# Event Details - **Event Name**: CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "PASSION PROJECT" by Grace Parker - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A contemporary ensemble play set in a rehearsal room, where young artists rehearse a play written decades earlier.About this EventAbout the Performance:PASSION PROJECT is a contemporary ensemble play set in a rehearsal room, where young artists rehearse a play written decades earlier by their director’s late grandmother. At the center is Annie, a working actress at a breaking point, torn between healthy love and addictive toxicity. As ambition, friendship, and intimacy collide, the question emerges: Is pursuing a dream an act of devotion or self-destruction? Should love be easy or hard? A play about friendship, approval, art, and passion - what it costs, and what it sometimes gives back.About the Lead Artists:Grace Parker is an NYC-based playwright, producer, and educator. Her plays have been developed with the Atlantic Theater Company, HB Studio, The Bechdel Project, 3 Days Prior, and Kimberly Senior. Her play WHY WE HAVE BOOK CLUB was a finalist for the Jane Chambers Feminist Playwriting Award. Her play DOUBLE TAP was a semifinalist for both the National Playwrights’ Conference and the Thomas Wolfe International Prize. Her play DEAR COLLEGE received the Lionheart New Works Festival Award for Playwriting, and her teleplays have been recognized by Final Draft’s Big Break Competition and NexTV. She holds a BFA from University of North Carolina School of the Arts.Claire Latourette is a NYC-based actor/producer represented by Stewart Talent Chicago. She made her Off-Broadway debut in FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY and has performed at 54 Below, Green Room 42, Birdland, and the Triad Theatre. She currently works at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and serves as Director of Development for The Beautiful City Project. In NYC, she curates and leads a monthly new works salon for emerging artists, Process over Product, at the Lincoln Center Performing Arts Library. BFA Musical Theatre, The Chicago College of Performing Arts.Jeff Parker (AEA/SAG-AFTRA/AGMA) is a Chicago based professional actor who has worked at most of its major theaters , most notably Goodman, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers, Court, Victory Gardens, Northlight, Drury Lane, Marriott and many more.  Jeff Nominated for his performance as Guido in Nine, the Musical for Porchlight Theatre, he was also a part of the Jeff Award winning ensemble of Tarell Alvin McRaney's The Brother/Sister Plays at Steppenwolf. Regionally he has appeared at ACT, Magic, Huntington, Asolo, Kansas City Rep, Milwaukee Rep, Manhattan Theatre Club and the Kennedy Center. Television appearances include Chicago Fire, PD and Med (NBC); Empire, Proven Innocent, The Big Leap, Pr*son Break (Fox), Soundtrack (Netflix), The Chi (Paramount+with Showtime) and the movies Christmas is Canceled  and Curse of the Sin Eater (Amazon Prime.) Originally from Los Angeles (born in Burbank and raised in Sherman Oaks) he received his BFA in Acting from the University of Southern California. He has been married to Chicago actress and casting director Lynn Baber for 31 years.  They have two daughters. About the CWP Launchpad Reading SeriesThe CWP Launchpad Reading Series is produced as part of The Center at West Park's Center for New Work Development. CWP is excited to present this special, 10-work edition of the series as part of the 2026 CWP Evolution Festival. Launchpad works with playwrights and directors to curate a series of pay-what-you-can developmental readings of new work with access to rehearsal and presentation space, marketing and promotional support, technical and administrative assistance, and a curatorial stipend provided by CWP. Through the Launchpad Reading Series, CWP uplifts artists in all stages of their careers by creating accessible and inclusive performance opportunities showcasing diverse talents. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/cwp-launchpad-reading-series-passion-project-by-grace-parker/100001991391504597 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, performances, festivals, live-music, literary-art, contests, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church - **lat**: 40.78887599999999 - **long**: -73.97725849999999 - **full address**: St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 263 West 86th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "PASSION PROJECT" by Grace Parker - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8e9eebf8105ebf38ad6fa3984ad11cff7a711cb7eee2f9c43d321fac3060fce2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc59080e-gmir.jpg?v=1781647258 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "PASSION PROJECT" by Grace Parker being held? - **A:** CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "PASSION PROJECT" by Grace Parker takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 263 West 86th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "PASSION PROJECT" by Grace Parker? - **A:** CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "PASSION PROJECT" by Grace Parker is organized by The Center at West Park. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Center at West Park's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Center at West Park a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Center at West Park has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "PASSION PROJECT" by Grace Parker is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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