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THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
www.unitedsolo.org [email protected]
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
www.unitedsolo.org
HOME FOR SOLO PERFORMERS IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY
Created by a solo performer, from its launch in 2010, United Solo seeks to popularize this unique form of theatre, presenting it right in the center of New York’s theatre district.
Since the first festival, over 800 productions from six continents have been presented on our stage, many of them returning by popular demand to present ENCORE performances.United Solo is a resident company at Theatre Row on 42nd Street.
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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VAST SELECTION OF OFFERINGS
Each season spans over 10 weeks.
Every day, from 2 to 5 shows are presented on the same stage.
A vast array of categories, ranging from dramas and comedies, classic and experimental shows, musicals and operas, dance and performance art, original scripts and adaptations.
Popular shows are assigned additional performances by popular demand.
All shows are eligible for festival awards, including Best Production, Best Actor/Actress, Best Design, and Audience Award.
Ewa Kasprzyk from Poland in “Patty Diphusa.” 2011
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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HONORING THE LUMINARIES
United Solo recognizes solo performers from outside of the festival, for contributions to popularizing this form of theatre, with the Special Award. Since 2010, it has been awarded to Anna Deavere Smith, Patti LuPone, John Leguizamo, Billy Crystal, Fiona Shaw, James Lecesne, Staceyann Chin, and Michael Moore.
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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“MECCA OF SOLO SHOWS”
The Festival welcomes renowned stars, as well as emerging performers, world premieres, but also shows that already successfully performed elsewhere. Among previous participants there are Academy Award, Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Obie winners.
Fiona Shaw called United Solo “mecca of solo shows.”
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY
Festival selects participants from open submissions sent in the application process, open from September through January.
Selections are made to best reflect the various approaches to art across the globe, honoring various theatrical traditions, representing diverse ideas and viewpoints.
United Solo also provides a safe space for performers to experiment and learn from experience.
Yokko from Japan in “Butoh Medea,” 2014 and 2015
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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NOT ONLY PERFORMANCES
United Solo Master Series is a new program, offering classes meant to help solo performers develop their skills in theatre.
Previous offerings include Movement with Pau Aran Gimeno (performer from Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch), Storytelling with James Lecesne (author of a script to an Oscar-winning movie), and Scenes with Austin Pendleton (winner of a Drama Desk Award).
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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CREATING COMMUNITY AND GIVING BACK
During the years, United Solo built an entire community of solo performers around the Festival.
Since the beginning, we also collect donations to support The Actors Fund, to help those in the industry who are in periods of transition and crisis.
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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IN THE PRESS
Emmy Award winner Bill Oberst Jr.
in “Ray Bradbury’s Pillar Of Fire”, 2017
“Whether it’s comedy, drama, new work, or new adaptations you’re looking for, United Solo performances are fascinating to take in and inexpensive to attend”
–Jack Smart, Backstage
“In just six years since its creation, it is already considered one of the world’s most important theatre events”
–Jessica Ruhstorfer, World Guide
“I urge you to make your way to Theatre Row so that you too could experience an unforgettable one night stand with one of these truly sensational solo shows”
–Jacquelyn Claire, NY Theatre Guide
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THEATRE ROW ON 42ND STREET IN NYC
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2017 FACTS & FIGURES
• 8th season at Theatre Row
• Sept 14 - Nov 19, 2017
• selection of 120 participants from 23 countries on six continents
• 16 returning companies
• almost 60 sold-out performances
Jacob Storms in “Tennessee Rising”, 2017
photo by Derek Storm
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LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH
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