I’m writing to invite you to this season of THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL, which supports talented playwrights of African descent and pursues challenging new directions for 21st century theater.

This season begins January 17th with a free panel discussion, followed by two weeks of short play performances and staged readings. All events will be held at Horse Trade Theater Group’s Red Room (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Ave and Bowery, NYC). I was fortunate enough to be a featured playwright in the inaugural season of the Festival in 2010 and have returned as an executive producer this year.

I count myself lucky to be among such a talented and resourceful community of theater artists and hope you will be able to join us for one of our events. More information please click the post's title.

Best Regards,

Derek McPhatter

The Fire This Time Festival is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions in behalf of The Fire This Time Festival may be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.