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The Black Box Spring Staged Reading Series Continues Through April 30th in Englewood

originally published: 04/19/2023


(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- From now through April 30th, The Black Box presents an eclectic series of new and under-produced plays, many at the start of the "incubation" process! These dynamic staged readings are being presented on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - most starting at 8:00pm.  The location is the new Black Box loft space, located at 8 East Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor, between Van Brunt and Dean Streets.

Artistic collaborators throughout the series include: David Auburn, Eric Bogosian, Kevin Corrigan, Daniel Dorr, Gregg Edelman, Danielle Ferland. Michael Gardiner, Ken Levine, Hope Lauren, Danielle MacMath, Chris Marzulla, Katie North, Keith Reddin, Matt Okin, Steve Sarao, Ilana Schimmel, Tim Venable, Daniel Yaiullo, and more.

The schedule of performances is as follows:

Thursday, April 20* and Friday, April 21 - Eric Bogosian's Skunkweeddirected by Matt Okin. *Feat. Kevin Corrigan

Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 - David Auburn's The Columnistdirected by Gregg Edelman




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Thursday, April 27 at 8:00pm - Keith Reddin's Solitary Man, directed Michael Gardiner

Friday, April 28 at 8:00pm - Matthew Okin's Mister Sunshine, directed by Michael Gardiner

Saturday, April 29 at 8:30pm - Meredith Adam's #OneInnocentWoman, directed by Leslie Pickwick

Finally, on Sunday, April 30 at 6:00pm please join The Black Box at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new loft space, sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and with special guests including Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes. An Open House at The Black Box with a variety of light entertainment will continue afterward into the evening.

For all play readings, tickets are $20 general admission with limited seating.  For any schedule and guest appearance updates or adjustments, please visit www.blackboxpac.com.




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