August 6, 2022 - Summer Reading in Isham Park
“Lysistrata” by Aristophanes, freely adapted for our times by Kirby Fields
When a country increasingly restricts the rights of hold of its citizens, Lysistrata mobilizes to deny the other half the thing they want most.
Featuring: Mary Albert, Omar Camps-Kamrin, Kirby Fields, Laura Fois, Kirsten Hopkins, Kian Johnson, Lue McWilliams, Nikaury Rodriguez, Victor Verhaeghe
Sept. 17, 2022 - "Showing UP for Tara" 7pm @ Buuni Coffee, Inwood
UP brings back its curated open mic with this special edition, dedicated to UP's own Tara Mooney. Her unique comedic voice and free spirit will be honored with performances by some of her - and your - favorite uptown creatives.
Nov. 5, 2022 - “My Body No Choice” 7pm @ Buuni Coffee, Inwood
This series of monologues, commissioned by Arena Stage in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, features pieces by some of the country’s premiere female playwrights: Anonymous, Lee Cataluna, Fatima Dylan, Lisa Loomer, Dael Orlandersmith, Sarah Ruhl, Mary Hall Surface and V. directed by Nancy Robillard
Produced in collaboration with Arena Stage, UP Theater is one of only 20 theaters across the country producing a reading of this timely work.
December 8, 2022 - “A Christmas Diamond - Live!” 6pm @ The United Palace, Washington Heights
You loved it on the radio, now come and experience this new holiday classic, by James Bosley, featuring characters created by Blake Edwards, live and in person.
Directed by Doug Bost with Sound Design by David Margolin Lawson Featuring: Elizabeth A. Bell, Doug Bost, Laura Fois, Rik Walter, Jeff Ward, Victor Verhaeghe
January 2023 - "Dead of Winter Reading Series"
Four readings of four new plays over four January evenings
May 2023 - “The Best Punk Band in Conway, Missouri: An Oral History of Pressley Cox and the Fallout Five” by Kirby Fields
This story of an older punk rocker who is looking back at the hard knocks and glory days and the band that propelled her to fame (sort of) will by UP's 14th mainstage production.
May 2023 - "Onward & UPward"
Help us celebrate our 13th birthday as we gather together for food, drink, raffles and to honor our Upstanding Person of the Year