BOOST Bash: 2nd Anniversary Party
2022-09-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
*This is a private event*

Two years ago, we launched our second OTL programming with the goal of helping artists get that extra boost in their careers. Our wonderful Co-Chairs Ayana Bey and Jillian Vitko (the cool aunts of OTL) like to call it “career therapy.”

To celebrate, we’re throwing a party for our BOOSTers!

Thursday, September 1 @6:30pmMeaux Space 305 7th Ave, 17th FloorNew York, New York 10001

A Night of Spirits
2022-10-27 19:00 - 21:30 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
A Night of Spirits will be one night only featuring shows and spirits! Audience members will have the opportunity to view three 1-on-1 performance pieces from dancers, musicians, and actors. The audience will gather in a shared space for drinks and socializing, and then they will be individually invited to experience each of their 1-on-1 performances over the course of the night.

Tickets will be divided into 2 Groups.

Space is limited. October 27th 7pm-9:30pm
Group 1: 7p-8:15p
Group 2: 8:15p-9:30p
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This is the first event organized by Off The Lane’s newest program ColLab, dedicated to connecting artists and cultivating innovative, multidisciplinary projects.

MEET THE PERFORMERS:

RJ CHRISTIAN

RJ Christian is a Singer, Actor, Composer-Lyricist, and TikToker. He graduated from NYU Steinhardt with a BM in Vocal Performance. During the pandemic, RJ created a musical TIkTok account (@RJtheComposer) that now has 104k followers and contributed music and lyrics to the Ratatouille TikTok Musical, a fundraiser for the Actors Fund that raised over $2 million. He also co-wrote the song “Beyond the Dome” for the musical For You Paige, the first ever TikTok Commisioned live they’re event. Currently, RJ is co-head of TheHeartyMeal, the theatre company behind Morbin’ Time: The Morbius Parody Musical. (@TheHeartyMeal)

TALIA FRIEDENBERG

Talia Friedenberg is a playwright, songwriter, director, and performer. Her one act play Become the Flowers is available for licensing with Uproar Theatrics, and her original music can be found on all streaming platforms. IG: @tal.frie

STEPHANIE NIELSEN

Stephanie Nielsen is a multidisciplinary performer from Benicia, California. She began her dance training at age seven, and has since trained in ballet, color guard, and modern techniques. She continued her dance training at the University of California, Davis, where she graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and Dance and a minor in Communications in June 2021. Throughout her education at UC Davis, Stephanie trained as an actor and singer, and has choreographed multiple original works. She is currently based out of New York City. Stephanie joined the Stoopid Dance Company, part of the TICM Dance/Theater Company, in Fall 2020 as one of its original company members.

LIZZY RYLAND

Lizzy Ryland: Playwright:Seagulls Making Love (Chelsea REP Lab), Amuse Bouche (Self-Produced), Grandmother’s Defiled Couch (Staged Reading, The Acting Studio), Trader Hoes‘ (In Production), Actor: Mary Lennox (The Secret Garden, USC School of Dramatic Arts), Autolycus (The Winter’s Tale, Aeneid Theater Company), Film: Eve (May Be Unholy). B.A. USC School of Dramatic Arts. lizzyryland.com

RACHEL SABO-HEDGES

Rachel Sabo-Hedges is a Director and an Actor based in NYC. Her work is mainly centered on new works and devised creations but has most notably Assistant Directed with Hunter Foster for the Bridges of Madison County with Kate Baldwin and Aaron Lazar. Having been directed by Talia Friedenberg, she’s excited to get to work side by side with her and bring her written piece to life.

MICHAH L. YOUNG

This is Micah L.Young, and she would like all of you to know that dogs are better than humans. That’s the tweet. Anyhoo, she has recently graduated from AMDA a performing arts college for musical theatre last year. She’s still waiting for that one person to say yes but until then, cabarets and piano bars it is! She’s done a few things in background work so look out for the back of her head in Gossip Girl S2, Gilded Age S2 and Mr.&Mrs.Smith! Remember the back of this head, it’s going places!

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM:

SOPHIE BRUBAKER

Sophie Brubaker is an actor, singer, and event host in NYC. She is also the co-founder of the ColLab program at Off The Lane alongside her other OTL team members, which seeks to explore new interdisciplinary works!! Sophie believes that art and food are the most universal vehicles for authentic human connection, and she also believes that nothing matters if not for loving people. If you leave A Night of Spirits feeling more seen and valued (and maybe a bit spooked and silly) than when you came in, then this night was everything it was supposed to be.

RYAN GERBERDING

Ryan Gerberding (He/Him) is an actor, director, and writer from Rocklin, CA. He studied at University of California, Davis, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Dance. Ryan is a founding company member at Placer Repertory Theatre, where he served as Digital Media Director, and Red Axe Productions, an independent filmmaking collective, where he wrote and directed several short films. www.ryangerberding.com

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MP9 Mentee Orientation
2023-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
PRIVATE EVENT

MP9 Graduation
2023-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | NY

ColLab Presents: Dave Malloy's Ghost Quartet
2023-06-03 19:30 - 21:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Our next ColLab production is an exploration of a selection of songs from Dave Malloy’s Ghost Quartet, featuring professional actors, live music, and dancers participating in a dance painting practice to create visual art pieces. The performance and art pieces will be presented on June 3rd, 2023 at 7:30pm and 8:30pm, with the visual works available for auction throughout the evening. Doors open at 7:15pm for performance #1 and 8:15pm for performance #2.

This multimedia, interdisciplinary project was conceived by E Gomez, a queer trans/non-binary director in NYC. E has been an avid and vocal supporter of Dave Malloy’s works, and is passionate about honoring what has come before, while also bringing a new perspective to light.

Part of this Ghost Quartet exploration includes an invitation to join us for one or BOTH of the evening’s performances. If you choose to purchase tickets to both performances, our stellar cast will take on new roles and new staging.

Thank you for supporting ColLab: An Experimental Workshop as we challenge artists to create interdisciplinary work that expands their artistic community and expertise.

Guests are welcome to stay after the performance and socialize in the space. Drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. All proceeds go towards the ColLab program and supporting our artists’ incredible work.

