The Gondoliers
by Gilbert & Sullivan
​A joyous comic opera set in Venice, The Gondoliers bursts with witty lyrics, lilting melodies, and playful political satire. When two gondoliers discover that one of them may be heir to the throne, chaos and hilarity ensue. Perfect for a summer evening, this Gilbert and Sullivan favorite is a feast of laughter and song.
Best of Beckett:
An Evening of Short Plays
by Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett's short plays are masterpieces of minimalism and movement — stories told through silence, repetition, and the barest gestures of life. A rare and powerful theatrical experience.
Nine Parts of Desire
by Heather Raffo
​An intimate, powerful portrait of Iraqi women living through war, love, and loss. Heather Raffo’s acclaimed one-woman play weaves together nine distinct voices, bringing audiences face-to-face with the personal and political realities of modern Iraq. Poetic, moving, and unforgettable.
Baggage from BaghDAD:
Becoming my Father's Daughter
Written & Performed by Valerie David
Directed by Karen Carpenter
Sound & Projections Design by Andy Evan Cohen
Award-winning performer/playwright Valerie David’s internationally celebrated solo show, Baggage From BaghDAD: Becoming My Father’s Daughter, is a gripping exploration of immigration, generational trauma, identity, and family. It recounts Valerie’s discovery of her family’s harrowing escape from Iraq during the 1941 Farhud pogrom in Baghdad—a two-day spree of anti-Jewish violence. Her autobiographical play illustrates how this painful legacy shaped Valerie’s own life and her evolving relationship with her father, uncovering a story of survival, identity, and ultimately, reconciliation. Love and the importance of family triumph.
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Baggage From BaghDAD is not just a Jewish tale, but a relatable narrative about having to emigrate to another country, being forced to evacuate during wartime, suffering bullying, and the ramifications of having to adapt to a foreign culture that’s not so welcoming. This play mirrors today’s rise of prejudice and discrimination worldwide, finding humor and hope even in the darkest of times—with a universal message of inspiration and resilience.
Runs approx. 65 minutes; Mature content
Accolades include:
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Received The Spoken Word and Theatre Award—2022 Stockholm Fringe Festival
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Nominated for the Grand Prix Award—2022 Stockholm Fringe Festival
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Winner-Best Play by the 2022 Sweden Broadway World Regional Awards
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Semi-finalist for the 2021 Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award
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Awarded the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council 2024 Creative Engagement Grant
Links to Valerie David’s work:
Ivanon
by Anton Chekov
​An intimate, powerful portrait of Iraqi women living through war, love, and loss. Heather Raffo’s acclaimed one-woman play weaves together nine distinct voices, bringing audiences face-to-face with the personal and political realities of modern Iraq. Poetic, moving, and unforgettable.