New Productions on Mental Illness and Addiction to be Featured at New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series on July 18Company to Showcase "We Have Apples" and "I Could Never Love Anyone"
NEW YORK - June 30, 2016 - PRLog -- New York Theatre Barn, which incubates, develops, and produces new musicals that tell untold stories, today announced that the company will present "We Have Apples" and "I Could Never Love Anyone" on Monday, July 18 as a part of its New Works Series. The productions shine a light on themes surrounding depression and addiction, respectively, and are refreshing contributions to theatrical works that seek to end the stigma so often attached to these subjects.
"'We Have Apples' and 'I Could Never Love Anyone' are significant stories based on real life events that promise to ignite conversations about the stigmas surrounding mental illness and addiction. True to our mission, both these works further New York Theatre Barn's commitment to exposing challenging subject matters through the power of musical theatre," said Joe Barros, Artistic Director, New York Theatre Barn. The performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. at The Cell, located at 338 W. 23rd St. Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase at http://www.nytheatrebarn.org/ About "We Have Apples" Book, music and lyrics by Rachel Griffin Directed by Jenny Hoofnagle Set in a psychiatric facility, "We Have Apples" tells the story of Jane, a quirky, 18-year-old writer determined to overcome her depression (personified by an actor). Annoyed by their cheesy and condescending group therapy sessions, Jane and her fellow patients start a writing group. As their voices grow stronger, tension between patients and staff members heightens. Complications ensue when Jane and her psychiatrist's son fall in love and tragedy strikes their community. About "I Could Never Love Anyone" Directed and choreographed by Katharine Pettit "I Could Never Love Anyone," receiving its world premiere at New York Theatre Barn's New Work Series, tells the story of three sisters and their struggle with addiction - entirely through dance. Turmoil and heartbreak ensue, affecting the trio and creating a resounding impact that reverberates through the years. About New York Theatre Barn New York Theatre Barn (NYTB) incubates, develops, and produces new musicals that tell untold stories. Each story is inspired by the lives of real people and actual events. The company has two innovative core programming presentation platforms: 1) New Works Series presents bi-monthly "pre-premieres" End
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