Ticket options (scaling options):

$15: one performance (no drink ticket included) – choose 7:30pm or 8:30pm

$20: one performance (drink ticket included) – choose 7:30pm or 8:30pm

$30: for both shows (drink ticket included)

$10 drinks at the door

MEET THE COMPANY

STEVIE ALLEN (Performer)

Stevie Allen (they/she) is an NYC-based actor, writer, and creative—they wear a lot of hats, in short. Stevie is a rising senior at CAP21’s Musical Theatre BFA program and is set to graduate in May of 2024. They have performed, technically designed, and stage managed professionally in New York City, Long Island, and Sacramento. Stevie is overjoyed to work with an unbelievably talented team, and to be directed by one of her lifelong friends. Endless thank yous, E. Select Credits: “Lizzie” (NYS premiere), “GUMMIES: A New Play” (in partnership with the Shubert Organization’s Artistic Circle), “In the Heights” (Dir. Stephanie Klemons), “Ella: First Lady of Song” (Dir. Lee Summers). To their friends, and especially to her partner and her mom—all the love in the world. Enjoy the show! IG: @stevieeallen

SOPHIE BRUBAKER (Producer)

Sophie Brubaker is a spunky California-raised, NYC-based actor, producer, and event host! Around the city, you’ll find her auditioning with her acoustic guitar, producing secret events with her social storytelling company, In Confidence, developing the ColLab program at Off The Lane, and managing the social media for Uproar Theatrics. She works regularly in theatre, film, television and social media content creation. Sophie is a believer in art and theatre as a catalyst for human connection. We have an opportunity and obligation as artists and people to better understand and love each other. In her extra time, you’ll find Sophie belting Hannah Montana, drinking cappuccinos, and being a little too busy. www.sophiebrubaker.com IG: @sophiebrubaker

JULIA GAZZARA (Dancer)

Julia Gazzara (she/they) is an actor, dancer, choreographer, writer, director, designer, painter, make-up artist, amateur hair stylist, body positivity spokesperson, cat mom, and dad friend. Currently based in Brooklyn, she originally hails from New Jersey (go birds) where she studied dance her whole life. They received their BFA in Drama from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and studied at Playwrights Horizons Theater School and Stonestreet Studios. Julia is so excited to be a part of this production of Ghost Quartet working in two of her favorite mediums! IG: @_juliagazzara_

E GOMEZ (Director)

E Gomez (they/them) is a trans/non-binary director based in Washington Heights. NY credits include: WeWhoWander’s Before the Ball Drops and… well, this! This is E’s solo directorial debut. Thank you to Sophie, Stephanie, Kristal, and the OTL crew who made this possible. Also, thanks Mom and Dad for answering my late night phone calls. This production, like all their other works, is dedicated to Sohrob Keynejad. IG: @ethethespian

SPENCER GONZALEZ (Performer)

Spencer Gonzalez is a young artist based in NYC. Since graduating from The Manhattan School of Music with a degree in Musical Theatre, Spencer has performed in several brand new plays in Off and Off-Off Broadway theaters. Some recent favorites include “Ghostlight” at The Tank, “Indian Summer” with Columbia University and “Here There Be Dragons” at The Players Theatre. Spencer is also Artistic Director for the site-specific theatrical ensemble, We Who Wander.

COOPER GRENKE (Dancer)

Cooper Grenke is a bicoastal performer specializing in dance and choreography. He attended Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, where he trained in modern and ballet techniques under Rachel Berman, previously of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Cooper is currently based in New York City.

TYLER JESSEY (Performer)

Tyler Jessey is an NYC based actor and is thrilled to be working with this wonderful cast and crew! His recent credits include “Romeo & Juliet” with New Relic Theater, and “The Bard’s Birthday Bash” with We Who Wander. Shoutout to his cat, Totoro, for being purrfect. He wants to thank YRL, for being the most supportive partner in the universe, and to all of you for coming out tonight!

JAZ KOFT (Percussionist)

Jaz Koft (he/him) is an NYC-based actor, musician, songwriter, and music director. He is a rising senior at CAP21/Molloy University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Jaz has played in two youth orchestras in his hometown of Rochester, NY, and was the principal timpanist in the 2019 NAfME All-National Symphony Orchestra. He also played in several jazz bands throughout grade school. This is his first professional percussion performance, and he couldn’t be happier about it! Thanks to Stevie for bringing him along, and Zelia for putting up with all the drumming. IG: @jazkoft

JENNA LEVERE (Performer)

Jenna Levere is an NYC based actress who made her off-broadway debut in “Sherry’s Bop” at the Players Theater. Jenna also got to make her 54 Below Debut in “The History of Godspell” and her Greenroom 42 debut in “Together Again…Again” She has performed in a special orchestra concert of “South Pacific” at Sutton Parks (u/s Nellie) and performed in the play “Latebar” at the Chain theater. www.jennalevere.com.

GEORGE LUTON (Pianist/Music Director)

George Luton (he/they) is an award-winning and internationally regarded music director, pianist, and composer. OFF-BROADWAY: “More Than This World” (The York Theatre), “Move Meant” (Prospect Theatre Company). NYC: “Alice,” “Of Sleepless Nights” (The Tank); “Mean Girls” (Theatre On the Go!); “(Pre)Scripted” (Balance Arts Center). REGIONAL: “Mary Poppins,” “Once Upon a Mattress” (Island Theatre Workshop); “Hair,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Spring Awakening” (Purple Summer Productions); “Paradise Blue” (Gloucester Stage); “Nottingham: The Legend of Robin Hood” (Moonlight Productions); “Earhart,” “Stiltskin,” “Resting On Our Laurels” (Stage 284); “The Abolitionist’s Refrain*” (Punctuate 4). WORKSHOP: “Grace and the Ghost” (54 Below); “The Trojan Women” (Columbia University); “The Spitfire Grill,” “Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical” (The Powerhouse Theatre); “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Formerly Known” (Susan Stein-Shiva Theatre); “The Cherry Orchard,” “Machinal,” “A Little Night Music,” “The Northern Skies,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film); “The Conditions of Readiness,” “Facework” (In Vivo Productions). Learn more on socials @GeorgeLuton.music and at www.GeorgeLuton.com

ANTHIME MILLER (Cellist)

Anthime Miller (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed composer, cellist and teaching artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Anthime is the composer-in-residence for The Circle Theater of New York and SMPL and a regular composer and actor with the National Theater of Luxembourg. Anthime is the Principal Cellist of the Regina Opera Company and plays with New Amsterdam Opera, Protestra, City Lyric Opera and many other orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout the Eastern United States and Western Europe. www.anthimemiller.com @anthimemillermusic

STEPHANIE NIELSEN (Choreographer)

Stephanie Nielsen is a multidisciplinary performer from Benicia, California. She began her dance training at age seven, and has since trained in ballet, color guard, and modern techniques. She continued her dance training at the University of California, Davis, where she graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and Dance and a minor in Communications in June 2021. Throughout her education at UC Davis, Stephanie trained as an actor and singer, and has choreographed multiple original works. She is currently based out of New York City. Stephanie joined the Stoopid Dance Company, part of the TICM Dance/Theater Company, in Fall 2020 as one of its original company members.

