W A N T E R S, a performance of works in progress

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

There is a hollow, endless pit that we can't seem to satiate: it is insistent, ravenous, desperate. What does it want?? W A N T E R S is a works in process showing of excerpts from 4 projects by Shrets, rexylafemme, Ariel Mercado, and Amy Rox Surratt & Tosha Rach (Mistakes Made Theatre Co.)

Tanya’s Lit Clit

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

by Emma Goldman Sherman. Tanya's clit is on fire! So she visits Dr. Violet for a diagnosis. In a phantasmagoric journey through time the lines between doctor and patient blur as Tanya and Violet embark on a wild investigation of the female body and the herstory of its treatment. 90 minute workshop showing followed by a discussion.

CRUSHED

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

A new solo show by Grace Phelan. It is a performance about hope, discovery, pain, and joy. Dance party, festivities and fun post show!

Pro Black One Acts Festival

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Affirmation Theatre Company presents our 2nd annual celebration of the rich culture that is Black history, featuring dynamic Black protagonists.

In The Works

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

An evening of works-in-progress presented by Frederica Lewis with performances by G Mama Lee, Luna Martinez, and members of the WOW Collective, with socializing, drinks, and cake afterwards! 

CANCELLED: Ladies at a Gay Girls’ Bar x How Much Can I Stand!

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

originally scheduled for March 27 & 28, then postponed to June 3 & 4, however Due to COVID19 precautions we are postponing our show to a yet-to-be-determined date.

“Hello” at `More Ways than Broad Ways’ Pop-Ups with Fourth Arts Block

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

"Hello": performances at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, in front of the WOW building at 59-61 East 4th Street. A short play for actor and laptop by Cate Wiley.  Four minutes in duration, a journey from isolation to community.

‘Recovery’ by WOW Café Theater at the Red Stage

The Red Stage Astor Place

At the free outdoor venue The Red Stage created by Creative Time and Rashid Johnson. Through theater, video, music, dance, and aerial performance art, WOW Café Theater collective will address the theme of recovery from pandemic illness, addiction, systemic oppression, and intergenerational trauma.

Recovery: a benefit show for WOW Cafe Theater

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

4 works by WOW members, returning to the stage live with an audience at WOW Cafe Theater! Performances Friday - Sunday, 7/30 - 8/1, with a Zoom show as well on Saturday evening. All proceeds from this show benefit the reopening of WOW. Audience members will be required to show proof of vaccination, or negative covid test.

Road to Showbizz

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

a glimpse through the creative eyes of Frank Dunham, Jr with special guests! Poetry, Musical Numbers, Dramatic Moments, and Dance! Join us In the theater, or Online. All proceeds benefit WOW Cafe Theater!