Category: Get Cultured

Dark Water Shines Light on NYC’s Theater

Dark Water Shines Light on NYC’s Theater

Dark Water, written by David Stallings and directed by Heather Cohn, is a play inspired by the tragic effects of the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the Gulf Coast. The story is told entirely through the perspective of the mostly marine wildlife affected, with varying levels of success by a cast of very human actors. The actors do […]

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Thunderbolt Strikes Luna Park!

Thunderbolt Strikes Luna Park!

March 10th saw the groundbreaking new thrill ride, the “Thunderbolt” being introduced to Luna Park. The coaster, which encompasses a vertical steel style design, is the first of its kind in Coney Island. The celebration included a ceremonial “dig” marking the start of the ride’s construction. Those in attendance included President of Central Amusement International and Luna Park, Valerio Ferrari, […]

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Speed Networking, Mingling & More with Eventsy

Speed Networking, Mingling & More with Eventsy

  Want to network with some bright minds and young professionals in a matter of minutes? Like speed dating, where you meet someone every few minutes, there is now a company that hosts speed networking! Maria Pardalis, the CEO and Founder of Eventsy, is a powerhouse woman that takes social events in New York City and brings people together who […]

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Petunia and Chicken at FRIGID New York

Petunia and Chicken at FRIGID New York

FRIGID New York is an annual fringe theatre festival in which artists receive 100 percent of their box office proceeds. Petunia and Chicken was one of this winter’s offerings, coming off a highly successful run in Cincinnati, where it was the Artists’ Pick at the Cincy Fringe Festival 2013 and the recipient of the Best Overall Award from the League […]

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ShakesBEER Blends Booze & Theater in a Unique Pub Crawl

ShakesBEER Blends Booze & Theater in a Unique Pub Crawl

This Saturday, March 8th, kicks off an awesome “Stone Street” bar crawl! The New York Shakespeare Exchange is at it again with this year’s ShakesBEER NYC event! Starting at Bavaria Bierhaus, this crawl will continue to Ulysses, Dubliner, then to Route 66 Smokehouse! For $45 you get 4 drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine, or cocktails. Check-in begins at 2:30 […]

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Shooting Abe: A Tale of Sibling Rivalry

Shooting Abe: A Tale of Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry takes on a whole new meaning in Shooting Abe. Directed by Eli Taylor and written by Charles Gershman, Shooting Abe is story about two brothers who know less about each other than they think. The riveting show explores the clash in one family between the Jewish tradition and liberated creative expression. The drama starts when Abe crashes a […]

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Red Heads, Coffee, and More at Frigid New York

Red Heads, Coffee, and More at Frigid New York

If you love coffee, red heads, and “showiscals,” you will fall in love with Confessions of a Red Headed Coffee Shop Girl. Directed by Michael Rubinstein, the solo show starts in a cute coffee shop in the Toronto area. Acclaimed Canadian performer, Rebecca Perry plays a feisty, yet lovable red-head named, Joanie Little, a twenty-something graduate working as a barista […]

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Double Happiness: A Tale of Love, Loss and One Forever Family

Double Happiness: A Tale of Love, Loss and One Forever Family

Life is like a rollercoaster filled with ups and downs, twist and turns that no one can expect, but people learn to sit back and enjoy the ride. Even in their darkest hour, there is light of positivity that begins to shine. In Kelly Haramis’ Double Happiness, the audiences is taken on a journey of the heartache of losing her […]

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Drag Queen Stole My Dress

Drag Queen Stole My Dress

From the theater company that brought you last year’s award winning hit, Love in the Time Machines, (Audience Choice Award, Frigid New York, 2013) comes a brand new solo show, Drag Queen Stole My Dress. The autobiographical tale from Toronto’s Gillian English tells the story of love, loss, casino show girls, and a drag queen with kleptomania. In this one […]

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Frigid Theater Festival Is Back!

Frigid Theater Festival Is Back!

It’s that time of year where New Yorkers get to enjoy more shows and theater than ever. Horse Trade Theater Group is presenting the 8th annual Frigid New York Festival, which takes place at The Kraine Theater and Under St. Marks. The festival takes place beginning February 19th and ending March 9th. The goal of Frigid is to showcase New […]

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