terraNOVA Collective

Oct.24-Dec.16 2013

3B Development Series

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IN RESIDENCE: October 22- December 16, ailment 2013

This fall, terraNOVA Collective returns to IRT Theater for an 8-week residency of new work for New York City. We are proud to partner with THE GLASS EYE for the presentation of the world premiere production of SEXLESS IN THE BOROUGHS, as well as present terraNOVA Rx, a rep series of new work by four Groundbreakers alumni.

The Glass Eye and terraNOVA Collective present
SEXLESS IN THE BOROUGHS
A soloNOVA ARTS production

In a world where sex sells, this old virgin ain’t buying. From Texas to New York City and beyond, Colleen O’Connor tells the true story of the most mythical creature: the 26 year old virgin. From being a homeless men-magnet to a string of less-than-desirable dating dregs, she transposes tales from her acclaimed blog Sexless In The Boroughs to the stage, facing her chronic virginity with humanity and humor, and giving voice to one of our generation’s most taboo subjects.

Written and performed by Colleen O’Connor
Directed by Kyle Metzger
October 25, 26, 27 at 8pm
November 1, 2, 3 at 8pm
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terraNOVA Rx showcases the work of four Groundbreakers Playwrights Group alumni in a new rep series. Performances of TRANQUIL, WINK, DEATH FOR SYDNEY BLACK and ANIMALS COMMIT SUICIDE are on Wednesday – Monday, at various times.

TRANQUIL
by Andrew Rosendorf,
Directed by Lucie Tiberghien
Everything changes for a teenage paraplegic when her estranged brother returns to the family home. Disability, raging hormones and guilt are all confronted by the fractured family in this story about the pain of growing up.
Nov. 6-23 2013

WINK
by Jen Silverman
Directed by Jessi D. Hill
Sofie is an unhappy housewife. Gregor is her bread-wining husband. Dr Franz is their psychiatrist. And Wink is the cat. Violent desires, domestic terrorism, and feline vengeance at any cost make WINK a dark comedy about the thin, thin line between savagery and civilization.
Nov. 7-24 2013

DEATH FOR SYDNEY BLACK
by Leah Nanako Winkler
Directed by Kip Fagan
Borrowing from contemporary tropes such as “teen comedy” as well as classical fairy tale narratives DEATH FOR SYDNEY BLACK highlights the untenable standards girls are subjected to daily while encouraging uncensored, brutal insights about womanhood. As characters sing, rap, and enact various versions of a familiar story where the unpopular girl becomes popular, as harsh realities are remembered and roles are reversed, the girls realize they’ve been stuck in the same narrative since the dawn of fairytales through “chickflicks” in 2012 and beyond.
Dec. 1-15 2013

ANIMALS COMMIT SUICIDE
by J. Julian Christopher
Directed by José Zayas

Chance Stevens has a high-end job, classic good looks, and the attention of anyone he wants in the NYC gay scene. Yet something is missing in his life that he cannot live without. He embarks on a dangerous journey of self-discovery only to find the very best and the very worst of a new community of which he so desperately wants to be a part.
Dec. 1-15 2013

For more information on terraNOVA Rx, click here.