Chain Theatre's SUMMER ONE ACT FESTIVAL
Highlighting a verifiable curated "mix-tape" of emerging and established artists
CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED CHAIN THEATRE ANNOUNCES
SUMMER ONE ACT FESTIVAL
A CURATED SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTING EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS
JUNE 8 - 25, 2023
CHAIN THEATRE
TICKETS AT CHAINTHEATRE.ORG
New York, NY-May 31, 2023: The critically-acclaimed Chain Theatre (including last summer’s NY Times Critic's Pick macbitches) is pleased to announce the 2023 Summer One Act Festival. The festival takes place June 8th - June 25th, 2023 with over 40 plays at Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 3rd and 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018) a schedule is enclosed below. Highlights include the final piece by recently deceased Arthur Giron (Broadway’s Amazing Grace), Broadway’s William Ryall, Award-winning Renee’ Flemmings and more. All productions are carefully curated and designed to create 90-minute 'mix-tapes' of LIVE THEATRE. Tickets are $22 in advance at www.chaintheatre.org and $25 at the door. Select performances will be available online for Live-Streaming.
Festival highlights include (alphabetically):
A VERY NIGERIAN DREAM by Taiwo Aloba whose work surrounds social justice issues from her home in Nigeria.
THE BOX by Renee’ Flemmings, NYC Premiere starring Matt Corry, Prentice Myles, Sean Phillips
Two friends- wake up in a small room they refer to as the box and try to recall how they ended up there and why. The tensions, revelations and realizations mount as they struggle to figure out a way to escape or at least choose how they live or die.
CORRUPTION* by Arthur Giron, one man show performed by Michael Simon Hall (Jackson Pollok in The Crooked Heart)
A monologue inspired by the allegedly true story of a prized seeing-eye dog of an elite Guatemalan criminal mastermind. Upon witnessing the assassination of his beloved master, the highly trained canine documents the incident and his master's legacy, knowing the murderers will be coming for him next.
DON'T HARM THE ANIMALS written and performed by award winning Joanna Pickering (Bad Victims, Truth Lies and Deception). Member of the Actors Studio Playwright & Directors Unit.
PURGATORY by Domenick Danza, starring Jerry Joseph Menino, Angela Karla Hendrick, Elaine Barbara Haas, Millie Kathleen Huber, Janice Coleen Cosgrove
When Jerry’s mother, Elaine, passes away, unresolved emotions rise to the surface.His wife, Angela, helps him face his sister, who is more interested in sharing an estate that does not exist. Elaine gets a chance to review her closest relationships before she moves on, yet something is keeping her stuck one place.
SHRIMP PUDDING* by Kyle C. Mumford, member of the Actors Studio Playwright & Directors Unit) starring Andrew Goebel, Daniel Krstyen, Kiki Mikkelsen, Madison Ritter. Mumford developed this play with the help of Mike Keller and Lyle Kessler.
Minutes before walking down the aisle, an indecisive bride has an unexpected run-in with her ex-boyfriend, who happens to be a caterer at the wedding. Rehashing the past, unanswered questions come to light on a chapter that hasn't quite closed. SHRIMP PUDDING explores the tear between the heart and the mind, the difference between love and marriage and why two good things could never be.
STAR LAKE by Beck Ferris, recent Marymount Manhattan Graduate who is an emerging artist returning to the Chain.
THE SUGAR PLANT* by Tim Nolan (Actors Studio Drama School MFA Repertory Season), starring Chip Rybak* and Eliza Vann.
Tami is married to Michael and wants to continue being an expressionist painter. But to stay married she will have to reveal things she vowed never to reveal. She must choose between the husband she loves and the work that keeps her alive. Her choice will tell her things about her work and her love that she may not want to learn.
VACATION* by Nathan Johnson, starring Nathan Johnson (OBR: Wedding) and William Ryall (Broadway: Wicked, Chaplin, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls; TV: Uncoupled, Limitless, The Gilded Age).
Two gays, one hummel and murder. A one-act comedy.
Production Assistants and Technicians: Allie Goldhammer (macbitches), Spencer Giles (Hofstra BFA Student), Grace Leob (This G*d Damn House), Lara Stone, and Stewart Harris (Graduate of Carnegie Mellon.)
Tickets begin at $22 and are now available online at www.ChainTheatre.org. $25 tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater a half hour prior to the performance.
Running Time: 70-120 minutes depending on the program. Check www.ChainTheatre.org for full schedules and running time. No late seating.
Website: www.ChainTheatre.org
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*AEA Showcase code. Actors appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.
This program was made possible by NYSCA, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The Schubert Foundation, Indie Space
CHAIN THEATRE is always seeking to reflect and react to the world around us. Culturally. Politically. Socially. We enlighten and entertain through stories that reflect on the cyclical nature of history and complexity of the human spirit. Audiences can find investment in the work at the Chain because the work is about them, no matter what it might be. It’s a place where artists and audiences can expand their perspective onstage and onscreen.
In addition to our Mainstage programming, the Chain supports thousands of emerging and established artists to showcase their work in a professional setting. Works seen nowhere else. Your donation doesn’t just support one company but an entire community of artists finding opportunities in our spaces.
Chain produced the NYC Premiere of Six Corners by Emmy-nominated Keith Huff (A Steady Rain, Mad Men, House of Cards) and has also collaborated with Tony Award winner David Rabe (Sticks and Bones and The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel). The 2022 season featured the World Premiere of Huff’s Garbageman, G.D. Kimble’s What Passes for Comedy and NYTimes Critic’s Pick macbitches. Past award-winning productions include: Hurlyburly by David Rabe, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Dale Wasserman, and Talk Radio by Eric Bogosian. The Chain supports new work by producing two One Act Festivals annually. Each festival includes over 40 plays presented by artists telling their stories their way. Chain Theatre is located at 312 W. 36th Street, 3rd and 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018 For more about the Chain Theatre visit www.chaintheatre.org @chaintheatrenyc
Chain Theatre is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Listings Information:
Who: Chain Theatre
What: CHAIN THEATRE ONE ACT FESTIVAL
Where: Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor, New York City
When: June 8-25, 2023
How: www.chaintheatre.org
A 90-minute 'mix-tapes' of LIVE THEATRE.
