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Past and Future: A Revue
2022-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
In the first ever cabaret hosted by Off The Lane, members of the OTL community take the mic (and the floor) to share the pieces that made them fall in love with the performing arts and the ones that make them excited for the future of theatre. The salon-style event is promised to bring cozy vibes and theatre nostalgia!

Space is limited! Free Admission. $5 Drink Tickets available for purchase at the door.

Meet the team

Talia Friedenberg (Director)

Talia Friedenberg is thrilled to be making her solo directorial debut! In addition to directing, she is a playwright, songwriter, performer, and theatre administrator. Her original one-act “Become the Flowers” is available for licensing with Uproar Theatrics; her original album “im/patience” is available on all streaming platforms. Thanks to Sophie for making her revue idea a reality!

Sophie Brubaker (Producer and Performer)

Sophie is an NYC-based actor, singer, and host (and now producer? wowie). She recently graduated from UC Davis with degrees in Theatre and Human Development. Some of her favorite credits include Sydney Summers in Ranked, a Musical, Annie Londonderry in the touring educational musical Light The Way: A Bike Safety Musical, Rae in The Unfortunates, and serving as the community coordinator for Off The Lane and social media manager for Uproar Theatrics. She is an extrovert to her core, fueled by coffee and creative, communal projects, and always a little too busy. Enjoy this adventure from our artsy beginnings to what inspires us for the future of this frustrating and precious industry!

Stephanie Nielsen (Performer)

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 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 under Mindy Cooper, Judy Blazer, Jeff Saver, Lisa Quoresimo, among others. She has also choreographed multiple original works under the supervision of David Grenke. She is currently based out of New York, New York. Stephanie joined the Stoopid Dance Company in Fall 2020 as one of its original company members.

Vivianna DeSantiago (Performer)

Vivianna DeSantiago is the inagural winner of the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program. She grew up in Yuma, Arizona where she began dance training at age 11. She graduated with a BFA in Dance from the University of Arizona School of Dance. During her time there, she got to perform works choreographed by Larry Keigwin, Martha Graham, and George Balanchine. Vivianna spent summers training and gaining inspiration from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Perry-Mansfield, and Ate9. After beginning her professional career with Modern American Dance Company, she decided to take a chance and move to New York City to pursue her dreams! She is excited to explore the city, watch live theatre again, and make new connections!

Tamara Denson (Performer)

Tamara Denson is an artist based in the DMV area, earning her BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in the department of Dance and Media. She began her exploration into the arts at age ten, miming at her church, and at age 14, she began training in ballet, modern, and jazz at her local studios. In recent years, Denson has attended the Joffrey Ballet summer intensive on scholarship, attended hip-hop workshops held by Shellshock DC, appeared in a music video for the VCU Brandcenter, and teamed up with the VCU Neurology team as a virtual mover. Currently, Tamara Denson is a research assistant in Media and Dance for Dr. Kate Sicchio, researching live coding through dance.

Rachel Sabo-Hedges (Performer)

Rachel is an North Carolina native and has loved all the opportunities she’s had in the city. Most recently with Off The Lane, Rachel performed at the Ann Reinking Scholarship Fundraiser and is so excited to be performing at the Meaux space once again. Upcoming, Rachel will be assistant directing Bridges of Madison County with Hunter Foster at the Axel Rod theatre company in New Jersey. She hopes you enjoy the Past and Future revue!

Oliva Mitterando (Performer)

Olivia is a recent graduate of Temple University. She is currently living in Philadelphia where she just served as Wardrobe Supervisor for Temple University’s production of Head over Heels. She is so excited to be performing live again with Off the Lane and is so thankful for all of the advice she received in their mentorship program from her mentor Liarra. Her most recent credits include: ensemble in Grease, acting in student-run productions, serving as hair/makeup supervisor at Temple, and being a costume intern at a summer stock theater. Her future plans include participating in the Disney College Program this upcoming fall!