YASMIN RANZ-LIND (Stage Manager)

Yasmin Ranz-Lind is a NYC based actor, singer and theater maker! She is excited to be taking on a behind-the-scenes role with Ghost Quartet! Recent credits include Allerleirauh (Princess/Chambermaid) with Bookworm Theatrics, Romeo and Juliet (Assistant Director) with New Relic Theatre and Twelfth Night (Maria) at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Huge thanks to the stunning Sophie, brilliant E, Tyler always and Off the Lane for all the amazing work they do! BFA: Syracuse University. yasminranzlind.com IG: @yasminranzlind

CADEN THOMAS (Dancer)

Caden Thomas is a recent graduate from Southern Utah University (SUU) with a degree in Dance Performance. Caden performed in eleven productions at SUU, in which he choreographed for two. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Senior in Dance award (2021), Thunderbird Performer of the Year award (2021), Tour-de-Force award (2019), the Outstanding Tap Performer award (2019), and is a three-time Broadway Coat recipient. Caden was able to found and serve as Artistic Director for the Southern Utah University Dance Organization during his time at SUU. Caden is currently living in New York as a freelance performer and studied in the LimónLaunch program with the José Limón Dance Foundation.

ColLab Paint & Sip
2023-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Come paint, sip and network with artists of all disciplines in NYC (hosted by the ColLab program at Off The Lane)! If you have an interdisciplinary project to submit to the ColLab program, we’ll have applications available!

Open Mic Night
2023-07-22 19:00 - 22:00 | NY
OTL open mic night! Come connect with everyone in the Mustard Lane/OTL family and show off your performing chops! Whether you want to sing, play an instrument, perform a monologue or poetry (or just watch the magic), you’re invited to come drink and hang with us! (And bring friends!)

Sign-ups are first come first serve.

Drinks avail for purchase.

Open Mic Night
2023-08-24 19:00 - 22:00 | NY
We’re back with another open mic night! Join the Off The Lane and Mustard Lane community in fun night of mingling and performances. All are welcome, so bring your friends! Sign-ups are first come, first serve.

MP10 Orientation
2023-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | NY
*This is a private event

Hootenanny Tonight! A Folk Music Experience
2023-09-29 00:00 - 2023-09-30 23:59 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Off the Lane’s ColLab program presents the world premiere workshop presentation of Hootenanny Tonight! A Folk Music Experience. Join us for an interactive evening of community and traditional folk and hootenanny tunes inspired by the songbook: Hootenanny Tonight! by James F. Leisy. You may laugh, you may cry, but you’ll definitely hoot and holler.“Spontaneity and creativity have been essential ingredients in a vital folk-music tradition. More power to you if you use this collection as a springboard to doing things your own way.” — James F. Leisy (author of Hootenanny Tonight!)

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:

Friday, September 29 at 8pm

Saturday, September 30 at 8pm

Additional drinks will be available to purchase before each performance.

MEET THE COMPANY

CIERA MILLER (Director)

Ciera Miller (she/her) is a NYC based theatre director & producer. She is Co Founder/ Producing Artistic Director @Inconfidence.club and Asst. Line Producer at Little Island. Ciera has a passion for directing and developing new works and crafting stories that remind us why it’s good to be alive. cieramiller.com

FATEMATA KRUBALLY (Stage Manager)

Fatemata Krubally (she/her) started her stage management journey with her high school’s senior and junior sharings. Since graduating in 2016 she has stage managed 5 of those performances. Her other works include New Playwrights Festival (2020) at Lehman College, TYA Summer Parks Tour (2021) with The Rising Sun Performance Company, Dance and Dialog (2021) Lehman College, and Public Access/Robin Byrd (2021) with The Call Theatre and Mouse Trap (2023) with the New York Theatre Festival at Teatro Latea.

SOPHIE BRUBAKER (“Jamie Tate”)

Sophie Brubaker (she/her) is an actor, producer, and writer based in NYC. She found Hootenanny Tonight! by James F. Leisy in an abandoned hotel in her hometown of Roseville, California, and the rest is history. Sophie’s love of folk music is rooted in her and her dad singing along to the “O Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack blaring through his old jeep speakers. She can be found on Spotify, producing for both Off the Lane and her secret interactive performance company, In Confidence (@inconfidence.club), and being on the hunt for the next gig. Have a blast, y’all. @sophiebrubaker

EMMA HARLOW (“Piper Tate”)

Emma Harlow (she/her). Actor, singer, writer; Emma wrote and produced an original work of her own this June: ‘The Haunting of Lemmity Laine’. Last Christmas, she made her NYC original work debut with co-writer and dear friend, Ciera Miller, at In Confidence. She sends love to her late grandma “Marsie” who fought Alzheimers, but more importantly loved Willie Nelson and hosted many Harlow family Hootenanny’s. @emmaharlow

KATHY DAY (“Ernestine Tate”)

This is Kathy’s first appearance on a NYC stage and she is thrilled to be involved in this wonderful project. She relocated to NYC last year after spending over 20 years in NC where she appeared in shows at Theatre Raleigh, NC Theater, & Theater in the Park, as well as Sierra Rep in CA. Her finest “productions” are her daughters Connor & Sarah who make her proud on a daily basis. Thanks to Sophie & Ciera for giving me a shot!

