Syrup & Candy Summer Reading Series
July 11, 18, 25 at 7:00 PM
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 7:00 PM

The Plays
July 11th LYING by Kallan Dana, directed by Eli Newell
July 18th I’M NOT HERE TO MAKE FRIENDS by Elliot Schiff, directed by Shea Leavis
July 25th R&B by Phanésia Pharel, directed by Kimille Howard
August 1st Pelt by Matt Clyne and Hanna Yurfest
August 8th THE LAST SLAVE IN AMERICA by Sarah Grace Goldman, directed by Julliette Holliday
August 15th U-HAUL MESBIANS by Salwa Meghjee, directed by Mehrnaz Tiv, composed by Fouad Dakwa
August 22nd CATHOLIC SCHOOL TOKEN by Jasmine B. Gunter, directed by Cara Hinh
August 29th LATE APRIL, EAST OF SHERIDAN by M.K. Rothberg, directed by Erica Zippel Schnitzer

There's nothing sweeter than a great play! The Syrup & Candy New Play Series will showcase new work by emerging playwrights & directors in weekly staged readings. Come hang! Check out exceptional plays by eight innovative writers. Why not grab yourself a sweet treat (a cocktail?! a soda?! les deux?! ooh la la!) while you're at it? Let us celebrate summertime, art, and community; let us guzzle maple syrup like it's water. YUM. Series curated by Kallan Dana and Hanna Yurfest.

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of full covid vaccination before being admitted to the space, either by showing a vaccination record (vaccination card) at least two weeks out from the final dose of an approved vaccine, or by using New York's free Excelsior Pass service, available here. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times and for the time being, no food or beverage will be permitted to be consumed at the theater.