Rob Barron News

Aiming to become a community anchor with the capacity to unite theater professionals, students and local residents of all ages, New Haarlem Arts Theatre, the professional theater company of City College of New York (CCNY), will present its first play for young audiences, 'Flying Fables,' adapted by Obie-winner Stephanie Berry, directed by John-Martin Green with choreography and staging by Bruce Hawkins, and original music by Patricia Ju from July 14 to 27 at Aaron Davis Hall, 135th Street and Convent Avenue.

New Haarlem Arts Theatre (NHAT), the professional theater company of City College of New York (CCNY), will open its second season June 14 to July 8 with 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' by August Wilson, directed by Eugene Nesmith and starring Johnnie Mae as Ma.

This summer, New Haarlem Arts Theatre (NHAT), the professional theater company of City College of New York (CCNY), has expanded its programming and will present mainstage productions of 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' and 'Sweet Charity,' as well as a show for young audiences and a readings series. The theater, led by Eugene Nesmith, is entering its second season and will again be in residence at Aaron Davis Hall, located at W. 135th Street and Convent Avenue, Manhattan (Hamilton Heights).

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts kicks off its 2011-12 Programs for Young Audiences series with Theatreworks USA's Charlotte's Web based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by E.B. White.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts kicks off its 2011-12 Programs for Young Audiences series with Theatreworks USA's Charlotte's Web based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by E.B. White.

The City College of New York (CCNY) and its Department of Theatre and Speech are launching the New Haarlem Arts Theatre (NHAT), a new professional theater company in residence at Aaron Davis Hall, which will produce its first season in the summer of 2011. The objective is to establish a professional theater uptown that will rank among the best in the country and to produce bold theatrical works that express the true history, culture, and diversity of America.

In February-March 2011, the Overtime Theater will stage its first, full-fledged sketch comedy show: The Overtime Comedy Hour, written and performed by The Denials improv comedy troupe.

In February-March 2011, the Overtime Theater will stage its first, full-fledged sketch comedy show: The Overtime Comedy Hour, written and performed by The Denials improv comedy troupe.

In February-March 2011, the Overtime Theater will stage its first, full-fledged sketch comedy show: The Overtime Comedy Hour, written and performed by The Denials improv comedy troupe.

Five new 11 minute musicals (because 11 is greater than 10) from writers of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writers Workshop

Five new 11 minute musicals (because 11 is greater than 10) from writers of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writers Workshop

This December the Overtime Theater will stage its first holiday variety show. With a little heart and a lot of holiday bawdiness, "Christmastime at the Overtime" will be an Overtime original for those who like their holiday programming heaped with laughter.

This December the Overtime Theater will stage its first holiday variety show. With a little heart and a lot of holiday bawdiness, "Christmastime at the Overtime" will be an Overtime original for those who like their holiday programming heaped with laughter.

This December the Overtime Theater will stage its first holiday variety show. With a little heart and a lot of holiday bawdiness, "Christmastime at the Overtime" will be an Overtime original for those who like their holiday programming heaped with laughter.

Opening July 23 at the Overtime Theater, The Last Broadcast of Bailey & Long is the world premiere of a new 'radio play.' The live production is a new look back at the broadcasting world of post-WWII America, as well as a personal valentine to women working in that era.

Opening July 23 at the Overtime Theater, The Last Broadcast of Bailey & Long is the world premiere of a new 'radio play.' The live production is a new look back at the broadcasting world of post-WWII America, as well as a personal valentine to women working in that era.

Opening June 18 at the Overtime Theater, R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots is a new adaptation of Czech writer Karel Capek's prophetic 1921 play that gave birth to modern sci-fi and introduced the word 'robot' to the world's lexicon.

Opening July 23 at the Overtime Theater, The Last Broadcast of Bailey & Long is the world premiere of a new 'radio play.' The live production is a new look back at the broadcasting world of post-WWII America, as well as a personal valentine to women working in that era.

Opening July 23 at the Overtime Theater, The Last Broadcast of Bailey & Long is the world premiere of a new 'radio play.' The live production is a new look back at the broadcasting world of post-WWII America, as well as a personal valentine to women working in that era.

Opening June 18 at the Overtime Theater, R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots is a new adaptation of Czech writer Karel Capek's prophetic 1921 play that gave birth to modern sci-fi and introduced the word 'robot' to the world's lexicon.