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Breaking the Binary Theatre has announced the full lineup for its third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, which is set to run from October 21 to October 27, 2024. This festival continues the theatre company’s commitment to spotlighting work crafted by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) artists.
The festival will kick off with “TRUTH //: An Interdisciplinary Variety Show” at Littlefield in Brooklyn, featuring a diverse cast including Alaïa, Anania Williams, Ari Notartomaso, César Alvarez, Jade Jones (known as Litty Official), and many more. This opening performance combines various forms of artistic expression and revolves around the theme “truth // dare.”
Following the opening, the festival will move to the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons, showcasing several other productions. Highlights include:
- PRUNIN, HOEIN, N CUTTIN GRAPES: A play by Nissy Aya, directed by Dominique Rider, featuring Aja Lynn Downing, Mariyea, and Temidayo Amay.
- HARVESTING OLIVES: A COLLECTIVE IMPROVISATION: Created by Yaffa AS and co-produced by Tony Award-winner Sara Ramirez, this piece invites participants to explore themes of community and oral history through improvisation.
- FIRESIDE DANCES: A play by MJ Kaufman that tells the story of a young girl adjusting to life in a new environment amidst clashes of culture and identity.
- A RARE BIRD: Written and directed by Zaza Diana Oh, this interdisciplinary work examines romantic interactions through a unique lens.
- LUPE FINDS ME IN THE GARDEN OF DREAMS: Focusing on a trans playwright, the story weaves together elements of cinema history and personal exploration.
- // DARE: A COLLECTION OF COMMISSIONED SCENES AND MONOLOGUES: This finale piece is co-conceived by L Morgan Lee and George Strus, featuring both established and emerging works from various writers.
Festival casting is managed by The Telsey Office, and renowned actor and activist Sara Ramirez has recently joined the Core Community Advisory Board. Ramirez previously participated in the festival last year and helped raise significant funds for charity through past productions. Their involvement in co-producing “HARVESTING OLIVES” highlights their commitment to TNB2S+ visibility in the arts.
Ramirez shared their thoughts on the festival, expressing gratitude for the space created by Breaking the Binary, stating, “This organization works to artistically connect us around our commonalities as well as our differences.” Their commitment to community engagement and representation in the arts is evident in their roles both as a performer and a producer.
The festival schedule includes the following:
Monday, October 21 at 7 PM:
TRUTH //: An Interdisciplinary Variety Show
Co-conceived by Noax and George Strus
At Littlefield, 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn
Tuesday, October 22 at 7 PM:
PRUNIN, HOEIN, N CUTTIN GRAPES
By Nissy Aya, directed by Dominique Rider
At the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, Manhattan
Wednesday, October 23 at 7 PM:
HARVESTING OLIVES: A COLLECTIVE IMPROVISATION
By Yaffa AS, co-produced by Sara Ramirez
At the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, Manhattan
Thursday, October 24 at 7 PM:
FIRESIDE DANCES
By MJ Kaufman, directed by Aya Ogawa
At the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, Manhattan
Friday, October 25 at 7 PM:
A RARE BIRD
Written and directed by Zaza Diana Oh
At the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, Manhattan
Saturday, October 26 at 7 PM:
LUPE FINDS ME IN THE GARDEN OF DREAMS
By Esperanza Rosales Balcárcel, directed by Adin Walker
At the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, Manhattan
Sunday, October 27 at 7 PM:
// DARE: A COLLECTION OF COMMISSIONED SCENES AND MONOLOGUES
Co-conceived by L Morgan Lee and George Strus
At the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, Manhattan
Tickets for the festival are complimentary and can be obtained through the festival’s official website: www.btb-nyc.com/24festival.
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