Julia Segal (Performer)

Julia Segal is a singer, actor, songwriter, and teaching artist based in NYC. She is a recent graduate of Colgate University where she received her B.A. in Theatre and Psychology. Julia has also studied at the London Dramatic Academy and is a member of the Off The Lane and Maestra mentorship programs. Julia’s recent performance credits have spanned from musical theatre, to devised work, cabaret and Shakespeare. She is also a jazz vocalist and sings for the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus. In addition to performing, Julia has worked as a music director and vocal arranger. Recently, she was the Vocal Music Director for Hamilton Central School’s production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and for the Colgate Resolutions a cappella group, where she performed and arranged for eight-part vocal a cappella. She is also a Teaching Artist at Treasure Trunk Theatre where she leads kids ages 3-8 in imagination adventure and sing-along classes.

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Empower Artists Gala 2021- Virtual
2021-11-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Over the past two and a half years, Off The Lane has been privileged to work with young creatives looking to transition from student to thriving professional. Through our mentorship, continued education and career guidance programs, we aim to empower, educate, and cultivate connections in the next generation of artists.

Our Mentorship Program continues to soar as we welcomed our 6th session of Mentees in September. Our wonderful Mentors are extremely passionate about giving back to aspiring artists. The OTL community is growing by leaps and bounds and we couldn’t be more proud. We are also celebrating 1 year of our BOOST Program. This program focuses on creative career guidance for those that need a little boost. All of our programs are thoughtfully developed by and for artists.

In our inaugural year of the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program, we will award a $5000 grant to an aspiring dancer seeking to move to NYC to accomplish dreams of professional employment. This grant will be accompanied with 1:1 Mentorship, Educational Events and Resources, Accountability Check-Ins, and a community through the fast growing OTL Family, carrying forward Annie’s passion for mentoring and cultivating young talent! In only 7 months, we’ve witnessed a world full of yes, as Annie’s friends, colleagues and our passionate staff at Off The Lane have jumped in head first to establish and launch a program and scholarship that will inspire and empower a future generation of diverse and talented artists. We’ve created a framework for our Adjudication Process, valuing transparency and. inclusion, designed and built a custom software for the Application and Adjudication Process, and are ecstatic to announce this year’s award! We are humbled by the incredible work of this devoted group and are looking forward to the development and expansion of this program for many years to come.

On November 8, 2021, two days shy of Annie’s birthday, we will be announcing our inaugural year winner of the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program during OTL’s 2nd Annual Empower Artists Gala and are once again thanking you for your support. Not only will your support directly impact these young artists and help set them on a path for. success, but you are helping build the groundwork for a program built for and by artists for many years to come.

Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you at this year’s Empower Artists Fundraiser!

*Due to the size of the venue, space is limited. If you are interested in attending in-person ($150) email hello@offthelane.org to join our waitlist. Covid Protocols will be in place and all attending must show proof of vaccination.

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OFF THE LANE'S EMPOWER ARTISTS: GALA
2021-11-08 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
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Professional Artist Branding: Virtual Workshop
2021-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NY
JOIN COSTUME DESIGNER, ARTIST & EDUCATOR ,TRISTAN RAINES FOR AN ESSENTIAL *VIRTUAL* WORKSHOP BASED ON BRANDING & SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ARTIST.

Let's Get Back To Work: FREE ACTING WORKSHOP
2021-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
JOIN DIRECTOR, ACTOR AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE ACTORS ENSEMBLE, BOB GOODMAN FOR AN ESSENTIAL HANDS-ON, STUDENT-CENTERED PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP.

SATURDAY OCT 2ND 11a-2p @ Meaux Space

THE ART OF WELLNESS: BREAKTHROUGH
2021-09-21 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MEAUX SPACE, 305 7TH AVE FL 17, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Welcome Back the Magic – Re-entering our Industry In a New Way!

We are beyond excited to have Holly Buczek, CSA as our incredible guest speaker for this quarter’s Speaker Series at Art of Wellness: Breakthrough at Meaux Space in NYC. The landscape of how we audition for work has changed so much and will continue to. Let’s plan together to journey into this new terrain with confidence!

Click Here to learn more about Holly Buczek!

