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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE AUDIENCE

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THE AUDIENCE by Peter Morgan, Writer: Peter Morgan, Director - Stephan Daldry, Designer - Bob Crowley, Gielgud Theatre, 2013, Credit: Johan Persson

Tag: Performing Arts

KIDFEST: HUMAN – NEHPRII AMENII, MATINEE

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“At the Bottom of the Ocean, where the darkness meets the stars, the Octopus will tell the story of a thing once called the human being…”

In a distant future where humans are gone, an octopus faces a powerful question: could it give one of its three hearts to help create a new kind of human—one that is kinder, more connected, and more in tune with the world?

Told through the windows of a sunken submarine, HUMAN invites audiences on an underwater journey filled with wonder, imagination, and discovery. Using striking visuals, inventive puppetry, dance, original music, and African Diasporic storytelling, the piece unfolds through the eyes of ocean creatures trying to understand who we once were—and who we might become.

HUMAN is a 60-minute interactive performance for the whole family, encouraging audiences of all ages to reflect on connection, care, and what it truly means to be human.

CREATIVE TEAM
Nehprii Amenii (Writer/Director/Puppet designer/Original lyrics)
Martha Redbone and Aaron Whitby (original music and lyrics)

Choreography by Chigui Santiago
Scenic Design by Marie Yokoyama
Lighting and Projection Design by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Sound Design by Joshua Langman
Costume Design by Angela Fludd
Puppet Design by Nehprii Amenii, Dan Jones, and Genna Beth Davidson

Stage Manager – Jordyne Bouza
Creative Producer – Alverneq Lindsay
Production Manager – Carolyn Boyd

The Development of “HUMAN” Has Been Supported by The Jim Henson Foundation, Cheryl Henson, The National Endowment for the Arts, The New Victory Theatre, Powered by The New 42, The Drama League, The New York State Council on the Arts, The New York Foundation for the Arts, Anonymous Was a Woman Foundation, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Chelsea Factory. “HUMAN” is a 2025 National Performance Network Creation & Development Fund grantee, co-commissioned by Sandglass Theater, BAM, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and Asheville Creative Arts.

KIDFEST: HUMAN – NEHPRII AMENII

Ticket sales for this program will open to the public at 12 PM on April 13. For the benefit of early access to tickets on April 9, click HERE to become a Member!

“At the Bottom of the Ocean, where the darkness meets the stars, the Octopus will tell the story of a thing once called the human being…”

In a distant future where humans are gone, an octopus faces a powerful question: could it give one of its three hearts to help create a new kind of human—one that is kinder, more connected, and more in tune with the world?

Told through the windows of a sunken submarine, HUMAN invites audiences on an underwater journey filled with wonder, imagination, and discovery. Using striking visuals, inventive puppetry, dance, original music, and African Diasporic storytelling, the piece unfolds through the eyes of ocean creatures trying to understand who we once were—and who we might become.

HUMAN is a 60-minute interactive performance for the whole family, encouraging audiences of all ages to reflect on connection, care, and what it truly means to be human.

CREATIVE TEAM
Nehprii Amenii (Writer/Director/Puppet designer/Original lyrics)
Martha Redbone and Aaron Whitby (original music and lyrics)

Choreography by Chigui Santiago
Scenic Design by Marie Yokoyama
Lighting and Projection Design by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Sound Design by Joshua Langman
Costume Design by Angela Fludd
Puppet Design by Nehprii Amenii, Dan Jones, and Genna Beth Davidson

Stage Manager – Jordyne Bouza
Creative Producer – Alverneq Lindsay
Production Manager – Carolyn Boyd

The Development of “HUMAN” Has Been Supported by The Jim Henson Foundation, Cheryl Henson, The National Endowment for the Arts, The New Victory Theatre, Powered by The New 42, The Drama League, The New York State Council on the Arts, The New York Foundation for the Arts, Anonymous Was a Woman Foundation, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Chelsea Factory. “HUMAN” is a 2025 National Performance Network Creation & Development Fund grantee, co-commissioned by Sandglass Theater, BAM, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and Asheville Creative Arts.