JACK SUPAN (“Graham Walker”)

Jack Supan (he/him) is thrilled to be making his NYC theatrical debut with Hootenanny Tonight! As a native Texan, he is very excited to bring some of his roots to this show. Jack was seen in 2022 on London’s West End starring in Blippi the Musical as Blippi. Recently, he found his grail as King Arthur in Spamalot! At the iconic Woodstock Playhouse. He can be seen around NYC playing music for kids in the park, and for adults at local bars like The Independent and The Red Lion. Hope you enjoy the show! www.jacksupan.com

JASON CURTIS RIVERA (“Franklin aka Critter”)

Jason Curtis Rivera (he/him) is a composer and musician, known for his work on original musicals like “Late Night: The Musical” and “RAANAP: The Musical,” as well as contributions to short films including “Lemons for Víctor” and “Butterfly Effect,” and the web series “Black Widow Brigade.” You can listen to his debut EP, “Space Loops,” and the evocative single “The Unloveable Boy” on all major streaming platforms.

JOSH ROMEO (“Joe Connelly”)

Josh Romeo (he/him) is freshly graduated from Wagner College with a degree in Theatre Performance with a minor in art! Previous credits include The D’ysquith Family in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Larry Foreman in The Cradle Will Rock at Wagner College. Last summer he worked at Mill Mountain Theater playing Curious George in Curious George and the Golden Meatball. He recently created his own improv show, The Josh Romeo Show, which just began it’s residency at The Players Theater! @thejoshromeoshow

RYAN GERBERDING (“Benny Russell“)

Ryan Gerberding (he/him) is an actor, director, writer, and musician from Rocklin, CA. He studied at University of California, Davis, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Dance. Ryan is a founding company member at Placer Repertory Theatre and Red Axe Productions. He is very excited to be a part of this show! Yeehaw! www.ryangerberding.com

Open Mic Night
2023-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
We’re Open!

(Open Mic that is!) Join us for another fun New York City night of mingling and performances with the Off The Lane and Mustard Lane communiities.

All are welcome, so bring your friends!

Sign-ups are first come, first serve.

Ladies Play Reading Night
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Gals! Folks! Everyone! We’re honoring our female playwrights with a communal table reading on November 14th from 7-9pm! We’ll meet at the OTL performance space, have our OTL community (or any newcomers) take on roles for our table read, and read the whole script out loud! Snacks and beverages will be provided, because of course. Meet new artists and a new script at this OTL networking event!This event is only open to ages 18+ due to mature sexual content in the play.Content Warning: mention of rape, graphic sexual content, and cancerLearn more about our ColLab program

Bad Jews
2023-12-08 19:30 - 2023-12-09 19:30 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Join Off the Lane on the first and second night of Hanukkah for a production of BAD JEWS by Joshua Harmon, a fierce, biting comedy about family, faith, and what you choose to believe. The evenings will also feature a photo diary installation based on the community’s response to the question: “What does being Jewish mean to me?Doors open at 7:30pm, when we will be lighting the menorah and celebrating Hanukkah with food and drink. Showtime is 8pm. Chag Sameach!

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT 8PMHanukkah Celebration at 7:30pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 8PMHanukkah Celebration at 7:30pm

Additional drinks will be available to purchase before each performance.

MEET THE COMPANY

SAM SHERMAN (Liam) (they/he)

Born and raised in Washington D.C., Sam is an actor, poet, and director. After graduating with a BFA in Acting from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Sam moved to New York City to pursue a Kenan Fellowship with Lincoln Center Education and a career in theatre & film. Their recent credits include “Variations on a Blueprint,” an original devised performance created in collaboration with LCE, as well as a few projects with Voices Festival Productions in Washington: “Home?” by Hend Ayoub, a story about a Palestinian woman’s journey to become an actor in Israel (as asst. director), “Ukrainians Under Siege Year II,” a festival honoring new works by Ukrainian playwrights (as an actor), along with a workshop of “Balfour,” a new play by critically acclaimed Israeli playwright Motti Lerner (as an actor). Sam is grateful to be joining Off The Lane in helping bring this story to life and to peel back layers of the Jewish American experience. They currently split their time between New York and D.C.

YASMIN RANZ-LIND (Daphna) (she/her)

Yasmin Ranz-Lind is beyond thrilled to be working on one of her favorite pieces with likeminded Jewish collaborators. Recent performances include the titular role in “Everyday Charlie” at the Tank and originating the role of Princess/Chambermaid in “Allerleirauh: a New Musical” at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Endless thanks to Sophie, Rachel, TLJ, her supportive friends and family and the entire cast and crew. BFA Syracuse University. yasminranzlind.com, @yasminranzlind

NOAH MARCUS (Jonah) (he/him)

Noah Marcus is thrilled to be making his New York theatrical debut! A native New Yorker, Noah grew up on Long Island with a strong theater and jewish community. Proud IUMT Alum! He recently was seen performing on Disney Cruise Line as Maximus the Horse in “Tangled” and in the ensemble of “Twice Charmed” and “Disney Dreams” on the Disney Magic. Noah is so excited to have recently moved to NYC and would like to give special thanks to his incredible family, roommates, and amazing girlfriend Riley for all their love and support! Thank you to Alex Kopnick as well for connecting him to such a talented and kind group of people. Also big thank you to Off the Lane for bringing this project to fruition. IG: @thenoahmarcus

VERONICA HERSEY (Melody) (she/her)

Veronica Hersey is a 2022 graduate of Syracuse University’s BFA Acting program. Recent theatre credits include: Jessica Goldman in “This Is Our Youth” (We Who Wander); Sir Toby in “Twelfth Night” (abridged version at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre); Susanna Walcott/Mary Warren u/s in “The Crucible,” Fourth Woman in “The Secret in the Wings,” and Mae u/s in “Mud” (Syracuse University). Additionally, Veronica was Assistant Director for Gloucester Stage’s 2022 production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and has been House Manager for The York Theatre (Off-Broadway). Veronica is currently the Production Manager of “We Who Wander.” veronicahersey.com, @veronica_hersey

RACHEL SABO-HEDGES (Director) (she/they)

Rachel Sabo-Hedges is a Jewish director from Western North Carolina. Having mostly worked in NYC with new plays and musicals, she also often Associate Directs at Bucks County Playhouse with Hunter Foster. Recent credits include: “Object Lesson” by Brea Glosson (TheaterLab), “Bridges of Madison County” (Assoc. Dir, Bucks County Playhouse), “Rocky Horror” (Assoc. Dir., Bucks County Playhouse), “Parade” (Assoc. Dir., American Theater Group). Film/TV: “Bark and Breakdown” (Webseries 2024), “Shit Happens” (Short Film, 2021).

