Author: braleyprimarystagesorg

Meet Hana!

Hi there! My name is Hana (she/her/hers) and I am the summer 2021 Marketing and Development Intern here at Primary Stages! I am a rising senior at Elon University in North Carolina pursing a double major in a B.F.A in Acting as well as a B.A. in Arts Administration with a minor in Business. I am originally from Westchester, New York and have been so fortunate to grow up being a quick train ride away from New York City and all it has to offer! As  the proud daughter of two immigrant parents from Morocco, I have loved exploring my culture and heritage and finding a place for it in the arts. I am a big believer in using the arts to expose ourselves to differing life experiences and stimulate conversation.  I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the individuals at Primary Stages. I have always valued connecting with theatre audiences and arts communities to further their artistic experiences and foster new theatrical experiences. Primary Stages is the perfect place to …

Primary Stages former intern and ESPA student collaborate across the pond!

The theatre world is a small one, but with the introduction of digital theatre as a result of the pandemic, it has become even smaller. This was made obvious when I was asked to produce the digital adaptation of the song cycle …The F*CK Am I Doing? Although the majority of the team like myself is based in London, I immediately noticed the lyricist, Ali Keller, had workshopped selected songs from the show as part of the 2017 ESPA Detention Series and later further developed the …The F*CK Am I Doing? in Adam Gwon’s classes at ESPA. As a former intern and staff member of Primary Stages it was so exciting to know Ali and I had common ground while beginning a production process that would rely on Zoom to connect us from London and New York. About …The F*CK Am I Doing?  After …The F*ck Am I Doing? was initially developed at ESPA, it was later produced as part of the 2019 New York Musical Festival Concert Series. Ali describes co-writing …The F*CK Am …

Meet Sofia!

Hello, my name is Sofia Vilches (she/her) and I am the Marketing and Development Intern here at Primary Stages! I was the intern in the fall, and loved it so much I was honored to be asked to stay on for another semester. I am a second semester senior at Marymount Manhattan College, finishing up my BFA in Musical Theatre, with a minor in Arts Management. I am originally from Portland, Oregon, and made the big cross country leap to come to college in New York City three and a half years ago. Best decision I have ever made! I am half Chilean, and have lived in Chile, Mexico, and Cuba with my family.  One of the reasons I was able to come to school in NYC was thanks to a playwriting scholarship I won in high school, so I was so excited when I found out about Primary Stages and their dedication to producing new works. They are also dedicated to having important conversations, supporting artists, patrons, and students, and especially to keeping theatre …

Virtual Master Class with Stephanie Klapper

Our latest Virtual Master Class Video features Stephanie Klapper (Casting Director, Stephanie Klapper Casting; Bronx Bombers, A Christmas Story on Broadway, Pride and Prejudice, Dividing the Estate, and more at Primary Stages, “Lazytown”). Stephanie discusses her career in casting, advice for actors auditioning and self-taping, and the realities of theater post-COVID. Read more of Stephanie’s thoughts below and CLICK HERE to view her Master Class video on YouTube! “I have been reflecting a lot about how I want to come out on the other side of this time. I would like to use this time to make some contributions to our community, to my family, and to the world at large. I have been thinking a lot about what it means to be kind, mindful, and more aware. A longtime friend of mine and I were talking early on in our Covid -19 stay at home order days, about the need for the world and our environment needing to rest and recharge. I guess, in a sense, I am trying too, to recharge. I have been participating in more …

Party with Primary!

Tune into the 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday, May 31 at 7:30pm ET. To toast and celebrate our incredible nominees, we’re making: You can order all your ingredients for delivery from Crush Wine & Spirits on East 57th Street! Place all orders by phone Mon-Fri from 11am – 6pm. Plus they’re just around the corner from our home at 59E59 Theaters! Oh, and if you’ve made it this far and would like to attend our Virtual Viewing Party on Zoom, email alex@primarystages.org referencing the blog and you’ll be added to our guest list!

Meet Megan!