 

KIDFEST: UP IN ARMS—PIRATE SONG – MATINEE

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Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime with Pirate Song, a whimsical musical puppet show filled with heart, humor, and discovery. In a world where dreams set sail and magic fills the air, Paulette the Pirate Princess and her faithful dog Waffle embark on a journey around the world in search of something truly special, her very own song.

For generations, Paulette’s family have sung the same old pirate song. But Paulette longs for something more. Determined to discover her own voice, she and Waffle set off on an unforgettable voyage, meeting remarkable friends along the way. A giraffe in Africa shares a new perspective on seeing the world. In Australia, a quirky koala playing the didgeridoo teaches Paulette to celebrate what makes each of us wonderfully different. A wise dragon in Japan reveals how our past can guide our future, while a vibrant toucan in Brazil encourages Paulette to trust her inner spirit.

Through music, laughter, and colorful characters, Paulette discovers that her song may have been with her all along, the song of curiosity, courage, and adventure. With her inner song guiding her, Paulette inspires audiences to celebrate their own unique voice and the beauty of cultures around the world.

RODERICK GEORGE | KNONAME ARTIST: THE GRAVE’S TEARS

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Performed by seven male dancers, The Grave’s Tears expands on themes first explored in kNoname Artist’s Venom(2024), offering a deeper examination of the physical and psychological toll of systemic oppression, violence, and erasure against the LGBTQIA+ community. The work centers queer bodies as vessels of memory where grief, resistance, intimacy, and survival coexist. Drawing from the liberatory spirit of the Disco era, it reflects on a time when joy, music, and collective celebration became radical acts of defiance for communities pushed to the margins. In the absence of safety, visibility, and institutional care, queer people built refuge through chosen family and shared movement, where love functioned as a practice of survival.

Set against the legacy of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and widespread abandonment, the work confronts the fragility of communities forced to grieve in isolation. In response, queer communities forged their own systems of care, holding one another through loss while insisting on presence

The first iteration of the production was commissioned by Gibney as part of the organization’s DoublePlus program for the 2023-2024 Season, curated by Gibney Center Artistic Director Nigel Campbell and Kyle Abraham.

The Grave’s Tears was developed as part of the Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence program, with additional support from New York Live Arts’ Live Feed Residency, supported by Partners for New Performance, Williams College, and the Schwarzman Center at Yale University.

kNoname Artist – Roderick George is a 2025 NDP Finalist Grant Award recipient. Support was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project with funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and the Mellon Foundation in support of The Grave’s Tears and to address continued sustainability needs.

The production received support from the National Performance Network Creation & Development Fund.

The Grave’s Tears is commissioned by Le Manège, Scène Nationale – Reims.

CRUCE DE CAMINOS / CROSSROADS: A NIGHT OF SHORT PLAYS

Guild Hall and OLA of Eastern Long Island present a dynamic, original multi-lingual performance led by 2026 Guild Hall Community Artists-in-Residence Margarita Espada and Minerva Perez. Building on the spirit of Fuenteovejuna: East End(2025), this performance program brings community voices to the stage through a series of original short works.

Blending language, music, movement, and storytelling, the evening reflects contemporary issues and lived experiences from across the East End. Each piece highlights the richness of the region’s cultural and linguistic diversity, creating a shared space for expression and connection.

Join us for an inspiring evening of original theater that uplifts local voices and showcases the vibrancy of multilingual storytelling.

Guild Hall y OLA del Este de Long Island presentan una dinámica actuación multilingüe original, dirigida por las Artistas en Residencia Comunitarias 2026 de Guild Hall, Margarita Espada y Minerva Pérez. Inspirado en el espíritu de Fuenteovejuna: East End (2025), este programa escénico lleva las voces de la comunidad al escenario a través de una serie de obras cortas originales.

Combinando lenguaje, música, movimiento y narración, la velada refleja problemáticas contemporáneas y experiencias vividas en todo el East End. Cada pieza resalta la riqueza de la diversidad cultural y lingüística de la región, creando un espacio compartido para la expresión y la conexión.

Acompáñenos en una noche inspiradora de teatro original que eleva las voces locales y muestra la vitalidad de la narración multilingüe.

