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Friday, February 15, 2013

Bloomfield Playwright's Work to be Performed and Discussed

The Rev. Sandye A. Wilson will lead a "talk back" in West Orange

Luna Stage will hold a Sunday afternoon "talk back" session after the matinee performance of Carnaval. Reverend Sandye A. Wilson, Rector of the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew & Holy Communion in South Orange will lead discussion. Carnaval, written by Bloomfield resident Nikkole Salter, tells the story of three men who leave New York for a Rio de Janeiro getaway. According to the synopsis, "what starts out as a joyride takes an unexpected turn and the three sex tourists find themselves in a situation that will change their friendships and their lives forever." The play, which has adult themes and language, is at Luna Stage until March 3. However, Rev. Wilson's appearance is a singular event. Anne Fernald led a similar disccusion of Vita and…

Friday, January 25, 2013

Bloomfield Playwright Puts On Show at Luna Stage

Nikkole Salter talks with the Bloomfield Patch about her upcoming play “Carnaval,” an explicit play about the consequences of sexual tourism.

  Bloomfield playwright Nikkole Salter will have have her second play, “Carnaval,” produced at Luna Stage in West Orange beginning at the end of January.  Salter is coming off her first critically acclaimed coauthored play, “In the Continuum,” which was written in 2005. The Off-Broadway production lasted about five months, and it was also produced overseas.  Salter has also appeared in the feature film “Pride & Glory," and received various accolades and nominations.   Her most recent written work, “Carnaval”, was selected to be a part of The New Black Fest 2011-2012 season.  About the Play, “Carnaval” A year ago in Brooklyn, two young men mourned the untimely loss of their best friend. In his honor they decided then and there that, despite…

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