THE RAP SHEET - 3.27
B&E's monthly blog
a word from bubeck….
Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective is a community project & indie ensemble dedicated to the collaborative process of developing new work for the stage.
The Rap Sheet is our monthly blog, brought to you by our Communications & Community Committee. Here you’ll hear about what we’re up to, what’s new in the indie theater community & what our resident artists are up to !
Follow along if you’re a theater artist or a theater go-er in the NYC area - don’t miss out on all of our latest opportunities and news!
Hiiii! I’m Karen. I’m a proud Line Up member of Breaking & Entering and I’m part of our Communication and Community Committee.
I’m an actor, writer and director. In my free time I love doing nail art, Peloton workouts and singing karaoke (usually something by Bad Bunny or Lady Gaga). Some of my favorite memories with B&E include our retreats in Beacon, NY and reading a spooky podcast pilot for our Heist at The Museum fundraiser.
Now let’s get to the JUICY stuff!!!!!!
what’s new with B&E…
🎶WOOOAAAH WE’RE HALFWAY THERE🎶
We are ecstatic to share that we’re halfway to our $5,000 fundraising goal! These funds will help our collective move into our very own brick & mortar home so we can supply affordable rehearsal space, house our props and scenic collection and provide a space to gather for our community.
Donations of EVERY size are meaningful and appreciated! Truly, no amount is too small. Venmo us at @bethtrco or donate at this link to make a tax deductible contribution!!
We challenge you to help us by spreading the word of our fundraiser to at least 5 different friends, family members or collaborators before the end of the month.
what’s new in indie…
Andie Fuentes Is Looking for a Husband
Real talk- dating is ROUGH. But you’re not alone, Andie feels your struggle!
In Andie Fuentes Is Looking for a Husband, Andie turns her dating history into a live theatrical event. Blending stand-up and storytelling, she dives into heartbreak, hookups, and the secrets we usually only admit to our group chat. You are cordially invited to witness her search, and discover what she finds instead.
Black tie optional. Plus-ones encouraged.
Performances are April 4th at 8PM and April 11th at 7PM at The PIT Loft. Grab your tickets and your plus one now!
Visit our Community Calendar to submit your upcoming theater project, or find an indie event to attend!
what’s new with our artists…
my body is falling apart and i’m not sure what to do anymore By emily/BUBECK
Touring Brooklyn & Manhattan Spring of 2026
Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective and Henry Lombino are thrilled to announce a NYC tour of my body is falling apart and i’m not sure what to do anymore, a performance ritual based on the structure of a Catholic mass.
Part coming of age story, part exploration of trauma in our individual and collective bodies, and more than anything an ode to the women who made us; my body is falling apart and i’m not sure what to do anymore uses found poetry and original music in a shared space that feels both familiar and brand new. It begs the question: what would your spiritual practice look like free from the trauma of organized religion? What does healing feel like in your body?
Written and performed by emily/BUBECK (Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective, Trouble With Dead Boyfriends, Staff - New Dramatists) with new music by Xander Browne (The Public, The Flea). Produced by Henry Lombino (Joe’s Pub, The Cell, Pool Plays 3.0, Keen Company) with direction and developmental support from Molly Van Der Molen (The Ground Floor - Berkeley Rep., Shotgun Players)
Seats can be reserved here.
Performances will take place in different venues across New York City. Admission is free, although seating is very limited. RSVP is necessary for entry. A $10 donation per seat is recommended to help cover costs. Contributions can be made to @BETHTRCO on Venmo. Tax deductible donations can be made here
Michael Ortiz wants YOU to know your vote MATTERS at SERIALS!
Photo by Madison Scheps
Have you ever sat in a theatre and thought to yourself, I wish I could express how much I loved this show? Have you desperately wanted to voice your opinion and be a part of the new work development process all from the comfort of your seat in the audience? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN SERIALS!
Each weekend of performances, five original, never-before-seen 10 minute works are rehearsed, teched, and fully staged, premiered live in front of our audience. The audience then votes on their favorites, which come back the next week with a brand-new episode, creating long-term overarching storylines and inventive, outside-of-the-box new plays. Former Co-Artistic Director of B&E Michael Ortiz co-produces this night of new works every other month at The Tank. He will be directing a pilot episode this upcoming cycle. Tickets are on sale now for performances on April 2-4th at 9:30pm at The Tank.
Looking for more ways to support indie theatre? Donate to Help SERIALS Keep NYC Theater Weird and Wonderful. After 15+ years of being a staple of indie theater, SERIALS is looking to grow bigger and better than ever before! Supporting hundreds of artists over its tenure, SERIALS strives to offer as much support as possible to develop theater that's weird, wild, and totally unique. Help the team reach $20,000!
The Stage Protects Us: Resistance in Residence
THIS FIVE DAY FESTIVAL OF RESISTANCE IS DESIGNED TO BRING THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO LEARN, ORGANIZE, AND EMBED MIGRANT JUSTICE INTO EVERYTHING WE DO - FROM THE LOBBY TO THE STAGE.
Produced by Boundless Theatre Company, Center for Performance Research, Immigrant Theatermakers Alliance, Theatre Advocacy Project, Solidarity Organizing Initiative, White Bird Productions
WHERE:
Teatro Circulo, Second Stage @ 64 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 10003
DAY 1
Tuesday, March 31
SAFE LOBBYS: Rehearsing Your Rights & Bystander Training
This workshop will cover the basics of what to do if you encounter federal agents in the streets, at your home, or in the lobby of your performing arts facility. 7 PM - 9PM.
DAY 2
Wednesday, April 1
SAFE STAGES: Playwriting Workshop: Stories of Resistance.
How do we engage and stage stories of migration safely and respectfully? Professional playwrights will lead a workshop exploring stories of resistance. 6 PM - 8 PM.
DAY 3
Thursday, April 2
SAFE SYSTEMS: Theatre Advocacy Project Hosts Wine & Conversation w/ Immigrant Theater Maker’s Alliance.
This event will explore how performing arts spaces can foster a workplace culture that supports and empowers immigrant artists. This section invites performing artists, administrators, producers, and leaders to identify and address gaps in our sectors’ hiring & compensation practices. Discuss ways your production, practice, or organization can better support immigrant artists and be part of building a more inclusive sector. 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
DAY 4
Friday, April 3:
SAFE SYSTEMS PART. 2: Solo Short Works Salon, followed by a conversation with artists
An evening of excerpted work from several artists, followed by conversation about how our cultural infrastructure shapes lives and informs their practice. 7 PM - 9 PM.
DAY 5
Saturday, April 4th
THE HORIZON: Reading of “How To Melt ICE” by Amalia Olivia Rojas and Fundraising Party
The performance will be followed by a short panel discussion with guest speakers and dance party. 2 PM - 6 PM
Please select the events you are able to attend below. One person per from. You will not be able to RSVP for multiple guests. EACH ATTENDEE MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM.
All events take place at 64 East 4th St: Second Stage Theater on Lower Level
WOW! Thanks for reading and supporting indie theatre!
Besos,
Karen @ B&E