Throughout the year, NYTW’s Public Programs enhanced public discourse by creating opportunities for explora- tion of the themes and questions raised by NYTW’s theatrical productions.


Public Programs


AfterWords and Panel Discussions During the 2010/11 Season, NYTW organized a series of post-performance discussions designed to provoke further thought and dialogue about the produc- tion and artistic process. These open conversations with featured artists, schol- ars and knowledgeable professionals gave audience members the chance to explore each play through an aesthetic, historical and/or political context. This year, NYTW hosted 16 panels reaching an audience of approximately 1,000 people.


Selected 2010/11 Panel Discussions and AfterWords


The Little Foxes


Revisioning and Reinventing The Little Foxes Panelists included: Sharon Friedman, Associate Profes- sor at NYU’s Gallatin School and author of Feminist Theatrical Revisions of Classic Works


Lenora Champagne, NYTW Usual Suspect and Professor of Drama at Pur- chase College Amy S. Green, Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies Program of John Jay College


Three Pianos


The Theatre of Song: A Discussion on Songwriting as Dramatic Form Panelists included: Mark Ringer, author of Schubert’s The- ater of Song and professor at Marymount Manhattan College Stephin Merritt, singer/songwriter and composer of off-Broadway’s Coraline Michael Friedman, NYTW Artistic Associate and composer and lyricist of Broadway’s Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson


Rick Burkhardt, Alec Duffy and Dave Malloy, co-creators of Three Pianos


Directing and Collaborating: Opera, Music Theatre, Song Panelists Included: Beth Morrison, producer of the VOX Festival at New York City Opera Rick Burkhardt, Alec Duffy and Dave Malloy, co-creators of Three Pianos Rachel Chavkin, NYTW Usual Suspect and director of Three Pianos


Peter and the Starcatcher


Going Green in the Theatre Featured:


Donyale Werle, Tony Nominated scenic designer committed to sustainable design and member of Broadway Green Alliance


Writing Peter through the Ages Panelists Included: Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry, co- authors of the Peter and the Starcatchers novels


Rick Elice, Peter and the Starcatcher playwright


The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World


The True Story of The Shaggs Featured:


Irwin Chusid, author of Songs in the Key of Z: The Curious Universe of Outsid- er Music, record producer and radio personality


Peter Friedman, cast member of The Shaggs


Discounted Ticket Initiatives NYTW maintained various ticket discount initiatives including CheapTix Sundays, which offered our regularly priced $65 to $70 tickets for $20 at Sunday night per- formances; our Volunteer Usher Program, which provided individuals the chance to usher a production and stay for the per- formance at no cost and a student and senior citizen discounted ticket rate for all performances.


NYTW Online In order to offer additional educational resources to our community and engage prospective audiences online, NYTW archived audio recordings of programs on our website, www.nytw.org.


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