“INVASIVE SPECIES” ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP FOR A SPECIAL IMMIGRANT NIGHT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE
“INVASIVE SPECIES”
ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH
IMMIGRANT THEATERMAKERS ADVOCATES & BRIDGE & TUNNEL
FOR A SPECIAL
IMMIGRANT NIGHT
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28
IMMIGRANTS TO USE PROMO CODE
FOR $20 TICKETS
INCLUDING A POST-SHOW PANEL
New York, NY (June 20, 2024) — Maia Novi’s outrageously true dark comedy Invasive Species has announced a special Immigrant Night in partnership with the Immigrant Theatermakers Advocates (ITA) and Bridge & Tunnel (B&T) for the performance on Friday, June 28 at 7PM with a panel discussion following.
Immigrants purchasing tickets online can use the code ITAB&T when checking out for $20 tickets.
“As immigrant artists, it’s important to build community and spaces for conversation around art that reflect and represent our stories – this is what we’re working toward with Immigrant Night,” said playwright and star Maia Novi. “When 130 people from wildly different backgrounds can share a common experience, whether that be good or bad, is exactly where I want my work to be and where we can find a connection. I’m thrilled about this partnership and excited to further engage the immigrant community in the greater New York area.”
Panelists for the post-show talkback include Francisco Mendoza (co-founder of Immigrant Theatermakers Advocates), Shervin Abachi (Bridge & Tunnel), and playwright/star of Invasive Species, Maia Novi.
Invasive Species is playing at The Vineyard’s Dimson Theater (108 E 15th St) through Sunday, June 30. General tickets for Invasive Species are on sale at www.invasivespeciesplay.com.
Invasive Species stars Maia Novi, Raffi Donatich, Sam Gonzalez, Alexandra Maurice, and Julian Sanchez. The show is directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Breslin (Circle Jerk) with Louisa Jacobson (“The Gilded Age”) serving as assistant director.
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An Argentinean actor tests the limits of her American dream in Invasive Species, an outrageous true story about lying to live, living to lie, and how immigrating to the US might just be the role of a lifetime.
Producers for Invasive Species include Folk Productions, Danielle Perelman, and Arterial Projects. Jeremy O. Harris executive produces through his company with Josh Godfrey, bb2. Additional producers include Amauta Marston-Firmino, associate producers David Tao & Benjamin Nelson, and co-producers Vaughn Feighan & Chase Landow, Tira Harpaz, Brandon Sanchez, and Rachel Weiss.
Invasive Species is an exclusive commercial booking at The Vineyard’s Dimson Theatre.
The Immigrant Theatermakers Advocates (ITA) was formed by a group of artists — Jody Doo (Singapore), Danilo Gambini (Brazil), Francisco Mendoza (Argentina), and Salma S. Zohdi (Egyp) — who have made it part of our practice to advocate for immigrants in the theater industry. Our goal is to eliminate the barriers that the United States immigration system and protectionist, xenophobic industry practices have put on immigrant artists, and to give us an equal chance to survive and thrive in this country while pursuing a career in a field we are passionate about. We’ve collaborated with institutions like The Playwrights Realm, The Princess Grace Foundation, New Dramatists, Rattlestick Theater, and the Theater Communications Group (TCG) to change exclusionary policies or foster initiatives that welcome immigrants to those spaces. Some of our resources for immigrants include an online space where we can share information and learn from each other; a list of recommended accountants, press reps, and lawyers that our members can engage as they prepare visa cases; and organizing events for networking and coalition-building.
The Bridge and Tunnel (B&T) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on ideation, creation, and community building. Partnering with thinkers, makers, and artisans from historically underrepresented communities, B&T provides essential tools and resources for them to create and share their work. With a commitment to meticulous curation and production, B&T ensures that each project amplifies diverse voices and strengthens the community. Dedicated to the transformative power of inspiration and collaboration, The Bridge and Tunnel aims to build a better world by uplifting and celebrating the talents and stories of all.
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