| New Play "Invasive Species" Takes the Stage at The Tank for Limited Engagement | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 07:40 am EDT 05/06/23 | |
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| The Tank in association with Playhouse presents Invasive Species A New Play Written by Maia Novi Directed by pulitzer prize finalist Michael Breslin The Tank: 312 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018 Limited engagement: June 3 - June 11 New Play "Invasive Species" Takes the Stage at The Tank for Limited Engagement New York City, NY - The Tank, a non-profit arts presenter located in Midtown Manhattan, is proud to announce the limited engagement of "Invasive Species," a new off-Broadway production set to run from June 3rd to June 11th, 2023. Written by Maia Novi and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Breslin, "Invasive Species" follows a young Latina actress as she navigates mental health issues and the challenges of fitting into the American entertainment industry as an immigrant artist. The play promises to be a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the immigrant experience in America. "We are thrilled to present 'Invasive Species' at The Tank for its limited engagement," said Malena Grandio,Creative Producer and Partner at Playhouse. "The play tackles important issues that are highly relevant to our time, and we are proud to provide a platform for emerging artists like Maia Novi and Michael Breslin to showcase their talents." The cast of "Invasive Species" includes Maia Novi, Sam Gonzalez, Alexandra Maurice, Julian Sanchez (Becky Nurse of Salem), and Raffaella Donatich. Louisa Jacobson (Lunch Bunch, HBO's The Gilded Age) will be assistant-director. Amauta Marston-Firmino (Slave Play) is the dramaturg and producer. Yichen Zhou is the lighting designer; Jessie Char and Maxwell Neely-Cohen are the sound designers; Cameron Surh is projections engineer; and Max Mooney is the Stage Manager. Michael Breslin is a writer, performer, and producer best known for his play "Circle Jerk," co-written with Patrick Foley, which won an Obie Award and was a 2021 Pulitzer Prize Finalist. He is a creative director of Fake Friends, a theater and media company, and recently developed and produced "This American Wife." He also executive produced and co-wrote the book for "Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical," which raised $2 million for the Actors Fund. Maia Novi is a performer and writer, recently seen in "GIRLS" by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, "YELL: a 'documentary' of my time here" by Jeremy O. Harris, and Lorca's "Bodas de Sangre," directed by Tatiana Pandiani. The Tank is a non-profit arts presenter and producer that aims to provide a platform for emerging artists. The organization strives to remove economic barriers to the creation of new work, while being inclusive and accessible. Malena Grandio is Creative Producer and Partner at Playhouse, a non-disciplinary creative & production studio specialized in world building for a harmonious future. Based in New York and London, their purpose is to play with the magic of artists to show that everything is possible. Amauta Marston-Firmino is a writer, producer, and dramaturg based in NYC. He was the dramaturg for "Slave Play" on Broadway and has developed new plays at the Yale Repertory Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the Sundance Theater Labs. Tickets for "Invasive Species" are now on sale and can be purchased on The Tank's website. Don't miss this powerful new play that promises to be a highlight of the New York theater season. TICKETS LINK HERE: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35658/production/1159937 |
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