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SUMMARY:Song Cycle Sessions
DESCRIPTION:12/12 SOLD OUT \n\n\n\nPLEASE CHECK 12/11\, 12/13 or 12/14 \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nThe songwriting session starts at 8pm\, but the party starts at 7:30pm! Come early and hang! \n\n\n\nPARTICIPATION RELEASE FOR COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING EVENT \n\n\n\nBy purchasing a ticket and/or entering this event and participating\, you agree to the following terms: \n\n\n\nGrant of Rights: \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nNo Compensation: \n\n\n\nParticipation is voluntary\, and you will not receive any financial compensation\, royalties\, or recognition for your contributions. \n\n\n\nWaiver of Moral Rights: \n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nPermission for Use: \n\n\n\nSong 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. \n\n\n\nNo Obligation to Use Contributions: \n\n\n\nSong Cycle Sessions is not obligated to incorporate any contributions in the final Works. \n\n\n\nBY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT\, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS. \n\n\n\nIf you do not wish to agree to these terms\, please refrain from participating. \n\n\n\nThank you for your collaboration and creativity!
URL:https://offthelane.org/event/the-songwriting-cooperative-holiday-edition-2/
LOCATION:MEAUX SPACE\, 305 7TH AVE FL 17\, NEW YORK\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Song Cycle Sessions
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe songwriting session starts at 8pm\, but the party starts at 7:30pm! Come early and hang! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTICIPATION RELEASE FOR COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING EVENT \n\n\n\nBy purchasing a ticket and/or entering this event and participating\, you agree to the following terms: \n\n\n\nGrant of Rights: \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nNo Compensation: \n\n\n\nParticipation is voluntary\, and you will not receive any financial compensation\, royalties\, or recognition for your contributions. \n\n\n\nWaiver of Moral Rights: \n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nPermission for Use: \n\n\n\nSong 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. \n\n\n\nNo Obligation to Use Contributions: \n\n\n\nSong Cycle Sessions is not obligated to incorporate any contributions in the final Works. \n\n\n\nBY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT\, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS. \n\n\n\nIf you do not wish to agree to these terms\, please refrain from participating. \n\n\n\nThank you for your collaboration and creativity!
URL:https://offthelane.org/event/the-songwriting-cooperative-holiday-edition-3/
LOCATION:MEAUX SPACE\, 305 7TH AVE FL 17\, NEW YORK\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Song Cycle Sessions
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe songwriting session starts at 8pm\, but the party starts at 7:30pm! Come early and hang! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTICIPATION RELEASE FOR COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING EVENT \n\n\n\nBy purchasing a ticket and/or entering this event and participating\, you agree to the following terms: \n\n\n\nGrant of Rights: \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nNo Compensation: \n\n\n\nParticipation is voluntary\, and you will not receive any financial compensation\, royalties\, or recognition for your contributions. \n\n\n\nWaiver of Moral Rights: \n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nPermission for Use: \n\n\n\nSong 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. \n\n\n\nNo Obligation to Use Contributions: \n\n\n\nSong Cycle Sessions is not obligated to incorporate any contributions in the final Works. \n\n\n\nBY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT\, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS. \n\n\n\nIf you do not wish to agree to these terms\, please refrain from participating. \n\n\n\nThank you for your collaboration and creativity!
