News & Updates
Introducing the Cast and Creative Team of ODYSSEY
Under the direction of Lisa Peterson, the creative team for Odyssey includes Tanya Orellana (Scenic Design), Sarita Fellows (Costume Design), Russell Champa(Lighting Design), Sinan Refik Zafar (Sound Design), Masi Asare (Original Music and Lyrics), Jesse Cameron Alick (Dramaturgy), Margaret Lee (Associate Director), Xavier Clark (Voice and Speech Director), Stephanie Weinzapfel(Production Stage Manager), and Cello Blanks (Assistant Stage Manager).
Scarlet Night Awaits on Virgin Voyages
One of the culminating parties of the Virgin Voyages experience, Scarlet Night is a full ship activation that is amorphous at its core, meant to be unique for each Sailor. “We definitely wanted to introduce spaces Sailors may have seen already, but in different ways,” said Pepper Lohr, Senior Manager of Shows and Parties for Virgin Voyages. “To bring places to life in unexpected ways.”
Scarlet Night is the result of a creative collaboration between Virgin Voyages’ in house entertainment team and award-winning producer behind Sleep No More, Queen of the Night, and The Donkey Show, Randy Weiner, who conceived, designed and produced this, multi location based event. Brooklyn’s exceptional nightlife producers, “House of Yes” carry the energy on later into the night, with their creative experience concepts at Scarlet Lady’s onboard nightclub, The Manor.
First Look at Arden of Faversham at Red Bull Theatre
Get a glimpse of Red Bull Theatre's production of Arden of Faversham with new production photos. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Kathryn Walat, and directed by Jesse Berger, this is the first production of Arden of Faversham to play New York in many years. With preview performances beginning March 6, the production will open March 16, and continue through April 1.
Roundabout Announces 2022-23 Directors Group
Launched in 2019, the Leon Levy Foundation Roundabout Directors Group (RDG) was created to provide an artistic community for directors at similar stages of their careers, fostering camaraderie, lateral mentorship, access to expanded professional networks, and insight into the workings of a large not-for-profit institution. The Roundabout Directors Group has included many individuals who have gone on to participate in directorial roles for Off-Broadway and Broadway work through the years. To view the full list of past Roundabout Directors Group members please visit here.
Ma-Yi and 2G Present Short Stack PLAYFEST
This summer, Ma-Yi will work with 2g to produce Short Stack PLAYFEST: A short-play festival consisting of playwrights from all ranges of career levels matched with directors and actors to present two nights of their comedic five-minute works.
Written by Christopher Chen, Dustin Chinn, Jesse Jae Hoon, Kimber Lee, Durra Leung, Alex Lin, Arif Silverman, Kate Rigg, Lloyd Suh, Ran Xia.
Directed by Miranda Cornell, Nana Dakin, Cara Hinh, Margaret Lee, Ry Szelong.
Virgin Voyages reveals entertainment on the Resilient Lady
Fleetwide, the line will offer Festival Stage Acts with a series of rotating, comedy-driven performances that change every two to four weeks. These shows will feature mentalists, magicians, a cappella groups and comedians. These acts are already running on the Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady and will be rolled out on the Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady after their maiden voyages in May and December, respectively.
Virgin Voyages will also introduce two new soirees across the fleet, including an '80s bash and a confetti-filled celebration called "We Fancy," complete with royal accents. That is in addition to Scarlet Night, a ship-wide red-themed event featuring an enormous inflatable octopus that takes over the top deck for a dance party.
Second Generation Productions Presents INFLECTIONS
The 2g commissioned pieces of INFLECTIONS will be presented as part of the Consortium of Asian American Theatres & Artists' (CAATA's) "Healing Over Hate" Virtual Series, in partnership with Howlround Theatre Commons. The plays and casts of INFLECTIONS include:
Darwin's Arch
By Jade Wu (Disney/ABC Writing Fellow)
Directed by Margaret Lee (Drama League Directors Project).
With Kate Rigg (Dogeaters, Public Theater; BFE, Playwright's Horizons), Virginia Wing (Chu Chem, original Bway cast; NAATCO), Jeff Biehl (Machinal, Roundabout/Bway; New Group), and Oscar Cabrera (NYC Latinx Playwright Circle).
Moxie Arts NY Presents Three Virtual World-Premieres In THE MOXIE COMMISSION
The Commission members include playwrights Uma Paranjpe, Marissa Joyce Stamps, and Jessica Wu; directors Kathleen Capdesuñer, Shannon Davis, Margaret Lee, and Leigh Rondon-Davis; and line producers Narissa Agustin, Sally Burgos, and Leah Vicencio. K. Hernandez Friend (Kayla Friend) and Madelyn Paquette executive produce, joined by Sarah Connolly as assistant producer and production coordinator.
Eschaton - "The Possibilities Are Infinite"
Combining elements of cabaret, immersive theatre and video games, Eschaton is a virtual experience that pushes video chat technology to new levels.
Visitors are invited to explore a seemingly endless number of rooms – each contained within a Zoom window – where they can encounter anything from a burlesque performance to a murder mystery.
24 Hour Plays: Nationals 2020 Company Announcement
“The 24 Hour Plays bring together creative communities around the world for a transformative experience," said Mark Armstrong, artistic director for The 24 Hour Plays, "but coming together this year needs to happen in a different way. The Nationals have been a meaningful experience for young artists who've launched important careers. This experience is my favorite thing we do all year - because there's nothing like hearing a new voice for the first time.”
The Golden Spike BRIClab Residency
The Golden Spike borrows elements of the Monkey King legend to tell an epic love story of Sun Wu and Jiao Zhou, spanning 13 years, from the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad to the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Libretto by Don Nguyen
Music & Lyrics by The Lobbyists
Directed by Margaret Lee
Co-Produced by The Lobbyists
Reviews Are In for 'From A To Double D'
Director Margaret Lee uses this feeling of uncertainty to balance the production on cracking thin ice. As each of Devon’s bras go up for sale, the cracks appear slowly then all at once in a shattering blast. What would you give up in order to have the body you want? Would that change if you knew how your life would end up?
'From A To Double D' Cast & Creative Team Announced
Moxie Arts NY continues its third season with From A to Double D by Mandy Murphy. The production will run from January 23rd-February 2nd, 2020 at IRT Theater.
From A to Double D is the story of one woman's life, one bra at a time. Devon Hayes is holding an auction...and it sure as shit ain't your granny's auction.
Photo Flash from ‘Beyond the Ingenue’
TURN TO FLESH PRODUCTIONS kicks off their sixth NYC season, "Off the Pedestal, Onto the Page," with a slate of new epic plays, with roles written specifically for, by, and with womxn performers.
Pieces directed by Margaret:
Soul Food by Julianne Lavallee
Tight Five by Nicole Martinez