| Breast Cancer Awareness - "The Pink Hulk" - Internationally-Acclaimed Play at The Theater at the 14th Street Y | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 11:13 am EDT 09/05/19 | |
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| In Celebration of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Theater at the 14th Street Y Co-Presents The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within Written and Performed by Cancer Survivor Valerie David Directed by Padraic Lillis and Maris Heller October 8-13, 2019 (8 performances) Tuesday, October 8th at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10th at 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night Reception) Friday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m. (Special Guest Panel Talkback) Sunday, October 13th at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13th at 5:00 p.m. Theater at the 14th Street Y 344 East 14th Street (at 1st Avenue) New York, NY 10003 General Admission: $25 Students/Seniors/Special interest groups: $15 Media and Industry comps are available for all performances. Visit: Theater@14thStreetY or call 646-395-4310 Direct ticketing link: https://14streety.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S1R000009gYIFUA2 Runtime: 75 minutes with no intermission (+20-min talkback) (Mature content) Theater at the 14th Street Y co-presents the critically, internationally acclaimed comedic solo show The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within, written, performed and produced by cancer survivor Valerie David. Directed by Padraic Lillis and Maris Heller, eight performances with a talkback following will be staged at Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street in New York City, from October 8-13, 2019. Now battling breast cancer after fighting off lymphoma, Valerie does something most people facing cancer in their life probably wouldn't think of doing. With a fear that she might lose “the girls,” she takes them out for one last hurrah. And does Valerie succeed? Is there a “happy ending”? Come see the show to find out! This adventurous solo show follows Valerie's journey to seek her own “hulk-like” strength to find her superhero within to become a two-time cancer survivor. An empowering and true story of inspiration that’s been touring the globe, with plenty of humor—guaranteed! Valerie “hulked out” on cancer. Her solo play is a celebration of being comfortable in one’s own skin, of embracing and accepting one’s own body—no matter the shape or size. And her performances coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Her comical take is sure to have audience members laughing out loud, to capture their emotions, and to inspire them to find their own inner superheroes to help them conquer any adversity in their own lives. The Pink Hulk is a true testament to the power we have within to fight back any adversity in life—to never give up and always have hope! “My show is not just about fighting cancer; it has a universal message of hope and empowerment,” Valerie said. And after all, a cancer diagnosis means only one thing: Time to get laid! Valerie has been performing worldwide in 26 different theater venues since its debut in 2016, garnering rave reviews and winning several awards including The WOW award in Sweden’s Gothenburg Fringe Festival. Valerie David (playwright/performer/producer) wrote the autobiographical comedic drama The Pink Hulk as a two-time cancer survivor to express the empowerment she felt being able to find humor and superhero inner strength going through two bouts of cancer—first Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (1999) and then Stage II Breast Cancer (2014-2015), 15 years later. She is a true superhero. Valerie raises money through The Pink Hulk performances for domestic and international cancer organizations. She is currently developing her new solo show Baggage from BaghDAD about her father and his family fleeing Iraq in 1941 from religious persecution—and how their survival shaped who she is today. Valerie, a Manhattan resident, is an actress, improviser, writer, editor and motivational speaker. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Manhattan Campus and James Madison University, her credits include the Off-Broadway production of A Stoop on Orchard Street, Cookie in Rumors and Claudia Shear’s Blown Sideways Through Life. Films: How I Became that Jewish Guy, which premiered at a November 2015 NYC Film Festival, and Bridges and Tunnels. As a marathon cyclist, she cofounded Cycle of Hope, which raises money for national and international cancer organizations through bike marathons. Her most recent biking event raised almost $5,000 for the American Cancer Society and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Valerie has also co-written several two-person plays and cabarets including Wanted: A Few Good Men, This Blows! and Bring on a Man. Memberships include the Dramatists Guild, TRU, League of Professional Theatre Women, AEA and SAG-AFTRA. She also performed improv throughout New York City with improv groups Faceplant, Cronuts and Cherub. With more than 20 years of experience as a writer and an editor, she also teaches improv and writing classes across the country and worldwide. Padraic Lillis (director) is the founding Artistic Director of The Farm Theater. He was awarded Best Direction of a Solo Show for Valerie's The Pink Hulk solo show at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Padraic has also been awarded the NY IT Award for Outstanding Director for Lindsay Joy's Rise and Fall of a Teenage Cyberqueen, Overall Excellence Award from NY International Fringe Festival for Lee Kaplan's Bully, Best Overall Production of a Solo Show and Planet Advocate Award for his solo show addressing suicide awareness Hope You Get To Eleven or What are we going to do about Sally?, and is a member of the Indie Theater Hall of Fame. He is a member of the LAByrinth Theater Company and a lifelong Yankee fan. Maris Heller (director) is the founder of Maris Heller Studios, Maris has performed at Soho Repertory Theater, Primary Stages, The Gene Frankel Theater under the direction of renowned director Gene Frankel and has directed at the American Place Theater with founder/director Wynn Handman. Maris is a founding member of The First Amendment Comedy and Improvisation Co., and has directed numerous original works including solo performances, cabaret and, most notably, a special for PBS, "The Consuming Passions of Lydia Pinkham and Rev. Sylvester Graham". Maris has been an adjunct professor for speech and drama at City College of New York. She received her Master's Degree from San Francisco State University School of Drama. Cynthia Adler (dramaturg) is a writer-performer and socio-political satirist. Her nine-character one-woman show “Downloaded – and in Denial,” got rave reviews in New York and the Northeast, was featured in a half-page article by Chris Hedges in The New York Times, and was voted “Best Show of the Year” at the Big Arts Festival in Sanibel, Florida. She has been one of the top commercial voice-overs and narrators in America having worked extensively with HBO, Discovery Channel, and PBS. Cynthia was the voice of many cartoon characters for Hanna Barbara, and for the animated feature “Fantastic Planet.” She also created new voices and characters for The Muppet Shows in London. The Pink Hulk is co-presented by the Theatre at the 14th Street Y. Tech Director: Emily Anderson; Public Relations: Paul Siebold/Off Off PR. Tickets are $25. Students/Seniors/Special interest groups: $15. For more information, visit Theater at the 14th Street Y or call 646-395-4310. All tickets are subject to a $2.99 servicing fee. The runtime is 75 minutes with no intermission and mature content, plus a 20-minute talkback. Eight performances will be staged on the following schedule: Tuesday, October 8th at 1:00 p.m.; Thursday, October 10th at 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night Reception); Friday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m.; Friday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m. (Special Guest Panel Talkback); Sunday, October 13th at 1:00 p.m.; and Sunday, October 13th at 5:00 p.m. About The Theater at the 14th Street Y The Theater at the 14th Street Y focuses on social awareness and change through big picture narrative. Inspired by works that welcome artists of all backgrounds, we place artists at the heart of our community and seek to create an inclusive and open cultural experience for all. Art is incubated here. About the 14th Street Y We are a vibrant community center grounded in the belief that contemporary Jewish sensibilities can be a source of inspiration, connection, and learning for the individuals and families we serve throughout downtown Manhattan. We focus on health and fitness, education and enrichment programs, and innovative arts and cultural programming. We are committed to the development of the whole person and bettering people’s lives and strengthening individual and family connections by building an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable community. The 14th Street Y is part of Educational Alliance, which brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. |
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