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Now introducing... The Desipina Insider Membership...!

Have you ever wanted to:

a) Produce/ Direct/ Write or contribute creatively to...
b) Meet the stars of...
c) Be in the exclusive know about...
d) All of the above
...a play, short/feature film or musical but didn't know where to start? Keep reading; this is the chance you have been waiting for!

In the past, our list-serv members have been given rare opportunities to attend red-carpet premieres, win screening passes to newly released hit feature films, win DVD promotions, and other great items. Now, only Desipina Insiders will have that chance, along with other special perks like reserved seating at our productions, specially catered writing/producing/directing workshops, and discounts to high profile events.

Become an Insider today! Email rehana@desipina.org for a full booklet or visit the web site to download one

Second Generation's ELEVEN - Special discount for Desipina members!

Come celebrate Second Generation's eleventh anniversary with ELEVEN. The ELEVEN new play features the world premiere of Desipina alum (Seven.11 Year 1) Carla Ching's TBA.

TBA
by Carla Ching
directed by Denyse Owens
starring Michi Barall*, Dustin Chinn, J. Julian Christopher,
Nedra McClyde*, Lloyd Suh
*appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association

Synopsis:

When Silas Park's girlfriend leaves him, he becomes a shut-in, pumping out blistering autobiographical writings in his little East Village apartment. Just as Silas finds himself unexpectedly on the verge of literary stardom as the next Asian American wunderkind, his brother Finn shows up on his doorstep, accusing Silas of stealing his life. A play in two acts, in the crevice between fact and fiction
When

Now thru April 5 - LAST WEEK!!!
Where:

CSV Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk Street (btn Rivington and Delancey Sts)
Tickets:

Special discount for Desipina members! Mention code 2G11DES when ordering to receive over 15% off on tickets, $9-$15 (general $11-$18).
Info: http://www.2g.org
Desipina CoLab presents....CoLapse!
What:

An evening of one-act performances and readings by Desipina CoLab Writers: Naveen Bahar Choudhury, Deen, Uday Jhunjhunwala, Jon Kern, and Sundar Natarajan
Featuring:Arjun Gupta, Melanie Maras, Shetal Shah, Nalini Sharma and MORE!
When

April 14 & 15
Seating begins at 6:30 pm - Show starts at 7:30 pm
Where:

No. 43 Stage @ Jimmy's No. 43 - http://www.jimmysno43.com/
43 East 7th St.
~downstairs~
New York, NY 10003

Arrive early and enjoy the great food and beverages at Jimmy's No. 43! Jimmy's No. 43 has earned the following honors for its menu:

  • "Best of New York - Best Bar With Good Food" - New York Magazine
  • "Tastiest Wine and Beer Bar" - Time Out NY 2007
  • Slow Food NYC's Snail of Approval for a commitment to using local, greenmarket ingredients
Tickets:

Tickets are $10 and available at the door (CASH ONLY!) starting at 6:30 pm (food/beverages not included)
Seating is limited, so arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Save your seat by emailing rsvp@desipina.org with your name & number of tickets needed

CoLab is Desipina & Co.'s new works development wing. The CoLab is led by Co-Artistic Directors Naveen Bahar Choudhury and Uday Jhunjhunwala, and Managing Director Rakesh Chaudhary. For more information, visit: Desipina's website.

Seven.11 Year Six! - Save the Date - June 3rd, 2008

In case you've been wondering, the store opens for business on June 3rd... so please save the date!