REBECCA STEINER (Stage Manager) (she/her)

Rebecca Steiner is originally from Scottsdale, Arizona and has been involved in theater since the age of 4. She made her dream of moving to the city in June of 2022 after graduating with a Musical Theater degree from the University of Northern Colorado (Go Bears!). Some of her favorite credits include Woman 2 in “Songs for a New World,” Vicki in “A Chorus Line,” and Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain in “Something Rotten!” In her free time, Rebecca streams PC games and used to be a competitive Counter Strike player during college. She can talk to you about Marvel or Star Wars for hours and is very proud of her comic book collection. She gives a huge thank you to Rachel for the opportunity, to Sophie for being her behind the scenes bestie, and to the cast for their amazing work. So much love.

TYLER JESSEY (Fight Choreographer) (he/him)

Tyler Jessey is thrilled to be a part of this amazing production. His favorite recent choreography credits are serving as fight choreographer in “Romeo & Juliet,” and Fight/Dance choreography in “As You Like It.” He wants to thank the insanely talented cast and directing team of “Bad Jews” for being wonderful to work with. Finally, he would like to thank his son (it’s a cat) for existing.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COLLAB PROGRAM

Open Mic Night
2024-02-08 19:00 - 22:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Here we go again!

You know it, you love it: Open Mic Night is back! Join us for another fun New York City night of mingling and performances with the Off The Lane and Mustard Lane communiities.

All are welcome, so bring your friends!

Sign-ups are first come, first serve.

*IF THE RSVP LINK DOESN’T WORK… email sophie.brubaker@offthelane.org to let us know if you can make it!

Play Reading Night
2024-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Play reading night is back! Come hang at the OTL performance space, listen to or read for a character in a table read of a new script, and meet other NYC artists! Snacks and beverages will be provided, because of course. Whether you’re a performer, director, stage manager, producer, or general arts fan, engaging in new material and meeting new people is one of the most valuable ways to participate in and level up the arts community. See ya there!

WORKSHOP: How to be a Multi-Hyphenate Artist
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
OTL is hosting a FREE workshop and meet-up for folks interested in becoming and/or developing their skills as a multi-hyphenate artist in NYC! Sponsored by our BOOST program, this workshop is led by multi-hyphenate artists and BOOST Co-Chairs Jillian Vitko and Ayana Bey. In an industry where effort does not always garner desired results, creating your own work is almost essential. Topics include how to become multi-hyphenate artists, how to create your own artistic ecosystem, and the ways in which it can benefit your career. Wear many hats, make more art, and meet more like-minded people. See you there!

Where: Meaux Space 305 7th Ave 17th FL, NY NY 10001

Drinks will be available for purchase.

ABOUT THE BOOST CO-CHAIRS

Ayana Major Bey is a multi-hyphenated creator, which includes being an actress, voice-over artist, mentor/coach, public speaker, podcaster, former radio personality, and world traveler.

Currently the host of 2 podcasts: The Artist Pivot and The World Is Your Stage. She is a New Jersey native, and an alumnus of two great schools, Montclair State University where she got her BFA in Musical Theatre, and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she got her MA in Acting.

Select stage credits include: Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Sister Act, Little Shop of Horrors, Children of Eden, 1940’s Radio Hour, All Shook Up, and After Midnight. Select voice over credits include: Sephora, For Hers, Google Chromebook, Starbucks, Ally Bank, Square, Delta Dental, and Boston Museum of Science.

When she is not being a multi-hyphenated creator you can catch her cooking, baking, taking care of her plants, and of course, traveling. Having visited 27 countries thus far some of her favorite places include Thailand, South Africa, Spain, and Italy. www.ayanabey.com. Insta: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot, @worldisyourstagepod

Jillian Vitko is an actor/singer/musician/writer/filmmaker/comedian based in New York. She performs on the weekly show On the Spot (Broadway Comedy Club) as well as the monthly show True Crime the Musical (The Players Theatre), which she co-created with her comedy duo Beautiful Dreamers Comedy. She premiered her solo show Synesthesia the Musical at Edinburgh Fringe Fest in 2019 (PopDust Stand-Out Show) and has adapted the script into the screenplay Synesthesia Story (Best Screenplay – FFTG Awards, Brno Film Fest, Robinson Film Awards). The film (currently in pre-production) has been fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas. The first single from the film, Color Me Crazy, is streaming on all music platforms, as is her EP, Glimmers. Her short film HoneyDough has won awards such as Best Dark Comedy, Best Actress, and Best Writer at various film festivals. You can catch more of Jillian’s film work on Netflix, TUBI, Amazon, and more. On stage, she originated the roles of Hannah in Scar Tissue (Playwright Horizons, Connelly Theatre) and Brooklyn in Serving Time the Musical (Royal Family Theatre). As an actor, she’s represented by Glitter Talent Agency and DreamMaker Talent Management. She also works as a writer/producer with 99 Cents Productions, musical improv instructor, tutor for various subjects, video captioner, and, of course, Co-Chair for the BOOST Program. She’s been living the multi-hyphenate life for many years, and she strongly believes in artists creating opportunities for themselves! She’s so thankful to be able to help people branch out on their artistic journey at Off The Lane. More at: jillianvitko.com

ColLab: Truth, Dare, or Lesbian
2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
At a sleepover nearly two decades ago, a group of girls were deciding on their next game, when suddenly– it hit them: “truth, dare…or lesbian.” Everyone agreed…and then no one chose “lesbian.” Years later, former sleepover participant Emily Drossell is committed to realizing the game that never fully came to be (and making up for her belated queer awakening). And what better way to do so than through interactive musical comedy?Ask some truths, request your dares, and offer any and all interpretations of the “lesbian” option as we play a round of the always original “Truth, Dare, or Lesbian!”Select responses will be devised into the show! Buy a ticket and/or fill out this google form to give Emily a Truth, Dare or Lesbian, and you just might see your response turned into a song. Sleep tight. Don’t let the les-bugs bite.

ABOUT EMILY DROSSELL

Emily Drossell (she/they) is a queer femme lyricist-bookwriter, dramaturg, singer, and comedian that doesn’t observe the “rule of threes.”

Writing credits include Face to Face (Lincoln Center), More Than This World (The York Theatre Company), Helen & Cassandra (Across a Crowded Room), Alice (The Tank NYC), (Pre)Scripted (Balance Arts Center), The Northern Skies (CyberTank), Miss March (GenYork), Crossed/Lovers (We Who Wander), and Little Women (Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre).

