JAZZY THESPIANS NIGHT

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $20 General Admission

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Street)
New York, NY 10003
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Featuring:
TINA FABRIQUE, JEFFERY V. THOMPSON, FRANK SENIOR, OMAR EDWARDS

Musicians:
ANDRE CHEZ LEWIS (piano)
PATIENCE HIGGINS (saxophone)

TBA (Bass and Drums)

Also Featuring:
Open Mic Jazz Jam Session
Complimentary Banana Puddin’

A Celebration of Black Theatre Excellence
Join us for a pre-AUDELCO celebration honoring Black Theatre’s AUDELCO Awards and the visionary women behind it — the late Vivian Robinson, Grace L. Jones, and current president Jackie Jefferies.

This Jazzy Thespians Night sets the stage for the upcoming 2025 AUDELCO Awards, taking place Monday, November 24, 2025.

Let’s celebrate over 53 years of AUDELCO’s commitment to recognizing excellence in Black theatre!

For early reservations call Rome Neal: 718-288-8048

About Theater for the New City
Founded in 1971, Theater for the New City (TNC) is an award-winning community cultural center dedicated to producing innovative theatre and fostering diverse artistic voices. Under the direction of Crystal Field, TNC remains a vital East Village institution where art and activism meet.

About Rome Neal
Rome Neal is an acclaimed actor, director, and producer, best known for his long-running series Banana Puddin’ Jazz, which brings together jazz artists, poets, and actors in joyful collaboration. Neal continues to be a cultural bridge-builder, celebrating the intersections of Black theatre and jazz.

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY Executive Director, Crystal Field

JAZZY THESPIANS NIGHT

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
Executive Director, Crystal Field