 

ADAM TENDLER: INHERITANCES

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“You will be moved, profoundly and intensely.” — The New York Times

“The biggest emotional gut punch I got from a concert all year.” — The Washington Post

After his father’s unexpected death, pianist Adam Tendler received his inheritance as a literal wad of cash in a parking lot—an encounter that became the catalyst for an ambitious commissioning project. Inviting a wide-ranging group of composers and sound artists, Tendler asked each to respond to the idea of “inheritance,” resulting in a deeply personal yet universally resonant body of new piano works.

Woven into a single intimate program, these pieces explore lineage, memory, loss, and place, forming a meditation on how we confront the past while shaping the future. Featuring commissions by Devonté Hynes, Laurie Anderson, Missy Mazzoli, Nico Muhly, inti figgis-vizueta, and others, the program reflects a striking diversity of voices and perspectives.

Produced by Liquid Music, this project earned a 2026 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Classical Instrumental Solo and has been featured on “CBS Sunday Morning.”

 

PICK LIKE A GIRL: ALISON BROWN & FRIENDS

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Presented by D’Addario & Guild Hall

Pick Like a Girl: Alison Brown & Friends brings Grammy Award-winning banjoist Alison Brown to Guild Hall for an evening honoring the enduring and evolving contributions of women in bluegrass and acoustic music.

Inspired by her Pick Like a Girl initiative, which supports and elevates female bluegrass musicians, this program champions the role of women in a historically male-dominated genre. Joined by a circle of collaborators – both trailblazers & emerging artists – Brown presents a program of original compositions and reimagined roots repertoire that unfolds through dialogue, nuance, and shared artistry.

Guest Artists to be announced.

ROBBY HOFFMAN

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Spend an evening laughing out loud with Robby Hoffman, the wildly original comedian and Emmy-nominated breakout star of HBO’s Hacks. Known for scene-stealing performances and a voice that’s as bold as it is unpredictable, Hoffman has quickly become one of comedy’s most exciting rising forces.

Fresh off her acclaimed debut Netflix special Wake Up—a no-holds-barred hour of sharp, irreverent stand-up directed by John Mulaney—Hoffman brings her signature blend of fearless storytelling and offbeat perspective to the stage. She can also be seen in HBO’s buzzy new comedy Rooster, continuing a breakout run across television and live performance.

With writing credits on Workin’ Moms and The Chris Gethard Show and a style that turns life’s strangest moments into comedy gold, Hoffman delivers a night that is raw, unpredictable, and relentlessly funny.

KIDFEST: UP IN ARMS—PIRATE SONG

Ticket sales for this program will open to the public at 12 PM on April 13. For the benefit of early access to tickets on April 9, click HERE to become a Member!

Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime with Pirate Song, a whimsical musical puppet show filled with heart, humor, and discovery. In a world where dreams set sail and magic fills the air, Paulette the Pirate Princess and her faithful dog Waffle embark on a journey around the world in search of something truly special, her very own song.

For generations, Paulette’s family have sung the same old pirate song. But Paulette longs for something more. Determined to discover her own voice, she and Waffle set off on an unforgettable voyage, meeting remarkable friends along the way. A giraffe in Africa shares a new perspective on seeing the world. In Australia, a quirky koala playing the didgeridoo teaches Paulette to celebrate what makes each of us wonderfully different. A wise dragon in Japan reveals how our past can guide our future, while a vibrant toucan in Brazil encourages Paulette to trust her inner spirit.

Through music, laughter, and colorful characters, Paulette discovers that her song may have been with her all along, the song of curiosity, courage, and adventure. With her inner song guiding her, Paulette inspires audiences to celebrate their own unique voice and the beauty of cultures around the world.

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: STARTALK LIVE!

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The cosmos is calling! Join world-renowned astrophysicist and Guild Hall Academy of the Arts Member, Neil deGrasse Tyson for the return of StarTalk Live! at Guild Hall—an unforgettable evening where science meets comedy, curiosity, and cosmic discovery.

Prepare for an exhilarating, mind-expanding journey as Dr. Tyson, alongside a panel of expert guests and hilarious comedians, explores the mysteries of the universe, the latest scientific breakthroughs, and the biggest questions about our place in the cosmos. With StarTalk’s signature blend of intelligence and humor, this live show promises to be as entertaining as it is enlightening.

Special Guests to be announced.

Purchase the limited “premium” ticket for an intimate post-program star gazing event with Dr. Tyson.