse. Does he have what it takes to turn it all around? PLAY IS 35 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME WITH ANOTHER PLAY FOR A TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF 65 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Genoveva is an actor/producer/director who has acted in NYC for years in films, plays and commercials. She has a production company, “Genoveva Productions” and has produced staged readings and workshops. However, she is now moving to the next level and producing fully staged productions. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WENESDAY Oct. 27, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Oct. 29, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 1 PM * by James Busam * This is a song cycle combined with a concept album. It is the story of a man accepting his dream, his calling in life, his identity, and following it to New York City. In the City, he begins to find success but shortly after has to return to Michigan to help care and commit to his family. Life, love and acceptance, and loss all begin to reshape the dream and force him to face his authentic self. THIS PLAY IS 40 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT SLOT WITH ANOTHER PLAY PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. James is an actor, singer, writer, musician, cabaret artist and storyteller. He has a youtube channel where he releases new music and artists interviews every week. He lives in New York City and he works on accepting himself, his identity, and sitting in his feelings everyday so he can put it into his art and serve his community with it. James performed on tv, film, stage, and nightclubs. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 28, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 30, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Jésica Terry * A son that leaves early in the morning for class. A mom who tries to communicate with him without success. The days go by, the son still hasn’t come back and the mom doesn’t know what else to do. Phone calls, voices, minutes, phone calls, voices, hours, phone calls, voices, days, phone calls, voices, tears. Tic, toc, tic, toc…the phone rings. Is it her son? THIS SOLO PLAY IS 20 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Jesica is an Argentinian actress, director and writer. She worked with directors such as Virginia Podestá, Aksel Tang, Diane Ciesla, Peter Macfarlane, Isabel Junco, Edgardo Dib and Keith Andrews. Some of her credits in Argentina and The USA include: “La Chica del Crisantemo Blanco”, “Rapiña”, “It’s a woman thing (The story of a friendship)”, “On the Spot, building a musical” and “The Kentucky Tragedy”. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 21, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 23, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 24, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Kevin Hauver * An interview with an aging Rocker about a possible reunion tour, but is there more here than meets the eye? THIS PLAY IS 18 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. “Kevin has been acting for 35 or so years, performed in 50 or more plays, not rich and famous but has had many wonderful stories and experiences. He has dabbled in writing, did some stand up and a one man show long, long ago, and has used writing to stay an artist during these crazy times. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

FRIDAY Nov. 26, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov 27, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Nov 28, 2021 @ 3:30 PM * by Greg Timmes & Kayli Baldasare * Playwright’s Bios. Several years following the death of their parents, a family gathers at their old vacation home. After discovering forgotten items, secrets are revealed and together they must learn to confront their past. PLAY IS 75 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Greg comes from a background in music – playing in bands, writing and recording songs. Several years ago he began writing and staging plays; creating a small DIY theater company based near Bushwick, Brooklyn. Writing, directing, and collaborating has been a very fulfilling experience as he continues to work on his craft and explore the human condition through story telling. As a NYC-native actress, Kayli has immersed herself in the theater scene since she was 16. Once graduating from the Professional Performing Arts High School, she transferred this talent to her first writing opportunity in Los Angeles, where she expanded her craft as a music journalist. This time inspired a transfer of her abilities: from stage performer to first-hand creator and, ultimately as a playwright… and she hasn’t stopped since. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec. 2, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Dec. 4, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Dec. 5, 2021 @ 8:30 PM by Theresa Coleman Manny is a young African American poet struggling to fly with her lack of wings. In a world in which she feels like a kiwi, an ugly flightless bird, she strives to win a poetry slam competition. This play explores the themes of domestic violence, racism, and sexual assault. THE PLAY IS 45 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Theresa is an African American actor and playwright. She has also directed and was a master electrician for a theatre company. The goal of her writing is to not only provide a safe space for people of color but to bring a wide range of people together through poetry. She performed in an award-winning production of For Colored Girls… by Ntozake Shange. Shange is a huge inspiration for her writing and acting. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 28, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 30, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Xandra Schultz * Kurt Vonnegut, famous science fiction author, is dead. He is sent by the Universe back to Earth to save America with the help of two 20-somethings in Manhattan. IS 20 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Xandra grew up in Las Vegas’ not-as-famous suburb, Henderson, NV. She received a B.A. in Musical Theater from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA and currently lives in New York City. She wrote, directed, and produced an original short play, Clinical, which premiered at the TheaterLab in NYC in October 2016. Aside from performing, writing, and directing, Xandra is a Kurt Vonnegut superfan. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WENESDAY Dec. 8, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Dec. 10, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Lawrence Dandridge * The play follows Tony, a young teen riddled with depression and anxiety through a series of journal entries. A group of his peers read through his experiences set to music and monologues in hopes to avoid the same devastating end that claimed his mother. This piece explores suicide awareness and the effects of mental health on urban teenagers. THE PLAY IS 35 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 2 PLAYS IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Lawrence has a long list of performance credits. As a playwright, he has since written and directed original works of his own: SOMETHING LIKE A FAIRYTALE, RED!, WHAT COMES NEXT!?, COMING HOME. Lawrence is one of the resident choreographers with (Vanguard Theater Company) as well as the Founder/Artistic Director of (Aurway Repertory Theatre). All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Nov. 29, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Dec. 1, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Dec. 4, 2021 @ 6:45 PM by Marc Bunag Filipino Grandmother is in the hospital after a hip operation.  Her 2 daughters and grandson discover stories from her past through her hospital hallucinations that open old wounds and ultimately bring all of them back to their Filipino roots. THE PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Mark worked 2 decades in the film marketing industry. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER » .

