Off The / Lane

Open Mic Night
2023-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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
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
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!
