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Theatre for a New Audience was established in 1979 by Jeffrey Horowitz. The goal? To keep Shakespeare alive! Figuratively, of course; otherwise, this would be a whole other post.

TFANA presents Shakespeare and other Classic dramas off-Broadway and on tour internationally and nationally. In the city, some performances are at The Duke on West 42nd Street between 6th and 7th Aves. Also, Cherry Lane Theatre on Commerce Street and 7th Ave hosts performances.

The 2007-8 season is: Africa, Europe, America: Exploring the Connections. This season present three main plays:

Ohio State Murders, by Adrienne Kennedy, October 27-November 18 2007

Oroonoko, by Aphra Behn, adapted by Biyi Bendele, February 2-March 9 2008

Antony and Cleopatra, by William Shakespeare, March 22-May 2 2008

TFANA also hosts a reading series called Literary Supplement:

Tower of Evil, by Michael Feingold, January 28 2008

The Self-Tormentor, by Terence, March 10, 2008

The Swamp Dwellers, by Wole Soyinka, April 14, 2008

The season starts soon. Become part of the Classics.

The New York Times has a bunch of events for smart people who have money and dress nicely. I consider myself a smart person; however, I am lacking in funds. Yet, when I go to these Times shindigs, people who have money THINK I have money because I’m there and they treat me nicely.

All that being said….

The New York Times is hosting The Great Literary Brunch. See? It’s a brunch. Hip, cool people go to brunch. Hip, cool people with money spend $130 on brunch. It’s worth it though. Here’s why: Alan Alda.

I love Alan Alda. I’ve been about three feet away from Alan Alda several times (at a writers’ conference and at a supermarket) and haven’t said a dang thing to him because I’m so in awe. What would I say, anyway? “Hey, Mr. Alda, I’ve loved you since the day I first watched M*A*S*H with my grandmother.”? I don’t think that’d go over too well.

Anyway, Alan Alda is going to be at The Great Literary Brunch along with some other people whom I’ve never heard of so who cares. It’s Alan Friggin Alda. The brunch is on October 14 from 11 AM to 2 PM. A book signing will follow.

Emeril Lagasse ain’t got nothin on Brooklyn. BAM is the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Brooklyn is in constant renaissance mode, from Red Hook to Billyburg (Williamsburg for all you non-nicknamers). BAM supports art, theatre, music, film, dance, and literature.

Show your support as well during the BAM 25th Next Wave Festival. The festival begins on October 2 and ends December 16.

Expect innovative performances and exhibits by up-and-coming artists. Some events are already sold out, so get your tickets early. Students are in luck–studen rush tickets are available.