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Audition Workshop with Brandon Ford Green
2024-08-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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
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.

What's Left
2024-11-17 20:00 - 22:00 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Off the Lane presents WHAT’S LEFT: an exploration of modern dance on November 17th, 2024. The pop-up evening of dance will feature original choreography by Stephanie Nielsen and Cooper Grenke, interwoven with text by Katherine Hunter that highlights themes of body horror, body image, and interpersonal relational dynamics.

Featured Dancers: Stephanie Nielsen, Gigi Hausman, Paige Majewski, and Brooke McDanielRun Time: 1 hourDoors: 7:30pm, Show 8pm

FINANCIAL FREEDOM: A Presentation About Budgeting For Newbs (and Elder Millennials Who Should Know Better)
2024-11-24 19:00 - 20:00
Make like Ariana and “Break free”! Start living your best life — free from financial stress! Join Mustard Lane’s very own Jason Michael Miller for “FINANCIAL FREEDOM: A Presentation About Budgeting For Newbs (and Elder Millennials Who Should Know Better)”This fun, practical, and no-nonsense session will introduce you to a healthier mindset and help build a positive relationship with money, uncover why to save and budget, and equip you with easy (actionable) steps to get you on the road to financial freedom.Whether you’re just starting out or feeling like “I wish I had known this sooner”, JMM’s got you covered with researched and tested tips, tricks, and life hacks, tailored to your stream of income and frequency of compensation. It’s never to late to eliminate money-related stress from your life and start saying “yes” to what you want. The (not so secret) is in the structure, commitment, accountability, and basic building blocks for better financial standing!There is art, not only in making money, but in managing it as well.A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event.

MP12 Graduation
2024-12-01 19:00 - 20:00
Our graduation ceremony for our 12th cohort of Mentees and Mentors in our Mentorship Program. Congratulations to all! This is a private event.

Song Cycle Sessions
2024-12-11 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-12-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-12-14 19:30 - 22:30 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Join us for a holiday party like no other! In just 90 minutes, we’ll write, record, and produce a brand-new holiday song from scratch. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply curious to see the magic unfold, this session invites everyone to join the creative process. Together, we’ll brainstorm, craft lyrics, find the perfect melody, and celebrate the season with holiday cheer and libations.The evening will be hosted by music producer Andrew Heringer (Sound Bath, The Guest and the Host), producer and playwright Kyle Holmes (Ranked, a Musical; Open, Stay) and composer and music director David Taylor Gomes (Ranked, a Musical; Snowed In) as part of Off The Lane’s final ColLab project of 2024.

The songwriting session starts at 8pm, but the party starts at 7:30pm! Come early and hang!

PARTICIPATION RELEASE FOR COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING EVENT

By purchasing a ticket and/or entering this event and participating, you agree to the following terms:

Grant of Rights:

This event involves the collaborative creation of musical works (the “Works”). By contributing ideas, input, or creative suggestions, you waive and assign all rights, including copyright and moral rights, to Song Cycle Sessions and any of its future assignees or licensees.

No Compensation:

Participation is voluntary, and you will not receive any financial compensation, royalties, or recognition for your contributions.

Waiver of Moral Rights:

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive any moral rights (e.g., the right to attribution or to object to modifications) in your contributions to the Works.

Permission for Use:

Song Cycle Sessions has the unrestricted right to use, reproduce, adapt, distribute, perform, and exploit the Works in any format or medium, globally and perpetually, without additional consent or payment.

No Obligation to Use Contributions:

Song Cycle Sessions is not obligated to incorporate any contributions in the final Works.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS.

If you do not wish to agree to these terms, please refrain from participating.

Thank you for your collaboration and creativity!

Song Cycle Sessions
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:30 | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
12/12 SOLD OUT

PLEASE CHECK 12/11, 12/13 or 12/14

Join us for a holiday party like no other! In just 90 minutes, we’ll write, record, and produce a brand-new holiday song from scratch. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply curious to see the magic unfold, this session invites everyone to join the creative process. Together, we’ll brainstorm, craft lyrics, find the perfect melody, and celebrate the season with holiday cheer and libations.The evening will be hosted by music producer Andrew Heringer (Sound Bath, The Guest and the Host), producer and playwright Kyle Holmes (Ranked, a Musical; Open, Stay) and composer and music director David Taylor Gomes (Ranked, a Musical; Snowed In) as part of Off The Lane’s final ColLab project of 2024.

The songwriting session starts at 8pm, but the party starts at 7:30pm! Come early and hang!

PARTICIPATION RELEASE FOR COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING EVENT

By purchasing a ticket and/or entering this event and participating, you agree to the following terms:

Grant of Rights:

This event involves the collaborative creation of musical works (the “Works”). By contributing ideas, input, or creative suggestions, you waive and assign all rights, including copyright and moral rights, to Song Cycle Sessions and any of its future assignees or licensees.

No Compensation:

Participation is voluntary, and you will not receive any financial compensation, royalties, or recognition for your contributions.

Waiver of Moral Rights:

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive any moral rights (e.g., the right to attribution or to object to modifications) in your contributions to the Works.

Permission for Use:

Song Cycle Sessions has the unrestricted right to use, reproduce, adapt, distribute, perform, and exploit the Works in any format or medium, globally and perpetually, without additional consent or payment.

No Obligation to Use Contributions:

Song Cycle Sessions is not obligated to incorporate any contributions in the final Works.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS.

