"American Lives": Two One-Act Plays by Mervyn Rothstein

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EAG presents an Equity Approved Showcase One-Night-Only Benefit Reading of

American Lives
Two One-Act Plays by Mervyn Rothstein
Directed by Tyrone Henderson

The Middle of the Journey
A doctor jogging in the woods suddenly faces a life-or-death decision.
with Jason Babinsky* as Dr. Emanuel "Manny" Jederman and Ian Hersey* as A Mysterious Man

Back in the U.S.A.
A 16-year-old boy in 1950s Brooklyn encounters the brutality of racial hatred.
with Jasmine Rush* as The Detective, Wayne Maugans* as The Client, and Yvette Ganier* as Rebecca.

Stage directions read by Candyce Adkins.

*Equity members appearing courtesy of AEA

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All proceeds from this one-night-only benefit reading will go to support the charitable programs of EAG and NYC's professional performing artists in need.

We are sorry but there is no virtual/live-streamed ticket option for this event. 

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MERVYN ROTHSTEIN (Playwright) was a writer and editor for 30 years at The New York Times, where his positions included chief theater reporter and the “Sunday Arts & Leisure” section’s theater editor. He was a writer and columnist for 29 years at Playbill Magazine, where he contributed the monthly “A Life in the Theater” and “Regional Theater News” features. He is a former member of the Tony Awards Nominating Committee.   

TYRONE HENDERSON (Director) is the Founder of Quick Silver Theater Company. He has directed multiple 29-hour readings, and a production of ART at Holmdel Theater Company.  Tyrone’s acting credits include, first national tour: Bring in ‘da Noise Bring in ‘da Funk. Off-Broadway: Yellowman, Rancho Viejo, The Piano Lesson. Public Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing, The America Play, The Tempest, Two Noble Kinsmen. Regional premieres: Redwood, The Magician’s Daughter, War, and Aubergine. Film: The Upside. Television: Recurring role of Barry on The Good Fight, and he has guest starred on all three branches of the Law and Order series. TyroneMitchellHenderson.com  

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Directions: The Episcopal Actors’ Guild (EAG)/Guild Hall is located at 1 EAST 29th STREET, NYC 10016 (midblock between Madison and Fifth, between #3 and #9 East 29th Street) on the second floor of the Church of the Transfiguration (aka the Little Church Around the Corner). We are NOT the big church on the corner of Fifth Avenue; that's Marble Collegiate. When you arrive at the Little Church, enter through the main gate and go through the garden to the door marked Guild Hall (between the main doors into the church and the door to the parish office).

Getting Here: The closest subways are the R/W or 6 at 28th Street or the B/D/F/M or N/Q/R/W at 34th Street/Herald Square. If you are arriving by bus, take the M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, or M7.

Lobby: Guild Hall does NOT have a lobby or waiting area. You are welcome to enjoy the Little Church’s garden (weather permitting) if you arrive before the house opens.

Accessibility: Guild Hall is not a fully ADA-compliant venue. However, we do our best to accommodate all patrons. Guild Hall is located up one flight of stairs (20 steps). There is no elevator; however, a stair chair is available for those who need assistance making it up to or down from Guild Hall. EAG’s staff will be happy to assist you upon request.

Late seating: With our current COVID-19 Safety Protocols in place, we cannot guarantee late seating.