URL:https://offthelane.org/event/the-songwriting-cooperative-holiday-edition-4/
LOCATION:MEAUX SPACE\, 305 7TH AVE FL 17\, NEW YORK\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:A ColLab Staged Reading: The Laundry Play by Sarah Groustra
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nTHE 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.” \n\n\n\nAlcoholic/Non-Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the event! All proceeds will go towards supporting future OTL artists/productions. \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at the OTL performance loft in Chelsea\, NYC – \n\n\n\nAddress: Meaux Space\, 305 7th Ave Fl 17\, New York\, NY 10001 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMEET THE COMPANY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJared 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiuliana 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeorah 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
URL:https://offthelane.org/event/a-collab-staged-reading-the-laundry-play-by-sarah-groustra/
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SUMMARY:Artist Mix & Mingle: Feat. DIY Vision Boards!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nOff 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 ;)) \n\n\n\nDate: 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.  \n\n\n\n(Note: Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be available to purchase – all proceeds will go to future OTL artists and projects) \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
URL:https://offthelane.org/event/artist-mix-mingle-feat-diy-vision-boards/
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SUMMARY:BOOST Workshop: Creative Versatility
DESCRIPTION:Join BOOST Co-Chairs\, Jillian Vitko and Ayana Major Bey\, in a workshop about how to succeed as a versatile and multi-hyphenate artist in today’s arts & entertainment industry (AKA how to keep yourself working as an artist!).  \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE: building an artistic ecosystem\, broadening your artistic focus\, taking on projects that complement each other and your various skills\, and creating a world for yourself that doesn’t require someone else giving you permission to do it! \n\n\n\n(Note: Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be available to purchase – all proceeds will go to future OTL artists and projects) \n\n\n\nThe workshop starts at 7pm\, but feel free to join us for a drink and mix and mingle at 6:30pm! \n\n\n\nLearn more about our BOOST program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Co-Chairs: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAYANA MAJOR BEY Ayana Major Bey is an actress\, voice-over artist\, award winning podcaster\, and world traveler. Throughout her 17 years in the business she has taught acting classes\, workshops\, & mentors actors so they have the tools needed to sustain and blossom in the arts. Ayana wants to see artists not just survive but thrive and through the BOOST program she is able to help them develop their goals. She is the host & executive producer of the award winning podcast The Artist Pivot which is a show focused on conversation with artists\, arts educators\, and those who work in and around the arts on their pivots and lessons learned in the industry. You may have also heard her voice on TV commercials for Sephora\, Google Chrome\, Coors Pure\, Boston Museum of Science and many more. www.ayanabey.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJILLIAN VITKO is a multi-hyphenate artist. She’s cultivated a career as an actor-singer-writer-musician-composer-comedian-filmmaker-teacher in NYC over the past decade. Her films have garnered awards such as Best Writer\, Best Actress\, Best Comedy at various film festivals. Her solo show Synesthesia the Musical was named a Stand-Out Show by PopDust at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Fest. She adapted the musical into a screenplay\, which has won numerous screenwriting awards. She co-created the show True Crime the Musical\, which has been running in NYC since 2017. She is also a regular cast member on the long running comedy show On The Spot. Recent film acting credits include Law & Order (NBC)\, Old Flame (music video)\, The Expected Guest (short). She also teaches writing and musical improv\, as well as various other subjects on a case by case basis. As BOOST Co-Chair\, she applies her experience to guide creatives in their career and help them achieve their goals. More info at jillianvitko.com
URL:https://offthelane.org/event/boost-workshop-creative-versatility/
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SUMMARY:FINANCIAL FREEDOM: A Presentation About Budgeting For Newbs (and Elder Millennials Who Should Know Better)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://offthelane.org/event/financial-freedom-a-presentation-about-budgeting-for-newbs-and-elder-millennials-who-should-know-better/
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SUMMARY:small town icons
