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The Premiere Of A New Musical Based on the novel LOVING YOU By Van Dirk Fisher Choreographed by JoiLynn Music by Antoine, Richard D. Applewhite, Christina, Darnerian, Lina Day, Decypher, Cielo Deville, B. East, Hassan Farrow, Van Dirk Fisher, Jay Notes, J-Smash and SnuggS Everyone wants a soul mate, but the hardest part is choosing between your heart and soul. Featuring Dancers: David Brown, Julie Van Dorn, Joi Anissa Favor, Jak Hamah, Stacey Longsworth,Stephanie Loria, Stephen McIntosh, Joseph Romanoff, Jasmin Rituper and Allen Wildes February 17^th at 2pm and 5pm Opening Night Tickets: $35.00 (Includes reception before show.) February 23^rd at 6pm & 9pm* Tickets: *$35.00, $30.00 & $25.00 To Buy The Sound Track For LOVING YOU and To Place An Advance Order For The Novel LOVING YOU go to www.therianttheatre.com. Click here to buy tickets.
	The Riant Theatre Is Proud to Present Its First Showcase of "The Best of The Strawberry One-Act Festivals" Showcase features 11 One-Act Plays soon to be published in the company's first literary anthology, The Best Plays From The Strawberry One-Act Festival, Volume One The Riant Theatre's first ever showcase of "The Best of the Strawberry One-Act Festivals" opens at The Producers Club, 358 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), NYC on Tuesday, June 22nd. The showcase, running until June 26th, features plays selected as semi-finalists and finalists by audiences attending the Strawberry One-Act Festivals over the past two years. The showcase encompasses four separate "Series" of performances, with each Series presented on three evenings during the engagement. Please note: the winner of Winter 2004 Strawberry Festival The Spirit of Roberta by Richard Edwin Knipe, Jr. will be presented in Series A. A complete listing of plays, dates and times for each Series is listed below. "These award-winning plays received a tremendous response from theatergoers during their initial run," said Van Dirk Fisher, Artistic Director of The Riant Theatre. "All of the actors, playwrights and directors involved exemplify The Riant Theatre's commitment to presenting thought-provoking, original work in a variety of genres. We are excited to give people a second chance to discover them." The showcase coincides with the publication of The Best Plays From The Strawberry One-Act Festival, Volume One, which features 11 of the one-act plays to be performed during the run. The literary work marks the first time The Riant Theatre has ever compiled such an anthology for fans of the festival and other members of the theatrical community. The book is now available in bookstores nationwide. For further information or to order a book now click here. The Riant Theatre also plans to sell copies of the anthology before and after each of the June performances. Tickets are $15 per series. Showcase Passes are $55.00, which entitles you to one ticket to each series. Description of Plays click here
	Broadway Bound The Riant Theatrešs Toe Jam Festival, a variety show of some of the hottest talent in New York City. See singers, dancers, spoken word artists, musicians and comedians compete for the Toe Jam Award! Artists include: Spoken Word Artists Tandra and Nathan P., the Stagelight Centre of Performing Arts Dance Company, Actress Kanene Holder performing characters from her hit show Sitchaassdown (from the NY Fringe Festival), Sean Grissom with his Cajun Cello (1994 Winner of the Toyotal Comedy Fetival), Dancer & Choreographer Von Duvois Jacobs, Pearl Hale and The Singing Trio Sensation from Behold All Things Are New Production Company, and Saxophone Dancer Brett Ryan. Free CDs given out to the 1st 100 ticket buyers. August 28th at 2:00 p.m. at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St. Tickets: $20.00 Run And Tell It, a concert performance of the gospel musical by recording artist Nat Morris (God Is). Experience the Power of Love and Joy in knowing that God is Good! Join us for an exciting evening of theatre and STAND UP AND SHOUT! HALLELUYA! August 28th at 5:00 p.m. at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St. Tickets: $25.00 For tickets click here.
	The Riant's New Play Reading Series Join us for an evening of excitement as new plays are read followed by a discussion with the playwright and audience. Who knows, one of these plays might receive a full-scale production at the Riant or abroad. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed. The New Play Reading Series begins Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. For further information click here.
	My Soul Sings Too, Sister! A Play Festival Celebrating The Spirit Of Women It's time to place the spotlight on women in theatre. This festival showcases one-act plays by women and culminates with an awards ceremony where accolades are given to the Best Play, Best Director and Best Actress in a play. The curtain goes up in May. For further information click here.
	The Annual International Lesbian & Gay Theatre Festival Come out and celebrate pride with some of the best theatre from around the world! June 9th thru July 6th! For further information click here.