Hi there! I’m Megan (she/her/hers), and I’m the Summer 2020 Development Intern at Primary Stages! I’m a rising junior at Marymount Manhattan College pursuing a double major in Theatre with a concentration in Producing and Stage Management and Public Relations with a minor in Arts Management. I’m from Staten Island, New York, and have always loved the city that never sleeps (I can relate, I don’t sleep very much pursuing a double major). This is my first internship EVER and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to start my career in the theatre industry with Primary Stages. Working in development combines my interests in theater and communication; it’s the perfect place for me to begin exploring careers that suit how broad my course of study and skills are. I want to be prepared and understand how each aspect of this industry works, from knowing how shows and organizations are funded to the more technical intricacies of calling a show. I’m passionate about new works and am ecstatic about doing my small part in helping …

Tearjerkers Film Club: Random Harvest

Hosted by Charles Busch, Writer and Star of The Confession of Lily Dare Tuesday, May 5 at 5pm ET via Zoom For our Random HarvestTearjerker Film Club discussion, we’ll make Charles’ favorite drink: The Negroni. Let’s put the “Camp” in “Campari”! Here’s a recipe to make your own! Or order DANTE on DEMAND. One of our favorite West Village haunts, Dante has their full Negroni menu available – to go, pick up & delivery! What will it be? Classico? Or if you’re feeling more adventurous, there’s the Choc Negroni, Lavender Negroni, Negroni Bianco, and The Unlikely Negroni (think… TEQUILA, pineapple, banana, sesame, chilli, coconut). Announcing the Tearjerkers Film Club, inspired by Charles Busch’s Top Ten Tearjerkers Series and hosted by members of the company of our recent NYT Critic’s Pick production of Charles Busch’s The Confession of Lily Dare. On select Tuesdays, a member of the company will host a happy hour at 5pm via Zoom to discuss one of Charles Busch’s top ten favorite tearjerker films. Prior to the happy hour, watch the movie on YouTube or Amazon and see Charles’ …

Tearjerkers Film Club: Camille

Hosted by Howard McGillin, Blackie Lambert in The Confession of Lily Dare Tuesday, April 28 at 5pm ET via Zoom For our CamilleTearjerker Film Club discussion, Howard is making… “a Whiskey-Ginger Highball in honor of Greta Garbo, who famously orders the drink in her talkies debut in the title role in Anna Christie:  ‘Give me a whiskey, ginger ale on the side. And don’t be stingy, baby!’ ”  Here’s a recipe to make your own! Or order large format cocktail batches from The Garret East – delivery or pick-up available! Ready to serve – just pour over ice, 750 ML bottles (that’s six cocktails!), delivered within 15-20 minutes, and 100% of proceeds go directly to the bar staff. 2PM – 8PM every day. Announcing the Tearjerkers Film Club, inspired by Charles Busch’s Top Ten Tearjerkers Series and hosted by members of the company of our recent NYT Critic’s Pick production of Charles Busch’s The Confession of Lily Dare. On select Tuesdays, a member of the company will host a happy hour at 5pm via Zoom to discuss one of Charles Busch’s top ten favorite …

Borg’s Happy Pandemix

For those of you with Spotify – I have created a Spotify playlist of over 13 hours of toe-tappin’, happy-makin’, smile-enducin’, virus-beatin’ tracks to help you keep up your energy and stay positive!  (I even included some old 1930’s tunes inspired by the LILY DARE Men’s dressing room!) PLAY IT IN SHUFFLE – it is eclectic and all over the map with fun music from the past 80 years. CHRISTOPHER BORG (Louis, The Baron, Dr. Carlton, Maestro Guardi, Priest). Judith of Bethulia (Urdamini the Eunuch), Red Scare of Sunset (Barker – staged reading). Off-Broadway: Penny Pennyworth, The Play About the Naked Guy. New York Neo-Futurists (writer/performer): The Complete & Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O-Neill Vol. 2, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. NY: Doric Wilson’s Street Theatre (Murfino), And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little, Off the King’s Road. Regional: Shakespeare’s R&J (Juliet), Gross Indecency, Raised in Captivity, Bent, Pterodactyls. 2 years at The Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Tearjerkers Film Club: Now, Voyager

Hosted by Carl Andress, Director of The Confession of Lily Dare Tuesday, April 21 at 5pm ET via Zoom For our Now, Voyager Tearjerker Film Club discussion, Carl is making… “a Bourbon Old Fashioned, as that is one of the cocktails Jerry and Charlotte mention by name and drink in the movie!” Here’s a recipe to make your own! Or order a cocktail for delivery from one of our close friends and West Village restaurant partners, Analogue. Their Quarantine Cocktails are $12.50 each (two drink minimum and $1 popcorn add-on). Check out their instagram for an up-to-date menu. You can also order an ounce or two of whiskey in a mason jar (which can be returned for 25% off your next order!) – a great chance to try a whiskey before committing to a whole bottle. Announcing the Tearjerkers Film Club, inspired by Charles Busch’s Top Ten Tearjerkers Series and hosted by members of the company of our recent NYT Critic’s Pick production of Charles Busch’s The Confession of Lily Dare. On select Tuesdays, a member of the company will host a …