June 20-July 1, 2012, we will do More Of Our Parts, our second annual 10-Minute Play Festival of commissioned plays about disability, at the Clurman Theatre on Theatre Row. We did our first Festival, Some Of Our Parts, at the Clurman last June. There were 7 plays by what the Times called "an intriguing group of established and emerging playwrights" - Bekah Brunstetter, Samuel D. Hunter, Neil LaBute, Kate Moira Ryan, Diana Son, Jeff Tabnick and Emily Chadick Weiss. 3 of the 9 performances sold out. We had lots of positive critical response and were able to show off 14 terrific actors.
The Times said "Spunky. The acting is fine throughout. Very affecting." Backstage made us a Critic’s Pick. Theatremania.com said, “Well-acted. Provocative and Moving.” Nytheater.com said “Some really excellent plays. The acting is flawless. This fascinating commentary on the state of disability in America proves exactly why Theater Breaking Through Barriers is as vital as it is.”
For the second festival, we already have commitments from Bekah Brunstetter, Samuel D. Hunter Neil LaBute and Kate Moira Ryan to write for us again. Also, we had several prominent authors who wanted to write for us but couldn’t last season and we hope they’ll be able to now. We will again show off a strong cadre of disabled actors.
