Join River Union Stage, The Hunterdon Art Tour, and The Philly Liars Club for a weekend of new works in celebration of the human imagination in all its diversity.
Weekend events include readings of two new plays, new music by Lee Clarke and Nigerian American performing artist Kingsley Ibeneche, film shorts, visual art, and poetry on Nov. 4, 5, and 6, in the Presbyterian Church of Milford Fellowship Hall, 70 Bridge St., in Milford, N.J.
The weekend kicks off on Friday night with a reception for Poetry Meets Art curated by Warren Cooper. The project pairs artists from The Hunterdon Arts Tour with local poets writing poems inspired by the artists’ works.
Following directly is a performance by Clarke and Ibeneche, whose accomplished work has been featured on NPR and The Fader.
Saturday evening is highlighted by a reading of new play “Hawks Tavern,” by Lori Roper and Rick Sordelet, directed by Marshall Jones III, and featuring stage and film actor Esau Pritchett in the lead role of Hawk.
Saturday’s events begin in the afternoon with “Liars Club Oddcast” co-hosts and authors Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran and Keith Strunk reading excerpts from their works in progress and a conversation on the new works process for writers, followed by a film screening of short films from local artists and filmmakers.
Sunday afternoon rounds out the weekend of new offerings with a play reading for young audiences of “Beyond the Castle Walls,” written by Franziska Beck and directed by MJ Bird.
For information on ADA Accessibility and COVID-19 safety policies, visit online. Contact River Union Stage at contact@riverunionstage.org or 908-996-3685.
The event is made possible by funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the arts.
Admission is free, donations are welcome.
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