In San Francisco, former school board members Alison Collins and Gabriela López were objects of threats because they sought to replace a scandal ridden test system with what they deemed a fairer Lottery system. The neo-liberal corporate press joined extremists groups in their condemnation of the two.

For some, the two are ultra-progressives. To others, they are the Rosa Parks and Dolores Huertas of the school reform movement.

Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

March 23 - March 26, 2023

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM

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The play is set on the first New Years Eve after 9/11, when Generation X had their whole lives ahead of them but every moment was colored by the shock of the attacks. At this unique time, Katy and Jennifer are savoring their breakthrough into young adulthood and independence. They had both intended to ring in the new year with their boyfriends, celebrating with erotic raptures. But earlier in the evening, Jennifer’s boyfriend had turned her off by immature and inappropriate behavior. So as the ball was dropping, he’d gotten the boot. Katy’s casual partner, Bobby, has accidentally anesthetized himself with a generous helping of the meds he takes to stave off his PTSD from the attacks. He is zonked out in her bedroom. Slamming the front door to shut out the flasher, Katy and Jennifer look to this now-somnolent example of manliness for protection, with hilarious consequences.

Running Time: 75 minutes

March 23 - April 2, 2023

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM

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In The COMMUNITY SPACE THEATER

Romeo and Juliet:

Tribal Rock Musical

Emmy Award winning writer, director, and composer William Electric Black, aka Ian Ellis James, assembles 13 actors and musicians to perform the actual Romeo & Juliet Shakespearian text with pop, soul, blues, gospel, hip hop, and rock songs written by William Electric Black. William Electric Black gives his high-energy, high-concept production an immersive touch by bringing the Bard right into the audience’s lap. In fact, each night some lucky audience member will be picked to start the show by giving the opening Prologue. You might also see yourself dancing at the Capulet feast or being asked to call for Romeo after she leaps the orchard wall. Romeo & Juliet: Tribal Rock Musical is for today’s world as these star-crossed lovers identify as female – and so do Friar Laurence, Benvolio, Paris, The Prince of Verona, and Tybalt. This gender switch, in these typical male roles, is just part of an Electric Black Theater Experience that will have you singing – “What soft through yonder window breaks” or “Rebellious subjects enemies to peace profaners of this neighbor-stained steel”. The show features a live band including two actor/musicians, Elli Casterisano as Friar Laurence (on drums) and Kait Warner as Tybalt (keyboard) with musical direction by William Wagner (bass) and vocal direction is by Kat Yew (keyboard) and Kait Warner.

Running Time: 90 minutes

March 23 - April 2, 2023

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM

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Coming Soon

In the JOHNSON THEATER

Obsessed

Leaning into the Film Noir style: A twisted thriller about murder, money, and love gone terribly wrong. A pair of grifters find themselves on the Lower East Side of New York strapped for cash. They target an older gay man who seems the perfect rube but who has dangerous secrets of his own. Twists, turns and a femme fatale complicates their plans. Who is using who? A wild ride that will have dire consequences for each one of them.

Running Time: 2 hours with intermission

March 30 - April 22, 2023

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM

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In the CABARET THEATER

Pearls & Swine/This Body Is Mine

Set in 2019, New York City Apartment of Zena Baldwin, before the World changed. Zena Baldwin, a young woman in her mid thirties, an actor, is raped by her live in boyfriend, Keith DuBois, and must decide to give birth or abort the pregnancy. She confides her pregnancy to her friend and neighbor, Sydney Love, who gives her much to think about… while Keith and his parents, Keith Sr. and Elizabeth Ann DuBois, lobby for marriage and motherhood.

Running Time: 2 hours with 15 minute intermission

March 30 – April 16, 2023

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM

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Announcements

Rally for CHARAS

Save Our Community Center, CHARAS will be holding a Rally at City Hall Plaza (across from the Brooklyn Bridge) on Wednesday, March 15, 11am to implore Mayor Adams to seize the opportunity of the foreclosure of the property and work with us to finally return our community center! 

In advance of the rally, we will be holding an Organizing Meeting in the community room of Loisaida Inc., 710 E. 9th St., @ Avenue C, Wednesday, March 8 6:30pm.  Please join us and help us prepare for the rally! 

The auction of the property is scheduled for 3/22 so now is the time to act!