No.8 Ballroom Thursday

The Fools & Kings Project in collaboration with Riverbank State Park opens its free outdoor production of The Tempest on Saturday, September 10th at the Riverbank State Park Amphitheatre at 4:30pm (entrance at W. 145th and Riverside Drive). This marks the second production of the company’s third season of outdoor Shakespeare.

The production, directed by Melissa Meli, melds Shakespeare’s text with original live music (composed and performed by Mike Handelman) and devised movement (by Lisa LaGrande) to create magic in a production without lights, sets, or special effects.

The production team is rounded out by Liza Penney (Stage Manager), Callan Suozzi-Rearic & Conor Mullen (Co-Fight Directors), and Shann Smith (Production Intern). The Tempest features Jonathan Dauermann (Prospero), Cameron Clarke (Antonio), Kyle Duke (Caliban), Michael Hagins (Alonso), Jeremy Kotler (Ferdinand), Tristan Miller (Gonzalo), Tyler Riley (Sebastian), Zoey J. Rutherford (Miranda), Derek Spaldo (Trinculo), Rachel Weekley (Stephano), and Vanessa Wendt (Ariel), with Jeremy Sapadin (Ferdinand alternate, September 16th and 17th performances).

Performances at Riverbank State Park are Saturdays and Sundays, September 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th, all at 4:30pm. The production will also be performed at Summit Rock in Central Park (enter at W. 81st Street and Central Park West) on Friday, September 16th at 5:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd at 4:30pm.

The Fools & Kings Project is dedicated to bringing accessible, engaging theatre to New York City and its surrounding areas, with an emphasis on Shakespeare and other classical texts. Simple yet compelling design, combined with a fast-paced, high-stakes approach creates powerful, enticing productions which attract the expert and novice alike. Co-founded by Melissa Meli (Artistic Director) and Vanessa Wendt (Managing Director). www.thefoolsandkingsproject.com

Join Phoebe Robinson as she launches her first book You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain. The event will feature a conversation with Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show) and a signing to follow.

This event is free and open to the public.

Phoebe Robinson is a comedian, writer, and podcaster. She is the creator and host, with Jessica Williams, of Two Dope Queens, and of her newest podcast, Sooo Many White Guys. She’s well-known for her blog Blaria and is a regular contributor to Glamour.

Come out for the official NYC launch of Don’t Hide The Madness William S. Burroughs in Conversation with Allen Ginsberg edited by Steven Taylor at (le) Poisson Rouge.

Enjoy an evening of readings and storytelling featuring Steven Taylor (Ginsberg collaborator; The Fugs); Peter Hale (executor of The Ginsberg Archives); Hal Willner (music producer: Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, et al); Steve Dalachinsky (poet, Beat associate) plus special guests.

Three Rooms Press presents an evening of reading and storytelling around Beat culture at the NYC launch of DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS: William S. Burroughs in Conversation with Allen Ginsberg. The event will be held in The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street at Thompson) on Wednesday, October 24, 7 pm. Admission is free.

The event features readings from the book and storytelling about legendary Beat icons from key collaborators and associates. Featured performers include Steven Taylor, editor of DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS; Peter Hale, Ginsberg Archives executor; Hal Willner, revered NYC music producer; and Steve Dalachinsky, internationally-renowned poet and Beat associate.

Copies of DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS will be available for purchase at the event. The event is free and open to the public. For reservations and additional information, contact Peter Carlaftes: 212-731-0574; info@threeroomspress.com.