For those who are joining the class, Holly is offering a 20 percent discount on a 30 minute on-line personal/professional coaching session. Stay tuned for more information! Holly believes that magic is everywhere and you just have to know where to look…

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MP6: Mentorship Program // FALL 2021 Session Starts
2021-09-01 | NY

MP6 MENTEE ORIENTATION
2021-08-22 00:00 - 2021-08-23 23:59 (America/New_York) | NY

Mentorship Program: HANG
2021-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY

THE ART OF WELLNESS: REFRESH + RESET
2021-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Back by popular demand, the Art of Wellness: Refresh + Reset is part of Off The Lane’s Speaker Series Program. This quarter’s event is centered around refreshing practices and allowing for a reset after 15 months of isolation. Transitioning back into “normalcy” will not happen overnight and we will not be able to simply return to old practices. This past year has changed us all, for better or worse, and allowing ourselves to take that with us into this next chapter will only make us stronger! Learn more about the event HERE.

Everyone will join us via Zoom for a Welcome by Danielle Beckmann & Opening Class with Spoken Word Poet & Branding Coach, Jrose. The breakout rooms will open and you will go to your pre-selected 30 Minute Class, either Refresh & Reset Yoga led by Sumi Yu or Your Holistic Health Reset for Reentering the Outside World led by Sarah Jacobs. At the end of your class, you will return to the main room for a final segment on How to Stay Consistent Through the Ups and Downs of Your Artistic Career led by our host, Danielle Beckmann.

Breakout rooms will be preassigned. Select your top choice on your ticket!

BOOST BANTERS
2021-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Private virtual event curated just for our BOOSTERS.

MP5 Graduation Ceremonies!
2021-05-16 00:00 - 2021-05-17 23:59 (America/New_York) | NY
Private Internal Virtual Event

Speaker Series: The Art of Wellness
2021-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NY
JOIN US for this wonderful virtual event. Our educators have generously donated their time and all proceeds will be split equally between Off The Lane’s Programs! We aim to provide a community, home base and safe space for artists transitioning from student to seasoned and thriving professional. Learn more about the event HERE.

A ZOOM link will be shared with you prior to the event date!

Breakout rooms will be preassigned. Select your top 2 choices on your ticket!

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All proceeds will be split evenly between all of our programs.

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MP5: Mentorship Program // Spring 2021 Session Starts
2021-03-01 | NY

MP5: Mentor Informational Meeting
2021-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Private Event

MP5 Mentor Training
2021-02-13 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NY

PRIVATE EVENT: MP4 Graduation Ceremony
2020-11-19 16:00 - 16:30, 2020-11-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2020-11-16 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | ZOOM
Off The Lane wants to congratulate our MP4 Class on their completion of The Mentorship Program. We are honored to have been a part of your 2020 journey and extend our heartfelt congratulations on all of your accomplishments so far this year!

BOOST Banters - Private Event
2020-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | PRIVATE

SPEAKER SERIES // Jessica Scheitler: Financial Groove
2020-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | zoom
Jessica Scheitler owns and operates Financial Groove in New York and Las Vegas, bridging the gap between creativity and business. Providing accounting and tax expertise for arts and entertainment, Financial Groove works with the top recognized dance studios in the nation and has clients spanning the globe throughout prominent arts organizations including Broadway, Cirque Du Soleil, SYTYCD, and Alvin Ailey among many others.
Jessica parlayed her Marymount Manhattan College BFA in Choreography and minors in Arts Administration and Mathematics into a specialized career in arts accounting and business management. Jessica grew up dancing in Iowa with roots in competitive dance and then went on to concert dance and to choreograph musical theater and independent modern dance work. Jessica has worked in arts administration for the Lion King on Broadway, Abingdon Theatre Company and the Metro Arts Council.
Topics for Webinar on November 12, 2020
•Tax Tips for Artists
•Saving for taxes if you are a 1099 worker
•Balance the juggle of Covid-19 programs for 2020
•End of year money moves
•Guidance for starting fresh in 2021
•Q&A

Mentee Mixer - Private Event
2020-10-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | PRIVATE
We look forward to hosting a virtual mixer for our MP4 Metees!

SPEAKER SERIES // Michael Roderick
2020-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | VIRTUAL
Topic: How To Go Where You’re Awesome and Not Where You’re Ordinary: Why the skills that you’ve taken for granted can grant you success!!
•The 4 myths that keep artists trapped inside a box and how you can overcome them.
•Why the best thing to do right now is get OUTSIDE of your current circle
•The reason it is so hard to ask for help and how to transform your thinking around it.
•How to give yourself an “F” to get people to pay you more.
•A process that will help you reframe any failure and turn it into success (even during a pandemic) and much more!