She has additionally provided script consultation and dramaturgy for numerous works, including A Sign of The Times (New World Stages), How to Steal an Election (The York Theatre Company), Bonnie and Clyde (Pioneer Theatre Company), The Lieutenant (The York Theatre Company), Dancing Through… (Theatre Dance Vietnam), Revenge of Eve (Letter of Marque Theater Company), and Earhart (Stage 284).

Emily graduated with a BA in Drama and Music from Vassar College and is an alum of the Berlin Opera Academy Emerging Artist Studio.

She is a proud member of Ring of Keys and Maestra Music, and is a contributing writer for The Broadway Beat, a musical theatre satire account with over 29K followers on Instagram.

emilydrossell.com @emily_drossell

George Luton is thrilled to be composing more new songs for Truth, Dare, or Lesbian having thoroughly enjoyed playing its run at the Tank NYC last year. Their original works have also been heard Off-Broadway at the York Theatre and regionally at Stage 284, Moonlight Productions, Island Theatre Workshop, and In Vivo Productions. George is a recipient of the 2024-2025 Across a Crowded Room Fellowship and a composer-lyricist with the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. When not writing, arranging, music directing, or teaching, George tours as an improvisational pianist with the Broadway’s Next Hit Musical comedy show. Follow George @GeorgeLuton.music or learn more at www.GeorgeLuton.com

Caylen Cara is a dynamic blend of hair designing and a love for musical theatre & film. As a co-owner of “The Artists Avenue,” a Bayonne-based, all-Filipina-led musical theatre company, she wears many hats—production stage manager, Creative Director, & Hair designer. Caylen is an aspiring actress; Some of her work: “Mrs. Lovetts”(Sweeney Todd), ”Gingy The Cookie.”(Shrek The Musical), and has performed at: The Met, Count Basie Theatre, NJPAC, & Margaret Williams Theatre.. Beyond the stage, she has screened on streaming platforms Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, & Paramount plus. On top of music, she has also hair designed & has been published by magazines: “Local Wolves”, “Mob Magazine”, & “Noise”… along with short films & commercials.

Yet, her ultimate goal is to be a vessel for diverse stories and experiences, believing in art’s power to uplift voices and convey vital messages.

Yasmin Ranz-Lind is so excited to be presenting this hysterical feat of interactive theatre! Recent joyous collaborations have included the world premiere of Lost Sock Laundry with Up Theater company, Bad Jews with Off the Lane, playing the title character in Everyday Charlie at the Tank, and originating the role of Princess/Chambermaid in Allerleirauh: A New Musical at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater! This summer she can be see as Deorwynn in Theater of the Big Bend’s production of Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood! Endless love to Sophie, this brilliant creative team, TLJ and my amazing friends and family for being such a support system. BFA Acting Syracuse University. @yasminranzlind, yasminranzlind.com

Mimi Warnick has an extensive background developing and directing Musical Theatre, New Work, Plays, and Theatre for Young Audiences. She is drawn to directing stories that close the gap between humans. Statistically, people are 99% are alike, but we are obsessed with defining how and why the 1% separates us. Mimi believes art is a question that challenges the norm, and live storytelling is an answer, or a gateway to another world that can inspire us to make our reality more open and inclusive.

Mimi’s directing credits include: NYC: Hear/Now Live! (Keen Company, Asst. Director) The Mad Ones Digital Lab (Kerrigan & Lowdermilk, Director), USED (New York Theatre Festival, Director), Love Potion Tango (Village Playwrights, Director), The Bachelor Girls (SHE NYC, Asst. Director), On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (Irish Rep, Production Assistant). Regional: Cabaret (University of Pennsylvania), Little Women, The Musical (Upper Darby Summer Stage, Director), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Delaware Theater Company, Asst. Director), Yo, Vikings! (Upper Darby Summer Stage, Director), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (UDSS, Director), What’s In A Name (Emerson Stage, Director), Urinetown (Emerson Stage, Asst. Director), Spring Awakening (Emerson College, Director).

Mimi is the New Work Director with AMT Theater, and a Co-Founder and Programming Artistic Director of In Confidence, a social storytelling production company. She is also currently developing and presenting her new musical, The Chequerboard Watch. www.mimiwarnick.com

ColLab: Truth, Dare, or Lesbian
2024-05-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
At a sleepover nearly two decades ago, a group of girls were deciding on their next game, when suddenly– it hit them: “truth, dare…or lesbian.” Everyone agreed…and then no one chose “lesbian.” Years later, former sleepover participant Emily Drossell is committed to realizing the game that never fully came to be (and making up for her belated queer awakening). And what better way to do so than through interactive musical comedy?Ask some truths, request your dares, and offer any and all interpretations of the “lesbian” option as we play a round of the always original “Truth, Dare, or Lesbian!”Select responses will be devised into the show! Buy a ticket and/or fill out this google form to give Emily a Truth, Dare or Lesbian, and you just might see your response turned into a song. Sleep tight. Don’t let the les-bugs bite.

ABOUT EMILY DROSSELL

Emily Drossell (she/they) is a queer femme lyricist-bookwriter, dramaturg, singer, and comedian that doesn’t observe the “rule of threes.”

Writing credits include Face to Face (Lincoln Center), More Than This World (The York Theatre Company), Helen & Cassandra (Across a Crowded Room), Alice (The Tank NYC), (Pre)Scripted (Balance Arts Center), The Northern Skies (CyberTank), Miss March (GenYork), Crossed/Lovers (We Who Wander), and Little Women (Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre).

She has additionally provided script consultation and dramaturgy for numerous works, including A Sign of The Times (New World Stages), How to Steal an Election (The York Theatre Company), Bonnie and Clyde (Pioneer Theatre Company), The Lieutenant (The York Theatre Company), Dancing Through… (Theatre Dance Vietnam), Revenge of Eve (Letter of Marque Theater Company), and Earhart (Stage 284).

Emily graduated with a BA in Drama and Music from Vassar College and is an alum of the Berlin Opera Academy Emerging Artist Studio.

