The Masque of Night
THE MASQUE OF NIGHT
A Romeo & Juliet Cabaret
Directed by CRAIG BACON and JANINA PICARD
Music Direction by FLAVIO GAETE
ONE-WEEK LIMITED OFF-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT
March 8 - 10, 2024
CASA CLARA
218 East 25th Street New York, NY 10010
“powerful, believable performances”
– JK Clarke, Theater Pizzazz
“After 14 productions of Othello this is the one ‘I've enjoyed the most’"
– Peter Filichia, Broadway Radio
“New Place Players’ Othello offers a captivating, close-up, fully realized production of an iconic Shakespearean tragedy enriched with a complex interplay of elements that immerses us in both history and a timeless human theme. It’s what makes a classic a classic and what makes this an experience that shouldn’t be missed.”
– Deb Miller, DC Metro Arts
“The closeness between the actors, who are trained in the Lecoq movements, and the audience created an unspoken camaraderie, as if we were fellow citizens familiar with the characters and setting.”
NEW PLACE PLAYERS is pleased to announce the limited Off Broadway engagement of THE MASQUE OF NIGHT, directed by Janina Picard and Craig Bacon. A musical cabaret based on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, THE MASQUE OF NIGHT will play at Casa Clara. Performances begin Friday, March 8 and continue through Sunday, March 10.
After an extraordinary run of Othello at Casa Clara in the spring of 2023, New Place Players return to Gramercy in NYC with THE MASQUE OF NIGHT. Accompanying Shakespeare’s text with chamber music and song (weaving both classical and contemporary), the four musician-actors will transport you to the very heart of the lovers’ timeless journey.
Casa Clara, a former foundry and stone sculpture atelier provides the perfect immersive venue with sofas, dining chairs, a skylight, balconies and a fabulous collection of eclectic art. With forty plus guests in such a glorious living space, THE MASQUE OF NIGHT is a soirée not to be missed!
THE MASQUE OF NIGHT stars Maximilian Macdonald (Romeo), Libby Lindsey (Juliet), Anna Bikales (Nurse), and Flavio Gaete (Peter, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, Balthazar). Bikales and Gaete also serve as principal musicians, along with special guest Kenji Golden. The cast is understudied by Jorge Carrion (Romeo) and Clara Tristan (Juliet).
The production is produced by New Place Players. The Production Manager is Aaron McDaniel and the General Manager is Leah Michalos.
THE MASQUE OF NIGHT features graphic design by Cristian Gastelo and videography and photography by Reza Mirjalili. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
THE MASQUE OF NIGHT plays the following schedule:
Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are $45 for general admission and a limited number of standing room tickets are available for $25.
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (no intermission)