DESCRIPTION:It’s the night before the opening night of Mount Vernon\, Ohio’s next community theater production: a barely legal adaptation of OUR TOWN. The production’s “Emily\,” Sabrina\, is stuck at home\, trying to rehearse. A mob sits outside of her house\, demanding an answer for the disappearance of Mr. K\, a popular science teacher… who burned Sabrina during a class experiment. Sabrina’s “George\,” Kimberly\, arrives to help Sabrina deal with the threat of danger outside. All hell breaks loose when their former friend and the daughter of the science teacher\, Kelly\, invites herself over to bury the hatchet… and to figure out where her missing father could be. To make things even worse\, the girl that Kelly bullied into the hospital\, Willow\, is discharged and arrives at Sabrina’s house. As the night goes on\, the tension builds between the girls as secrets are revealed: bullying\, evidence being destroyed\, and poisoned cookies. Seemingly alone after a crazy night\, Sabrina\, Willow\, & Kimberly are thrust into Grover’s Corners and an uncertain future. small town icons is an unflinching look at poverty\, bullying\, friendship\, and the agonizing pursuit of a picture-perfect life. Join us for our latest ColLab workshop production: small town icons by SMJCASTMegan LomaxGrace GuichardStephanie Orta-VázquezVanessa VivasDIRECTORMackenna GoodrichCREATIVE CONSULTANTRachel Sabo-HedgesDrinks and cookies will be available for purchase! All proceeds go towards supporting future OTL artists and productions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMEET THE COMPANY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSMJ (they/them) (Playwright) is a mixed-Latiné\, non-binary\, and NYC-based playwright\, director\, and educator originally from Mount Vernon\, OH. They are proud to be the Co-Artistic Director of Andy’s Summer Playhouse. They were a 2022-2023 Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellow. As a writer\, their work has been seen in various forms with Ars Nova\, Lincoln Center\, The Kennedy Center\, the New York Comedy Festival\, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, New York Stage and Film\, Latinx Playwrights Circle\, The Orchard Project\, Carnegie Mellon University\, New York University\, and Otterbein University. They are a member of the Dramatists Guild and Ring of Keys.www.smjwrites.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMackenna Goodrich (she/they) (Director) loves Big Girl Explosion Fests and plays of and about the body. Selected directing credits: Gross! by Emma Schillage (Ten Toes)\, The Station by Maggie Cregan (SheNYC)\, small town icons by SMJ (The Frontera Series/The Tank)\, Cockroaches by Emma Schillage (The Cell)\, Straight Icons by SMJ and Anne-Marie Pietersma (Ars Nova/Second City NYC)\, American Girl Doll Horror Play by Jasmine Sharma (The Brick)\, An Axemas Story (The Players Theatre/54 Below)\, WO[MAN] by Alyssa Haddad-Chin (The Brick)\, Radio Man by Sarah Groustra (SheNYC)\, Bogeyman by Allison Merkel (The Road Theatre Company). Mackenna is also an associate producer for SciShow and runs The Road Theatre Company’s Under Construction playwriting group. BA: Kenyon College // mackennagoodrich.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMegan Lomax (Sabrina) is thrilled to be a part of this collaboration! She was seen on Broadway in theTony award winning show Skin of Our Teeth at the Vivian Beaumont. Other theater creditsinclude: Small Town Icons (The Tank)\, No Good Things… (A.R.T/New York) Best Seats in theHouse (New Perspective Theater)\, The Great Bluffer (New Perspective Theater)\, 24 Hour Plays:Nationals\, Rosie Revere\, Engineer (TheaterWorks National Tour) Kudzu (AL ShakespeareFestival). T.V: City on a Hill (Showtime). Instagram: @megan_lomax_ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWepa!!!! Stephanie Orta-Vázquez (she/they) (Kimberly) is a classically trained New York based actor and writer\, born and raised in Puerto Rico. Some of their recent acting work includes SERIALS (The Tank)\, Mx Piggy Makes an OnlyFans (Ars Nova)\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Off-Broadway at HERE Arts Center)\, and several commercials with iconic brands such as Apple\, T-Mobile\, and the NY Lottery! They’re currently in post and pre-production for three short films because she’s an insomniac with a dream and an unfortunate disregard for her circadian rhythm. Everything Stephanie does is in service to all the Latiné humans before them with dreams of working within the arts\, like her abuela\, who did not have the means or circumstances to be able to. @stephanie.mov \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVanessa Vivas (she/her) (Willow) is a Venezuelan actress & arts marketer based in NYC and is honored to be a small part of the SMJ multiverse. Her credits include Serials (The Tank)\, I’m Fine Though (Ars Nova ANT Fest)\, Cinco/Five (Tour\, New York City Children’s Theatre)\, Kallan Dana’s My New Year’s Resolution (The 24 Hour Plays)\, jamie b (Shapphest NYC)\, and Mi Abuela\, Queen of Nightmares (Gene Frankel Theater). By day\, Vanessa works as the Digital Marketing Assistant at Second Stage