She is a proud member of Ring of Keys and Maestra Music, and is a contributing writer for The Broadway Beat, a musical theatre satire account with over 29K followers on Instagram.

emilydrossell.com @emily_drossell

Sam Clark Birthday Fundraiser (featuring a staged parody reading of the Princess Bride)
2024-06-21 19:00 - 22:30 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Life is pain, highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

Join us for a fundraiser event to support our dear friend Sam Clark! Sam is currently battling Glioblastoma (an aggressive form of brain cancer). Off The Lane is thrilled to be hosting this birthday fundraiser and we’ll be featuring a staged parody reading of THE PRINCESS BRIDE, a special request from our very own Princess Buttercup Sam Clark himself… and of course we responded just as the farmboy once did; “As you wish.”

Having been ‘mostly dead’ all day, your adventure begins at 7pm, where you would enjoy a cocktail hour and light bites. Then at 8pm, sit back, relax and enjoy an INCONCEIVABLE staged parody reading of the beloved 1987 film, THE PRINCESS BRIDE. This is true love, do you think this happens every day?

Wait a minute hold on hold on. Is this a kissing book?…Keep your shirt on…it’s a digital Silent Auction that is NOW LIVE at this link!! Prepare to bid!! There will also be live auction items and other ways to donate throughout the evening. Stay tuned and have fun storming the castle!

All ticket and auction proceeds will go to Sam’s medical expenses and Off The Lane.

To make additional donations towards Sam’s fight, please visit the GoFundMe

Meet the Cast & Crew of The Princess Bride (A Staged Parody Reading)

Jillian Paige (Buttercup/Mother) has two cats, one Master’s in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University, and an infinite love of hot dogs. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as the villainous Madame DeFarge in A Tale of Two Cities with the Village Light Opera Group. Alongside performing, Jillian is a passionate second generation Meisner teacher, designated by the Meisner Institute, and Founder of Meisner in Music, the premier class to infuse the Meisner technique with singing. @MeisnerinMusic @JillianPaige

Deven Anderson (Humperdink/Vizzini/Director/Playwright) is thrilled to be working with Off the Lane and this production of Princess Bride for the glorious Sam Clark. Deven and Sam first met working for Mustard Lane many moons ago passing out chocolate covered pretzels in Times Square for Deven’s first Lead shift (We wont mention that Deven lost track of where Sam went – I mean where wouldn’t he go with that level of charisma?). Several increasingly challenging New York Comic Con events later and working for a stamina testing Snapchat Pop Up Shop together for over 3months, Sam and Deven quickly realized there was no escaping that fabled NYC mutual nexus of support and friendship. Deven eventually veered off into a land of cardboard and parodies and Sam was always front row center, laughing and smiling. Here we are again, and this one’s for you pal.

Ben (Grandpa/Miracle Max/Rodent 1) loves being here with you tonight. He is a former classmate of Deven’s from Circle In The Square Theater School, where they participated in such unique exercises as “physical acting with that guy who taught Robocop how to walk” and “scene study with Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Philip Seymour Hoffman”, among others. He loved that, too. While not reading for a warm audience like yourselves, he’s produced theater from church basements to Broadway stages, has written six plays, two screenplays, two video game storylines with dialogue, and is currently working on a Lovecraftian-style podcast. Thanks for being here.

Steve Liski (Inigo Montoya/Rodent 2) is excited to be making his Off The Lane debut in The Princess Bride. He is thrilled to be here for his love of Sam (Happy Birthday Sammy!), The Princess Bride, and Deven. Thanks and love to his wonderful Wife whom without her, he wouldn’t be here right now.

Keith (Count Rugen/Fezzik/Kid/Rodent 3) is a New York City based actor, originally from Dublin Ireland. Graduate of the university of Michigans musical theatre program.

Mila Liskiewicz (Stagehand/Eels/Rollers/Rocks/Union Rep) had the highest honor of wearing a unitard and face paint in a show her husband is convinced is about space cats. She also spent 6 years wearing exclusively beige and singing about a lot of Ham. Mila is excited to get silly with Off The Lane after not being allowed to smile for those 6 years. All the love to her best friend, who also happens to be her husband.

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Open Mic Night
2024-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Your favorite event is back!

Open Mic Night is back this summer! Beat that NYC heat, and join us for another full (and air-conditioned) night of mingling and performances with the Off The Lane and Mustard Lane communities. Bring songs, poetry, comedy, writing, and/or any kind of performance you can think of! Interdisciplinary art is so in.

All are welcome, so bring your friends! Light snacks provided, and *super* cheap drinks available for purchase!

Sign-ups are first come, first serve.

RSVP:

BOOST Banters
2024-08-07 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
BOOST Banters connects current BOOSTers with industry experts to ask all their burning questions. Our Co-Chairs match up BOOSTers with a professional artist who shares their desired career paths, and through one-on-one and group discussions, our BOOSTers leave with new knowledge, advice, and a new industry connection. Learn more about our BOOST program.

Meet the Experts

SALISHA THOMAS is a Broadway performer, former Miss California, a commercial and voiceover artist, and producer and director, vlogger, blogger, and host. She performed in the 1st National Touring company as well as the Broadway company of Beautiful the Carole King Musical, and the Britney Spears Musical: Once Upon a One More Time. She’s the host of Black Hair in the Big Leagues and The Salisha Show podcasts on The Broadway Podcast Network.

Instagram: @theSalishashowWebsite: www.thesalishashow.comPodcast: The Salisha ShowYouTube

VICTORIA M. FRAGNITO is an actor, director, and playwright. Her acting career has included regional theatre, touring companies, and independent films. She attended DeSales University and worked closely with PA Shakespeare, assistant directing many critically acclaimed productions (Midsummer, Sweeney Todd, Romeo & Juliet, and more). Her debut play Scar Tissue has had a workshop production at Dixon Place with their “Works in Progress” series, was selected for the historic Old Joint Stock Theatre’s “Open Doors” program in the U.K. for Women’s History Month, won Best Dramatic Script at SheNYC’s 2021 Festival and had its NYC premiere at The Players Theatre. You can find copies of Scar Tissue and the rights to productions at Next Stage Press. Her new play, With Dignity, has had developmental opportunities with The Bechdel Group, The Tank as part of their CyberTank series, as well as The Barrow Group’s First Fridays program for Women’s History Month, and was a semi-finalist for the 2023 O’Neill National Playwrights Conference.

Instagram: @VickiFraggsWebsite: www.victoriamfragnito.comPurchase her play Scar Tissue: Next Stage Press (It is also on the shelves at the Drama Book Shop!)

