2026 at New York Theatre Barn

Our award-winning program returns May 18

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New York Theatre Barn continues its New Works Series May 18 with an evening of excerpts from Confessions and Atalanta: The Long Shot. The event, hosted by NYTB Artistic Director Joe Barros and Tom Rastrelli (whose memoir inspired Confessions), will also feature a conversation with the show's writers.

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CONFESSIONS

Confessions is adapted from Rastrelli's memoir Confessions of a Gay Priest: A Memoir of Sex, Love, Abuse, and Scandal in the Catholic Seminary, exploring how sexuality can intertwine with spirituality. The musical features a book and lyrics by Jonathan Keebler and music by Bob Kelly. Barros is directing the project, and Kelly is music directing. Excerpts from the musical will be performed by Aaron Alcarez (Mean Girls), Sean Doherty (Teeth), James D. Sasser (Teeth), John F. Higgins (Listen to Me), Kris Carrasco, and Jax Terry.

 

ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT

Atalanta covers the only non-male hero of ancient Greek mythology, reclaiming a sapphic vibe for the tale of Atalanta. The project is being written by Lucier&Rose (S.C. Lucier and Meghan Rose). Lucier is directing the upcoming presentation, and Rose is music directing. On hand to perform material from the show will be Jade McLeod (Jagged Little Pill), Andrea Prestinario (Ring of Keys), Blanca Del Loco (Daredevil: Born Again), Maya Encila (Asian Persuasion), Malea Kimberly, and Romeo Torres.
 

The event will be given for an in-person audience along with streaming live.