Theater. BA: Point Park University. IG: @vivas_lavida \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrace Guichard (she/her) (Kelly) is an actor originally from Walnut Creek\, CA. Recent credits include Straight Icons (Ars Nova/The Second City)\, The Woman in Black (Weston Theater Company)\,  Silent Sky (SPARC’s Shakespeare in the Vineyard)\, Much Ado About Nothing (SPARC’s Shakespeare in the Vineyard)\, Pirates of Penzance (Otterbein Summer Theatre.) Staged Readings/Workshops include: Radio Man (SoHo Playhouse)\, THE COMMAND CENTER (Laguardia Performing Arts Center)\, Protect the Protectors (The Tank.) Additionally many independent films you have not seen\, including her short “Somebody/Anybody.” Website: www.graceguichard.com Instagram: @gracie.guichard  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Sabo-Hedges (she/they) (Creative Consultant) is a multi-hyphenate director\, developer\, and producer raised in Boone\, North Carolina. She first connected with Off The Lane through their mentorship program during her senior year at Western Carolina University. After moving to New York\, Rachel became the associate director for Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster. Since then\, she has continued to associate direct while also directing and developing new work throughout NYC. \n\n\n\nComing from a family of theatre artists and performers\, Rachel was immersed in the industry from a young age as a child actor—storytelling runs in her blood. She gravitates toward work that centers hope and love\, and she’s often found gathering artists to explore new scripts or uncovering the life stories of strangers. She’s drawn to theatre that is muscular\, surprising\, and a little bit magical. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophie Brubaker (@sophiebrubaker) (Producer) is a bubbly California-raised\, NYC-based producer\, performer and event host! Sophie graduated from the University of California at Davis with a BA in Theatre and Dance and a BS in Human Development\, and there she also began an internship with Off the Lane. Since moving to New York City\, she fell in love with creating imaginative\, social spins on producing and performing in theatre. She started the ColLab program at Off the Lane in 2022\, which specializes in developing interactive and interdisciplinary live performance work. Sophie is also an actor and Troupe Logistics Coordinator for The Murder Mystery Company\, and she performs in and hosts interactive shows in NYC regularly. Sophie is ecstatic about growing Off the Lane’s reach in this city by meeting artists where they are at and continuing to develop new\, communal work!! www.sophiebrubaker.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Levine (Stagehand) is a dramaturg and administrator with a B.F.A. in Dramaturgy and a master’s degree in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Her production work spans dramaturgy\, production management\, directing\, and choreography. Julia’s career focuses on new works development\, musical theatre\, experimentalism\, and uplifting marginalized stories. She is also known for her encyclopedic knowledge of musical theatre history and Disney Channel. She was part of OTL’s most recent mentorship cohort\, and would like to thank her amazing mentor Sophie for inviting her to be part of this event!
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DESCRIPTION:It’s the night before the opening night of Mount Vernon\, Ohio’s next community theater production: a barely legal adaptation of OUR TOWN. The production’s “Emily\,” Sabrina\, is stuck at home\, trying to rehearse. A mob sits outside of her house\, demanding an answer for the disappearance of Mr. K\, a popular science teacher… who burned Sabrina during a class experiment. Sabrina’s “George\,” Kimberly\, arrives to help Sabrina deal with the threat of danger outside. All hell breaks loose when their former friend and the daughter of the science teacher\, Kelly\, invites herself over to bury the hatchet… and to figure out where her missing father could be. To make things even worse\, the girl that Kelly bullied into the hospital\, Willow\, is discharged and arrives at Sabrina’s house. As the night goes on\, the tension builds between the girls as secrets are revealed: bullying\, evidence being destroyed\, and poisoned cookies. Seemingly alone after a crazy night\, Sabrina\, Willow\, & Kimberly are thrust into Grover’s Corners and an uncertain future. small town icons is an unflinching look at poverty\, bullying\, friendship\, and the agonizing pursuit of a picture-perfect life. Join us for our latest ColLab workshop production: small town icons by SMJ.CASTMegan LomaxGrace GuichardStephanie Orta-VázquezVanessa VivasDIRECTORMackenna GoodrichCREATIVE CONSULTANTRachel Sabo-HedgesDrinks and cookies will be available for purchase! All proceeds go towards supporting future OTL artists and productions.
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LOCATION:MEAUX SPACE\, 305 7TH AVE FL 17\, NEW YORK\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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