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REBORN RUNAWAY: a TWELFTH NIGHT Remix
After a heated argument with her twin brother Sebastian drives her from home, Viola reinvents herself at Illyria College – as male-presenting “Cesario.” With this new identity, Cesario navigates a “bro” podcaster circle, outspoken feminist poets, an underground gambling scene, and more. Meanwhile, Sebastian finds unexpected refuge with Antonio and […]
25th Anniversary Benefit
Featuring amazing performers from our professional and youth companies and exciting special guests like Kathleen Chalfant, Peter Jay Fernandez, and David Strathairn. A wonderful evening aimed at celebrating the incredible impact Epic has made – with your help – on students, schools, and artists across this city! Come celebrate 25 years […]
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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 […]
Citizen Artists
“This book captures better than anything I have ever seen, what it was that I spent 45 years pursuing. This is the work.”Eric Booth, internationally acclaimed author and arts educator About the book:CITIZEN ARTISTS: A Guide to Helping Young People Make Plays That Change the WorldCitizen Artists takes the reader on […]
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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 […]
The Winning Side
Epic Theatre Ensemble presents THE WINNING SIDE A new play by James Wallert Directed by Ron Russell Featuring Melissa Friedman, Devin E. Haqq, Sullivan Jones, and Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. What are we willing to sacrifice to take the next “giant leap for mankind”? Based on the true story of […]