United Solo Theatre Festival

Name: United Solo Theatre Festival
Start: 2024-11-16T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Theatre Row

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST

Theatre Row

410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

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About the Event

The 17th Annual United Solo Theatre Festival

Featuring shows from across the country and around the globe, the world's largest solo theatre festival is entering our seventeenth season!

Schedule of Evetns:

2pm: Like, Share and Subscribe - Starring Lavanya Gopal

Like, Share & Subscribe is a solo show written and performed by Lavanya Gopal. A delightful comedy that presents a glimpse into the chaotic life of a South Asian/Indian couple.

A matter-of-fact professor from Kerala (Southern India) can no longer handle the everyday stress caused by a new YouTube channel. The channel is created by none other than his high-spirited wife, a native of Gujarat (Western India). What happens when their daily chaos disturbs their housing society remains to be seen in this amusing act.

This one-woman, bilingual play is a witty narrative, replete with comical accents and dramatic storytelling. The content is suitable for all ages and showcases a delectable fusion of two Indian cultures.

Note: Languages used in the solo act are mostly English andinclude little bit of Hindi and Gujrati (Indian Languages).

7pm: Odds Are - Starring Smita Russell

Ever feel like the universe has it in for you? Join two-time Moth StorySlam Champion Smita Russell as she weaves a tale of unimaginable coincidence and loss. This poignant production examines why we turn to science for answers in our darkest times and how we persist when dealt a bad hand. Join us for a night where humor meets heartache, and discover why sometimes the most profound truths are the ones we can't quantify.

Written and Performed by Smita Russell
Directed by Jacqueline Loewen

What audiences have said:

Literally the most emotionally connected and affected I've ever been with respect to any story told in any format. The audience can really experience the emotional energy poured forth in its performance, and it's so strong that it seems unsustainable.

It was like having a conversation with a close friend - a friend you thought you knew well, turns out you never really did, and you're going to leave the conversation even closer.

Your story has a Dolly Parton-esque element to it where any side would find something to relate to in the themes around doctor care, your autonomy, perseverance, motherhood, chivalry, and marriage.

Odds Are is a Magnum Opus! During that same visit to NYC, I saw Hell's Kitchen, Hamilton, and Illinoise. For me, Odds Are produced the most profound emotional and intellectual impact of all the shows I saw.

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