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First Thursdays: The Art of Storytelling – Workshop #1

Start your weekend off early— join us for First Thursdays, a monthly workshop and networking series hosted by the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance!

Designed to foster connections and professional growth, the series alternates between community-based and artist-focused events.

Each session provides a platform for local artists, creatives, and community members to engage, share resources, and develop skills. 

Whether it’s a hands-on workshop or an educational panel, First Thursdays aims to strengthen the cultural fabric of Northern Manhattan by encouraging collaboration and support within the arts community.

Workshop #1: The Art of Storytelling

Join Broadway-actor and local Washington Heights artist, Reza Salazar, for a workshop that explores the intersectionality of storytelling across different mediums of art.

Reza Salazar is an actor, writer and director who began his career as a child in South America, working with his mother as clowns. He originated the role of Rafael in the Tony nominated play CLYDE’S by the two-time Pulitzer prize winner playwright Lynn Nottage. Broadway: CLYDE’S (Helen Hayes) SWEAT (Studio 54). Off-Broadway: RICHARD II, MOBILE UNIT’S THE TEMPEST, OEDIPUS EL REY (Public Theater) MY MAÑANA COMES (Playwright’s Realm). Regional Theater: Mark Taper Forum, Goodman Theater, Guthrie Theater, and Arena Stage. His TV credits include: “INSIDE AMY SCHUMER” (Paramount +) “THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF,” (Topic) “UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT,” “DAREDEVIL,” (Netflix) “THE BLACKLIST,” “BELIEVE,” “LAW & ORDER” and “LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT” (NBC), “LOUIE,” (FX) “THE KNICK,” (Cinemax) Film: THE PRISONER, THE IMPERIALISTS ARE STILL ALIVE, SEE GIRL RUN, THE INQUISITION OF CAMILO SANZ. Reza is currently a writer in residence at Mad Gene, a multimedia company started by actor and producer Oscar Issac and writer, director Elvira Lind.

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 6-8pm

Location: NoMAA Gallery
4140 Broadway @ W 176th St
NY NY 10033
(in the first floor annex of The United Palace)

Members: Free
Non-Members: $10 (please send via the donation button)

Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-thursdays-workshop-1-the-art-of-storytelling-tickets-1058526584509

***Please RSVP below. Limited amount of slots available. If you are NOT a NoMAA Member, please send your payment via our donation button on our website: https://www.nomaanyc.org/donate/ ***

If you do not know if you are a NoMAA Member, please email our Membership Manager, Anthony Rojas, at membership@nomaanyc.org.

Date

Nov 07 2024

Time

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NoMAA Studios @4140

Location

NoMAA Studios @4140
4140 Broadway, New York, NY, USA
Website
https://www.nomaanyc.org/nomaa-studios-4140/
Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance

Organizer

Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance
Website
https://nomaanyc.org

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