If you do not wish to agree to these terms, please refrain from participating.

Thank you for your collaboration and creativity!

A ColLab Staged Reading: The Laundry Play by Sarah Groustra
2025-02-10 19:00 - 22:00
Off The Lane’s ColLab program presents a new community event series, developed to present staged readings of new, independent theatre with *unexpected* twists: The ColLab Staged Reading Series!

The ColLab Staged Reading Series launch on February 10th will present Sarah Groustra’s THE LAUNDRY PLAY, directed by Rachel Sabo-Hedges. Join us this Valentine’s Week for a play about romantic reconnection and reconciliation.

THE LAUNDRY PLAY summary: “David is a museum curator whose panic attacks have gone untreated for years. When he considers taking a job that will move him halfway across the country, this comes as a shock to his girlfriend, Eliza. Told largely through both characters’ conversations with a therapist, The Laundry Play paints a portrait of a relationship on the verge of either connection or collapse, and the emotional landscape of intimacy with clinical anxiety.”

Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the event! All proceeds will go towards supporting future OTL artists/productions.

The event will take place at the OTL performance loft in Chelsea, NYC –

Address: Meaux Space, 305 7th Ave Fl 17, New York, NY 10001

MEET THE COMPANY

Sarah Groustra (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based, Massachusetts-born playwright and theatermaker. Sarah’s work has been produced off-Broadway at the SheNYC Festival (Winner, Best Script 2023) and at regional theaters across the country. She was awarded the 2024 Austin Film Festival Stage Play Award, was a finalist for the 2023 Jane Chambers Award, and was named a 2022 Ascending Playwright by Yonder Window Theater Company. Sarah has developed new work with the Valdez Theatre Conference, Under Construction Playwright’s Group (the Road Theater), Purple Light Palette Cohort, the Parsnip Ship, Forager Theater Company, and Historically Close Friends. Sarah is an alumna of Kenyon College (2022), the 24 Hour Plays: Nationals (2022), and is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. sarahgroustra.com // @ladypoachedegg

Rachel Sabo-Hedges (she/they) is a multi-hyphenate director, developer and producer from a long lineage of theater artists. After moving to New York, she became the associate director for Tony Award Nominee Hunter Foster. Since then she’s continued to work with Hunter as well as develop and direct new works in NYC. DIRECTOR: Songbirds* (in development), Babylon & Twist (Daisy Theatricals), Can You Dance to Vampire Weekend (Brooklyn Art Haus), Bad Jews (ColLab NYC), Pretty Good Gatsby (Caveat), 35MM (WNC), So This Happened (Theater Lab), Bark and Breakdown (webseries) AD: A Christmas Story (Goodspeed Opera House), Grease (BCP), A Little Night Music (Ogunquit Playhouse), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Bucks County Playhouse), Bridges of Madison County (Axel Rod PAC, BCP), Parade (ATG) @rachelksabohedges

Jared Palmer Kirsch (David) is an actor, writer, comedian, and Pasta Enthusiast based in Brooklyn, New York. When not eating pasta (which isn’t often), Jared can be seen performing all over the place in theater, film, and live comedy in his show Improvised Family Guy. Jared’s writing has been featured in multiple online and print publications, as well as featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers’ monologues. You can check out what Jared is up to and say hi @jkirsch98 on Instagram.

Giuliana Augello (Eliza) (she/her) is over the moon to be a part of The Laundry Play at Off The Lane. As a New-York based actor, she has been fortunate to work regionally, nationally, and in NYC. Favorite credits include: Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary First National Tour, Bucks County Playhouse, Theatre Aspen, The Rev, Axelrod PAC, and Sharon Playhouse. Giuliana has been nominated for a Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award, as well as a BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Award. As a producer, she is co-founder and Managing Director of Next Stop Creatives, a multi-hyphenate production company committed to supporting artists at any stage of their Creative Process. Syracuse University BFA MT 2021. Thanks to Rachel, Sophie, and Sarah. All my love to Cole, my family (blood and chosen), and PMA. Humbled and grateful. @giulianaaugello @nextstopcreatives

Leorah Wood (Stage Directions/Therapist) is a Brooklyn based actress and comedian. Graduating with a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Leorah studied at Playwrights Horizons Theater School and Stonestreet Studios. Leorah works as a stand up all around NYC, with an act hilighting storytelling and original musical comedy. In February 2024, she released her debut hour of comedy, Dress Up, on YouTube. Above all else, she is proficient at kazoo. Socials: @_leorah leorahwood.com

Artist Mix & Mingle: Feat. DIY Vision Boards!
2025-03-13 19:00 - 22:00
What better way to host an evening of creativity and connection than VISION BOARDSSSS! Off The Lane is hosting a FREE Artist Mix & Mingle event where artists can gather, collaborate, and set their intentions for 2025. Whether you’re mapping out your artistic goals or dreaming up new life experiences, we’ve got everything you need to craft your perfect vision board.

Off The Lane will provide all the materials—just bring your ideas and an open mind! This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow artists, exchange ideas, and manifest your vision for the rest of the year ahead. Try everything so says Shakira, right?? (yes, we’ll make sure there are pics of the pop girlies to add in there ;))

Date: March 13th, 2025Time: 7pm-10pm ETLocation: Off The Lane Performance Loft (aka Meaux Space, 305 7th Ave 17th Fl, New York, NY 10001)Cost: Free! All materials provided.

(Note: Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be available to purchase – all proceeds will go to future OTL artists and projects)

We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
