This Round's On Us: June 27th & 28th featuring: John Patrick Shanley

Come for the Plays: Stay for the Party! "This Round’s on Us" The Gilded Age/ Cage, on June 27th and 28th, 2025, Featuring New Plays by John Patrick Shanley, Lyle Kessler and Migdalia Cruz.

The writers and friends of Nylon Fusion Theatre Company take comic, whimsical, and sometimes poignant looks at the meaning of Life In Transition: The Gilded Age / Cage. This Round’s On Us is a short play festival presenting New and Well Established playwrights — so come for the play and stay for the party.New Plays by John Patrick Shanley (A Dreamer Examines His Pillow), Lyle Kessler (Orphans) Migdalia Cruz (Fur), Nick DeSimone, Scott Carter Cooper, James McLindon, Sarah Congress, Ellen Abrams, David Brendan Hopes, Andrew Phillips.

OVERVIEW:

Performances will take place on Friday, June 27th at 7:00pm, Friday, June 27 at 9:00pm, Saturday, June 28 at 7:00pm, Saturday, June 28 at 9:00pm ($20 advance; $25 at door per show or for two shows $40 advance sale). The show will run approximately 2 hours each, which includes two intermissions to enjoy the Open Bar, which is included with your ticket!

Hosted by member Randall Rodriguez. Short plays are directed by Ivette Dumeng, Lori Kee, Myla Pitt, Frank Licato, Grace Kiley, Melissa Skirboll, Tyler Ray Hawkins, Janet Bentley.

Featuring performances: Dan Oreskes (A Real Pain) Ani Mesa, Marsha Regis, Alphonso Walker Jr, Jeaninne Bartel, John Adams, Mike Roche, Kamille Welch, Dominick Marcelo, Heinley Gaspard, Alex Ferrill, Randall Rodriguez, Sammi O’Connor, Daniel Strausman, Ian Campbell Dunn, Brittany Cioce, Raye Levine, Elizabeth Bays, Jerrod Bates, Lori Kee, Marie Elena O’Brien, Debra Khan- Bey, Stanley Louissaint and more!

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company, born from the creative synergy of New York and London, is dedicated to amplifying the voices and perspectives of both established and emerging artists. We create and produce thought-provoking works that engage with political, social, and cultural issues, fostering dialogue and raising awareness through the power of theatre.

Tada! Venue 15 West 28th Street

15 West 28th Street 2nd Fl

New York, NY 10001

Tickets at the door: $20.00 Advanced sale. $25.00 at door. per show.

NO FEES for advance sales! (we are covering the 3.50 fee)

7PM and 9PM. Or $40.00 advance. COMES WITH AN OPEN BAR.

7PM SHOW

A Sigh from the G Age by Nick DeSimone Directed by Melissa SkirbollWith Jeanine Bartel, John Adams and Mike Roche

Moonlight Trolley by Scott Carter Cooper Directed by Tyler Ray Hawkins With Kamille Welsh and Dominick Marcelo

Sinergy by James McLindon Directed by Lori KeeWith Heinley Gaspard, Randall Rodriguez and Alex Ferrill

Last Sunrise by Sarah Congress Directed by Jan Bentleywith Sammi O’Connor and Daniel StrausmanWhat IF by Migdalia CruzDirected by Myla PittWith Marsha Regis and Alphonso Walker Jr

9PM SHOW

Harry by Lyle Kessler Directed by Frank LicatoWith Ian Campbell Dunn and Brittany CioceRelations by Ellen AbramsDirected by Grace KileyRaye Levine, Elizabeth Baysa and Jarrod Bates

Roses and Violets by David Brendan HopesDirected by Ivette Dumeng Lori Kee and Marie Elena O’BrienFireflies by Andrew PhillipsDirected by Ivette Dumengwith Debra Khan Bey Stanley Louissaint

The Upside Down Man by John Patrick Shanley Directed by Lori Keewith Ani Mesa and Dan Oreskes

Cat Gillespie Stage ManagerPatrick Forde Lighitng DesignAndy Evan Cohen

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