An original play presents modern fables for New Yorkers

Written and performed by a multi-disciplinary ensemble, “Borough Tails: Fables for NYC” opens for a limited run March 8-10, 2023 in Midtown at Houghton Hall Arts Community. The play spins tales of FOMO, slow walkers, transit wisdoms, flirty customers, fears of falling through sidewalk grates, the perks and perils of climbing social trees, and many others. And, staying true to the fable form, the characters are all animals found within the 5 boroughs. Sometimes cautionary, sometimes wacky, Borough Tails is a love-hate letter to the big city its denizens love to love-hate!

Borough Tails emerged from a new play development program called the Company Stew. This program amplifies the artistic voices of the company members by giving them full creative control of what gets imagined, scripted, designed, and performed. “We’re always looking for ways to lift up and support ensemble-generated art,” says Co-Artistic Director Scarlet Maressa Rivera. “We specifically wanted to make sure the idea didn’t come from the top down. We’re an ensemble, we make work together…everybody tosses whatever they want into the Stew, then we see what burbles up!”

Featuring: Crystal-Marie Alberson, Allyson Broyles, Emma Chart, Jamil Chokachi, Teal French-Levine, Mercedes Hesselroth, Marie Karcher, Khandis Merritt, Celeste Samson, Bryce Payne, and Vimal Pradeep. Directed by: Crystal-Marie Alberson, Emma Chart, Jamil Chokachi, Mercedes Hesselroth, Sydney Roslin, and Vimal Pradeep. Written by: Allyson Broyles, Nolan Kennedy, Mercedes Hesselroth, Amanda Montgomery, and Sydney Roslin. Design by: Nolan Kennedy and Celeste Sampson.

Currently celebrating its 10th season, Letter of Marque Theater Company has been offering plays, playwriting residencies, improv training, performance parties, and events since 2013. As a non-profit, its mission is to spread a culture of ensemble through inclusive, responsive, and accessible programming. For more info, visit www.lomtheater.org.

Borough Tails: Fables for NYC
March 8-10, 2023 *Limited Run*
7:30 PM
$15 in advance | $20 at the door | FREE admission for supporters on Patreon
www.lomtheater.org

Houghton Hall Arts Community
Fred Astaire Ballroom - 2nd Floor
22 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016

Contact Info: Nolan Kennedy at lomtheatermedia@gmail.com or 718-246-2211