TUESDAY Oct. 12, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Oct. 13, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Justin Vibbert * A new play that explores tradition, honesty, and societal change, Love Parade pulls back the curtain on the classic New England nuclear family to reveal the dark truths that live underneath. THIS IS A PLAY 90 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Justin Vibbert is an author and playwright from New York.   All Shows at the LATEA THEATER All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec. 9, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Emma Jones * An elderly woman has leased her land to a young hipster woman to take over and farm her own crop – which the assumption is will be peaches. The young hipster woman has a different idea – clearly the mango is a better fruit. But, when the local canning factory throws a hat in at buying up the crops when they come in – which is truly the better fruit? THE PLAY IS 10 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED WITH 4 OTHER PLAYS IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Emma is a Minnesotan expatriate whom now resides in Brooklyn, NY where she works in the film/television industry. She normally writes screenplays, and one of her features landed in the top 20% of the 2018 Nicholls Fellowship. She also recently wrapped her first short film, where she Executive Produced, Directed, and wrote. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 30, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Dec. 3, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Dec. 4, 2021 @ 9 PM by Nicola Mocciaro The play is based on the myth of Medusa, but from her perspective, before she is murdered by Perseus. She tells her side of the story from the relationship she had with her family, her love for Athena, the sexual assault from Poseidon, and her experience as the infamous gorgon itself. The play uses present-day language and lingo while being set in a mythological Ancient Greece. THE PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Nicola is a 21 year old actor and playwright who recently graduated early from The New School with a BA in Theater and Writing (fiction and playwrighting concentrations). He is part of a new theater collective called The Chaos Collective that creates new theatrical works together. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER » .

MONDAY Oct. 11, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Oct. 15, 2021 @ 9 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 3:30 PM * by Alisa Bruza * Moulin Rouge meets Friends at this turn of the century story of friendship, overcoming all obstacles. Nobody dies. Michael and Alma are opposites in almost everything except one thing: their love of New York City. Though they are both stubborn in their snobbish dislike of each other, there are invisible ties that bind them. Their hate gets tested as they end up as roommates in a Brooklyn railroad apartment where they forge their friendship despite themselves. They are surrounded by a colorful cast of characters and lots and lots of good music. THIS IS A MUSICAL 90 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Alisa is a first time playwright, otherwise dabbling in essay writing on Medium. She grew up in Bosnia and studied at La Roche College in Pittsburgh with BA in English Literature. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Oct. 19, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Oct. 20, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Oct. 23, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Charlotte Righetti * NightShifters Anonymous immerses you in a self-help group for people who work at night. Through costume, clowning, song, cabaret, physical theatre and integrated audio, Righetti portrays six different late-night workers of varying ages and genders. THIS IS A SOLO PLAY 45 MINUTES LONG IT WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT WITH ANOTHER PLAY PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Charlotte trained at the William Esper Studio in New York City. She has written and performed a monthly comedy-cabaret-musical show at Club Voltaire in North Melbourne, and written and performed a solo show, Life Is Like a Bunch of Peas, at The Butterfly Club in November 2019. In December 2019 she played Hortensia in The Taming of The Shrew with the Melbourne Shakespeare Company. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 2, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Nov 3, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Gordon Gatsby Griffin * This play is a study of trauma and the effects it has on people. 3 brothers meet for the funeral of their mother who has died from a suspected genetic brain disease. They discuss their upbringings and the effects that abuse and religion had on them. Through them we see the different ways that trauma manifest. THE PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Gordon is studying playwriting at The New School. He recently produced for the first time by The New School BFA Repertory Company, with my play “Ultimatum Colloquium” All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 4, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 7, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Matthew Gilleece * One stranger approaches another on the Staten Island Ferry, sharing an unusual but oddly compelling theory involving pop culture, history, quantum physics and human memory. But are they strangers after all…? THIS PLAY IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF ALL PLAYS TOGETHER = 60 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Matthew is a prize-winning screenwriter, playwright, actor, songwriter and musician. His writing has been workshopped and performed at various venues in NYC and LA, most recently in Sundog Theater’s “Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry and The Playwright’s Festival at The Little Victory Theatre. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 16, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Nov. 17, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov. 20, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Ephraim Birney * On the eve of their first live performance, an amateur rock band falls down a pit of ridiculous debate and intense self-discovery as they wait for their soundboard to start up. THIS PLAY IS 45 MINUTS LONG THAT WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER SOLO PLAY WHICH IS 45 MINUTES LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO PLAYS = 90 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Ephraim is an actor, writer, and director with a love for animation and comedy. Born and raised in Manhattan by a family of more attractive actors and writers, he has always been obsessed with crafting worlds and telling stories. Last year you could see him in his pilot, Clickbait: The Show, at the Catalyst Content Festival, and earlier this year, in his one-act play, Playing Opossum. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 21, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 23, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 24, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Shane Peltzman * Rainfall is an up and coming rock band, and they are ten minutes from their big shot at playing for a sold out major venue. Stress builds and egos soar in the pressure cooker that is the green room, while their ambitious manager tries to keep them from falling apart. THIS PLAY IS 20 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. A native of Philadelphia, Shane Peltzman graduated in Film and Media Arts at Temple University in 2010. He moved to Los Angeles to work in live entertainment and film production. Shane writes, directs and produces films under his production company banner, Rope Burn Productions. Shane has studied theater at the American Conservatory Theater, Upright Citizens Brigade, and William Esper Studios. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 9, 2021 @ 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY Nov. 10, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov. 13, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Brynn Hambley * This play tells an all too familiar story about what happens when a person finds themselves trapped in a dead end job, cornered by capitalism. From funny stories about customer service to devastating revelations in therapy, the audience is taken through the life of one young woman as she tries to figure out not what she WANTS to do with her life, but what is POSSIBLE for her in her situation. THIS IS PLAY IS 45 MINUTS LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER PLAY WHICH IS 30 MINUTS LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO PLAYS = 75 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. >Brynn  (she/her) is a playwright, theatre artist, devising artist, theatre educator, podcast host, and virtual game master based in New York City. She earned her BA in Theatre Arts from Gettysburg College and her MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College. She enjoys making work that is visually interesting and emotional in nature. www.brynnhambley.weebly.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 4, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 7, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Gus Ferrari * Ray and Sam are two estranged brothers who meet after many years.  When they reunite, they realize they have become 2 different people. THIS PLAY IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF ALL PLAYS TOGETHER = 60 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Gus has acted in films and plays throughout NYC. This is the first time he is  launching himself as a playwright. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Nov. 8, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Nov. 10, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov 13, 2021 @ 6:45 PM * by Heath Sartorius * Inside the mind of a young male violinist, the 3 concepts of Logos, Pathos, and Ethos argue the best course of action in situations that become increasingly complex. THE PLAY IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN SEQUENCE WITH ANOTHER PLAY 26 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. After acting in over 50 plays, and directing a handful as well Heath has  written. his first full length play after living in New York for a year and moving from Michigan where he worked at many community theaters and got an EMC card while working at professional theater. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Nov. 1, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Nov. 5, 2021 @ 9 PM SUNDAY Nov. 7, 2021 @ 3:30 PM * Norman Briski and Bruno Girardi * Between white and red roses, a soldier turned emperor aims to equitably distribute rewards among his subjects rather than turning into a hypocritical King. At the same time, a poetically inspired sepoy wastes no time in condemning the emperor as a selfish and hunchbacked murderer of children. This is a history that refuses to let go of the memory of the last king to die in the battlefield, King Richard III.” The Play is 90 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bios. Norman is a very well-known and pretogious Argentinean actor, director, playwright, teacher and political activist. He has starred in over 70 films, such as “La Fiaca”, “La Guita”, “La Cruz” and “We Are Not Animals”.As a theater actor, he has played in “La Fiaca”, “Niño envuelto” and “Doble concierto”. He has directed “Gurka”, “Rebatibles” and “Señor Galindez”. Bruno has starred in over twenty plays, such us “The Selfish Giant”, “Waiting for Godot”, “A Clockwork Orange”, “Six Characters in Search of an Author”, “A Shakespearean Experience” and “Esther”, and in History Channel’s “Se presume inocente” and NTD’s “A Good Cop” that will be aired in NTD in 2022. As a Singer, he has worked in several musicals and cabaret shows. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 14, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 8:30 PM by Emily Spence * After a life-changing event and emotional breakdown, two childhood friends find solace in their adolescent safe space, even if they get sand in their suit pockets. THIS PLAY IS 10 MINUTES LONG. IT WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Emily Spence graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Writing for the Stage. There she produced a staged reading of a longer play, Crystal Clear and full production of her one act, The Concept of Women. The Concept of Women was also staged as part of the LIC One Act Festival at The Secret Theatre in 2018. Her primary focus is on the complex bonds between extremely close characters. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 14, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 8:30 PM by Julesy Flavelle * An exploration of love and self love in relation to giving and destruction, fulfillment and absence, and the space in between. A sequence of 5 vignettes, three of which are movement based, depicting the self-destruction that comes with valuing something or someone more that oneself. Each movement sequence depicts a character with a paper mache cast of a body part, which gets destroyed. THIS PLAY IS 20 THIS PLAY IS 20 MINUTES LONG. IT WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. ulesy Flavelle is a recent graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Stonestreet Studios, and Experimental Theater Wing. Credits include: Saudade (writer/director/producer), Tisch New Theater production of Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Industry Debut of Before This New Year (Haley) ulesy@comcast.net All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Dec. 6, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Dec. 10, 2021 @ 9 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 3:30 PM * by Samantha Caps * This Musical tells a story hidden for over a century: the romance between Emily Dickinson and Sue Gilbert, her brother Austin’s wife. Austin’s lover, Mabel Todd, edited Emily’s poems and letters in order to create the image of a reclusive spinster. This is a story of forbidden yet everlasting love and erasure of queer identity, told through bewitching poetry and an ethereal folk/pop score. THIS IS A MUSICAL 80 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Samantha (composer/lyricist, she/her) and Annie Dillon (librettist, she/her) are both NYC-based writers, singers and actors with a passion for showcasing untold queer stories. They met at NYU where they both earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Recently, their musical Pride and Prejudice was featured in the SheNYC digital festival. @samcaps15 @anniexmegan All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 4, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 7, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Lauren Dietzel * Chuck and Mary are having a movie night with friends. Little do their guests know that Chuck is about to show them the greatest film of all time: The Country Bears. THIS PLAY IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF ALL PLAYS TOGETHER = 60 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Lauren Dietzel and Laura Browne (from Pasadena, CA and Eastchester, NY respectively) met at Hofstra University in the fall of 2015 writing for a live sketch comedy show. After graduation, the two created the duo “Thanks, Mom! Comedy” and proceeded to write several shows that were cancelled by COVID-19. But now these ladies are back and funnier than ever! Thanks for the second chance, universe! All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 4, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 7, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Cate Wiley * Inspired by the Republican Party mantra of “taking back” the country, this play is a brief interrogation of white supremacy. With music! THIS PLAY IS 10 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF ALL PLAYS TOGETHER = 60 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Cate’s work uses lyrical language to give voice to people often ignored in mainstream culture: women experiencing homelessness, older women, teen-agers, and lonely schlubs. She studied community-based theater at Cornerstone Theater Company and playwriting at the Kenyon Playwrights Conference, and her work has appeared in New York, Seattle, Denver, and points in between. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 11, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Nov. 13, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Nov. 14, 2021 @ 6 PM * by Shelby Paige Pickelny * With twelve days until graduation, protagonist Haven and her best friend Piper make all the best worst decisions that are all too familiar among students in today’s society. An on-stage guide advances the story as the girls use the power of friendship to advocate for themselves and the environment – both of which are running out of time. THIS IS PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Shelby is a senior at Pace University where she actively studies Arts and Entertainment Management, as well as Playwriting. She splits her time between stage and screen: writing, directing, and producing — most notably as a Writer for KPA Talent Management & Productions (NY), founder and administrator of the Ocean Township Theater Initiative (NJ), and Associate Producer on PBS’s Drive By History. Shelby has participated in the SPF-NYC 2021 festival and The Chain Theatre’s 2021 One Act Festival with her piece “Dead Babies.” She also works closely with the Broadway Green Alliance to promote sustainability in all elements of art production. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Dec. 7, 2021 @ 9 PM WENESDAY Dec. 8, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by  Patrick Hamilton* On the night Stephen plans to propose to his girlfriend Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. He gives Stephen one chance to prove himself, but then things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen spends the evening trying to tell Alice what has happened, their relationship- and it’s flaws- comes out in full view. THE PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Born in Bethesda, MD, Patrick came to New York City to attend Fordham University in the Bronx. After a ten-year teaching career, he decided to give it up to pursue acting and writing. The Box is his latest play. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 11, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 13, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 14, 2021 @ 8:30 P * by Kenny Forbes * A young black man battles prison time, the system, and his demons after he is accused for a crime he didn’t commit. THIS PLAY IS 17 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF ALL PLAYS TOGETHER = 60 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. >Ken is a Brooklyn based playwright, actor, musician, and visual artist. In 2017 he produced “Carnival Games” which won best actress at the Hudson Guild Theater. He also stars in a short film, “Streetside Flower”, which  won Best New Vision in the 2020 Detroit Black Film Festival, for which he was also awarded Best Actor. Ken believes it’s art’s duty to move us, to make us think and feel in ways our other senses have failed us. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Oct. 19, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Oct. 20, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Oct. 23, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Isabella Tecson * A fresh faced and insecure college sophomore interviews her much older peer for a character study project. In just one night, the two try to unwrap and exploit the others mysteries through a series of drunken conversations, crass jokes, and incriminating text messages. THIS PLAY IS 50 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT WITH ANOTHER PLAY PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Isabella is currently studying musical theatre at The American Musical And Dramatic Academy in New York. Her favourite theatrical credits include Girls Like That(Shameless Hussy Productions) and Welcome To Smalltown(Green Room Theatre), where she acted as both a performer and writer. Isabella’s influences include Neil Labute, her acting teacher Sam Massaro, and the the real Thomas O’Hara. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 28, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Oct. 30, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Oct. 31, 2021 @ 6 PM * by Evan Brodsky * Claire is drinking coffee at a café in North Hollywood, when she hears Gideon call her name. It’s been three years since high school sweethearts Gideon and Claire, now 27, separated. The Glass Between Stars jumps back and forth through time in a non-linear journey exploring grief, loss, the meaning of death, the universe, and time. PLAY IS 90 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. EVAN BRODSKY is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Drama (2019). While at NYU, he studied playwriting with Steven Drukman. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 4, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Nov. 7, 2021 @ 6 PM * by James F. Broderick * This play is a 75-minute contortion of Shakespeare’s masterpiece treated as a comedy that doesn’t know it’s a tragedy. Drag queens, Elizabethan courtiers who croon rockabilly songs, a Mechanical Man keeping time, a dominatrix performing surgery… what’s it all mean? The director has no idea, the actors have lost their place, the writer expects the plot to be clear. Or not to be. What will your experience be? That is the question. PLAY IS 75 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. James is a professor of English at New Jersey City University in Jersey City, where he has taught for 22 years. He is a former journalist and editor for publications in Chicago, Jersey City, and NYC. He has performed in a few Shakespeare plays with a troupe in Montclair, New Jersey (and has directed twice). He has published a few books as well, but this is his first play. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 2, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Nov. 5, 2021 @ 4 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 6:45 PM * by  Clara Grusq * Lubin, Poland, 1950: Two Jewish childhood friends come back to their hometown six years after escaping the Holocaust. They are in their early twenties and currently live in Haifa”. In addition to coming back to a place with which they have lost all familiarity, Gershon and Mendel will dissect memories of the war and unravel secrets that could change their friendship forever. THE PLAY IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER PLAY IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW TIME. PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Clara Grusq is a Paris-born visual and performance artist based in New York. She is currently a student at the New School, College of Performing Arts. She has directed and stage-managed numerous hybrid theatrical productions in Los Angeles and NYC.  Her synthesized practice weaves together text, movement, and fine arts. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 21, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 23, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 24, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Olgu Merandy * “ A mother reckons with the tragic death of her daughter during the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Istanbul.” THIS SOLO PLAY IS 20 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Olgu is a Turkish American actor and playwright based in NYC. She performed and toured as a dancer across Turkey and made her drama debut in 2 plays at the E-merging Artists Festival in New York. Her other credits include With All Good Intentions, Turkish Delight, Tracy’s Mom, Double Agent, and Kitchen Table. Olgu also teaches movement and mindfulness. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WENESDAY Oct. 13, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Oct. 15, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 1 PM by Lilian Boyd * The Pantry is an original “Romantic Comedy in One Act”, and follows the story of Charlie, a defensive young woman with a romantic streak, who is kidnapped by Maxwell, an intellectual young man who moonlights as a cannibal. They attempt to cope with this trauma by situating their life to be a love story, a comedy, and anything but a tragedy. THIS PLAY IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SHOW/NIGHT SLOT WITH ANOTHER PLAY PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Lilian Boyd is a NYC-based theatre artist specializing in directing, playwriting, and performing. Recent credits include Crave (Director, Staged Zoom Performance), The Dating Game (Director/Playwright, Staged Zoom Performance), Orgy In The Lighthouse (Director, Bordeaux Box Theatre), and Hamlet (Assistant Director, Live Arts). She is also the Co-President of The Lucky Rat Artists Collective. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov. 24, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov. 26, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov. 27, 2021 @ 12  PM by  J Marshall Evans During  the American Civil War, two black soldiers meet after a  battle in Gettysburg. Though they fight for opposing sides of the conflict,  both men realize they know each other and that fate has  allowed them to reconcile  an earlier event that shaped both of their journeys. Memories, pain, and love clash in the shadows of a blood-soaked battlefield. THE PLAY IS 30 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Marshall  is excited to be back in the festival with a new work. As a winner of Best Play and Best Actor in the 2019 NY Spring/Summer Festival for his play “Junior” he is estatic to present “The Reunion”. Marshall has worked in several productions on and off Broadway including Coalhouse in “Ragtime”, Collins in “Rent”, and Victor in “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”. In 2016, Marshall was awarded the Perry Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Jim in “Big River“. His plays “The Last Hour” and “Dante” were greeted with  critical acclaim. In 2020, Marshall was a winner of an Academy  Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting from the Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences. He currently lives in the New York City area with his husband, Kevin. He wants to thank God from whom all blessings flow, his husband, and the cast and crew for their hard work. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov. 3, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov 5, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Nov 7, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Holly DeMorro * When Charlotte tells her sister Izzy that she wants to “kill” her cheating ex-fiancee Preston, Izzy decides to come through to support her sister.  She’s kidnapped Preston and brought him to the family hunting cabin to be-you guessed it-killed. This dark comedy explores family dysfunction, old grudges, and what compels us to go the extra mile for the people we love. THIS PLAY IS 30 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME WITH ANOTHER PLAY FOR A TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF 65 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Holly is a Brooklyn based actor, musician and writer. She was most recently a member of the original cast of “Wilderness” at the Abrons Arts Center, followed by a national tour. She is currently producing and starring in a web series she’s written. She is a lover of all things dark, funny, spooky, and ookey. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 21, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 23, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 24, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Pamela Robbins * In 1965, Roger and George, radically different employees of the same publishing firm, find themselves unexpectedly competing for the same promotion. Ambitious George welcomes the challenge although his wife feels he is taking on too much; easygoing Roger wants to quit but his driven wife thinks he should persist. Tension mounts as the race becomes more difficult. Who will win? HIS PLAY IS 20 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. “Pamela Robbins has written plays all her life and produced them regularly since 2000. Her book Plays With Little Twists, is available on Amazon. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Oct. 11, 2021 @ 9 PM WEDNESDAY Oct. 13, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 6:45 PM * by Gregg Greenberg * “The Stella” is a Comedic Drama that dives into the cutthroat, venomous world of personal injury law. The Play is 85 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Gregg wrote and produced the independent film Friends and Romans, starring Michael Rispoli, Annabella Sciorra and Tony Sirico. His film won the Napa Valley and Boston Film Festivals in 2015 and received three stars in Newsday. He also wrote and produced a trio of off-Broadway plays titled Clemenza & Tessio Are Dead, The Stella and Saps. He is a financial journalist by trade. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

With the world opening up again the theater is re-emerging. The New York Theater Festival is pleased to announce the: Fall/Winter season in October, 2021. Find more at: https://newyorktheaterfestival.com/winterfest-festivals/shows-name-2021-winterfest/

THURSDAY Oct. 21, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Oct. 23, 2021 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY Oct. 24, 2021 @ 6 PM * by Rich Courage * A passionate young woman named Charlie decides to write a story about people that are homeless.  The stories these people share with her are sad, funny and compelling.  The experience changes her life forever, and, hopefully, will change the audience’s life as well. “Sometimes you have to embrace the crazy, just in order to stay sane.” THIS PLAY IS 75 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. There’s a saying.  Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass.  It’s about learning how to dance in the rain. Having been homeless and hospitalized for mental illness, Rich has done a lot of dancing.  He has owned a sausage hero pushcart business, appeared on Law and Order as a New York Police officer, and currently works for Fountain House as a peer counselor. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Oct. 12, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Oct. 15, 2021 @ 4 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 9 PM * by Leonard D Goodisman * Who was Sally Hemings? As the enslaved half sister of Thomas Jefferson’s deceased wife, she was sent to Paris at 14 and returned to Virginia as his monogamous partner for nearly four decades.   Over two continents, we explore their personal and secret relationship against the background of the hypocritical and evil system of slavery where people were bought and sold and used. THIS IS A PLAY 80 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Leonard writes plays which entertain, also, stimulate and inspire sociologically, psychologically, politically, and spiritually. He’s written about two dozen full length plays, many more one act plays, a number of which have won awards. About nine full lengths have been produced and many more one acts. As Development Director for the Eclectic Theater for a half dozen or so years, and Artistic Director at the Pocket, also in other incarnations he has directed plays, been stage manager, actor, dramaturg, tech booth operator, sold goodies and enjoyed most of the roles one plays behind the scenes in theater. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec. 9, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Zach Wobensmith * A confrontation between two women caught in an ongoing cycle of desire, betrayal, and the search for absolution. THE PLAY IS 17 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN SEQUENCE WITH ANOTHER 4 PLAYS IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW. PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Zach is a New York based actor/singer who dabbles in playwriting. Several local and regional theater credits, cabaret shows. Won the award for Best Short Play at the Shawnee Festival in 2012. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

WEDNESDAY Nov. 17, 2021 @ 4 PM FRIDAY Nov 19, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY Nov 21, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Howard Lipson * The play is about a woman’s journey through alcohol addiction and recovery.  Simultaneously we experience her as an 11 year-old in Jim Crow Memphis, at the Betty Ford Clinic as a 40 year-old and celebrating 25 years of sobriety at age 65. THIS PLAY IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME SLOT/TIME WITH ANOTHER PLAY THAT IS 35 MINUTS LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO SHOW = 80 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS »< Playwright’s Bio. Howard has worn many hats in his theatrical endeavors over many decades: producer, director, teacher, actor and playwright. He founded two theatre companies, in Philadelphia and NYC.  He is a member of Main Street Playwrights, WCT and the Dramatists Guild.  Howard is most proud of his theatre ministry at Christ Church, Tarrytown NY. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 9, 2021 @ 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY Nov. 10, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Nov. 13, 2021 @ 4:30 PM * by Philip M Carroll * Love, anger, grudges and the power and importance of our memories. Over the course of the play, we watch two friends grow up, and slowly realize that growing up sometimes means growing apart. THIS IS PLAY IS 30 MINUTS LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER PLAY WHICH IS 45 MINUTS LONG. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF THE TWO PLAYS = 75 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Philip is playwright and comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. A recent graduate of Bard College, he has performed in clubs such as Gotham Comedy Club and UCB East, and his writing has been performed in several theaters across the Northeast. Phil recently made his off-Broadway debut in Theater for a New Audience’s production of Mad Forest by Caryl Churchill. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 23, 2021 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY Nov. 27, 2021 @ 6:45 PM SUNDAY Nov 28, 2021 @ 1 PM * by Matthew L Gasda * The play begins in the middle of the night, in an ordinary way: an ex shows up, a little drunk, wants to talk. It’s the kind of scene we’re all familiar with, and it is about familiarity: the uneasy familiarity of two people who are no longer in love. THIS PLAY IS 60 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Matthew is a playwright, director, filmmaker, and screenwriter in New York City. He graduated from Syracuse University in 2011 with a BA in Philosophy. He obtained a Master’s in English from Lehigh University in 2016. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Oct. 25, 2021 @ 9 PM WENESDAY Oct. 27, 2021 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY Oct. 30, 2021 @ 6:45 PM * by Jerome Arthur John * While planning their wedding in 5 months, Robert throws tantrums while Justin prepares a dinner for Justin’s fraternal twin, Daniel, and his wife, Danielle.  During the dinner, we find out Daniel and Danielle’s true intentions, and secrets about everyone’s past, which leads to one final act that may jeopardize everyone’s relationship.  Would Justin and Robert end up with their happily ever after? The Play is 80 minutes long PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Jerome is the Founder/President/CEO of Tribal Innovations Theatre Company in Somerset, New Jersey.  Previous works include Fences (Director/10 Perry Award nominations including Best Director and Best Production of a play), Radio Golf (Director), Gator (Memphis), Booker T Washington (Ragtime), Mitch Mahoney (The 25th …Spelling Bee).  He also serves as a Board Member for MTC, founded by J. Marshall Evans. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 4, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 7, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Zachary Sherry * Love takes on a whole new meaning in this seriocomic short. An unrequited love story wrought with social relevance, two fascist generals celebrate a recent victory, each with their own hidden dreams. True Love will make you chuckle and gasp all in one moment! THIS PLAY IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF ALL PLAYS TOGETHER = 60 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Zachary is a writer, producer and actor originally from Pompano Beach, Florida. He frequently collaborates with production companies around New York City, such as this year’s Fall Season of Art of Warr Productions. Zach’s most recent work comes from BMCC’s “Writers in Performance” workshop. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec. 9, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Kevin Ray Johnson * For Selena, the Tejano music superstar always on the go, finding five minutes for herself is a true accomplishment.  Only in a rare moment of solitude after a show, does Selena meet a timid young singer, Bea, seeking advice on stardom.  What may have seemed like a small moment in time, led to the rise one of the Twenty First Century’s biggest stars. THE PLAY IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED WITH 4 OTHER PLAYS IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Kevin is a playwright, singer, actor, director, journalist and Proud 90’s kid who has been working professionally for the past 18 years. His coming-of-age drama The Unpredictable Times will be making its regional premiere with Rise Above Performing Arts in June, 2021. Before that industry readings and workshops of it have been presented on Broadway at The Hudson Theatre’s Dress Circle Lounge. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

TUESDAY Nov. 2, 2021 @ 6:15  PM FRIDAY Nov. 5, 2021 @ 4 PM SATURDAY Nov. 6, 2021 @ 6:45 PM * by  Adrian Costa * The play follows four white gamers caught during a rare moment of respite as they struggle for survival through the dense forest of a virtual Vietnam-esque battlefield. This moment quickly descends into chaos as the soldiers maneuver questions of identity, agency, and the charge of whiteness in a world surrounded by violence. THE PLAY IS 40 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Adrian  is a working playwright, artist, and scholar  originating from the Bronx. Adrian maneuvers both the political and theatrical forms to address and explore race through art and advocacy. Currently, Adrian is working on all original material including two solo performance plays, a musical, a short film, and a full length play yet to be announced. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

MONDAY Nov. 15, 2021 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY Nov. 19, 2021 @ 9 PM SUNDAY Nov. 21, 2021 @ 3:30 PM * by Timothy Nolan * What is the value of truth? What is the price of the right thing? Three friends confront the violence of the real world and how they are going to live with it and in it. THE PLAY IS 85 MINUTES LONG PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Timothy is an NYC-based playwright, actor, and teacher. A 2013 Indie Theater Now Person of the Year, he is currently pursuing his MFA at the Actors Studio Drama School. Plays: Acts of Contrition (FringeNYC Excellence in Playwriting), The Sugar Plant, What Happened Was, What’s In A Name (Samuel French Critics’ Choice), The Way Out (FringeNYC Excellence in Acting). www.timothy-nolan.com All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Nov. 11, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Nov. 13, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Nov. 14, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by Carlos Joy * Lucas and Theo are face to face for the first time since they broke up a couple of months ago. After an innocent round of “What Ifs” leads to a passionate kiss, they are forced to confront the truth about why their relationship fell apart in the first place. THIS PLAY IS 17 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAYS. TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF ALL PLAYS TOGETHER = 60 MINUTES PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Carlos holds a BA in Theatre from The University of West Georgia, and is a graduate of the Evening Conservatory Program at Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Last year they were a part of the Intensive Ensemble with Labyrinth Theater Company. Carlos made their debut as a playwright last year with their original play 7 Minutes on Earth. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Dec. 9, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Dec. 11, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Dec. 12, 2021 @ 8:30 PM * by  Belle Shea * Chris and Erika are happily married (probably). Sex with Elsie is just a dream (likely). And Erika might be in love with the Monster Under the Bed, who goes by Amanda John (as far as we know). A dreamscape on gender, love, connection, and strange bedfellows. THE PLAY IS 30 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH 4 SHORT PLAYS IN THE SAME NIGHT PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Belle is a singer and playwright. Her music is on air at Overview Radio London, Inhailer FM Cincinnati, & SIRIUSXM Tom Petty Radio. Her first album is available to stream & download. She was an NYSAF Playwriting Apprentice (’14) and a Guest Playwright Mentor (’17) at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Graduated Vassar College 2016. belleshea.com. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »

THURSDAY Oct. 14, 2021 @ 9 PM SATURDAY Oct. 16, 2021 @ 12 PM SUNDAY Oct. 17, 2021 @ 8:30 PM by Alexander Craven * A 15th century Italy: A rakish thief returns to the city from which he fled to steal away with his beloved. However, not everything goes according to plan… THIS  SOLO MUSICAL IS 15 MINUTES LONG AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE SAME NIGHT/SHOW SLOT TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER 4 SHORT PLAY PURCHASE TICKETS » Playwright’s Bio. Alexander Craven is a composer/lyricist who wrote this short musical. He recently graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Drama and Music. He would like to thank his friends, his parents, and his cat for their love and support. All Shows at the LATEA THEATER »