Art of Leaving is playing at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre from October 10-December 14. See this sharp six-character comedy (three couples in one loving, dysfunctional family) which examines marriage and relationships, that’s been described as “Neil Simon meets A Doll’s House“.
It’s laugh-out-loud funny, but explores serious themes such as polyamory, divorce, the self-help obsessed, and ultimately the manosphere vs. female empowerment. Get 2 for 1 tickets for shows before October 22 and use code AOLFAM for 30% off all tickets in October only.
Get your tickets. Read about the show in New York Theatre Guide.
Stage Fright, from Mia Lastrella‘s production company, Western Star Entertainment Group, is a spooky showcase happening October 17 and 18, 6 PM at artXnyc. Stage Fright offers an industry-focused platform for artists to showcase their work before an audience, while providing exposure, professional opportunities, and networking opportunities. The showcase will feature the following new works:
October 17: Abby, Abby, Abby by Aidan La Poche (Modelland, Daughters of the Ruling Class), Fearless by Diana Rendon (Wigs!), Boutonniére by Cael Sullivan (previous premiere at Brooklyn Center for Theater Research), and Bloodline by Molly Longwell (Bad Mother, winner of NY International Shorts).
October 18: Summer of Sin by Emily Wilson (Danny’s Girl at Sundance and SXSW), Chainsaw Tits by Nicole Streger (The Suitcase Play, Young Arts Winner), Rip Her to Shreds by Isabelle Barbier (Ladies in Waiting, Actual People), and The Game by Orly Lewittes (Upright Citizens Brigade’s Maude Night). Get tickets.
Little Big Mouth, an autobiographical solo show written and performed by NYWIFT member Pamela Gaye Walker, comes to SHEEN Center on October 19. Workshop reading. Part comedy, part drama, Little Big Mouth introduces us to Penelope, an actress determined to pass down her stories, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom to her granddaughter, Viola. Through numerous characters – from family members to famous spirits, like Georgia O’Keeffe – Penelope revisits her theatrical past, the challenges of misogyny in show business, matrilineal trauma, and the triumph of still being able to create, no matter the obstacles. A Q&A will follow the reading. RSVP: 510-295-9252
Broken Images, a one-woman psychological thriller about ambition, identity, and the price of success, comes to Paradise Factory Theatre November 6–23 for 16 shows. In an era of carefully curated public images and constant self-presentation, Broken Images asks vital questions about authenticity, identity, and the price of success. This production brings these universal themes to life in an innovative and compelling way that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.NYWIFT members are eligible for discount tickets. Use code BIGROUP for $25 tickets online or $13 on November 6 and 10. Get tickets.
Kristina Libby invites fellow NYWIFT members to the premiere of her solo show, Holy Shit I Almost Died for This?, as part of the United Solo Fest on November 12 at 7 PM. The show explores how the narrative of the good girl oppresses women and shares the journey of one woman as she nearly dies attempting to live up to those ideals, and how she eventually escapes. A funny, touching and heartwarming story from a Moth StorySlam winner, New Yorker humorist, and 2021-awarded Top Artist for Social Change. Get tickets.
NYWIFT members have an exclusive offer of 20% off tickets to see the Lucille Lortel Award-winning musical parody Titanique. The journey begins when Céline Dion hijacks a Titanic Museum tour and enchants the audience with her totally wild take, re-charting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalog. Titanique is a one-of-a-kind musical voyage bursting with nostalgia and heart. To retrieve this offer, enter one of the code that corresponds with your ticket level (Standard: TTQ20MKDRT, Preferred: TTQ20MKPRM) when you get tickets online. Book tickets over the phone by calling 212-947-8844 or in person at The Daryl Roth Theatre box office.
