Tomorrow's Musicals…Today at TriArts!
TriArts is proud to renew its commitment to developing new artists and new work as part of the TriArts mission. See the very best of the next generation of writers gain valuable experience as they watch their work come to life in readings, concerts, showcases, workshops, or productions. We strive to help writers in what is most helpful to them at whatever the current stage of their work.
Every event will be different – make sure you check them all out. All readings will include an audience talkback and feedback session.
Be a part of shaping tomorrow’s musicals…today at TriArts!
2011 New Work Series – Bok Gallery
Emerging Musical Theatre Writers’ Concert
Eighteen alumni and several faculty from the NYU Graduate Music Theatre Writing Program (Sarah Schlesinger, Chair) to TriArts. The concert – which will be performed again the following day at the Berkshire Playwrights Lab - is the culmination of a weeklong writing intensive for the composers and writers. These emerging musical theatre artists will talk a bit about their new work as well as present material from their very latest musicals. Alumni of the esteemed NYU program include Winnie Holzman (book for Wicked), George C. Wolfe (Tony Award winning director and bookwriter), Rachel Sheinkin (Tony winning bookwriter of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and many others.
Saturday, June 25 at 2:00 pm
Admission Free; Performance on the TriArts Mainstage
No advance reservations necessary
When We Met
Music and Lyrics by Julianne Wick Davis
Book by Dan Collins
Based on an original concept by Julianne Wick Davis, Sally Wilfert, and Michael Winther
Starring Sally Wilfert and Michael Winther
Are there soul-mates after 40? Henry and Maggie are two comfortably single, middle-aged adults who meet on a comically disastrous and obligatory blind date; which they safely assume to be their last. However, a second chance encounter throws all their certainty into question. In a world that pits theory against faith, When We Met explores how a Quantum Physicist and a Pet Psychic struggle to understand one of the greatest intangibles of all; love.
Wednesday, June 29 at 7:30 pm
Admission $5
No advance reservations necessary
Whiskey Songs
A Night with Joe Iconis and Family
Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
Directed by John Simpkins
Starring Badia Farha, Molly Hager, Lance Rubin, Jordan Stanley and Jared Weiss
Whiskey Songs will feature Joe and his merry band of musical theater hooligans performing classic Iconis tunes, as well as a couple brand new songs. Stories of loners and losers, tales of suburbia and beyond, explosions of fear and exultation. A high energy celebration of theater, family, and, well, whiskey. Singalongs will abound, drinks will flow, hearts will burst.
Saturday, July 30 at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Admission $30
Advance ticket purchase is recommended. [click here for more information]
Loving Leo
Book and Lyrics by Sara Cooper
Book by Zachary Redler
Starring Farah Alvin and Michael Winther
“A childless middle-aged couple (Lena and David) has lived comfortably in their one-bedroom apartment in the Bronx for their entire marriage. But after the death of Lena's mother, the couple takes in Lena's distant stepfather Leo, and suddenly the little cracks in their marriage become huge, gaping holes.”
Wednesday, August 10 at 7:30 pm
Admission $5
No advance reservations necessary |
