Tag: Epic NEXT
On Tour
“Thrilled and honored to welcome the brilliant artists of Epic Theatre Ensemble- all NYC Public School students- to perform for staff today. Living proof that art can change our communities and the world.” — Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, New York City Public Schools Every summer, our youth ensemble is commissioned […]
An Epic day
By Melissa Friedman Dear Epic Friend, I cannot believe that we’ve just begun our 18th season! It’s been quite the Epic journey and I’m so grateful to you for helping us make an impact on our audiences, students, schools, partners and communities over these 17 years. As Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director, […]
Epic Takes The Met!
Friday, November 9, 2018 Epic NEXT performed a 10 min. excerpt from the student devised play “Locked” GALLERY 401 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM Grab your friends and take over The Met for the night. Drop in for teen-only activities across the Museum including art making, performances, music, and more. Discover […]
Epic NEXT: Tier One 2018 Final Performances
LOCKED Written and performed by the Epic Next Tier One 2018 ensemble Director of Epic Next Tier One: Melissa Friedman Tier One Mentors: Michelle Beck, Aimé Donna Kelly, Anthony Vaughn Merchant, Aubrey Saverino Tier One Apprentices: Dalissa Duran, Abel Garcia, Na’shay Kelly, Xavier Pacheco Tier Three: Christina Liberus Movement director: […]
Epic NEXT 2018 Tier Two Performances
Photo-coverage OVERDRIVE A short descent into standardized testing Created by and featuring: Rhaneil Cummings…………….Jose, Ensemble Jayline Diaz………………………Lucy, Ensemble Lizette Padua……………………Angie, Ensemble Hailey Petrus…………………….Cindy, Ensemble Ciara Shack………………………Violet, Ensemble Marquese Evans………………Assistant Director Mentored by Ron Russell and Marilyn Torres Created in partnership with Amy Stuart-Wells, Teachers College, and Sophia McGee and Queens […]
Epic NEXT: 2018 Final Performances
You’re invited! Epic NEXT, Summer Intensive: 2018 Final Performances Epic Theatre Ensemble is proud to present Epic NEXT, Summer Intensive: 2018 Final Performances. The two-day event will take place at Theatre Row (Acorn Theatre) and will showcase original productions written, performed, and produced by students from this year’s Epic NEXT […]
Epic NEXT
Summer Intensive In 2012, with the support of The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, we began our most ambitious youth development program: Epic NEXT; Developing Young Thinkers, Actors & Leaders. Through specifically-personalized pairings between artist-mentors and developing young artists, Epic NEXT utilizes a comprehensive, individualized approach to artistic and youth […]
UNIFORM: A Part to Play (Tier 1)
Photo coverage UNIFORM: A Part to Play Written and Performed by The Epic Next 2017 Tier One Ensemble Click here to see the full album
Tier 2 2017 – Building Blocks: Colorful Minds & Laundry City
Epic NEXT 2017 Tier 2 photo coverage Epic Theatre Ensemble presents Building Block: Colorful Minds Commissioned in partnership with Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College Laundry City Commissioned in partnership with New York Appleseed and Teachers College
Friday 11 – Saturday 12
Epic NEXT 2017: Performances! Be part of the culmination of an amazing program! It will showcase plays written and performed by Epic NEXT students. No reservations are required! Friday, August 11, 2017 Tier 1 – 7:30 PM Saturday, August 12, 2017 Tier 1: 7:00 PM Tier 2, including Laundry City 2: […]