The Fire This Time Festival
January 18-28, 2024
The Fire This Time Festival was founded in 2009 by Kelley Girod to provide a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences. Since the debut of the first 10-minute play program in 2010, presented in collaboration with FRIGID New York, The Fire This Time Festival has has produced and developed the work of more than 100 playwright
In season 15 the ten-minute plays all focus on Black women and the Black family with themes of ten-minute plays ranging from a family who redefines the meaning of kinship, both biological and chosen, and another family who deals with the psychological toll racism has on their teenage daughter; women navigating careers as artists and activists and the demands it places on their private lives; young women confronting colorism within the Black community; and, women being empowered to reclaim their agency and autonomy by refusing to be confined by unfulfilling relationships.
The Ten-Minute Play Program will include a guest performance by the emerging vocalist and poet Nailah Carrie who will perform a brief set at each presentation of the Ten-Minute Plays. The festival will also include a panel discussion, “Thriving in the Theater,” which focuses on what it takes to succeed and thrive as a playwright.
Directed by Cezar Williams
Production Stage Manager – Kai Stanton
Assistant Stage Manager – Allison Hohman
Production Manager – Mary Olivette Bookman
Lighting Designer – Gabrielle Liriano
Costume Designer – Kara Branch
Sound Designer – DJ Potts
Fight and Intimacy Coordinator -Laura Kiele DeLeon
featuring Marinda Anderson, Danielle Covington, Benton Greene, Larry Powell, and Shayvawn Webster.
It’s Karen B****
Written by Taylor Blackman
Mamas and Papas
Written by Kamilah Bush
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Written by Leelee Jackson
The Mural
Written by Monique Pappas-Williams
Why Jamira Gotta Do All Da Werk?
Written by Nia Akilah Robinson
Ethel & Ethel
Written by Joël René Scoville
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Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at 8:00pm
Looking Back As We Look Ahead: A Special The Fire This Time Festival fundraiser event with PBS All Arts
For the past 15 years, The Fire This Time Festival has established itself as a premier destination for Black playwrights. As we move into our landmark 15th anniversary, we look forward to big changes, namely moving on from our home at The Kraine. Join us in our new home this season at The Wild Project for a fundraiser and special screening of our 14th season filmed by one of our biggest advocates of the festival, PBS ALL ARTS. We’re excited to share this moment and our vision for the future of The Fire This Time with YOU!
Monday, January 22,2024 at 7:00pm
Thriving in the Theater: A Panel Discussion
Moderated by TFTT founder and Executive Director Kelley Girod
You just have to write the play. Then you just have to get it produced. Ok, now you just have to get an agent. Ok, NOW you just have to get your agent’s attention. Actually, maybe you should move to Los Angeles to write for TV/film…If you feel like the target for what it takes to be a successful writer keeps changing, you are not alone. Since our founding 15 years ago the creative landscape for playwrights has shifted drastically, seemingly creating more opportunities across platforms for artists, but some of the obstacles have remained the same. In this panel discussion we speak with leading Black theatermakers including Keith Josef Adkins (New Black Fest), Garlia Jones (Harlem9, Blackboard Playreading Series, Black Motherhood & Parenting New Play Festival) and Goldie Patrick (Dramatist Guild) for a candid conversation to demystify what it takes to succeed and survive in the arts.
COVID Safety protocols at wild project
Hand sanitizer stations are installed throughout the building for your convenience.
wild project’s performances will be presented in accordance with applicable public health requirements as of the date of the performance. As this is an evolving situation, our health and safety policy will be updated accordingly.
Masks will be optional for performances.
wild project
195 E. 3rd Street
New York, NY 10009