Audition Workshop with Brandon Ford Green
2024-08-10 13:00 - 16:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Join us for our first ever FREE audition workshop led by Brandon Ford Green, an actor, writer and director with 20 years in the business.Everyone will receive sides to work on 2-3 days ahead of time, reflecting what it’s like in an actual casting office environment. During this 3-hour class, you’ll work on skills such as uncovering clues in the text to create fuller characters, how to research the role and project you’re auditioning for, and how to tailor your strengths to your role.Space is limited to 15 people. RSVP early!

ABOUT BRANDON:

BRANDON FORD GREEN is a bicoastal actor/writer/director with over 20 years in the business. He’s the award-winning director of the independent feature film GOOD GRIEF which not only received official selection at many film festivals across the country but also won the Audience Choice Award at the Laughlin International Film Festival for Best Feature and won Best Director at the Harlem International Film Festival. As an actor, he trained at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Central California, Second City in Hollywood and The Barrow Group in New York City. Some of his on-screen credits include AND JUST LIKE THAT…, FOR ALL MANKIND, CONFESSION, EVIL, THE WALLS ARE WATCHING, LAW & ORDER, THE HOLIDAY FIX UP, HIGH FIDELITY, EPISODES, THIS IS US, CSI: CYBER, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., GREY’S ANATOMY, CRIMINAL MINDS, MONK, 24 and GILMORE GIRLS. Most notably he played comedy legend Richard Pryor on the Showtime series I’M DYING UP HERE.

In casting, he’s worked on many film, television and Broadway productions including THEATRE- MJ, TITANIQUE, HERE WE ARE, BEETLEJUICE, WICKED, CAMELOT, PRETTY WOMAN, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE COLOR PURPLE, ROCK OF AGES. FILM/TV: MOANA, CITY ON A HILL, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, DAN IN REAL LIFE, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, RENT.

He’s worked with many talented and award-winning actors including Melissa Leo, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Patricia Arquette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matt LeBlanc, Timothy Olyphant, Zoe Kravitz, Christian Slater, Tony Shalhoub, Christina Applegate, Kiefer Sutherland, James Spader and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

After many years in Los Angeles, Brandon now resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Open, Stay
2024-09-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
On behalf of Off The Lane’s ColLab program and in partnership with Uproar Theatrics, we are delighted to invite you to a pop-up production of the new musical OPEN, STAY (music and lyrics by Anna DeNoia, arranged and orchestrated by Joshua Villa). Featuring an original book by Kyle Holmes, this five character production captures a day in the life of your corner cafe, where private and public moments converge, over a favorite beverage.

OPEN, STAY features Direction by Mindy Cooper, Music Direction by Graham Sobelman, Choreography by Ephrat Asherie, Vocal Direction and Additional Arrangement by George Luton, with Casting by Stephanie Klapper Casting. Marissa Councill is Stage Manager , LDK Productions serves as General Manager. The cast features Sophie Brubaker, Xavier Cornell, Olivia Rose Hellman, Malia McLellan, Natalie Myrick, and Lison Tunick. The production is assistant directed by Anvita Gattani, assistant choreographed by Stephanie Nielsen, and assistant stage managed by Alec Gould.

As seen on TikTok (with over 1 Million Views on #OpenStay) and streaming on Spotify (With over 218k album streams) OPEN, STAY is a musical celebration of the human connection that we all crave. Interwoven stories that navigate how we love people, how we lose people, and the lessons we learn along the way. Learn more about the musical.

Join us in the Kismet Cafe, as “Open, Stay” immerses us in what connects us—love, loss, friendship, and of course, coffee.

When: September 5th at 2pm & 8pm AND September 6th at 2pm Where: OFF THE LANEAddress: 305 7th Ave 17th FL, NY NY 10001Runtime: 90 Mins, No Intermission

Sponsored by Lavazza and Mustard Lane, and presented with special arrangement by Uproar Theatrics

Mentor Training
2024-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Hybrid training for our Mentors in round 12 of the Mentorship Program. This is a private event.

MP12 Orientation
2024-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Orientation for our 12th round of the Mentorship Program. This is a private event.

Audition Workshop with Brandon Ford Green
2024-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Join us for another FREE audition workshop led by Brandon Ford Green, an actor, writer and director with 20 years in the business.Everyone will receive sides to work on 2-3 days ahead of time, reflecting what it’s like in an actual casting office environment. During this 3-hour class, you’ll work on skills such as uncovering clues in the text to create fuller characters, how to research the role and project you’re auditioning for, and how to tailor your strengths to your role.Space is limited to 16 people. RSVP early!

ABOUT BRANDON:

BRANDON FORD GREEN is a bicoastal actor/writer/director with over 20 years in the business. He’s the award-winning director of the independent feature film GOOD GRIEF which not only received official selection at many film festivals across the country but also won the Audience Choice Award at the Laughlin International Film Festival for Best Feature and won Best Director at the Harlem International Film Festival. As an actor, he trained at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Central California, Second City in Hollywood and The Barrow Group in New York City. Some of his on-screen credits include AND JUST LIKE THAT…, FOR ALL MANKIND, CONFESSION, EVIL, THE WALLS ARE WATCHING, LAW & ORDER, THE HOLIDAY FIX UP, HIGH FIDELITY, EPISODES, THIS IS US, CSI: CYBER, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., GREY’S ANATOMY, CRIMINAL MINDS, MONK, 24 and GILMORE GIRLS. Most notably he played comedy legend Richard Pryor on the Showtime series I’M DYING UP HERE.

In casting, he’s worked on many film, television and Broadway productions including THEATRE- MJ, TITANIQUE, HERE WE ARE, BEETLEJUICE, WICKED, CAMELOT, PRETTY WOMAN, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE COLOR PURPLE, ROCK OF AGES. FILM/TV: MOANA, CITY ON A HILL, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, DAN IN REAL LIFE, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, RENT.

He’s worked with many talented and award-winning actors including Melissa Leo, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Patricia Arquette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matt LeBlanc, Timothy Olyphant, Zoe Kravitz, Christian Slater, Tony Shalhoub, Christina Applegate, Kiefer Sutherland, James Spader and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

After many years in Los Angeles, Brandon now resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Midway Mentor Connect
2024-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Our Mentors in the Mentorship Program will touch base with each other and our co-chairs to talk about how the 12th session is going so far. This is a private event.