SPEAKER SERIES // TONY HOWELL
2020-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | VIRTUAL
In this exclusive FREE event for OTL, Tony will teach you how to:

Strategize a “big picture” plan for your life, career, and personal brand.
Navigate your private/personal life and public/professional brand.
Use your website, email, and social media to achieve offline results.
Train yourself and your devices: healthy habits and new systems for growth in all areas!

Real talk: your online presence is working for you… or against you. That’s 24/7 and around-the-world. 😱
Tony will share his proven method to “design your future” and guide you through some instant implementation on Zoom. You’ll leave with a deeper sense of purpose, personal empowerment, and a more professional online presence!

Whether you’re an established pro or an emerging artist, don’t miss this inspiring and informative live workshop.

ZOOM LINK https://zoom.us/j/93669741204?pwd=[REDACTED]

About the Speaker
Tony Howell is a digital strategist for Emmy, Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Olivier award-winning artists. His work has been featured by Google, Squarespace, SAG-AFTRA, Actors’ Equity Association, and more. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he was an actor for 20+ years—performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, and more. In addition to 24/7 free content and scholarships to his quarterly programs, Tony donates a percentage of profits to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and 100% of all the profits from his book, Artists to Artist to the ACLU. Find out more at TonyHowell.me.

BOOST Program Launch!
2020-09-01 | PRIVATE
We are launching our 3rd program, BOOST, (Building Occupational Objectives & Skills Together): Early Career Guidance
Off The Lane’s BOOST Program is designed for early career artists 18+ within their first three years in NYC, who are looking to advance their careers by developing concrete, attainable, and sustainable practices to reach their specific career objectives. Through individual or group sessions, BOOST provides resources with accompanying insight from experts to help provide the skills to meet their creative goals.

Mentorship Program Fall Session Starts (MP4)
2020-09-01 | PRIVATE
We are thrilled to be starting our Fall 2020 Mentorship Session!

PRIVATE EVENT: Mentor Mixer
2020-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | PRIVATE
We are so excited for the next semester of the Mentorship Program to begin (MP4), we can hardly wait! This event is exclusively for Mentors, we will welcome the new Mentors into the family and all of us will chat about our experiences, some tricks we’ve learned, and best practices!

Empower Artists: A Virtual Fundraiser
2020-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | VIRTUAL
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We’re hosting a live Virtual Fundraiser via Zoom on July 30th at 6 pm ET. The show will have a combination of performances, interviews, giveaways, and more! Tickets are $20.00.
Once you purchase a ticket you will receive a private Zoom link within 72 hours of your ticket purchase confirmation! You will also receive a fun little gift from us for your Instagram story to show off that you are a proud support of our event and all the good we continue to do at, Off The Lane! Be sure to share and tag us on social media! @offthelane
We are so excited for you to tune in and join us for all the fun!
About Off The Lane: Off The Lane is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The goal of the organization is to give back through outreach and education. From partnering with schools, producing workshops, teaching classes, and our Monthly Speaker Series, Off The Lane aims to be a resource for artists and a champion for those pursuing their dreams.

SPEAKER SERIES: MENTEE EDITION
2020-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT.
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OFF / THE LANE: SPEAKER SERIES // THE WELLNESS PROJECT
2020-06-25 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | NY
ZOOM EVENT 6/25 4:30p-5:30p EST

“THE HOLISTIC HOTLIST” : The top 5 change-your-life Holistic Health Hacks

Co-founded by Rachel Brown + Sarah Jacobs, two holistic nutritional counselors, THE WELLNESS PROJECT NYC travels the country working with companies + organizations of all sizes to bring real, lasting healthy change to the lives of their people.

Marrying holistic health + entertainment, TWP breaks down the complicated world of wellness, making it attainable and accessible for everyone. Health is about so much more than numbers on a scale. Working with human psychology and physiology instead of against it, TWP takes a holistic approach to health, educating individuals and supporting them through making attainable lifestyle shifts.

60-minute interactive workshop where TWP addresses common misconceptions surrounding holistic health, and dives into five of their life-changing holistic health hacks. Touching on biology, nutritional science, and mental well-being, the workshop will introduce the topics at hand through immersion, education… and fun!
