No one truly knows what the day holds as they prepare to step out their front door. Burgeoning Bed-Stuy artist Nathan Strange is poised to be the next sensation of the New York City art scene, but a common trend plaguing our society may prevent him from doing that.
Written by Afrika Brown, STRANGE FRUIT REDUX is a series of poem monologues mixed with music and socio-political pop culture sound bites that reflect the fears and frustration of the modern black man and stars Bryant L. Lewis. STRANGE FRUIT REDUX is making its premiere at Manhattan Repertory Theatre‘s 10th Anniversary Event.
Manhattan Repertory Theatre was created in 2005 by Jennifer Pierro and Ken Wolf. Manhattan Repertory Theatre produces full-length plays, One Act Play competitions, and monthly short play events. Since 2005, Manhattan Rep has produced over 1000 full length plays and over 500 short plays. Manhattan Rep is committed to the artist, to creating a context of creativity and support a clean and professional environment. Manhattan Rep celebrates unbridled creativity, not judgement, and believes that a script is not a play, just the map for a creative team to bring it to life.
Playwright, poet, author and journalist, Afrika Brown is known for writing riveting lifestyle and entertainment features. In 2006, Brown published Sepia Sapphire, a collection of poetry. In 2007, Brown’s weekly chapter series Diary of a Break Up was featured by Universitychic.com. In 2009, she founded F.A.M.E. NYC Magazine. In 2014 Brown’s one act play, THE OUTING, was featured in Open Hydrant’ Urban Waves Festival, Manhattan Repertory Theatre’s Summer Short Play Festival and The Strawberry Festival.
Manhattan Repertory Theatre‘s 10th Anniversary Event runs from July 15th to 16th at 9 p.m. Ticket reservations can be made at mrtreserve@gmail.com. Manhattan Repertory Theatre is located at 303 West 42nd Street #3.
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