Playdate

Monday, March 19, 2018

THE ARTISTS CO-OP

500 W 52nd Street, 3W

The Registry of the title was a city agency that hired over-qualified young adult, most of whom were seeking a life in the art, to try (and usually fail) to induce reluctant subs to take over the classes of absentee teachers. Set in the school year of 1980-1981, the play, a comedy, follows five registry workers as they fulfill the minimal demands of a trivial job, focus on the dreams and desires of their intended careers, navigate friendships and romances, and deal with an outside world that portends significant challenges and changes.

Each month, The Shelter invites you to make a date with a new play. Here’s how it works: Our staff specially selects a fresh off the vine play that we’re really excited about. We pair the play with an insanely gifted director and cast. They rehearse. Then we present the play to you as a FREE reading. Pay nothing. Just show up and enjoy. All the fun and theatre you could ever want—with none of the commitment. FIND MORE PLAYDATES