A group of Northern Manhattan residents are taking to the stage with their new play Better Than You to speak out about racism facing Latinos. Community-based organization People’s Theatre Project is developing the play, based on the community actors’…
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The People will storm the palace on Tuesday, June 16th. The People’s Theatre Project annual benefit will honor Zabryna Guevara and Monica Klehr. The event will be hosted by Michael (Juan Bago) Diaz and Mino Lora and will feature…
Story by Mónica Barnkow When her daughter was born in 2013, Mino Lora knew her world had changed. Beyond the wonders – and surprises – embedded within her newly minted status as a mother, Lora knew the time had…
TO BE HEARD (For Teens ages 13-17) Saturdays | April 18 – June 6 | Noon – 3pm United Palace Theatre, 4140 Broadway at 175th Street NYC Teens are invited to join this free theatre-making program. Each week, a…
Join People’s Theatre Project, Border of Lights and Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights to witness Eddie’s Perejil, a gripping solo performance from Edward Paulino about the 1937 Haitian massacre, hear stories of struggle in our own community and…
Scores of kids, teens and adults are set to take over the United Palace Theatre in a life-affirming night of art and inspiration called The People Storm the Palace. Featuring selected works from People’s Theatre Project’s 5th anniversary season,…
Story by Robin Elisabeth Kilmer One actress, 24 roles. Gabriela Kohen’s family story is one that spans genocide and dictatorship. It also includes three continents and one tablecloth, tracing a family’s journey from 1970’s Brooklyn, the tango halls of…
Story by Sherry Mazzocchi Photos by DJ Boy It only takes a few minutes to turn an audience member into an activist. That’s the premise of People’s Theatre Project (PTP), a Washington Heights theater group that not only breaks…
PEOPLE’S THEATRE PROJECT presents Domestic Disturbance FEB. 21, 22 & 23 An interactive and bilingual theatrical event about housing issues and domestic violence based on the real life experiences of the Uptown Action community actors.…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) It’s the Holidays folks and there is a bunch of stuff happening this holiday weekend. So without further ado, here it goes. Due to popular demand, the Spread Love It’s The Uptown Way Tees are…