In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, Retro Productions celebrates with a Gala at The Players on Wednesday, January 29 at 8 PM (doors open at 7 PM), featuring a reading of Jack Hilton Cunningham’s play Women and War, as well the presentation of honorary awards to theatre makers who have helped make Retro a success over the past two decades.
Through correspondence and monologues, in the style of reader’s theater, Women and War is a collection of fictional stories based on historical fact, told by generations of Americans impacted by conflict from The Great War to the War in Afghanistan. From housewife to worker, young bride to nurse, mother to widow, and now, young woman to soldier, these are tales of sacrifice, love, determination and hope told by those who bravely persevere on the home front and on the battlefield.
The Atomic Award for outstanding creative vision, unwavering support, and multiple levels of contribution to the success of Retro Productions goes to Jack Hilton Cunningham. The Starburst Award for exceptional collaboration and significant contribution to “retro” theater will be awarded to playwright Christie Perfetti Williams. The Neon Luminary Award for the illumination of a significant historical story kept previously in the dark, bringing it to light for a wider audience. Playwright Gina Femia will receive the award. Gina’s play We Are A Masterpiece had its World Premiere in 2018 with Retro Productions.
Since its inception in 2005, Retro Productions has been Nominated for 34 New York Innovative Theater Awards including the 2017 recipient of the Caffe Cino Fellowship Award. Retro’s mission is to present works of retro theater. The company focuses on telling good theatrical stories which have an historical perspective,with an emphasis on the 20th century, in order to broaden our own understanding of the world we live in.
Tiered tickets are available; $40 admission, $75 admission includes 2 drinks, and a table for 6 with 2 drinks per guest for $400. Tickets are available at www.retroproductions.org. Once inside guests can purchase raffle tickets, swag and plays developed by Retro Productions, which can be signed at the gala by the playwrights. Dress code: Retro Party Chic!
The Players is located at 16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
