Name: Free Play Reading: No History by and starring Reynaldo Piniella
Start: 2024-06-26T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-26T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Urban Stages

Free Play Reading: No History  by and starring Reynaldo Piniella

Urban Stages has developed into a bigger and more diverse organization since our beginnings in 1984 under the direction of founding and current Artistic Director, Frances Hill. We began as a producing organization dedicated to developing and producing new plays relevant to the multi-cultural nature of our contemporary world. Today, we continue that commitment while establishing an extensive Outreach Program found through the New York Public Library and school system throughout the five boroughs. Our Outreach Program offers often underserved communities free, professional quality theatre and Arts in Education opportunities. Please contact Lori Ann Laster, Program Director for more information. In 2001, Urban Stages acquired a charming theatre at 259 West 30th Street with 75 seats, two rehearsal rooms, workshop, and storage facilities. Our theatre space is extremely versatile, with the ability to play as an intimate black box and is easily transformed with occasionally elaborate multi-level sets. We are thrilled to report that the majority of our patrons rave about our comfortable our seating is and our exceptional sightlines. Urban Stages recently completed the third year of Urban Stages Summer Theatre Camp Program (ages 11 to 14).

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A new play about Arturo Schomburg , a man who crossed oceans in a quest to preserve our history. A diasporic journey.

<h3><strong><strong>June 26, 2024 | 7pm</strong></strong></h3><h1><strong><strong>No History</strong></strong></h1><h3>by and starring Reynaldo Piniella<br><br>Part of Urban Stages Solo Play Series!</h3>

<h4><em><em>No History</em></em> is a solo theater piece about Arturo Schomburg, a man who crossed oceans in a quest to preserve our history. This diasporic journey will fill us up with cornbread before transporting us to the frontlines of the fight for Cuban and Puerto Rican independence, the streets of New York City during the Harlem Renaissance, and back to the kitchen where it all began. We will experience the music of the Caribbean, the joy of eating soul food for the first time, the poetry of Harlem and rediscover San Juan Hill, the community that was uprooted to build Lincoln Center. With guest appearances from Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes and W. E. B. DuBois, this coming of age story will make us celebrate our shared history and inspire us to save our grandmother's recipes.</h4>

<h4>Urban Stages’ <strong><strong>Solo Play Series</strong></strong> is in celebration of our 40th anniversary! Throughout the spring, our stage will be dedicated to spotlighting as many playwrights and new plays as possible. In this carefully curated selection of plays, we bring you rich intimate stories and illuminate the talents of writer and performers.</h4><h4><br></h4><h4><strong><strong>Free Admission. RSVPs are recommended but not required. Walk-ups are welcomed as long as there is room. Urban Stages Theater opens 30 minutes before ShowTime.</strong></strong></h4>

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